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  Barr Mansion

  10463 Sprinkle Rd, Austin, TX 78754, USA

  • Spaces for 280 Guests

  At Barr Mansion we believe in creating a space where every moment is remarkable. We are a wedding and events venue located in the heart of Austin, just northeast of downtown and fifteen minutes from the capital – seven acres of organic gardens, beautiful landscapes, and thoughtfully designed buildings. Barr Mansion captures the essence of contemporary, organic beauty – offering unparalleled settings, full service coordination and exceptional, farm-to-table cuisine. Our tale starts in 1898 when Tilly and William Braxton Barr bought 223 acres of land in Sprinkle, Texas, which contained a post office, churches, a school, and a train station. They then built our historic home for their family to live in. The community remained populated up until the 1930s until being eventually included into the expanding metropolis of Austin. During the century, the Barr family continued to live in the Mansion, but sadly it gradually fell into disrepair. I'd had the desire to restore a historic structure for my entire life, and when I first came across this site in 1981, I felt with all of my heart that it was the appropriate place to do it. When Austin started to learn about and share my love for this hidden jewel, the years of construction and labor that I had invested while raising my own family in the Mansion, transformed into a passionate life in the events sector. I initially prepared all of the food for the visitors myself, but as time went on, professional event staff was employed, and the area gradually grew into the magnificent three buildings and gourmet kitchen where we now host parties. Even though the Mansion has been a steadfast part of Texas history for more than a century, we didn't stop there. We added an 18th-century Artisan Ballroom to the property in 2000, having it brought piece by piece from New York because I knew Austin would enjoy the building's many large glass windows that give visitors the impression that they are outside while inside. When Christopher Columbus first came to America, some of the barn's timbers were still trees, giving the place even more historical significance. The farmhouse, our most recent addition to the property and a contemporary twist on an open-air pavilion, was completed in 2014. It gives visitors even more possibilities to enjoy the expansive grounds and gardens. I am incredibly proud of our history and where we have come from, and I am eager to share my life's work with you.

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  One World Theatre

  7701 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA

  • Spaces for 150-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Theater
  • 3 Total Spaces

  One World Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts venue set in the hills west of Austin, about 15 minutes from downtown. Founded by percussionist Hartt Stearns and vocalist Nada Stearns, the nonprofit incorporated in 1997 and the theatre opened in July 1999 in a building constructed with recycled Styrofoam and straw-bale offices. For over 16 years, One World Theatre has been a venue choice for weddings and corporate events in the Texas Hill Country, offering a cathedral-like Performance Theatre, an elegant indoor Wedding Celebration Hall, and a tented outdoor Grand Piazza. The venue also features a private rooftop deck, sunset decks, and Austin Hill Country views. Event spaces come with sprung wood dance floors, superb acoustics, artisan-crafted detailing, a private suite with two dressing rooms, and a full TABC-licensed bar. One World Theatre was voted Austin's Best Wedding Venue by Austin360.com. Beyond hosting private events, One World Theatre operates as a nonprofit arts-in-education organization, presenting concerts, dance, and theater performances while offering multicultural outreach programming for Austin-area schoolchildren.

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  Casa Cartel Austin

  1912 Crooked Ln, Austin, TX 78741, USA

  Casa Cartel Austin offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

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  1 Hotel Austin

  96 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

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  Westlake Country Club

  2612 Lost Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735, USA

  • Spaces for 80 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country just 20 minutes from downtown Austin, Westlake Country Club marries relaxed family-friendly living with elevated private-club amenities. The Lanny Wadkins-redesigned par-71 golf course winds through oak-covered fairways and scenic vistas, while multiple pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center serve all ages and interests. The clubhouse offers both elegant and casual dining, and well-appointed social and event spaces create the perfect backdrop for weddings, private gatherings, and milestone celebrations.

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  Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt

  605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

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  3ten At Austin City Limits

  310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  3ten At Austin City Limits offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

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  Brodie Homestead

  5211 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  • Spaces for 250-350 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Historic Space

  Built in 1949 on a 280-acre homestead in Sunset Valley, just 10 minutes from downtown Austin, the Brodie Homestead barn spent nearly 50 years housing cattle, horses, and donkeys before its 2011 purchase by Daniel and Vicki Ross, owners of Austin's Allan House. After an extensive renovation, the family-owned venue opened for events in 2014, and its 38-foot wooden gambrel roof, original cathedral-like ceilings, and large stone walls remain from the historic structure. Six crystal chandeliers, rafter uplighting, and Edison bulb globe lighting illuminate the barn wood and white limestone interior, while custom white draping can divide the more than 4,200 square feet of indoor space into smaller areas. Brodie Homestead hosts weddings, corporate events, holiday celebrations, and non-profit fundraisers, accommodating up to 350 guests standing or 250 seated for a reception, with rentals including exclusive use of the space for 10 hours, two private loft changing suites, a catering prep kitchen, and a stone wall hook system for hanging greenery and florals. Outdoor walkways surround the building, and nearby green space is available for portraits and ceremony photography. Rentals also include a complimentary two-hour bridal portrait or engagement session and a complimentary one-hour ceremony rehearsal, along with an on-site manager and security officer present throughout each event.

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  Nightcap

  1401 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Nightcap was originally conceived as a place for sweet sustenance and sparkling cocktails, and over the past ten years has evolved into a late-night, date-night spot in Austin, Texas. The cozy space is welcoming and romantic, equally suited to a solo diner, a group of friends, or a special occasion, with an old-school Austin vibe that blurs the line between bar and restaurant. Nightcap hosts private events across a private dining space, semi-private areas, and an outdoor patio, and also brings its food and cocktails to off-site locations through its catering service. The kitchen serves seasonally inspired American fare alongside a curated cocktail list, all in an atmosphere the venue describes as feeling like a nightly dinner party at a friend's house.

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  Pecan Springs Ranch

  10601 Derecho Dr, Austin, TX 78737, USA

  • Spaces for 300-450 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Ranch

  Ten minutes west of downtown Austin, on 17 gorgeous acres with a 6000 square foot climate-controlled facility, is Pecan Springs Ranch, a popular wedding location in Austin. Schedule a virtual tour or a personal visit of our Austin wedding location right away! About ten minutes west of downtown Austin, this venue is perfect for a fun and wonderful city-meets-starry-nights Austin wedding. Where uptown style and Texan hill country charm converge! Pecan Springs Ranch is ideal for weddings and corporate parties; your guests will be gracious and welcoming throughout the event. The Austin wedding location has a creek, fresh springs, and a pond in addition to being surrounded by gorgeous pecan and oak trees. A prep kitchen, groom's area, and a glass rear wall that opens up onto a 2000 sf terrace are all included in our 6000 sf climate-controlled structure. We also provide several lovely ceremony locations in addition to a separate bride's home. At an Austin wedding venue, it is definitely necessary to use one of our many adverse weather options. We can easily hold 300 guests inside with a dance floor, and we have the capacity for more; just ask. The facility has the potential to be an extremely flexible venue. We are the location for you if you want a wedding that your guests will remember and enjoy! In addition to tables and chairs, the rental includes lawn games! Sassy and Opie, two donkeys that "drink," also reside here. The grounds are always green, and in the spring, wildflowers will be in bloom. A lovely creek also winds around the property, and there is a pond that has been filled with trout. The best part is that we're only 10 minutes from Austin's downtown! We only give tours by appointment, so get in touch with us if you want to come see where you can have the best day of your life! To obtain our brochure and a list of available dates, e-mail info@pecanspringsranch.com. We ask that you give us 24 hours to answer.

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  Green Pastures

  811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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  The Roosevelt Room

  307 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 60-250 Guests
  • 2 Bars
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  The Roosevelt Room is an award-winning cocktail bar and private event venue in Austin's historic downtown Warehouse District, set inside a railroad warehouse built in 1929. The building blends classic and modern design, pairing the structure's original brick and industrial bones with a curated, jewel-toned interior. The venue describes itself as Austin's most awarded cocktail bar, pouring a menu of more than 80 classic and house-created cocktails alongside curated spirits, beer, wine, and food, with staff trained to guide guests through the full list. For private events, the space totals 3,750 square feet and accommodates up to 225 guests across a downstairs dining room and an upstairs mezzanine, the latter offering its own bar, lounge seating, and balcony views, and available separately for private events of up to 60 guests as well as on-site cocktail classes. Beyond regular cocktail service, The Roosevelt Room offers offsite catering and private event bookings, with an events team available to build custom rates and services for weddings, corporate gatherings, and other celebrations.

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  Swift's Attic

  Swift Building, 315 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 110 Guests

  Swift's Attic occupies the second floor of a historic downtown Austin building at 3rd and Congress, originally built in 1905 as the home of the Swift's Premium Food Co. The space pairs its original exposed brick and timber with modern touches, giving group dinners and private gatherings a distinctive backdrop above the street. The kitchen serves modern American shareable plates with a farm-to-table focus and a rotating menu that draws on global flavors, making it well suited to group dinners where guests sample a range of dishes together. The bar complements the food with 14 draft beers, an extensive bottled beer and by-the-glass wine list, and a craft cocktail program that includes an ice tap and ice ball cocktails. While Swift's Attic does not have a dedicated private room, it accommodates intimate dinners and larger celebrations — from birthdays and anniversaries to corporate functions and executive dinners — in its Lounge and semi-private sections, with options for full restaurant buyouts.

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  The Belmont

  305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 125-950 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  Belmont Manor & Historic Park is a historic estate on nearly 68 acres in Elkridge, Maryland, operated by Howard County Recreation & Parks. Built in 1738 for Caleb and Priscilla Dorsey, the manor later passed through the Dorsey, Hanson, and Bruce families, served as a Smithsonian conference center, and was owned by the American Chemical Society and Howard Community College before the county acquired it in 2012. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lawyers Hill Historic District. The grounds include the manor house, formal gardens, a pond, and an aqua garden with pavilions, offering several ceremony settings surrounded by mature trees and landscaped pathways. Rentals include exclusive use of the manor for up to 125 guests, garden ceremony sites, ADA-accessible pathways, and a peaked reception tent with chandeliers and a dance floor, making it a setting for weddings, celebrations, and private gatherings.

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  The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

  701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel has stood on Congress Avenue in the heart of downtown Austin for almost a century, opening in 1924 as the city's first high-rise. The AAA Four-Diamond hotel pairs its historic character with three on-site dining venues — Stephen F's Bar & Terrace, Café Fuller, and Roaring Fork — and is steps from the Paramount Theatre, Sixth Street, Rainey Street, and the Texas State Capitol. More than 6,000 square feet of event space spans six venues, anchored by the 3,600-square-foot Capital Ballroom, whose crystal chandeliers and star-lit ceiling suit weddings, rehearsal dinners, brunches, and farewell parties for up to 300 seated guests. French doors open from the ballroom to The Terrace, where guests can take in skyline and Texas Capitol views as an extension of the indoor space or a standalone gathering spot. Wedding hosts can draw on complimentary centerpieces, specialty lighting, and linens, along with custom catering menus for receptions, plated or buffet dinners, brunch, and rehearsal dinners. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center for guests staying over during an event.

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  Le San Michele

  219 Hy Rd, Buda, TX 78610, USA

  • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor

  BEAUTIFUL WEDDING VENUES IN AUSTIN, TX Look no further than Le San Michele if you're looking for a wedding venue in Austin, TX. Any celebration can be made extraordinary at our opulent 12-acre country home. Your special occasion will be a memorable affair for those who come thanks to our unique amenities and ample space. ELEGANT INDOOR ARCHITECTURE AND DÉCOR The exquisite two-story limestone villa at Le San Michele is inspired by European Old World architecture. It is tastefully decorated with antiques, wood cabinetry, ceramic tile floors, and wrought iron fixtures on the inside. While enjoying modern central heating and air conditioning, you and your guests will feel as if they are within an 18th-century chateau. The first level has a beautiful stone fireplace surrounded by comfy seats, as well as 10-foot ceilings, big dining and service rooms, and a cozy stone fireplace. Your wedding party can use the bedrooms and baths above to refresh up or rest as needed. If severe weather forces you to hold your event primarily indoors, Le San Michele can accommodate you. BREATHTAKING OUTDOOR VIEWS Le San Michele offers unrivaled beauty and a relaxing environment both throughout the day and in the evenings. Our beautiful gardens, which contain water features, statuary, and ornamentation, make a stunning backdrop for photography at any time of year. Throughout the property, we have a gazebo, a limestone patio, and various well-appointed dining and entertaining areas. Mix and mingle with your guests while admiring our koi pond and turtles, or our wrought iron arches draped in climbing flowers. When you book your event at Le San Michelle, you and your guests will feel as if they have been transported to the Italian countryside.

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  The Oasis on Lake Travis

  6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, USA

  • Spaces for 75-400 Guests
  • 6 Restaurants
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Oasis on Lake Travis is a lakeside restaurant and event property built into the bluffs above Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country outside Austin. Founded by Beau Theriot, the property became known as the "Sunset Capital of Texas" for the panoramic sunset views from its many decks, and it was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original property in 2005. Beyond its restaurant and live music venues, Beau's Backyard and Starlight Terrace, The Oasis offers a range of private event spaces for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and celebrations, each with its own deck overlooking the lake. Spaces range from the loft-like Starlight Terrace, which accommodates up to 400 guests, to smaller rooms like Sunset Villa and Lakeside Terrace suited to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. A dedicated wedding coordinator and in-house catering team assist with planning, and complimentary tours are available for couples considering the property for a wedding.

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  Lone Star Riverboat

  208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  • Spaces for 30-120 Guests
  • 4 Boats

  Lone Star Riverboat Cruises operates a fleet of environmentally friendly, electric-powered vessels on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, offering narrated sightseeing tours, seasonal sunset bat-watching cruises, and private charters for weddings, receptions, and other celebrations. The flagship vessel, The Lone Star, is billed as the largest all-electric paddle-wheeler in the nation. The double-decked, 75-foot boat accommodates up to 100 guests for private charters, with a climate-controlled lower cabin, an open-air upper deck for dining and dancing, a sound system with a wireless microphone, two buffet tables, and a bar area. It is ADA-compliant, with wheelchair access and separate men's and women's restrooms. For smaller gatherings such as showers and bachelor or bachelorette parties, the company also charters three pontoon cruisers: the 32-foot Little Star, which holds up to 30 guests, and the 35-foot Southern Star and Northern Star, each holding up to 60 guests. All three double as seasonal sunset and bat-watching tour boats between March and October. On-board catering for charters includes barbecue, fajita, and smoked chicken menus, alongside several bar service options.

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  Neill-Cochran House Museum

  2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 2 Museums
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Neill-Cochran House Museum is an 1856 Greek Revival mansion built by local builder Abner Cook, standing as one of Austin's oldest residences. Owned and operated by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Texas since 1958, the museum preserves more than a century of Austin history — from its years as a school for the Blind and a Civil War-era hospital to four generations of the Cochran family's residence — and is home to the only intact slave quarters still standing in the city. The historic house and grounds are available for private event rental, offering an indoor venue for gatherings of up to 50 guests and an outdoor venue for receptions and ceremonies of up to 200. Complimentary furnishings are included for events up to 85 guests, and the property has onsite parking for 40 vehicles. Just minutes from the University of Texas campus, downtown Austin, and MoPac, the museum suits wedding receptions, board retreats, professional seminars, and other social gatherings, with its 19th-century architecture and period furnishings lending a distinctive backdrop. The museum welcomes nonprofit, student, and philanthropic organizations with special consideration.

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  Chateau Bellevue

  708 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 165-175 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Chateau Bellevue is a Victorian-era mansion in downtown Austin, built in 1874 and expanded in 1892 under owner Major Ira Hobart Evans, a Union Army veteran and the youngest Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Its stained glass windows and intricate wooden detailing make it one of the last remaining examples of Victorian architecture in the city, and it holds both Texas Historic Landmark (1965) and City of Austin Historic Landmark (1974) status. The venue has been owned and operated by the Austin Woman's Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 1929. The mansion offers a sequence of spaces for weddings and private events, from the Grand Entryway Foyer with its stained glass and hand-carved woodwork to the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 175 guests beneath hardwood flooring and a raised stage for a band or DJ. Outdoors, the brick Ceremony Courtyard seats up to 165 guests facing its magnolia tree, or up to 150 facing the Chateau itself, with an adjoining terrace suited to cocktail hour. Limestone entryways and balconies overlooking the downtown skyline offer additional backdrops for photography. The Grand Ballroom is ADA accessible via elevator and includes gray upholstered chairs, with a Chiavari chair upgrade available. Two private getting-ready rooms with separate entrances give wedding parties space to prepare before the ceremony.

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