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Or how about an SF social club where progressive thought meets traditional architecture, fabulous cocktails and a touch of the bizarre? Swap ideas, tell stories, regale others with tales of mirth and woe at either the House Bar, Musto Bar, Garden Bar or Wine Cellar - perfect for your collective coterie of cool cats.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBar / Club / LoungeBoutique HotelHistoric BuildingPenthouse / Rooftop
Views
BayCityscape
Style
Cultural
Eclectic
Elegant
Urban
Worldly
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

The Battery, a private members club located in the historic Jackson Square neighborhood of San Francisco, is the perfect venue to hold your private event, business meeting or social gathering. Housed in the noteworthy Musto Building, the club offers four individual private event spaces each offering one of a kind opportunities to host you and your honored guests. Our on-site event staff includes a full time Executive Chef, Pastry Chef and Private Event Manager, which means we have the ability to elegantly & expertly plan everything, executing your event with years of domestic & international experience behind us. The Battery can accommodate a meeting for a group as small as four, or if you’re envisioning something on a grander scale, our largest event space can accommodate up to 120 guests.

Capacity

Seated
90
Buffet
120
Standing
120
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Estimated price per head

from $250 to $450

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Connect
Call Venue
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2013
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations

In additon to our event spaces The Battery Club includes a 14-suite luxury boutique hotel. The rooms are available for public booking. All hotel guests are considered Resident Members and have access to The Club’s facilities during their stay.

All accommodations feature hardwood floors with meticulously curated furnishings by Ken Fulk. A state of the art suite of amenities includes: 60” HDTV with connectivity across all devices, Geneva sound system, and complimentary WiFi. Bathrooms feature natural stone tile, a large tub,walk in shower, and amenities by esteemed British purveyor Molton Brown. The Battery’s minibars are stocked with a full liquor selection, mixers, and snacks chosen with an eye towards locally produced and unexpected treats. The hotel offers 24 hour front desk assistance.

Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
Venue Features
The scene:
Our property is set in the heart of San Francisco's financial district in a private building that contains four bars, two restaurants, 14 hotels rooms, a Penthouse Suite, and gorgeous private event spaces. A short walk to the Embarcadero and to Union Square, you can shop and dine at some of the best local spots in San Francisco. Upon entering the building you are immediately captivated by the design, art, and vibe within the walls of the club. Craft cocktails and resident DJs make any night of the week here a night to remember.
Design:
World renowned interior designer Ken Fulk did a spectacular job with the interior of the property. The Battery features a mixture of antique, rustic, modern, and custom design throughout the many spaces.
Standout venue features:
We are a private club, and like Vegas, what happens here, stays here.
Extra perks:
Venue rental fees include the use of our banquet equipment on site. We have cocktail tables, dining tables, flatware, glassware, dining chairs, linen napkins, passing trays, and some decor.
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
We have two restaurants on property that are available to Members and Hotel Guests only.
The Battery has four bars on property that are available for use with Club Membership, or a hotel stay
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
The Wine Cellar
Our custom oak cellar, crafted from reclaimed wine barrels, may be utilized for intimate dinners, or meetings. Perfect for a winemaker’s dinner, or any wine focused event, the cellar holds 3,000 bottles of wine from around the world that have been hand selected by our on staff French Master Sommelier.
The Parlor
The Parlor may be utilized for seated dinners, standing receptions, presentations & meetings. The room features a built-in Tannoy sound system & drop-down projection screen. Alabaster chandeliers & scones, antelope carpeting & Dior grey walls give off a vibe of grandeur.
The Study
The Study may be utilized for corporate meetings, smaller high-end dinners or may function as an additional “spill out space” for an event taking place in The Parlor. It features an 80” plasma TV for presentations and a grand vintage chandelier. Simply put, the most elegant boardroom in the city.
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