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WITH ITS WORLD-RENOWNED FOOD SCENE, INVENTIVE BARS AND INNOVATIVE NIGHTLIFE, SAN FRANCISCO IS A HUB FOR AMAZING EXPERIENCES. Take your group out of traditional corporate settings and into one of the city’s many fun and forward-thinking venues. From wilderness camping in the heart of downtown to skeeball tournaments to an interactive 1920s theater, these eight venues will have attendees talking about your event for years to come. For more fresh ideas, visit sftravel.com/meeting-planners. CHINA LIVE This trendy all-in-one marketplace for dining, shopping and drinking provides an in-depth exploration of Chinese gastronomy, ingredients and culture that draws apt comparisons to Eataly in New York City. Its numerous stylish spaces include two bars, two restaurants, a café and a marketplace. The complex can host everything from intimate parties to large reception-style events with multi-sensory experiences. THE SPEAKEASY Take your group back to 1923 at The Speakeasy, an immersive theater experience with dozens of live characters and numerous interweaving storylines. Attendees can choose their own adventures, including drinking bootleg hooch in the illicit bar, trying their luck in the casino, or watching performances at the cabaret. The Speakeasy can host private events for groups ranging in size from 25 to 200 people. OUTCAMP For a slice of wilderness without leaving the city, look no further than Outcamp. Located in SoMa, this outdoors-themed venue is designed like a campsite (but with fast WiFi) and features a fire pit, barbecue grill and fully-stocked camp kitchen. There is also a treehouse and three restored vintage trailers (named George, Betsy and Sandy) perfect for group huddles or breakout meetings. JOEY THE CAT How about skeeball for your next team building event? Located in the Mission District, Joey the Cat is the ultimate in arcade event spaces. Their full-production skeeball tournaments and Arcade Olympics will give attendees bragging rights for months to come and include a live announcer, branded trophy and prizes. They also offer Instagramworthy catering spreads, DJs and a unique photo booth. WHITE CHAPEL Themed like an 1890s London Underground station, this whimsical gin bar features an array of photo-ready cocktails. If there’s a world record for most types of gin under one roof, then White Chapel has got to be a contender, with a menu featuring more than 400 different kinds. They offer two private event space options with incredible decor, or consider a full buyout for larger groups. HOTALING & CO. With its skyline views and great cocktails, this Potrero Hill venue is sure to dazzle your group. Hotaling & Co., formerly known as Anchor Distilling Co., is credited with creating the first American craft whiskey (Old Potrero) and gin (Junípero Gin) after Prohibition. Attendees can try these during an expert-led tasting tour, which begins in the penthouse garden where botanicals used in the spirits are grown. AUGUST HALL SF Housed in a historic theater, August Hall is a beautiful and flexible venue that can accommodate a wide variety of events. Centrally located in Union Square, this multi-purpose space features a sprawling music hall, green room, three full bars and Fifth Arrow, a downstairs restaurant and gaming parlor with three bowling lanes. ANCHOR PUBLIC TAPS As the first public bar dedicated to Anchor Brewing (San Francisco’s original beer), this new venue is worth the trip just to see the wall of vintage beer cans. Groups will love the live music and many fun events. They also feature The Potrero Project, a collection of beers exclusively brewed in Anchor’s pilot brewery. Delicious grub is not too far away, with some of the city’s best food trucks lining up in the parking lot.
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