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High above Sansome Street, past the brass doors and etched glass of the old Stock Exchange Tower, The City Club of San Francisco is where San Francisco gathers when it matters. Holiday galas. Grand weddings. Executive summits. This venue is not just for dates on a calendar but rather for turning points where the setting inspires the story.
Diego Rivera’s dramatic fresco—the artist’s first commissioned work in the U.S.—anchors five art-filled floors with skyline views from nearly every room. For decades, the historic building has welcomed business leaders, civic figures, and innovators alike—pairing rich Art Deco character with the modern amenities today’s events demand, including flexible configurations, built-in AV, and integrated fiber Wi-Fi.
Whether a sunrise strategy session or a black-tie celebration, events here land exactly as intended: elegant, elevated, unforgettable. This isn’t a pop-up concept or the latest scene. It’s a landmark where milestones are marked, partnerships forged, and ideas—the kind that shape a city—are born.
The City Club of San Francisco is built for impact, hosting high-energy tech conferences and product launches as well as elegant weddings, mitzvahs, birthdays, galas and fundraising events with sophisticated design and luxe finishes.
The experience is seamless by design. Event planning, rentals, catering, bar service, and professional staffing are all handled in-house by a seasoned team that knows how to bring a vision to life. Spanning 24,000+ square feet, the venue offers concierge-level support paired with soaring ceilings, dramatic lighting, and space to dance beneath 1930s glasswork. It’s no wonder The City Club’s striking interiors—lined with sculptural detail and Art Deco flourishes—have appeared in films like The Game and The Matrix Resurrections.
More than 1,000 gatherings come to life here each year, from board retreats to multi-day conferences, each backed by standout service and a culinary program that rivals the city’s best with inventive, seasonal cuisine. When the season calls for something festive, the landmark venue becomes a favorite for company holiday parties as it is fully dressed in seasonal elegance and tailored for sparkling cocktail hours or full-venue blowouts.
In 1987, The City Club of San Francisco opened with a mission that broke from tradition: to create an inclusive gathering place. At a time when most private clubs still operated behind velvet ropes and narrow rules, The City Club invited the community in.
It was the first private club in the city to welcome women to its board—an early shift that widened the circle and redefined what leadership could look like. That move didn’t just reflect new values, but also helped embed them, signaling a commitment to equity that continues to guide The City Club today.
For nearly a century, The City Club of San Francisco has long been the place to meet, hosting mayoral and gubernatorial debates, welcoming ambassadors, and offering a neutral ground for civic discourse. Whether over morning coffee, a lavish lunch buffet, or cocktails in the cozy members’ bar—where secret panels once concealed contraband during Prohibition—this is a place where stories are shared and remembered.
The member events calendar reflects that spirit—featuring everything from intimate winemaker dinners to roundtable conversations with Bay Area leaders and cultural tastemakers.
But what truly sets The City Club apart is the way it feels to belong. Personalized service isn’t just a touchpoint here—it’s a culture. Staff know your name, your guests—the kind of details that quietly elevate the way you entertain or do business. Thoughtful, tailored, and refreshingly unpretentious—it’s a refined experience untethered from exclusivity or a members-only price tag.
In a post-pandemic city rethinking how and where work gets done, The City Club responded with a creative expansion: luxuriously appointed private office suites. Designed for flexibility, these spaces offer the prestige of a landmark address without the constraints of a long-term lease.
With unprecedented demand upon opening, the suites blend comfort, privacy, and high-touch service. Tenants enjoy refined workspaces, access to conference rooms, daily refreshments, and evening wine service. And because the suites are part of The City Club, they come with something more: a built-in community and the sense of belonging that defines the club experience.
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Personalized service isn’t just a touchpoint here—it’s a culture. Staff know your name, your guests—the kind of details that quietly elevate the way you entertain or do business.
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The City Club of San Francisco’s Art Deco architecture is unmistakable—an enduring part of the city’s cultural fabric. But it’s what happens inside, the quiet milestones, pivotal meetings, and unforgettable celebrations, that give this place its staying power.
Whether you’re planning a moment that moves your business forward or marks a personal achievement, this is where special occasions take place. For many, it signals the beginning of a membership, a partnership, or a tradition. Learn more at cityclubsf.com.
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