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The Collective

Bar

#3 of 105 Private Dining venues in San Diego
#5 of 124 30th Birthday Party venues in San Diego
  12 reviews  â€“ 
1261 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109 –
Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA
From $250
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Kristi Marquis
Your Personal Event Manager from The Collective
Response rate: 93%
Response time: Within 3 hours
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This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.

Excellent communication - 4.1/5
7 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.1. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Bar and event venue in Pacific Beach, San Diego, featuring craft beers, fine wines, and cocktails, with a dance floor and live music on Thursdays. Ideal for intimate gatherings, birthdays, and post-wedding celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Collective

The Collective Bar at The Collective

The Collective Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
100 seats
100 standing
A super cool vibin' bar perfect for private events, photo shoots, gatherings, and more! We offer a fully stocked bar with catering and food options available. Our venue comes with a variety of amenities, including live music, karaoke, and a friendly professional staff. You'll have access to audio equipment, projectors, a sound system, games, and ...
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Semi-private Space at The Collective

Semi-private Space
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
65 seats
100 standing
For parties of 15-30 people we can reserve part of the bar floor space for you and your guests for a small reservation fee. No minimum spending required. This applies to Tuesday-Thursday when we are open to the general public. The bar will still be open to the general public, however we will reserve a portion of the space based on how many guests...
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
The Collective Space at The Collective

The Collective Space
Event Space
·
Shared space
60 seats
100 standing
Need a private space for a photo shoot, corporate gathering, or any other type of event but don't want to use our full service bar, then this space is perfect for you! Enjoy our beautifully decorated space for your next event for an hourly fee with no bar minimums required. Amenities include: access to our house sound system, add a DJ to your eve...
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
The Collective at The Collective

The Collective
Event Space
·
Whole venue
65 seats
100 standing
The Collective is a great space for booking private events, for everything from birthdays, baby showers, team building outings, social gatherings, corporate parties, or everything in between. World-class beer & neighborly cheer keep the good vibes flowin'. The space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing event, or up to 65 for a sit-down ...
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.1

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KV
Kathleen V.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 100 guests · August 2025 · The Collective Bar

My event was great! Kristi was very responsive and helpful. The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering.

5.0
PC
PJ C.
Verified review
Party Bus · 35 guests · March 2025 · Semi-private Space

Kristi was awesome with helping me plan a spot to host the after party for my wedding. Everything went smoothly and the food was great. The karaoke and ability to do your own playlist was awesome as well. Would definitely do this again.

5.0
BT
Betty T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SM
Siara M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
The Collective
10:00 am – 2:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Semi-private Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Collective Bar
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Collective

The Collective is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

We are San Diego's premiere event space, specializing in all events ranging from birthday parties, social gathering, corporate events, and more. The space has an open layout and is great for mingling and socializing. We offer a full bar and delicious food menu including buffet style catering. We offer live music and catering options, as well as 2 large projectors that can display anything you wish. Karaoke is also available. Any special requests we do our best to accommodate.

We are excited to host your next event!

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 30-60 guests and costs about $3,500.

"Kristi was very responsive and helpful. The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering."

- Kathleen V. Aug 2025

FAQ

No. Gluten-free and vegan items are not prepared in a gluten-free kitchen, so guests sensitive to cross-contamination due to an allergy are recommended to bring their own catering.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Collective, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking is available on-site: 40 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Collective:

  • The Collective Bar hosting 100 guests: $3518.70
  • Semi-private Space hosting 30 guests: $1716.50
  • The Collective hosting 30 guests: $2636.50

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Collective is located at 1261 Garnet Avenue, in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Kathleen V. rated it 5/5 stars
    'My event was great! Kristi was very responsive and helpful. The venue is perfect for an intimate party/ gathering.'

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