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Intimate Downtown Theater with Dual Stages and Bar in San Francisco

San Francisco
1-75 guests
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Vendor profile

Hosted by Jon

Description

This dual-theater event venue in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood offers approximately 2,500 square feet of versatile event space in the heart of downtown Union Square. Located at 533 Sutter Street, the space features two intimate black box theaters connected by a bar area, making it a distinctive location for corporate offsites, product release parties, presentations, and private events in downtown San Francisco. Rated 4.8 stars across 51 reviews, this venue earns consistent praise from guests for its welcoming hosts and creative atmosphere.

The venue spans approximately 2,500 square feet across multiple floors with two black box theaters. Theater #1 seats 108 in raised theater-style seating looking down upon a close, intimate stage. Theater #2 seats 60 and can serve as a screening room or multi-use breakout space. The overall venue capacity is 75 guests. Between the two theaters sits a bar area, and an upper lobby bar on the second floor provides additional gathering space. The stage includes theatrical lights, a sound system, and a movie screen. Fine art installations grace the walls throughout, creating an urban speakeasy ambiance.

Included in every booking: WiFi, projector, screen, sound system, tables, chairs, and the stage platform. The venue also features a courtyard patio for outdoor breaks, four restrooms (two on the entry-level first floor and two on the second floor), and freight elevators for load-in. The space includes the lobby and both bar areas. Note that whiteboards and printers are not available on-site.

This Lower Nob Hill venue works well for corporate functions, team retreats, training sessions, workshops, product launches, and special events in San Francisco. The dual-theater format allows organizations to run a main presentation in one theater while using the other as a breakout or workshop room. For social events, the bar area between theaters creates a natural flow for cocktail-style gatherings. Birthday celebrations, graduation parties, and networking events all benefit from the unique theatrical setting.

Outside catering is allowed with prior approval from the host. A full bar can be arranged prior to the booking date for an additional cost, and includes bar staff. The bar typically opens two hours before any stage presentation and one hour afterwards.

The venue is centrally located in San Francisco's Union Square district, close to BART, Muni, cable cars, and all the major downtown hotels. A parking garage is nearby and reasonably priced. Street parking is free after 6:00 PM (pay close attention to signage during daytime hours). The venue is wheelchair accessible and includes an outdoor area and freight elevators.

Pricing starts at $300 per hour with a four-hour minimum. The rate covers access to both theaters, the lobby and bar areas, furniture, projection equipment, sound system, and WiFi. The venue operates Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Wednesday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The flexible cancellation policy offers a full refund for cancellations made 7 or more days before the event, and 50% refund between 24 hours and 7 days out.

Hosted by Jon, who has been operating this San Francisco space since the venue opened. With 51 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, this dual-theater venue in Lower Nob Hill has built a strong reputation for corporate and private events. Whether planning a workshop for 20, a presentation for 50, or a reception for 75, the combination of theater-quality AV, flexible configurations, and a unique setting makes this a standout option for your next San Francisco event. Book on Events in Minutes to reserve your preferred date.

Space And Layout

Standing75guests
Theater75guests
Indoor/Outdoor:Both Indoor & Outdoor
Square Footage:2497
Rooms Included in Reservation:5
Maximum Capacity:75
Exclusive Use of Venue:Yes (Exclusive)
Venue Type
Theater/Performance Venue

Furniture And Seating

What's Included

Round Tables
Rectangular Tables
Chairs
Stage/Platform

Audio Visual And Technology

What's Included

Sound System
Projector
Projection Screen
Stage Lighting
WiFi Available
WiFi Speed/Type:Standard (streaming)
Soundproof/Sound-Dampened

Kitchen And Catering Facilities

Kitchen Type:Prep Kitchen Only

Outdoor Areas

Has Outdoor Space?
Outdoor Areas
CourtyardPatio

Style And Unique Features

Venue Style
Vintage
Unique Features
StageArt InstallationsPrivate Entrance
Ambience & Atmosphere
Artistic/CreativeUrban Chic
Activities Permitted Tags
Live MusicDJ/Amplified SoundAlcohol Service

Restrooms And Prep Spaces

Number of Restrooms:4

Accessibility

Accessibility Features
Wheelchair Accessible

Parking And Transportation

Parking Options
Free Street ParkingNearby Parking LotNear Public Transit

Catering Policy

Catering Policy:External Caterers Allowed

Alcohol Policy

Bar Policy:Full Bar Service
Valid Liquor License:Venue Holds License
Venue Provides Alcohol

Music And Sound Policy

Music Allowed
Music Methods Allowed
Playlist/Speakers

Outside Vendor Policies

Outside Vendors Allowed
Caterer

Venue Rules And Operations

Cleaning Responsibility:Venue Handles All Cleaning
Venue Rules
No ConfettiNo Open FlamesNo Tape on WallsNo Nails/Screws

Age Security And Safety

Event Insurance Required

Weekly Availability

Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

All times shown in PST

What this event offers

  • Projectors Projectors
  • Lighting Lighting
  • Theatre Theatre
  • Stage Stage
  • Courtyard Courtyard
  • Bar Bar
  • Freight Elevator Freight Elevator
  • Screen Screen
  • Sound System/Speaker Sound System/Speaker
  • Built-in Bar Built-in Bar
  • WiFi WiFi

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Location

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

  • Full refund: Up to 7 days before
  • 50% refund: 3-7 days before
  • No Refund: Within 3 days

Rules

Food & Bar

  • Beverages provided in-house for additional cost (full bar + staff)
  • Outside catering allowed with prior approval

Cleaning & Trash

  • Cleaning fee included in rental
  • Additional fee may apply for excessive trash removal
  • Guests encouraged to take all trash upon end of booking

Restrictions

  • No nails, screws, staples, tape, or adhesive materials on furniture, walls, or building
  • No glitter or confetti of any kind
  • No sparklers, Roman candles, or fire-producing effects
  • No face painting, hand paints, stains, or similar activities

Insurance

  • Additional Production Insurance required (available through Eventhelper.com)
  • Host must be listed as additional insured

Door Management

  • High-traffic events require someone from guest's team to manage building access

Setup & Load-In/Out

  • Factor setup and teardown time into your booking
  • Coordinate all drop-offs and pickups with facility manager on event day
  • Additional fee per day for load-in/out outside the booking date

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Yes. You can adjust guest count based on the policy (where possible), add additional services, modify timing (where possible), and combine multiple packages. For larger or multi-service events, contact us for a tailored proposal.

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Can you support large corporate events or multi-service bookings?

Yes. Events in Minutes supports corporate team-building, offsites & retreats, holiday parties, conferences, and private celebrations. You can bundle venues, catering, bar service, DJ, staffing, AV, and more into one seamless booking.

Suitable for: Networking Mixer, Product Launch, Holiday Party, Team Building

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