indie private events

Host your event at an unexpected wine destination in San Francisco.

Wine worth discovering at the heart of your gathering, steps from Levi Plaza.

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Long black banquette with small tables beneath exposed steel beams at Indie Wine.

A wine bar made for staying a while

Discover an industrial space built around the pleasure of sharing wine.
Black leather sofas around a coffee table beside the wine bar.
Small dog sitting on a stool at the wine bar.
Guests sharing wine and conversation around the patio fire pit.
Guests gathering on the patio beneath string lights at night.
Performer holding a cello and microphone during live music on the patio.
Take the conversation outside.

The Indie Patio

An open-air setting that changes with the occasion.
Movable furniture arranged around your event
Lounge seating, shared tables, or room to mingle
Live music, shared wine
Conversations around the fire
Dog on a patio sofa beside a glass of rosé.
Group posing together on the patio among tables and heaters.
Illustrative venue layout, not to scale: bar, kitchen, lounge and Classroom indoors, with the patio below and storage excluded from event space.

Configurations

SPACE
SEATED
RECEPTION
Classroom
30 seated
45 reception
Classroom + Lounge
50 seated
70 reception
Full Indoor Buyout
100 seated
136 reception
Indie Patio
55 seated
100 reception
Indoor + Patio
155 seated
250 reception
Flat-screen TV included with Classroom or Lounge rentals
indie private events

Where Great Minds
Meet Great Wine

Guests posing together beside the patio's wooden fence.
Guests talking over wine around a fire table at night.
Standing reception with guests gathered around tables in the Classroom.
Guests mingling beside a table of charcuterie and wine.
Investor Introductions
Portfolio Gatherings
Founder Dinners
Speaker Conversations
Launches
Milestones Worth Sharing
& conversations that grow over a glass
Sparkling wine bottles displayed on a San Francisco Wine Center wooden board.
Wine bottles lined up on the bar for tasting.
Rosé bottles displayed outdoors with greenery.
Glass of red wine in front of a selection of bottles.
Beyond the familiar glass

Gathering founders, thinkers, and teams around the pleasure of sharing wine.  

70+ Wines by the Glass
From familiar favorites to unexpected finds
Build Your Own Flight
Compare styles and discover your favorites
Aged Wines
Bringing new layers of aroma, flavor, and texture
Champagne & Sparkling
A welcome glass or a toast to celebrate
Natural & Orange Wines
Discover different approaches to winemaking
Classic Regions
Explore grapes and regions
food for the gathering

A seat at the table
or room to mingle

Plan the food around the way your guests gather

Sit-Down Dining

Bring everyone together over a seated meal, with food and wine planned around your gathering.

Standing Receptions

Keep the conversation moving with small bites and shared plates, easy to enjoy while guests mingle.
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Braised beef served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Platter of bite-sized sliders with cocktail picks.
Mini lobster rolls arranged on a serving platter.
experiences at indie

Give your gathering
something to discover

Make a tasting the main event

Guided Discovery

Taste a curated selection together, with stories, questions, and new favorites along the way.
For team gatherings

Food & Wine Pairing

Discover how food changes the way a wine tastes, with bites and wines selected to enjoy together.
For shared tables

Blind Tasting

Explore wines without seeing the labels, compare impressions, and discover what surprises your group.
For curious teams

Wine Flight Reception

Give your guests a flight to explore and something to talk about as the evening unfolds.
For networking
the person behind the pour

Who is behind Indie?

Meet Brian McGonigle

Founder, San Francisco Wine Center
Brian McGonigle founded San Francisco Wine Center, and you’ll often find him at Indie, talking through a wine, suggesting a bottle, or spending time with guests at the bar.
His interest in collecting and sharing wine runs through the place. If you’re curious about something on the list, ask! That conversation is part of being here.
Ask Brian what he’s excited to pour.
Event FAQs

A few things before you gather

What kind of gathering works well at Indie?
How easy is it to park?
Where is it located?
What makes the wine selection at Indie different?
What kind of wines do you serve?
Is the patio covered? What happens if it rains?
Is there a rental fee and a food and beverage minimum?
Can we book when the bar is normally closed?

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