A bar with a neon owl sign above the entrance and a decorative owl statue on the exterior balcony at Owl Tree.
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A cocktail bar with a long wooden bar, mirrored shelves of liquor, padded stools, and crystal ceiling lights at Owl Tree.
A function room in a cocktail bar with red ambient lighting, patterned carpet, bar seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows at Owl Tree.

Owl Tree

Cocktail Bar

#5 of 191 Bar venues in San Francisco
#1 of 256 40th Birthday Party venues in San Francisco
  11 reviews  â€“ 
601 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 –
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
From $2000
min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.3/5
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Venue overview

The Owl Tree in San Francisco is a hidden gem with a classy mahogany bar and cozy leather booths, echoing its quirky owl-themed past. Perfect for intimate birthday parties and relaxed gatherings, guests love the service and retro charm.

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

Spaces for hire at Owl Tree

Private Upstairs Bar at Owl Tree
Private Upstairs Bar
Bar
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
Our private upstairs space offers a warm and inviting setting for up to 50 guests—perfect for corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, or any special occasion. Enjoy the charming ambiance of The Owl Tree while looking out over the vibrant city streets of downtown San Francisco. With expertly crafted cocktails and attentive staff, your event is...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Enquire now
Entire Venue at Owl Tree
Entire Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
80 seats
90 standing
Since the 1970s, our bar has been a neighborhood hangout, making it the go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. Downstairs, you'll find a mix of cozy booths, bar seating, and TVs, all adorned with our signature Owl decor, creating a space full of character. For a more private experience, our upstairs space offers an intimate setting for up to 5...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.3
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DS
Daniel S.
Verified review
Bar · 90 guests · November 2025
Terrific bar and service, we had an absolute blast here! Would come back for sure. Shout out to our organizer Adrianna and our bartender Dasha! Both did a phenomenal job.
4.7
JO
Jess O.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · January 2025
Great communication with staff. Great bartender.cute place
5.0
DP
Danielle P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · July 2024
The staff was incredible lets shout out To bartender Lauren for being a super fabulous gem! The venue was truly Perfect for my disco themed 40th Birthday party. I wanted an Intimate space and affordable free flowing champagn for my guests. It was so easy to decorate and had a gorgeous bathroom! Love every second of it. Will have my friends host their parties there from now on 🤣
5.0
SG
Samantha G.
Verified review
Very poor communication
Called to confirm and then said she would send docusign info. Dodged my call for almost two days and said she gave the place to someone else.
1.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
6:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Monday
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
6:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Thursday
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
4:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Friday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Saturday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Entire Venue
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Private Upstairs Bar
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend

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 90
standing
Up to 80
seats
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Owl Tree

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

Welcome to the Owl Tree, one of San Francisco’s most beloved hidden treasures. Originally known for its kitschy interior and surplus of owls, it was run by Bobby Cook for over 30 years. In 2008, the Owl Tree was given a fresh look and new life.

The beautiful dark Mahogany bar, rich red carpeting, cozy black leather booths have transformed the Owl Tree into a beautiful, classy corner bar, with just enough owls to pay homage to its previous incarnation

www.owltreesf.com •
+1 415-359-1600

FAQ

Yes, decorations including table flowers are allowed; the venue can play music through its in-house speaker system.

Yes, bringing in a birthday cake is allowed.

Yes, prior access for setup can be arranged and a time can be coordinated.

Owl Tree does not offer catering.

  • Free on-street parking is available

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

  • Private Upstairs Bar hosting 25 guests: $2071
  • Entire Venue hosting 90 guests: $2248

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

Owl Tree is located at 601 Post Street, in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.

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

  • Danielle P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The staff was incredible lets shout out To bartender Lauren for being a super fabulous gem! The venue was truly Perfect for my disco themed 40th Birthday party. I wanted an Intimate space and affordable free flowing champagn for my guests. It was so easy to decorate and had a gorgeous bathroom! Love every second of it. Will have my friends host their parties there from now on 🤣'

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