Located in San Francisco’s hip Mission District, The Chapel is a historic music venue, restaurant, bar and event space. Built in 1914 as a mortuary, the venue has been renovated, but the original chapel with a 40-foot-high arched celling remains and has been updated with sound, lighting and projection systems.
The Chapel itself can accommodate 400 guests reception-style and another 100 on the mezzanine balcony that overlooks the main room. The Chapel Mezzanine has a private bar and restroom, so it can be used on its own for smaller events or as a VIP area along with the main floor.
The full-service, on-site restaurant, The Vestry at The Chapel, features stained glass and dark wood, and can seat 120 guests. There is also a private dining space that can seat up to 20. The Chapel Bar, which seats up to 85 people and can accommodate 120 reception-style, is open to the public seven nights a week, but can also be rented for private events and includes a sound system for a DJ or small band performance. The patio can be set up with a private bar and be combined with the restaurant or Chapel as an outdoor space for guests.
“We customize our rental agreements to fit each groups’ needs,” explains Director of Private Events Patricia Gums. “We are happy to arrange flower arrangements, furniture rentals, band, DJ and performer referrals as well as equipment rental and Wi-Fi upgrades. Each rental includes in-house sound and lighting technicians, security, bar and service staff and an on-site event coordinator as well as most furniture.”
In addition, Executive Chef Elanine Osuuna oversees menu creation and the execution of the catering. Groups can choose from light appetizers to sit-down dinners, and menus are focused on seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients.