The Paper Doll event space at 524 Union Street, The Paper Doll

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Whole venue
524 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 –
North Beach, San Francisco, CA

About this space

An intimate restaurant-style venue arranged as a single long dining room that presents a compact, table-focused layout.

Design: The interior pairs dark timber floors and exposed beams with white-linen dining tables and wooden chairs. The ceiling sits low with pendant and recessed lighting and a row of front windows that admit daylight to the room.

Features: On-site Wi‑Fi supports event connectivity and planning on the day. The venue is furnished with rectangular dining tables, wooden chairs and a service counter that can function as a staffed bar or catering station. The linear floor plan allows tables to be arranged in runs or cleared to create an open central aisle for service and circulation.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a sit-down, social meal or a relaxed standing reception in a compact, table-led setting.

What sets it apart: An integrated PA system is installed and the venue permits external DJs and private music for events, allowing hired sound setups when required.


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 11:30 pm
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 12:00 am
from $305 hire fee per hour
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 120
Cabaret
up to 120
U-Shaped
up to 120
Classroom
up to 120

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
commercial kitchen
last minute bookings
two bars, two dining rooms
Working fireplace
Door to door loading
Historical details
Seating for 52
Designated SF Landmark
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence

Host rules

-Book enough time for your event!
-Please leave the space better than you found it.
-No nightclubby events or large club speaks allowed.
-Expect a raw restaurant space, currently vacant while seeking a long term tenant.
-Alcohol must comply with all local laws.
-Event insurance is required.
-We offer a free hour for load in. You can use the alley for convenience right up to the door.
-Book enough time to wrap up your event. We listed this twice on purpose!
-No dragging anything on the wood floors, please pick stuff up.
-No sticky residues, holes or tape on the walls.
-Decorations must be non destructive.
-No debris or hanging out and drinking in the alley.
-Send your guests to the entrance down the alley.
-You will be required to sign a rental contract.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

FAQ

Yes, there is room for a dance floor, and two raised stage areas would work well for this.

Yes, a portable ramp is available to help with the stairs.


524 Union Street, The Paper Doll is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Barak Smucha
Member of Tagvenue since October 2023
1h Response time
79% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.