Host Your Next Event At Wormwood

Located in North Park San Diego

Wormwood is San Diego's award-winning French venue located in the vibrant North Park neighborhood. This unique event space combines authentic Parisian atmosphere with California charm, featuring multiple indoor and outdoor areas. Just minutes from Hotel Circle and Downtown San Diego, Wormwood offers professional event services and French-inspired cuisine in one of the city's most distinctive settings.

Multiple Event Spaces: Four distinct areas accommodate 30-150 guests
Award-Winning Venue: Voted Best New Restaurant 2022 and Best Date Spot 2024
Full-Service Events: Professional staff, complete setup, and dedicated bar service
Unique Atmosphere: Authentic French ambiance with garden spaces
Central Location: Easy access from Hotel Circle and Downtown San Diego
All-Inclusive Packages: Tables, chairs, linens, and service team included

Take a Tour of Wormwood

Spaces For Any Occasion

Wormwood offers versatile event spaces perfect for private parties, celebrations, and special occasions. Each space can be configured for cocktail receptions, seated dinners, and banquet-style events with authentic French ambiance and professional service.

Secret Garden

An enchanting outdoor oasis featuring lush landscaping, artistic murals, and intimate seating arrangements. This hidden garden space creates a magical backdrop for cocktail receptions, small wedding ceremonies, and romantic dinner parties. The space includes bistro lighting and can be configured with cocktail tables or seated dining arrangements.

Capacity: 30 Seated | 40 Standing

Enchanted Patio

A covered outdoor dining area with decorative tile work, bistro seating, and views of the garden spaces. Perfect for al fresco dining experiences, this versatile patio accommodates both cocktail-style events and formal seated dinners. Features include ambient lighting and weather protection for year-round events.

Capacity: 42 Seated | 50 Standing

Dining Room

The main indoor space showcases exposed brick walls, vintage French décor, and the venue's signature absinthe bar. This atmospheric dining room is ideal for intimate seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and events requiring climate-controlled comfort. The space includes full bar access and can accommodate various table configurations.

Capacity: 32 Seated | 60 Standing

Full Venue Buyout

Complete venue exclusivity with access to all indoor and outdoor spaces, including the main dining room, full bar, and both garden areas. This option provides maximum privacy and flexibility for large weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations requiring the entire venue.

Capacity: 100 Seated | 150 Standing

Award-Winning French Cuisine & Craft Cocktails

Wormwood brings its acclaimed French dining experience to private events. Voted Best New Restaurant 2022 and Best Date Spot 2024, the venue creates authentic French cuisine using locally sourced ingredients for event menus.

Private event offerings include dishes like porcini-crusted wagyu and black cod with meyer lemon beurre blanc, plus passed canapés such as caviar with buckwheat blini and burrata toast points. The beverage program features San Diego's most extensive absinthe collection alongside French wines and signature cocktails, with three bar package tiers to match any celebration.