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A bar interior with wooden floors, a large bar counter, and seating arrangements of tables and high chairs.
from$300/hr
Unique Private Event Space, in the Heart of Austin’s Entertainment District.

Downtown Austin, TX

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon150

Event Space

...separate multi-person bathrooms for men and women. Furniture in the space includes oversized leather lounge furniture (couch, love seat, chairs), highboy cocktail tables, industrial-look bar stools, and tall bar chairs. 4 buffet tables are available for use during events (no additional charge). Furniture...
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A bright foyer with large windows, a decorative door featuring colorful glass, a small seating area with a chair and a couch, a potted plant, and a light-colored wooden floor.
from$250/hr
Downtown Light-Filled Gallery Studio

Downtown Austin, TX

4.9(12)
Venue capacity icon15

Studio

**AVAILABLE FOR SXSW - MESSAGE US TO BOOK** The Oppenheimer-Montgomery building was constructed in 1894 and is located in the heart of Downtown Austin. Our street-level space has been restored to boast it's former glory - 18-foot ceilings, stained glass and giant, 10-foot-tall windows cover...
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Willow Country Bar, between downtown & west end, rooftop views, DJ, and incredible drinks Image in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
from$200/hr
Willow Country Bar, between downtown & west end, rooftop views, DJ, and incredible drinks

Downtown Austin, TX

Venue capacity icon400

Bar

...Willow is two floors with a remarkable rooftop view. Indoor-outdoor feel, with VIP booths, VIP cocktail servers, special bottle service presentations, DJ’s, live music, dancing, great cocktails and of course a mechanical bull. Centrally located you are in the middle of all the...
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Banquet Hall Event Space Downtown - Prime SXSW Location Image in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
from$1,000/hr
Banquet Hall Event Space Downtown - Prime SXSW Location

Downtown Austin, TX

Venue capacity icon250

Event Space

...marble make for timeless entertaining. Built around human connection, our space was designed for intimate rehearsal dinners, weddings, creative conferences & speaker events, cocktail parties and all of life's reasons to celebrate...
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Contemporary Irish Pub in Downtown Austin (Custom Food & Beverage Options) Image in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
from$75/hr
Contemporary Irish Pub in Downtown Austin (Custom Food & Beverage Options)

Downtown Austin, TX

Venue capacity icon60

Restaurant

...can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings of 20 people to larger events of up to 250 guests, making it perfect for corporate cocktail parties, private functions, and semi-private events. Unique Features and Amenities: - Customizable Food and Beverage Packages: We offer a range of food...
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A modern restaurant interior features long wooden tables, black chairs, and hanging light fixtures with greenery against a backdrop of teal and metallic decor.
from$300/hr
Industrial-Chic Downtown Event Space- Prime SXSW Location!

Downtown Austin, TX

4.9(16)
Venue capacity icon100

Brewery

...microphone. The space is fully ADA accessible. *SXSW Pricing applies for March 7-15, 2025. Please inquire about a customized quote. Capacity: Cocktail Reception 100ppl, Seated 60ppl, Classroom Facing Projector 40ppl. PARKING: We are located on the ground retail floor of a City of Austin...
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from$200/hr
Upscale Events Studio | SXSW, Corporate, Baby Showers, Networking

Downtown Austin, TX

5.0(23)
Venue capacity icon55

Studio

Ikoyi Studios by Ashley Aminah. www.ikoyistudios.com IG: @ikoyistudiosatx Contact us at [email protected] for more information. A 1,350 sqft lifestyle studio and event space located in the heart of downtown Austin, designed with content creators, photographers, families, and organizations in mind. Ikoyi was specially designed with retro influences seen throughout each...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Kyung L.
The Renovated Church — Party Venue Creative Space Fully Furnished
Great space for a good price. Street parking was not an issue on a weekend. One issue was missing cocktail tables (add-on) but the host was quick to refund...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...
Blake H.
Exclusive Game Room Event Space- perfect for parties and business gatherings
The venue was great for a cocktail party! Sean was very responsive throughout planning the party
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
Kristin K.
Perfect, Modern Event Space with Expansive Catering Kitchen
This space is amazing! We hosted a launch party for a brand and easily could accommodate 50 guests for a cocktail party with a kitchen team and staff plus a panel conversation. Our guests were very impressed with the space, it is absolutely gorgeous. Chris and Donna were a true...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Kelcie O.
Modern Day Upscale Speakeasy
This space was perfect for our annual holiday cookie and cocktail party. Alexander was very communicative and flexible with us. He met us at the start of our event to walk us through the space and answer any questions...
Mayowa B.
Bayside urban home designer furnished
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting a milestone celebration for my wife’s PhD graduation cocktail gathering at Louise’s stunning home, and I must say, it was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped onto the property, it was evident how much care and thought had...
Daylene N.
House Divided Speakeasy Old Town Roseville - Tell No One, Bring Everyone!
Went there for my 40th birthday themed to the 1920’s. The cocktails, environment and staff were fantastic and helped make it a very memorable time. Would definitely recommend them to any others and I plan to be back. Thanks...
Jacob C.
Bright, Modern, Scandinavian Space
be very happy in this space-it boasts a cozy atmosphere. The event space is conveniently located and walkable to several exciting restaurants and cocktail bars. Would definitely book again! I recently had the pleasure of hosting an event at this exceptional venue, and we couldn't be more impressed...
Alicen I.
Brand New Portage Park BYOB Event Space: Modern & Versatile
booked this space for a birthday cocktail party and so happy I did! The space was the perfect size for my part of 40 guests and the full kitchen was utilized for our on site chefs. We used the counter space to serve as a bar and the multiple restrooms...
Marta G.
Urban Loft with Modern Elegance and Natural Light
changed or so touch ups. Would recommend the space to anyone looking to do a fun photoshoot or even rent it for an intimate cocktail party...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Ace F.
Westside Cafe with Open Space
offerings. I would suggest they make it easier to find in the description, "Westside Cafe" doesn't show on GPS. We did a mostly cocktail style event with people standing and mingling, but if you want 40 or so people sitting down you will need to bring more chairs. It...
Madison H.
Midtown near the Westend Cocktail Lounge Speakeasy
our winter engagement photos. Carla was a great host and the space was beautifully lit and decorated. We will be coming back for a cocktail sometime soon...
Brett N.
Flex Cafe Space in Cap Hill
patiently answered questions beforehand, and his responses are speedy. On the night of the event, he and his teammates were superstars! We ordered batch cocktails (which were amazing!), beer, wine, pizza, cookies and other desserts - they were all loved by the partygoers, especially blueberry vanilla rolls and German chocolate cupcakes...
Mary Beth I.
Mellow Vibe Lounge *current special rate for holiday parties*
perfect space for a mid-winter DJ dance party celebrating a birthday. Affordable rates and bar minimum, clear and easy parking, delicious fresh-made cocktails, and a space that's small enough for 1:1 conversation but large enough for a dance floor. I will definitely reserve this space for...
Simin O.
Cozy Urban Winery in West Berkeley
plenty of parking on the street. The hosts were incredible and were there serving up delicious Tessier wine. We also brought our own beer, cocktails, and food that we were able to set up easily. We used the venue sound system for a few speeches and songs played on an...
Tess H.
Intimate Event Venue located in the beautiful small town of Colleyville
space! It was perfect for our Christmas party, super clean and the owners are so nice! They had everything we needed (tables, chairs, tall cocktail tables with nice covers on them) and it’s easy to find. Will absolutely be using this space again...
Aian M.
Dance Studio Space
we were able to clean up and lock up by the given time. We had plenty of space for 12 x 6ft tables, 5 cocktail tables, a large dance floor, and space for photos, food, drinks, gifts, and desserts. We used the backroom for 2 tables for the kids to...

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