Extended Hours Premises (EHP) permit — open 2 am to 6 am: San Francisco restaurant guide
SF Entertainment Commission
What it is
Required to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks, host entertainment, or run pool tables or games between 2 am and 6 am on a regular basis — the permit for late-night restaurants and after-hours venues.
When a restaurant needs it
Any regular operation after 2 am (alcohol service must still stop at 2 am under state law).
How to apply
Same Commission process as a POE: eligibility email, application, intake meeting, fee, 30-day neighbor notice, inspections and a public hearing.
Documents you’ll need
- Business Account Number
- Owner information
- Floor plan and security plan
- Health permit
- Proof of insurance
Good to know
Restaurants closing at or before 2 am do not need this permit; hours before 2 am are governed by your Planning approval and ABC license, not a City late-hours license.
Official source
SF — get an Extended Hours Premises permit
Answer a few questions about your space and get every permit in order, with a timeline, a cost range, walkthroughs, and every application filled in for you to sign with Open.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.