Find a venue
for your next
gathering.
Explore places for your occasion, see the pricing, and get practical help from event planners who know the venues.
Where shall we gather?
Explore our city guides, with the places and details worth knowing.
The garden, and a little time by the bay.
Aracely Cafe,
Treasure Island.
A garden on the bay, with the San Francisco skyline across the water.
A sheltered garden, a light-filled cafe, and a covered courtyard, with an in-house kitchen and bar. A place for a birthday brunch, a wedding, or dinner with your favorite people.
Explore the spaces, menus, and published pricing before deciding whether it's right for your gathering.
See the spaces and prices Ask about your dateWhat are you planning?
Ideas and useful advice for the people and occasion you have in mind.
A little help
with the planning.
Work through the numbers, or get your questions ready for the venue.
All planning tools
Estimate your event cost
Put food, drinks, and other charges into one estimate.
Use the cost calculatorWork out how much space you need
Consider your guest count and how you want to use the room.
Use the space calculatorQuestions to ask before booking
Check the details that will matter to you and your guests.
Read the questionsThe people
behind the place
matter.
What earns a place on our list.
We choose venues that care how your gathering feels.
We look at the space and its atmosphere, get to know the owners and management, and pay attention to what we've witnessed at events there.
Your happiness as a host, the way the event flows, and how your guests feel all matter. We look for teams who make special occasions and company events a priority.
How we choose our venuesIf you'd like a hand
Tell us what you're planning, even if it's still a rough idea. A real event planner will help you consider suitable venues and work through the details.
Our planning help is free to hosts.
Talk it through with us
How much does it cost to rent a private dining space?
Most restaurants and bars don't charge a rental fee for a private dining space. They set a food and beverage minimum instead, which moves with the venue, the day, the time and your group size. Some venues charge a flat fee for the whole space. Our private event cost guide lists published starting prices by venue.
What's an F&B minimum and how does it work?
A food and beverage minimum is the amount your group agrees to spend on food and drinks. It's not a fee you pay on top. It's the total your tab needs to reach. If your minimum is $3,000 and your group spends $3,200, you pay the tab. Most private event venues use this model instead of a rental fee.
Why does the same space cost more on a Saturday night?
Venues price event space by day and time, the way airlines price seats. Saturday evenings are in highest demand, so that's where minimums sit highest. Weekday lunches, weekend brunches, afternoons and weeknights often come in lower for the same space and menu, which is why a daytime shower or a Tuesday dinner can buy you more. Cornell's hotel school published some of the earliest research on pricing restaurant and event space this way.
How far in advance should I book a private event?
Most people get in touch about 10 weeks ahead. Weekday breakfasts, lunches and dinners can often come together in two to three weeks. For weekends, a few months out gives you the best selection, and for holidays or peak season, plan at least six to eight weeks ahead. Last-minute requests are welcome: tell us your date and we'll tell you what's open.
Is there a fee to use PrivateEvents.co?
Our planning help is free to hosts. We help you find suitable venues, understand the pricing, and work through the details.
Let's find a place
you'll feel good about.
Share the occasion, the area, and what you have in mind. We'll help you work out the next step.
Tell us what you're planningPrefer a conversation?
Call or text (650) 713-2974.
