Layout examples
Open floor and fireside chat
Keep the center open for a reception or DJ set. For an interview, panel or Q&A, ask about a pair of red lounge chairs with a small table between them.
From our venue history
The Mab · 443 Broadway · North Beach, San Francisco
The Mab at 443 Broadway.
Set the room for a talk, open the floor for a reception, or bring everyone together for a listening session. The Mab is Broadway Studios’ street-level venue in North Beach, with a stage, a flexible floor and step-free wheelchair entry. This space is 21+.
See what’s happened hereThe Mab set for a seated program at 443 Broadway.
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What happens next
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A place with a track record
Set the room for your program.
See the stage set for a seated audience above, then compare an open floor and a fireside chat setup below.
Make it your own
Compare ground-floor layouts.
Standing reception · up to 300
Keep the middle open for mingling, networking or dancing. This setup works for receptions, private celebrations and DJ nights.
Classroom · up to 100
Set tables and chairs for workshops, training sessions and small conference breakouts. For a panel or screening, ask about rows of seats facing the stage.
U-shaped lounge · up to 50
Bring guests into the conversation. Consider this layout for roundtables, offsites, listening sessions and group discussions.
A clear starting point
Plan around your guest count.
Share your date window, estimated headcount and preferred setup. Let us know if you’re planning a talk, a reception or a program that moves between both floors. We’ll confirm room fit, equipment and services as we put together your proposal.
Explore all spaces & optionsRoom-rental starting rates
Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.
On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500
On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500
Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500
Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500
The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500
The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500
Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.
Good to know
A few useful answers.
Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.
Parking & DirectionsWhat’s the age policy, and is entry step-free?
The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.
Can I book both floors for the same event?
A full building buyout is available. We’ll discuss the use of each floor with you.
Can we use the stage for a panel or screening?
Yes. Tell us your audience size, seating preference and what you need for sound or projection. We’ll confirm the setup for your event.
Can we include food or bar service?
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll go through food and bar options with you as part of your proposal.
Your next gathering, here
Bring your next gathering to The Mab.
Tell us what you have in mind and how many people you expect. We’ll help you choose a setup at 443 Broadway.
Let’s plan your eventA room for your next idea