Top Austin Cocktail Party Event Spaces

• Spaces for 100-700 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ranch

The Gatehouse Pavilion is one of the event spaces at Old Glory Ranch, a Texas Hill Country property along the Blanco River in Wimberley that has hosted weddings and events since 1997. Built for the do-it-yourself bride, the Pavilion suits smaller and more casual gatherings — wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private parties for guest counts of 100 or fewer, at a more budget-conscious scale than the ranch's larger facilities. The approximately 36-by-60-foot space is outfitted with 10 handcrafted cedar tables and benches, a small kitchenette, two powder rooms, and a sitting/dressing room, along with a stereo system and wireless microphone for toasts and announcements. A large hand-laid stone fireplace with stained glass sidelights anchors the room. Outside of event hours, the Pavilion can also serve as a green room for performers or a childcare space during larger events elsewhere on the property. Old Glory Ranch has been owned by Suzanne and Charles McCord since 1984, and its event business grew from a single 1997 wedding into a full-service venue spanning more than 2,200 acres, with nearly two miles of Blanco River waterfront running through the property.

• Spaces for 250-275 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Waterfront

Hideout on the Horseshoe sits directly on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country outside New Braunfels, with river and hill-country views that carry through into ceremony photos. Ceremonies take place riverside with the Guadalupe River as a backdrop, and receptions move to an outdoor covered pavilion, where a breeze off the water and surrounding hills carries through the celebration. The property includes nineteen guest cabins, accommodating up to 108 overnight guests, so a couple's nearest and dearest can stay on site for the wedding weekend. Full-facility rental packages give couples exclusive use of the property, with guest counts ranging from smaller gatherings of around 50 up to larger celebrations of up to 250 guests. Weekend packages include a Friday check-in through Sunday check-out, with rehearsal and rehearsal dinner space available on site, while single-day weekday packages run Sunday through Thursday. From March through October, a complimentary tubing package with private transportation is included, weather and river levels permitting.

• Spaces for 40-350 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Total Spaces

Inspired by a trip to Tuscany, The Vineyard at Florence began as a working vineyard on the gently sloped hills of Florence, Texas, and grew into a boutique hotel and resort with a winery, restaurant, day spa, and private event spaces. Its main building, Villa Firenze, was originally built in New York State around 1850 using timber-frame construction, then carefully transported to the property and restored; the surrounding buildings were designed in the same old Italian style, with tile roofs and warm exterior tones. The resort produces its own wines on-site, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Rodeo Uncorked San Antonio International Wine Competition from 2021 through 2024. For weddings and private events, the property offers a range of settings, from Ella Amore's expansive vineyard-view spaces for large gatherings to the more intimate Winemaker's Villa. Farmers Commons, the on-site restaurant, is also available for semi-private events or a full buyout, with prix fixe menus and custom cocktails. The Vineyard at Florence is also committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices across the property.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Set in the Texas Hill Country in Spring Branch, River Crossing Club is a private club about 20 minutes north of San Antonio and 25 minutes from New Braunfels — close enough for convenience, yet far enough to feel like a tranquil escape. The club is known for well-conditioned golf, panoramic Hill Country views, a resort-style pool, and a well-appointed fitness center with complimentary group exercise classes. Beyond golf, River Crossing Club's food and beverage team serves casual, personalized dining, and the club welcomes anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and corporate meetings and events. The clubhouse accommodates up to 200 guests, while a smaller banquet room suits more intimate gatherings. The catering sales team offers tours of the facilities and helps plan the details of each event, from booking through the day itself.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

12 Oaks Hill Country Venue is a family-owned wedding and event venue in Bulverde, Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. The property offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, receptions, private gatherings, and corporate events, comfortably accommodating up to 150 guests. Ceremonies can take place beneath the Heritage Oak, a ceremony site set against a wooded backdrop, or at one of the property's other outdoor locations. Wedding parties get ready in the venue's renovated bridal suite before receptions move into the spacious Reception Hall. 12 Oaks Hill Country Venue does not provide in-house catering but offers couples a curated list of preferred vendors, along with the flexibility to bring their own caterer. Guests may also bring their own alcohol, provided a licensed bartender approved by the venue oversees service.

• Spaces for 240-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Set on a private road in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio, Lost Mission is a wedding and special-event venue built around an authentic mission-style chapel and reception hall, surrounded by oak trees off Highway 46 near Spring Branch. The property was built beginning in 2009 by contractor Lon Danley, who drew on his New Mexico upbringing to construct the buildings from more than 6,500 stacked straw bales finished in white stucco, in the style of Old World Spanish architecture. Handcrafted details from Lost Mission's on-site workshop appear throughout the property, including hand-carved white oak and cypress doors, wrought-iron sconces and chandeliers, 1890s pews shipped in from a Pennsylvania church, and a mission bell reclaimed from a Kerrville farm. The climate-controlled Mission Style Chapel seats up to 240 guests beneath stained-glass windows, while the Modern Reception Hall accommodates up to 350 guests and features a 40-foot firewall, wood trusses, a rock fireplace, and a built-in bar. A 7,000-square-foot patio with cafe lighting and a stream-side path connects the two spaces. Lost Mission hosts one wedding per day, with rental packages that include round guest tables, cross-back chairs, a bridal suite and groom's room, a ceremony sound system, and setup and cleanup staff.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Cathedral Oaks Event Center is the perfect setting for your special occasion. Cathedral Oaks is Central Texas' leading venue for weddings, receptions, civic, social, and corporate gatherings, with over six acres of oak-covered land near Belton, Texas. Cathedral Oaks is minutes from I-35 and a short drive from Temple, Waco, Salado, Georgetown, Killeen, Fort Hood, or Austin, and is centrally positioned in Texas. From start to finish, you and your guests will have a hassle-free, tranquil experience thanks to the convenient location and scenic environment. Cathedral Oaks is the ideal location for any occasion, whether it's a huge gathering at Cathedral Oaks Event Center or a smaller gathering at The Magnolia House at Cathedral Oaks. The main event center, which opened in 2009, is a large 6,800 square foot space with timeless grandeur. To bring the outside in, neutral tones, limestone accents, hardwood floors, travertine tiling, exposed wood beams, ornamental iron, huge chandeliers, and panoramic windows were used. The exclusive grounds are shaded by century live oak trees, which may be seen from anywhere on the property. The original homestead on the property is the Magnolia House at Cathedral Oaks, which was built in the 1850s. The home has been transformed into a versatile boutique event space while maintaining its historic beauty. The interiors are tastefully appointed with original hardwood floors, bead board ceilings, and antique windows, while the quiet grounds are encircled by lovely white picket fencing. Schedule a guided tour with one of our friendly staff members today and see why Cathedral Oaks is the ideal location for any event.

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Historic Spaces

Milltown Historic District sits in the center of New Braunfels, Texas, next to the historic Faust Street Bridge on the Guadalupe River. The property offers two distinct venues for weddings and private events. The Grande Ballroom, once a hotel in the 1920s, brings a New Orleans-inspired atmosphere to the Texas Hill Country with gas lighting, chandeliers, and a grand staircase, and seats up to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions; its covered courtyard adds space for a cocktail hour. The Gallery, formerly a 1920s general store, is Milltown's smaller and more rustic venue, with a high beamed ceiling, string lighting, and a landscaped courtyard with a stone arch, seating up to 75 guests. Both venues include day-of staff, a caterer's pantry, and ADA-compliant access, and each connects to Milltown's five on-site cabins, which together sleep up to 36 guests and are used for dressing space or overnight accommodations. Ample on-site parking rounds out the property, which is open year-round with tours available by appointment.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 80-600 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Meeting Spaces

The Schertz Civic Center offers more than 10,000 square feet of rental space across multiple event venues, conveniently located off IH-35 between Austin and San Antonio. The complex includes the Grand Ballroom, a 7,200-square-foot space with wood floors, tall ceilings, and adjustable lighting that divides into four separate meeting rooms and accommodates up to 400 guests banquet-style or 600 theater-style; the more intimate Cut-Off Hall, which shares the Grand Ballroom's amenities for smaller gatherings up to 200; Bluebonnet Hall, a wood-floored space with audio-visual capability and a commercial kitchen for groups up to 120; and the Conference Hall, which seats up to 200 theater-style and can be partitioned into three breakout rooms for training sessions. Beyond the Civic Center building, the City of Schertz also operates the Community Center, featuring sport court flooring and a pass-through kitchen for up to 150 guests, and the North Center in northern Schertz, a self-service facility with stained concrete floors and a partial kitchen for gatherings up to 80. Together, the facilities accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 400 people for weddings, bridal showers, birthday parties, corporate meetings, and community events.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space