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

Event Space in a Restaurant
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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
Open 24 hours
from $305 hire fee per hour
Per hour
Open 24 hours
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
  • Working fireplace
  • Door to door loading
  • Historical details
  • Seating for 52
  • Designated SF Landmark
  • Two dining rooms
  • 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

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Meet your host

Barak Smucha
Member of Tagvenue since October 2023
2h Response time
79% Response rate

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