Most cocktail parties last between 2–4 hours, depending on your event and package.

Cocktail receptions are designed as a standing, social event. Limited seating may be available upon request for guests who require it.

We offer spaces for intimate gatherings as well as large celebrations. Our team will recommend the best space based on your guest count.

Yes! We offer private and semi-private event spaces depending on availability and your group size.

Some private spaces require a food and beverage minimum, which varies based on the date, time, and event space selected.

Absolutely! Our team can customize appetizer selections, stations, desserts, and beverage packages to fit your event and budget.

Yes. We can accommodate most dietary preferences and allergies with advance notice.

Yes. You're welcome to bring a celebration cake. Cake-cutting fees may apply.

You're welcome to bring simple decorations such as flowers, table décor, balloons, and signage.

Many of our private spaces allow personalized playlists or entertainment.

Not necessarily. We offer hosted bars, limited hosted bars, drink tickets, consumption bars, and cash bar options depending on your event.

Yes, if a cash bar is selected.

Yes! We can create custom signature cocktails to match your event theme.

Since we are downtown, street parking is limited. We recommend parking structures or rideshares. If you are staying downtown, we are within walking distance of the convention center and major hotels.

Yes, family-friendly events are welcome. We can also create kid-friendly menu options upon request.

Final guest counts are typically due 48 business hours prior to your event.

No, a deposit is not required.

Cancellation policies vary based on the event package and booking date. Your event agreement will outline all cancellation terms.

Of course! We'd be happy to show you our event spaces and discuss your vision before you make a decision.

Contact our events team at events@sandiegodininggroup.com or (619) 232-0225 to check availability, schedule a tour, and begin planning your celebration. We'll help guide you through every step of the process.

Pricing depends on your guest count, hours, and selections. Tray-passed hors d'oeuvres are priced per dozen (roughly $48–$156, two-dozen minimum per selection), reception stations range from $15–$45+ per person, and hosted bar packages start at $35 per person for a one-hour Soft Bar package. Contact our events team for a custom quote.

Yes. We're located just minutes from the San Diego Convention Center and within walking distance of many downtown hotels, making us a convenient choice for convention receptions and out-of-town groups.

Yes. We regularly host corporate networking events, company happy hours, client appreciation receptions, and holiday parties in our private event spaces.

Yes, tray-passed hors d'oeuvres require a minimum order of two dozen per selection.

Greystone has hosted Gaslamp Quarter celebrations since 1999 inside a historic 1874 building, with an award-winning kitchen and bar, built-in AV and sound capabilities, and a central downtown San Diego location.