EVENTS INFO

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Request A Private Event

You may also call Beth at beth@bellyup.com and she'll help you create your rockin' night here at the Belly Up!

Belly Up may be known as San Diego’s best live music venue, but it is also a unique, first-class atmosphere with a true Southern California feel. We have the ability to transform the venue into any theme you can imagine.

Rent the Belly Up for:

  • Company Dinners & Parties
  • Breakfasts, luncheons & matinees (great for non-profits!)
  • Birthday & Anniversary Parties
  • Holiday Parties
  • Post-Convention/Trade-Show Parties
  • Employee Appreciation Parties
  • Product Launches
  • Client Entertaining
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Charity Fundraisers

Belly Up also has availability for group sales into one of our existing shows (ages 21 and over, please). The facility has so much to offer including:

  • Located just two blocks from the beach, close to local hotels and train station
  • State of the art sound and lighting system (see production page for details)
  • Complete backline (see production page for details)
  • Experienced talent buyer to assist with booking your entertainment
  • Full kitchen with in-house chef & party planner to customize your catering needs and budget
  • Two full bars
  • Two HD projection screens (great for video montages, product launches, sponsor logos & power point presentations)
  • Three flatscreen TVs
  • Use your imagination…we can do a formal seated dinner for 100 or a cocktail reception for 600.

FACILITY FEE INCLUDES

  • Your personal marquee message
  • Up to 10 hours of venue use for a full venue buy out
  • House lighting & sound systems
  • Security Staff
  • Event Manager
  • Bar & Wait staff
  • All in house AV & backline
  • Dressing Rooms

Existing Seating including:

  • Black Chairs w/back: 72
  • Folding Chairs: 100
  • Downstairs
  • Bar Stools w/o back: 102
  • Hi-Boy Tables: 18 w/bench seating & barstools
  • Upstairs
  • Hi-Boy Tables: 8 w/bench seating
  • 21 black chairs w/backs
  • Cocktail Rounds: 8
  • 8’ Banquet Tables: 8

On a budget? Belly Up is also avail for matinees (Sat & Sun, 3 hour window), happy hour buy outs (Friday only, 5-8pm) and group sales into shows!

PRIVATE EVENT F.A.Q.

  • Q: Can minors attend private events?
  • A: No, unfortunately, Belly Up is a 21+ venue by law.
  • Q: How late can we stay?
  • A: 1:00 a.m., We would like to have staff out by 1:30.
  • Q: Can we bring in alcohol?
  • A: Because we hold a public liquor license all alcohol service must go through the Belly Up, but we can tailor your bar service to fit your budget!
  • Q: Can we bring in our favorite caterer?
  • A: No, all catering is service through the Tavern. Our chef will tailor a menu to your palate & budget!
  • Q: How many guest can the venue accommodate?
  • A: 600 for a cocktail reception. For a dinner, up to 350 will fit comfortably in the Belly Up. If the party #s increase, we recommend utilizing the Tavern and possibly the outback lounge for additional seating. Ask Beth for more info.