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Users

Space only

Up to 300 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$4k - $7k


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Room blocks

Room Service by Venue Report

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Search group-friendly stays and request rates in one place, or let our complimentary concierge team handle it for you. Group rates? Handled. Guest lists? Tracked.

Swedish American Hall is a registered San Francisco historic landmark, built in 1907 by architect August Nordin.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversary

Bachelor / Bachelorette party

birthday party

bridal shower

charity event

Conferences

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

engagement party

Exhibits

Family Reunion

holiday party

Networking events

Product Launch

rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception

social event

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Ballroom

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Bar / Club / Lounge

Estate / House / Mansion / Villa

Historic Building

Views

street

Style

Vintage

Medieval

Minimalistic

Traditional

Whimsical


Venue Settings

Swedish American Hall is a registered San Francisco historic landmark, built in 1907 by architect August Nordin. The space boasts beautiful Arts+Crafts style architecture combined with modern amenities, centrally located at SF’s bustling Upper Market/Castro border. Swedish American Hall contains unique event spaces and a speakeasy style bar, Cafe du Nord, that can be activated individually or combined for a multi-faceted event experience.

Stretching the boundaries of entertaining your guests, our historic mixed-use event space and live music venue in the heart of the Castro boasts four distinctively different spaces that can be leveraged upon in a variety of exciting combinations limited by the imagination.

From intimate rooms to host creative brain storming sessions, to our grand hall to bring the best minds together, the Swedish American Hall has you covered.

Our venue, an enclave of vibrant cultural patronage that is a bit exclusive, and a bit of a secret, accommodates 50 to 500 of your guests that would be thrilled by our unique offerings.

Capacity

250

Seated

300

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?
No

Insurance

Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
Prior to 1930
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Catering
Client can select the caterer of their choice
Alcohol
Licensed Server is Required
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking venue
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Wifi

Dining Chairs

Dining Tables

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

A/V Equipment


Venue Features

Extra perks

We've teamed up with the very best in food and drink, lighting/audio-visual services, and décor to provide you with an expert range of services and in-house amenities.

Together, we’ll support you every step of the way, ensuring all the details of your wedding, party, or private event are taken care of and your vision is realized.

Bright Event Rentals is the Swedish American Hall’s preferred rental partner.

Known for their wide range of equipment and event rental services, excellence in event décor, and attention to detail, Bright’s event specialists will ensure that your vision is realized from design to delivery.

Got Light is the Bay Area’s premier wedding and event design production team with over 35 years of event experience.

The Swedish American Hall is exclusively partnered with Got Light on all things light and sound to bring guests cutting edge audiovisual technology featuring state-of-the-art lighting, video, audio, drape, staging, and more.

  • Dramatic uplighting

  • Intelligent lighting packages

  • Custom logo projection

  • Pattern/texture projection

  • Accent lighting

  • Table pin spotting

  • Dance, band & concert lighting

  • Illuminated décor & chandeliers