Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

Nice large space Lots of windows let's on great natural…read morelight but since this is South City, it doesn't get too hot Next to a playground for those antsy kids Clean restroom

Quaint event space within a neighborhood also with shared local businesses. Located in a culdesac…read morewhere parking is very limited. Definitely this place is old but kept up well. Inside is spacious. Large stage, open kitchen, fridge. Small windows which was a problem coz the room was warm. Opened one window and it wasn't enough to let cool air in. After the party was over, cleaning was easy. Never seen before, the plus was all tables and chairs broken down and stacked into a large drawer under the stage. That was cool. Anyway, I can say this place is good for maybe under 100 guests... slimly.

A great charming and local community spot. The Firehouse manager is a nice friendly fellow who is…read morehappy to give a tour of the place if you are considering it for your next event. I had my baby shower here in November, and I could not have been happier. The price to rent this as an event space is very affordable and it was easy to book, given that the date that you desire is available. Their website is very informative with nice photos and easy instructions for booking, including their policies and what's included. I recommend this place to anyone looking for and affordable and charming venue to host under 100 people. The only improvement that I wish is the parking situation, it's in a suburban neighborhood where a street parking can be limited, especially on nice days where you have to compete for parking with fishermen and people going to the beach nearby.

Amazing! Our original venue fell threw and Shay got in contact with me a day after I reached out…read moreand were booked and ready to have our event there within a week! Her attitude and vibe is just so easy to work with and made such a stressful situation so easy would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing a venue for any event!

Donworth Hall was where I had my babyshower last weekend. Shay was very helpful, friendly and…read moreaccommodating! She helped to explain every single detail so that there weren't any surprises or catches. We hosted no more than 200 guests and many of them commented on how clean and spacious the venue was. The parking was also a non issue which as we all know is a nightmare in San Francisco. Thanks again, Shay for helping us plan and organize the event! I had a very successful babyshower! I couldn't be any happier!

This space is WAY cool…read more Elegant? Vintage? Intimate and cozy? What else could you ask for? I worked an event here for a wedding reception a couple of months ago and was in love with the Great Gatsby-themed party. It was both elegant and vintage, with an awesome upstairs area with tiny rabbit-hole bedrooms and a living space with enough room for a photo booth, couches, card tables and a library of vinyl records (you can bet it got me there). And besides it being an amazing space, the workers are what set it apart. Although the hired talent (from DJ to food vendors to wedding planners, etc.) added to the overall feeling of being a GREAT party, the staff is always very friendly, approachable and accommodating. Easy to talk to, easy to find, and they give you enough space to enjoy your night. This venue is fully equipped with a full, open kitchen area (which is beautiful too, by the way) and artsy wall decor all over their bathrooms (but still so damn clean). This venue alone is a gem that is very unique to the Bay... And it almost feels like you're in on an exclusive spot. Come be a cool kid and come to Chez Poulet!

It was a dark and stormy night ~ a fun opportunity came up to dine at Chez Poulet (stomping grounds…read moreof Radio Valencia) and I immediately signed up for the adventure. From 24th Street Mission BART Station, head south on Mission and hang a left at Cesar Chavez. While on the south side of the street, keep your eyes peeled for a large red door, part way between Mission & Van Ness Streets. Walking in, you'll see DJ's in the Radio Valencia booth, busily broadcasting. http://radiovalencia.fm/about/ You'll also encounter a small coat rack, a few parked bikes, and a person checking guests in. He asked about food restrictions ~ I think this is geared for folks who pre-arranged. Since I was a last minute stand in and hadn't indicated beforehand, he suggested that I skip the meat (I've been trying to be more vegetarian these days, although the last few have been the contrary). $10 or $20 bottles of red offered at check in ~ we were lucky to purchase the last bottle. I recommend getting there on the early side if you'd like to indulge in wine. Walking into the main dining area, I came across easy on the eyes ambiance ~ long communal tables, dark, candle glow, high loft ceiling, low stage, brick wall, small disco ball. Attire ranged from date-night dressy to casual. Our pre-fixe dinner included (description from the site): Course 1: Potato and leek soup with bacon lardons & crostini Course 2: Mango salad with mixed organic greens & a vinaigrette Course 3: Seared polenta with ricotta cheese (homemade), chives & apricot jam Course 4: 'Roast beast: cooked slow and low... apple cider braised pork shoulder with apple/cabbage slaw dressed with cider vinegar' Course 5: chocolate cupcake with 'goth' motif in honor of David J. I'm all for (plastic) spider rings, cockroaches and centipedes. Three bands performed between courses moving the evening along. David J (of Bauhaus fame) was the 'headliner', taking me back to the '80's with 'St. James Infirmary'. Highlights of CP included Courses 4 & 5, the 50-seat communal atmosphere and live entertainment. John, the MC, did a great job keeping the evening upbeat and flowing. Chez Poulet hosts special events. My online search yielded a few crumbs as to how to keep a pulse on CP happenings. If you want to partake, my recommendation is to set up a Google Alert, or check on BrownPaperTickets.com. The friend that invited me was there because her friend invited her. This friend couldn't make it , hence I came upon Chez Poulet on this dark and stormy night. Woo hoo!

Very disappointed. Had my sons first birthday here. Followed every single instruction (by the way…read morewill be a book full of them) and still got the ridiculous bad looks from ken. Be aware that if you rent this place, you and your guests will have no privacy. You will he monitored and your guests and caters will he spoken to without your permission. Two star for the location.

I have lunch at the Burlingame Lions Hall every Thursday for our lunch meeting. It is really a…read moregreat hall with a rich history. The lions club runs their charitable events and fund raisers out of this hall for generations. It has a full commercial kitchen, bar with sink and great main hall that can seat up to 119 for dining. We love to rent the hall to the community at a very affordable rate. Please support the Hall with rentals which we use to support our Charitable Burlingame Events. Lion Geno Caccia

I went to a party here on October 2008 and once I saw the place, I knew that this was the place I…read morewanted to have my daughter's baptism. Sure enough I had her baptism reception here on February 2009. Even though it rained the whole day, this place made me forget about it. This place is big, restrooms are very clean, kitchen is spacious, there's room for dancing and my DJ didn't have any problem setting up. There's always staff onsite to make sure that the garbages aren't full, help you with anything that you may need and they clean up and put away the furniture after your event , just as long as you leave the kitchen the way it was when you got there. The guy I dealt with was John Wong and he was helpful and thorough. This place is a little pricey but you get a little discount if you live in South San Francisco. But let me tell you that it is all worth it, plus it was for my daughter. I would definitely rent this place again for another big event.

This recreation center has the most professional, knowledgeable, and super friendly staffs. I had…read morecontacted them 3x over the phone and a few email conversations about classes informations I needed during 2018-2019, and every time, the staffs were very friendly. Very quick responds and I just love their friendly staffs.

I went to an event I found through Laughing Squid at this place last night. The event itself was…read moreridiculous (not sure if that's good or bad yet)- a film installment of creative media activism. It was a few hours of incomplete media theory conclusions eventually leading to a very stoned audience watching Pee Wee Herman talk about crack... Anyways, I think Station 40 is a lot like this event. It has the potential to be a really awesome, progressive, radical venue, but its attempts at pretension leave you amused/annoyed. The people were not very welcoming either, and yes, the "donations" are tiresome. I do want to give it another chance though, I have some sort of confidence or hope for it...

Awesome energy, important events, beautifully alternative space in the middle of it all... 16th and…read moreMission! It's a VERY hip co-op/educational/party space. You're NOT welcome if you're a law enforcement officer or any other type of narc... they take that really seriously. Don't plan to bring a recorder or camera with written, advance, express permission from the residents.

Versatile, spacious hall [South San Francisco CA]…read more This event space is located in South San Francisco. I attended a birthday party here and our party occupied the whole facility. The space can easily accommodate up to 200 guests. I'm not sure if sections can be divided for smaller intimate celebrations. There was a separate room for the buffet part. Bathrooms were clean with plenty of stalls (at least for the Women's). Lots of parking. The facility is an older building and looks like it has hosted countless milestones of celebrations. This is a nice event space for community and celebration located in the heart of South San Francisco. Review #4044

Yes, Yes, Yes! I would recommend the South San Francisco Elk's Lodge to host your next event. The…read morestaff with California Catering Company was so helpful, professional and kind. Vanessa was a dream to work with and coordinated details perfectly. During the event the wait staff made helpful recommendations to help enhance the flow of the buffet and took care of us all night long. The food was delicious and displayed beautifully. The bartenders, Carol and Jody(?) were amazing and they were a fun additions to the vibe. We look forward to planning our next event at SSF Elk's Lodge.