SF Interactive Mingling Hour

An elevated happy hour in San Francisco where guests engage with hosted activities as they mix and mingle.

The SF Interactive Mingling Hour takes place at a single restaurant location of your choice. Guests will be welcomed with a self-guided icebreaker using quirky drink charms to encourage naturally conversation. Then they’ll mix and mingle as they nibble on canapés, sip delicious drinks, and engage with two different hosted activities of your choice.

25-500+ Guests

1.5-2 Hours

From $160 Per Person

Single Restaurant

5 Canapés & 2 Beverages

Private Experience Only

How it Works

Designed for standing reception and happy hour-style events, the mingling hour helps guests engage naturally. In between sips and bites, guests can visit the hosted activity stations for hands-on foodie fun.

What’s Included

All of our SF Interactive Mingling Hour package include the following:

Where is It?

Choose your preferred restaurant from among our network of partner venues throughout the city. The event takes place at the restaurant’s bar, lounge, or private dining room for large groups. Our restaurant partners are curated to be within walking distance from your office or key corporate meeting centers.

We Work with The Best

All of our partners not only serve outstanding food and drinks, but have numerous awards (think Michelin Starred and Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Nominees, and Eater’s Top 38), and a staff committed to guest engagement who understand group and corporate needs.

Ernest

Market driven menu with intense global flavors from this Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant

Prelude

Sophisticated Southern fine dining at this new Michelin Guide Recommended restaurant

E&O Kitchen and Bar

Modern Asian oasis with Asian-fusion and specialty cocktails good for large groups/

1601 Bar & Kitchen

Upscale and minimalist with Sri Lankan flavors and French culinary techniques awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand

Osmanthus Dim Sum

Quirky and relaxed lounge with handcrafted dim sum and Pan-Asian staples

China Live

Captivating with sleek, industrial finishes, serving seasonal and sustainable multi-course Chinese

Gola

Authentic, fresh Tunisian cuisine

Comstock Saloon

Historic institution; Upscale dishes meet American comfort

Beretta

Upscale contemporary Italian comfort food at trendy joint

Lolinda

Argentinean steakhouse meets Californian fare, rated best steakhouse by Infatuation, OpenTable and Thrillist

Bar Sprezzatura

Venetian inspired Italian bites and homemade pastas with private patio space 

Mister Jiu’s

East-meets-West with high-end Chinese cuisine with a California accent

Park Tavern

Trendy and creative bistro eats helmed by celebrity chef, Jonathan Waxman, and SF culinary giant, Jennifer Puccio.

Corzetti

Coastal Italian dishes with modern twist by female chef 

Delarosa

Rustic homestyle Roman dishes at casual and inviting neighborhood joint 

Flores

Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican in buzzy and modern setting 

Starbelly

California neighborhood cafe food with “Top 10 Patio” from SF Magazine

R&G Lounge 

Market-driven authentic Chinese flavors named Best Chinese in SF by Eater, Condé Nast, Timeout, Gayot, SF Chronicle, and more

Custom Venue

Looking for a certain cuisine or location? We’ll onboard a new, custom venue, just for your event

How Does Pricing Work?

We have simplified pricing so you pay one flat fee per person, with everything included.

Base Package

$160 + $40 Service/Gratuity Per Person = $200 Per Person

What Are the Activities?

You’ll choose two of the activities for your event. Each activity is hosted by an Avital Emcee.

Smell Like a Sommelier

Learn to smell like a professional wine sommelier.

Water Tasting Bar

Taste water like its wine! Discover how different water can taste.

Nostalgic Snack Pairings

Pair your fine wines with nostalgic snacks from childhood.

Hands-On Cocktail Making

+$35 Per Person

Mix up a cocktail like a pro, then enjoy your delicious creation.

Pop Rocks Blending

+$15 Per Person

Make a one-of-a-kind Pop Rocks blend. Includes take-home gift.

Electric Gummy Bears

+$15 Per Person

Add Electric Dust to flavorful gummy bears. Includes take-home gift.

Inclusivity & Diversity

Dietary Restrictions

We can accommodate all dietary restrictions on private group dining experiences. You will be asked to submit your group’s dietary restrictions one week before the private dining event. If you are unsure if we can accommodate your restriction, please ask your Avital Culinary Curator during the booking process.

Run of Show

1: Meet Expert Host & Icebreaker Activity

Guests are welcomed to the restaurant by their Avital Host before engaging with the fun icebreaker game using quirky drink charms. 

2: Grab a Drink & Nibble on Canapés

Throughout the event guests will nibble on delicious bite-sized appetizers and sip beer or wine.

3: Engage with Hands-On Activities

At their leisure, guests will engage with the hosted activities, like hands-on cocktail making or a water tasting bar.

4: Connect Authentically

Guests will mix and mingle naturally throughout the event. Conversation flows effortlessly with the perfect balance of structured activities. 

Why Choose Avital for Your SF Private Dining Experience?

• Expertly Hosted: Our SF Interactive Mingling Hour is hosted by an on-site, vetted and trained, expert Avital Emcee Host. You can sit back and enjoy as your host takes care of all the logistics with rich storytelling and group engagement throughout. 
• Unique & Memorable: More fun than a standard happy hour, guest will get hands-on and engage between sips and nibbles.
• Experienced Team: A full support team to ensure a turnkey booking and seamless experience from start to finish.
• Designed for Connection: The Interactive Mingling Hour creates the perfect balance of authentic conversation and curated experience. 
• Customizable: Inclusive, accessible, and customizable to a variety of use cases, from small team gatherings to large, multi-city events. 
• Dietary Restriction Friendly: We understand dietary restrictions and want everyone to leave feeling cared for and full! We’ll ask for your restrictions after booking.

How to Book Your Private Event

1: Explore Packages

Download the PDF proposal to view packages and pricing for each experience. Still have questions? Schedule a call with your Culinary Curator.

 

View PDF

2: Start Your Booking

Submit your event details to get started. Upon submission, you’ll also have the option to make an initial, refundable deposit to reserve your date right away.

 

Start Your Booking

3: Finalize Details

A real human will be in touch to finalize your event details, like confirming your package, how to submit request for dietary or alcohol accommodations, and when your final headcount is due.

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