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Novela

Cocktail Bar

#13 of 264 Party venues in San Francisco
#9 of 225 Drinks Reception venues in San Francisco
  5 reviews  – 
662 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 –
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
From $500
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.7/5
13 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Stylish literary-themed cocktail bar in San Francisco with book-lined walls, drinks named after characters, and punch on tap. Great for trendy celebrations or lively gatherings with music.

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

Spaces for hire at Novela

Fitzgerald Room at Novela

Fitzgerald Room
Lounge
·
Private space
35 seats
60 standing
The space is utilized for social functions, VIP hostings, fundraisers, holiday celebrations, and cocktail receptions, all accompanied by two 55” TVs. Novela is located in the Yerba Buena District of San Francisco, just blocks from Moscone Center and Union Square. We’re surrounded by the city’s finest hotels including St. Regis, W Hotel, Four Seas...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
from $750 hire fee
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Entire Venue at Novela

Entire Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
300 standing
Novela is a literary-themed cocktail bar whose interior is defined by book-lined walls and a library-style character. Design: The interior pairs dark timber finishes, patterned chevron flooring and low chandeliers with a pressed-metal ceiling; seating combines banquettes, upholstered armchairs and bar stools to create distinct lounge zones. Featu...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $3000 hire fee
Enquire now
Hemingway Room at Novela

Hemingway Room
Lounge
·
Private space
40 seats
45 standing
Hemingway Room is a Lounge in Novela, a literary-themed private lounge framed around intimate sofa seating and low tables. Design: The room has deep buttoned leather sofas and ottomans grouped around coffee-height tables for small clusters. Floor-to-ceiling windows, dark timber floors and brass lamps create a contained interior with subdued, natur...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
from $500 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

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Carrie S.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Rodney R.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Annette K.
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Excellent communication
5.0
KM
Kelly M.
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Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $750 hire fee
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Monday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $750 hire fee
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Tuesday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $750 hire fee
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Wednesday
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $750 hire fee
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Thursday
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Friday
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee
Saturday
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Entire Venue
5:00 pm – 2:30 am
from $3000 hire fee
Fitzgerald Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $750 hire fee per hour
Hemingway Room
5:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $500 hire fee

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 300
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Novela

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

Serving "cocktails with character" Novela pays homage to classic novels, authors, and characters (literary heroes) through design and spirit. The beverage program comes courtesy of Bar Stars Kate Bolton and Alex Smith. Creating a menu with a compelling mix of hand-crafted cocktails, and a historically inspired Punchon-Tap program that honors the original formula of citrus oil from freshly zested fruit, mixed with quality spirits and spices.

Our punches are made from fresh seasonal ingredients - the historical and authentic way. We serve our punches from a tap system which allows us to keep our punches fresh and serve them fast for your enjoyment. Be a part of our story..

FAQ

Yes, guests can order from a server as long as all drinks go under one tab.

At Novela, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Fitzgerald Room hosting 16 guests: $1022
  • Hemingway Room hosting 20 guests: $2857

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

Novela is located at 662 Mission Street, in Financial District, San Francisco, CA.

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