- Billing it self as “an event space without comparison,” Ten15 offers 20,000 square feet of ultra-hip function space over three levels in the South of Market district (SoMa). Highlights include the Main Room (max. cap. 800), a soaring two-story space; the circular Cirque Lounge (max. cap. 280), with a convex mahogany bar and 16 video screens; and the Sutra Lounge (max. cap. 280), featuring glass mosaic tiles, backlit walls and a large elliptical bar with a shattered-mirror top. www.1015.com
Entertaining Space
- Small groups requiring jaw-dropping audiovisual fireworks can rent out this home theater showroom that features a 135-inch screen, wet bar and catering facilities. Located in the new Mission Bay district, it is prime ground for corporate presentations, and features a 14-seat private theater along with a larger lounge space (max. cap. 50) with multiple flat-screen monitors and cutting-edge sound. www.entertainingspaces.com
Slide
- A former speakeasy during the Prohibition era, Slide maintains its underground aura—guests can actually slip into the 5,000-square-foot nightspot (outfitted in more than 8,000 square feet of mahogany) via an actual slide. This hip, elegant space located in the Theater district can serve a maximum capacity of 300, with catering services provided exclusively by the venue. www.slidesf.com
AT&T Park
- The home of home-run heroics courtesy of the San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park is also a hit with meeting and event planners. The ballpark offers a full roster of event options, including trade shows, company picnics on the field, receptions, team building, and fantasy batting practices. Clients can reserve a variety of levels, including the Field Club Lounge, clubhouses, batting tunnels, Club Level, and Promenade Level. Services include event coordination, entertainment, audiovisual, menu development, private tours, and Giants’ alumni appearances. www.attpark.com
The Gift Center Pavilion
- This SoMa district standby boasts a five-story Art Deco-style atrium with a retractable glass dome above four levels of seating. The facility can host dinners and dances for 150-2,200 guests and offers an on-site event manager and staff, along with full audiovisual capabilities. www.giftcenterpavilion.com