A Stunning Industrial Event Space Unlike Any Other
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Holds ceremonies and receptions
In downtown San Diego, CA, Venue 808 is a stunning event space for weddings. Through a combination of modern industrial architecture and natural beauty, this East Village venue has achieved a one-of-a-kind, fairytale-like setting for weddings of all shapes and sizes.
Situated in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp District, Venue 808 originally served as the 1933 TR Produce warehouse. Today, much of its vintage charm remains, while modern updates have turned this building into a truly remarkable setting for your special day. In total, this Southern California wedding venue can accommodate up to 300 seated individuals, with plenty of space for even the largest cocktail receptions of up to 1,000 people. The beauty of nature thrives inside this venue, where soaring ceilings easily accommodate an indoor grove of olive trees, creating a breathtaking backdrop. This, combined with exposed piping and wood-paneled walls, is what makes this venue shine with unmatched charm.
At Venue 808, the service is just as impressive as the ambiance and aesthetic. Couples will be well taken care of by the dedicated team, who will work with them to craft an unforgettable celebration. Their very own Social Tap Catering service will collaborate with you to plan your dream wedding meal and service plan. In addition to catering, there are a number of thoughtful touches for couples to enjoy. Included with every booking are two stylishly furnished suites, which can be used as a dressing room to relax while getting ready for the day ahead. Also included is use of the vintage farmhouse, sunken cocktail lounge, built-in bar, and cocktail hour area, while the underground speakeasy bar can also be arranged. String lights and surround sound speakers can be utilized to set the perfect ambiance, while metal farm tables and chairs blend seamlessly into the overall aesthetic.
7+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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Venue 808 is highly praised for its stunning and unique features, exceptional service, and delicious food. Reviewers had unforgettable weddings at this downtown San Diego venue, with guests wowed by the beauty and ambiance. Katie, Ryan, and the rest of the staff received accolades for their professionalism and attentiveness, making the wedding planning process seamless. The venue's required caterer, Social Tap, provided excellent food and drink options, with appetizers like chimichurri steak and pulled pork wontons being particular highlights. Overall, Venue 808 comes highly recommended for couples looking for a magical and upscale wedding experience.Review photos
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Jennifer C
5.0
2/05/2026
There aren't enough words or stars to say how highly we recommend this venue! My daughter's wedding here was a dream come true. The venue and staff exceeded every expectation.
Ka...
tie Vieira, the venue coordinator, is a gem. It was such a pleasure working her! Through the entire year of planning, she answered every question and request we had promptly, efficiently, and cheerfully.
The venue space was so unique and beautiful. I lost count of how many guests said it was the most gorgeous wedding they've ever attended.
We couldn't have been happier with our experience!
Gina A
5.0
11/16/2025
This venue was literally a fairytale for me and my husband. It has the outdoor feel while being indoor, super helpful if you're stressed abut weather issues on the wedding day! AC ...
worked perfect!
It has such a cool, industrial downtown vibe, mixed with outdoor whimsey. Definitely and upscale vibe.
Our theme was upscale goth, nothing too cheesy or Halloween type, but black, deep burgundy, real skulls, sultry and romantic. It was just breathtaking being there.
We had 82 people total, did the ceremony on site, people went to the sunken lounge and bar for the cocktail hour, and the tables were back where the ceremony was for dinner. They put up a long black curtain to cover the dining tables during the ceremony, and it look great still.
We worked with Ryan, Desiree, Chris, and Katie. PHENOMINAL. They all went above and beyond, but Katie really helped us so much with any and all questions we had about the venue. And Ryan made the menu tailored perfect for us.
Their catering team is top notch as well. Kind, courteous, QUICK, and the food was delicious! We're still getting compliments a month later!
Our guests were wowed, we were wowed, and it was a wedding no one will forget anytime soon.
Thank you Venue 808!
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Andrew M
5.0
11/07/2025
My partner and I are so glad we decided on Venue 808 for our wedding ceremony and reception. San Diego has plenty of locations for weddings, but we loved the idea of hosting our bi...
g day in Downtown as we live only a few blocks away. The staff we worked with were very friendly and professional; Katie was especially great at communicating with us on everything we might need. We had so many compliments on how special our venue was and we had the most incredible experience.
Jasmine C
5.0
10/21/2025
This venue was beyond perfect for our wedding. All spaces were incredibly clean, layout was beautiful, and it was perfect for our wedding. The staff went above and beyond making su...
re we felt ready for the day and doing everything for us the morning of along with our coordinator. They are very communicative and professional while also being incredibly kind. We are also a queer couple and we felt very welcomed in this space! I would book them over and over again!
Sarah C
5.0
10/13/2024
We got married in Venue 808 on August and it was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. The venue itself is stunning, spacious, and truly perfect for a wedding. We h...
ad around 140 people and both our bridal party and groomsmen got ready in the private bridal/groomsmen suites. The catering for Venue 808, Social Tap, is nothing short of the amazing. The food and drinks were incredible, and our guests loved the welcome drinks, tray passed appetizers, charcuterie board, and late night snacks. 10/10 would recommend Venue 808, particularly if you have a large wedding!
Kristen D
5.0
4/11/2024
The venue itself is breathtaking and has features that you won't find anywhere else, from a speakeasy to a sunken lounge and beautiful trees. You can add a lot of decor, but on it'...
s own, it creates a fairytale. The real win is with the staff. They are attentive, professional, reliable, and make your day seamless and special. Can't recommend it enough!!
Victoria S
5.0
3/01/2024
I can’t say enough great things about this venue! Their staff and catering teams were communicative and hospitable. My guests raved about the uniqueness of this venue but I’m going...
to rave about how attentive their staff was as that’s what impressed my husband and I the most. Ryan, our event coordinator was absolutely wonderful. She offered every bit of her attention to us and our guests as well as the rest of the staff. Also, this venue comes with a required caterer; but don’t let that deter you. Their food was EXCELLENT and in abundance.
Cassidy L
5.0
2/24/2024
Venue 808 was an incredible and beautiful wedding venue. Multiple guests told us how wowed they were by the beauty of the venue. It was the perfect setting for our big day. One of ...
the biggest perks was the bridal and groom suites for getting ready. The spaces are perfect for pre-wedding activities like hair and makeup, getting ready, etc. The catering sister company, Social Tap, was amazing as well. We got so many compliments on the food, especially the chimichurri steak, charcuterie and pulled pork wonton appetizer!
Valerie B
5.0
11/20/2023
After endlessly searching for a venue in LA, my Fiancé (now husband) and I started to search in San Diego. The moment I saw Venue 808 I knew that is where I wanted to have my weddi...
ng. Venue 808 is contracted to have their food catered with Social Tap, the bar across the street. After my first tour it was suggested to go over and have a taste of the food. I had one of the best burgers and we decided we would have burgers at the wedding. The whole team (Desiree, Chad and Brant) had always responded quickly and answered our questions clearly. Everything had went so well the day of the wedding. The team was polite and very helpful when asked. Having my wedding there was almost surreal.
Danny F
5.0
6/10/2023
We had our wedding at Venue 808 (which is catered by Social Tap) and I cannot rave enough about them. The entire team (Brant, Chad, Desiree, Jake, etc.) were nothing short of incre...
dible from start to finish. They answered all our questions, helped us navigate through anything we asked, were attentive and responsive to emails/calls, and the food/drinks are AMAZING. The views at Venue 808 are absolutely insane and are matched by the incredible access to the Downtown/Gaslamp area in San Diego. We even had our after party across the street at Social Tap which was amazing for all our guests. Honestly, I plan on encouraging anyone I know in San Diego to have their wedding at Venue 808 so I can go again as a guest.
Annabelle G
5.0
2/01/2023
The best venue and easiest to work with. Venue 808 is unique, stands out from the rest I have toured, their spacious venue space offered different areas people can mingle and their...
Bridal/Groom Suite, amazing!! They also have a speak easy that made photos look one of a kind and modern. The decor is also what made us choose this venue. How can you not love the olive trees, lighting and the look of it. Non traditional and wowed our guests the min they walked in. Truly SD’s hidden gem.
Social Tap catering is great too! Food was tasty and generous. Both the Venue and Catering staff is attentive to our needs and questions.
No regrets choosing this venue for our big day.
Elizabeth C
5.0
9/10/2022
My partner and I got married at Venue 808 in August 2022 and absolutely loved the venue! It’s the perfect combination of industrial and modern but unique and unlike the typical war...
ehouse spaces you might find elsewhere. It’s also perfectly set up so that your wedding will flow seamlessly from ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner and dancing without a big effort to turn over the space or inconvenience your guests. Having our ceremony in the chapel and moving right into cocktail hour by the bar was probably one of the smoothest transitions I’ve experienced at a wedding. The cocktail hour space could not have been better with ample seating which is hard to find at most venues. I think one of our favorite parts was the big reveal of our reception area when they pulled back the curtains for guests to see all the tables perfectly set and waiting for them. It was definitely an “Oh wow!” moment!
For our wedding, we decided to activate the speakeasy and handed our special tokens for our guests to use to enter - we received so many compliments about the fun experience! Our guests loved how the speakeasy tasting was personalized based on their tastes and they also learned a lot about the types of liquor they were drinking from the extremely knowledgeable bartender. Overall, our guests could not stop talking about how cool the space was and we were so glad that we got to get married in such a unique spot! The central location is extremely convenient if you’re hosting out of town guests as the venue is within walking distance to a number of hotels of all price ranges - just be sure to check the Padres schedule as the area can get congested if there are any baseball games or events happening across the way at Petco Park
Sarah W
5.0
6/24/2022
Super great staff and venue location. Definitely one of the most interesting and beautiful indoor spaces to have a wedding at! Every guest complemented the space and found it to be...
incredible. We had 0 issues with noise even on a double header game day at Petco Park! Staff was super professional and knowledgeable. Wonderful experience!
Charlotte L
5.0
6/24/2022
After rescheduling, losing our original venue, and then adjusting to a one year anniversary party vow renewal, Venue 808 eliminated all our worries and blew us away. They have such...
a unique space and will make all your celebration dreams come true. The bridal suite was stunning - modern decor and plenty of natural light. The groom's suite was also fabulous - comfy furniture and lots of space. We opted to have our ceremony between the olive trees and leave the school house/chapel closed for most of the party - we used it for some alone time during cocktail hour and bridal party socializing after the first look. Highly recommend! We had cocktail hour near the main bar, dinner at the built in tables, and dancing between the trees! The movement from one part of the celebration to another was flawless. By the time cocktail hour was winding down, the whole ceremony area had been transformed for dinner and dancing. We also had another bar closer to the dance floor to make sure lines didn't form - and they didn't! Outstanding service! While the unique beauty of this venue is impossible to ignore, the behind the scenes dedication cannot go unmentioned. The prices are reasonable (especially with its STELLAR location), the included services are solid (we were able to leave items at the venue during rehearsal because there was not an event/the air conditioning is fabulous/all the facilities are immaculate), and the staff is the best I've experienced. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing!
Social Tap does their catering. Here is my review on Social Tap Catering: Hire them.... NOW!
The attention to detail, high quality, outstanding service, and overall tastiness of Social Tap cannot be countered! Food and drinks were our number one priority for our wedding celebration. We went with four tray passed apps: buffalo chicken sliders, egg rolls, ahi tuna cones, and teriyaki chicken skewers. For dinner, we skipped the salad and served plated short rib and chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables for the meat eaters. For the vegans, we had a ratatouille over brown rice. We received compliments all night about the delicious food and OUTSTANDING servers. They were enjoying the celebration just as much as the guests, and it created such a loving, joyful environment.
Milk and cookies were displayed for dessert and several guests admitted to eating more than they should have... they were just too delicious!
We even had our rehearsal dinner at their brick and mortar! The taco bar was divine, and chips with salsa/guac were on the tables for us when we arrived. They reserved the enclosed patio for us, and even with a Padres vs Dodgers game going on, we were treated like royalty.
We felt heard, respected, and supported through the entire process! I will forever recommend Social Tap and celebrate the remarkable experience we had with Brant and his team! THANK YOU!
Malaina T
5.0
6/26/2021
After losing our other venue to a foreclosure 3 weeks before the wedding, Venue 808 really came through for us. Brant, Jake, and Zack were all attentive, answered every question, a...
nd ensured we had an amazing night. I loved how big the space was even with only 65 people; we had plenty room to spread out and had separate spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and dancing. Social Tap was required for catering, but the food they served was incredible and guests said it was some of the best food they have had at a wedding. Thank you for making our day so special!
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