Paname SF is a nightclub inspired by Parisian cabaret at 523 Broadway in San Francisco. Organizers can rent the whole club for up to 400 guests, or reserve a section for up to 150. It is used for corporate events, company parties, product launches, networking evenings, wedding receptions and birthdays, with sound, AV, a full bar and lounge areas included.
Seminars and company events
Paname is a party and reception space, not a daytime meeting center, so it suits the social side of a corporate calendar. The venue lists corporate events, company parties, networking events, product launches and holiday parties among the events it hosts. Film and photo productions are on the same list.
A full private rental gives a group the entire club. The sound system is a Void installation, and the venue supplies a full AV setup for speeches, presentations and brand content. Professional bartenders staff the full bar, and a DJ is available on request. Security is on site.
For a smaller gathering, a section of the club can be reserved for up to 150 guests. For this format the venue states that no rental fee applies, and the booking is based on a drink minimum instead. A team of 40 or 60 can therefore have a dedicated area while the rest of the venue stays in normal use.
Weddings and receptions
The venue names wedding receptions and anniversaries among its private events. The full-club format suits an evening reception with a dance floor, lounge seating and a bar, for up to 400 guests. Optional catering is offered, so a couple or planner can ask what food service fits the evening.
Rooms and capacities
The venue is run as one main room with lounge areas rather than as a set of separate halls. The two formats are the full private rental for up to 400 guests and the semi-private section for up to 150. VIP and backstage tables for groups of six or more are also sold for regular nights, which gives an idea of how the lounge areas are divided. Seated and standing counts are not separated on the site, so ask for the layout that matches your program.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms at Paname. Guests need hotels in North Beach, downtown or Fisherman's Wharf, which are close by.
Catering
Optional catering services are available, and the full bar is part of the equipment. The site does not name a caterer or give menus, so ask how food is arranged for your date.
History and setting
Paname opened as a club that brings the feel of Paris nightlife and French cabaret to San Francisco, with DJ sets, themed nights, live music and comedy on its calendar. It sits in the North Beach district, on Broadway. The regular opening hours are Thursday to Saturday from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., so confirm early with the team when you need other times for a private booking.
Getting there
The address is 523 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133. The venue answers private event, large party and talent booking requests within 24 hours, by email or by phone at 415-936-3266.
