About The Pawn Shop
San Francisco's Hidden Dining Experience.
A hidden tapas bar. A playful trade. A night that doesn’t behave.
ABOUT THE THE PAWN SHOP
The Pawn Shop SF is a speakeasy-style tapas bar and late-night destination hiding in plain sight in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. Behind the original “pawn shop” storefront, you’ll find an immersive speakeasy tapas style restaurant built for mood, design, and social energy, with shareable plates, a uniquely curated cocktail and wine list with an evening of surprises appearing through the walls.
WHAT IS THE PAWN SHOP
It looks like a pawn shop because it used to be one. Now it’s a hidden speakeasy, an evening of entertainment and an experience that starts before you ever sit down. Secret doors, unexpected passages, and a little bit of theater come standard. Guests step from Mission Street into the historic pawn shop, meet the lovely Pawn Master to trade or “pawn” an item with a story or some chatchi with significance to pay their way through the hidden entrance to one of San Francisco's top speakeasy’s and an evening full of surprises.
Meet the Team
Damien Chabaud-Arnault is a San Francisco hospitality entrepreneur and the owner of Bisou Group, best known for co-creating experience-driven restaurants that blend strong food programs with memorable atmosphere. Before launching The Pawn Shop SF, Damien helped build the Castro’s French bistro Bisou (opened in 2010 with chef Nicolas Ronan) and its Spanish tapas sister Beso, bringing a wine-forward, neighborhood-focused approach to dining.
Michael Anthony Levitt was the owner and co-creator of supperclub San Francisco and music director of supperclub Los Angeles. Michael currently serves as the private events director, artistic curator, and venue partner for 200 Channels, Monarch, The Great Northern, and the award-winning speakeasy known as The Pawnshop.
Chef Jonny Meinke is our celebrated culinary leader at The Pawnshop San Francisco. His modern take on Spanish-inspired tapas brings bold flavors to creative small plates. This fun and shareable style service that mirrors the restaurant’s upbeat vibe and welcoming energy features Jonny’s passion for crafting lively and memorable dishes that is an essential part of what guests love about The Pawnshop.
Monarch Management Group is a San Francisco hospitality and nightlife operator best known for creating and running some of the city’s most distinctive after-dark destinations, including Monarch in SoMa, The Great Northern in the Mission and Breakfast of Champions. Led by longtime SF nightlife figure Chris Smith, the group is recognized for experience-driven programming that blends music, design, and atmosphere, and for building venues that feel immersive rather than generic.
The Pawn Shop
You’ll find The Pawn Shop at 993 Mission Street, in SOMA, along San Francisco’s historic 6th Street corridor, next door to Monarch.
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Press, Photos and Proof
Don’t take our word for it. The Pawn Shop has been covered as one of San Francisco’s hidden, speakeasy-style experiences, known for its decoy storefront and immersive entry ritual.
See our Press here.
Reservations & Groups
Reservations are available for 1 to 7 guests. For 8 to 20 guests, submit a group reservation request. For 20+ and private events, use the Private Events form HERE.
