Yes, friends, the frenzy of SXSW 2019 is upon us once again. If you find yourselves in a funk trying to pull together a last minute event, fear no longer, we have the ultimate list of available venues.
Event Vines has established relationships with local venues, so we can quickly and easily round up bids and negotiate to get you the best deal possible. Email callie@eventvines.com to connect with these venues or share your budget to learn if there is anything available in your price range. Many of these venues come furnished, include audio/visual equipment, and have flexible pricing – it can’t hurt to ask, right?
Venue Type: Event Space
Address: 204 East 4th Street, 78701
Capacity: 900 guests.
This turn-of-the-century warehouse hall offers a dynamic space for parties both big and small. Along with a gorgeous, Instagram-worthy living wall, this photographable venue offers a 3,500 sq. ft. rooftop deck with Downtown views. Brazos Hall also has a blank canvas space perfect for photo ops, a catering kitchen and A/V equipment as well.
Venue Type: Coffee Shop
Address: 200 Congress Ave #2B, 78701
Capacity: < 100
Caffee Medici is one of Austin’s most beloved local coffee shops. This upscaled location offers a dressed-up vibe that is perfect for companies hoping to show off Austin’s sophisticated side. Caffee Medici can provide their own incredible coffee services and food catering with prior notice. WiFi and an in house audio system are ready to go. Additional A/V equipment can be coordinated.
Venue Type: Event Space
Address: 612 Brazos St., 78701
Capacity: Up to 350 guests
The Refinery offers all the makings for a fantastic event. This popular co-working space is also intended to hold a party. Rent it for your branded cocktail hour or bold blowout. Plus, the beauty of this option is that it includes trendy glassware, decor and serve ware, as well as a SONOS sound system, wireless mic, and a projector. A one-stop-shop for a hip, memorable evening.
Comedor
Venue Type: Bar/Restaurant
Address: 503 Colorado Street, 78701
Capacity: 40-150
Comedor is one of the newest venues on our list. It set to open at the end of February, plenty of time to take reservations for a very special SXSW party. Comedor is located close to the Austin Convention Center as well as many of Austin’s most treasured cocktail bars. Invite your guests to enjoy a high-end and memorable experience at this brand new restaurant.
Venue Type: Bar
Address: 720 W. 6th St., 78701
Capacity: 40-275
Green Light Social is nestled on the corner of West 6th, one of Austin’s busiest streets for nightlife. It offers indoor and outdoor spaces since the bar is divided across several levels. Guests can seek out areas to sit and converse or gather together for conversation in one of the larger rooms. Rental options include the buyout of the entire venue, which can accommodate up to 275 guests, or for smaller gatherings, “Benny’s Room” which can hold 40 people. Both spaces have a bar and are TABC licensed. They offer audio and video connections for custom media experiences.
Venue Type: Bar
Address: 121 E. 5th St., 78701
Capacity: 40- 300 guests
HandleBar is very close to the Austin Convention Center. It is just a few blocks West and one block South of the busiest part of Sixth Street. This fun and funky Austin space is home to a larger, main bar and seating area as well as a smaller bar next door is known as Red Headed Step Child. Both would be fantastic settings for an after-panel mixer or networking event.
Holy Roller
Venue Type: Bar/Restaurant
Address: 509 Rio Grande St., 78701
Capacity: 30-150
Holy Roller is a relatively recent addition to the downtown eatery options, although it has quickly garnered great reviews and popularity among the hippest of crowds. This gritty yet stylized bar and restaurant is just 3/4 of a mile from the Austin Convention Center. It offers two options for renting, either buyout of the entire venue, or for more intimate affairs, just the back room. The entire venue can host 150 guests, while the back dining room can accommodate 30 seated or 40 standing. Keep in mind, events with food do need to have their menus solidified two weeks prior to the event.
L’Estelle House/The Drafting Room
Venue Type: L’Estelle – Restaurant, The Drafting Room – Bar
Address: 88 1/2 Rainey Street, 78701
Capacity: 11-120
L’Estelle House and The Drafting Room are the new kids on Rainey Street’s block. These sister venues can offer space for up to 120 guests together, or they can be rented separately for more intimate events. L’Estelle’s menu features a funky mash-up of cuisines including French, African and Southern comfort foods. The Drafting Room offers beer, wine, and prosecco on tap as well as craft cocktails. Consider these spaces if your guests are keen on bar hopping, as Rainey Street will be alive and well late into the night.
Venue Type: Bar/Restaurant
Address: 400-B W 2nd St., 78701
Capacity: 50-125 guests
Malverde is the private, rentable space over La Condesa, a popular restaurant on 2nd Street. This indoor and outdoor space overlooks Austin’s iconic skyline and into Austin City Limits theater. It offers cocktails from La Condesa’s cocktail program in addition to catering with prior arrangement. The ambiance of this space is transportive and a touch romantic. Perfect for creating a memorable, photographable event.
Venue Type: Bar/Restaurant
Address: 440 West 2nd St. 78701
Capacity: 50 guests
Let’s talk Tiki. She’s Not Here’s jugalow aesthetic is sure to be a lush reprieve from a busy day in the city. Enjoy Hawaiian and Japanese-inspired bites and fresh cocktails in this new addition to the Second Street District scene. A beverage program and food menu can be arranged with notice and basic audio equipment is provided.
Venue Type: Bar…and more
Address: 213 W 5th Street, 78701
Capacity: 500 guests
SPiN has everything you never knew you needed for a memorable night. This bizarre bar offers a fleet of ping pong tables, all of the appropriate accessories as well as beer, wine, coffee, cocktail, and food menus. It can accommodate parties up to 500 guests in its capacious 10,000 square foot establishment. Necessities aside, SPiN is ripe with awesome photo ops including a bathtub full of ping pong balls and several incredible murals.
Venue Type: Event Space
Address: 311 E 5th St. 78701
Capacity: 600 guests (200 sitting)
Trinity Hall is somewhat of an Austin institution when it comes to events. This space is incredibly close to the convention center and big enough to accommodate a crowd of up to 600 guests. They are flexible with their rental blocks and happy to offer in-house furniture, on-site managers, access to a curated list of vendors and a stage. This is certainly a location that will be booked up quickly so make haste when choosing Trinity Hall.
Venue Type: Event Space
Address: 310 Colorado St., 78701
Capacity: 250 standing, 150 seated
The Vaughn is a spacious venue boasting beautiful outdoor seating and versatility. This space is a blank slate for a variety of event types. It is a quick pedicab away from the Austin Convention Center, but toward many of the venues hosting the music portion of SXSW. The Vaughn’s gorgeous patio with bright furniture makes it an ideal venue for a raucous launch party or an unforgettable mixer. Rentals include exclusive use of the prep kitchen, an on-site manager and built-in bar packages. The staff is well equipped as well to coordinate additional event elements.
Venue Type: Raw Event Space
Address: 319 Congress Ave, 78701
Previously Annie’s, this raw event space is being converted into an oyster house, Ways and Means will soon bring their coastal flair to our land-locked city. With a prime location on Congress Avenue, nestled between 3rd and 4th Street, this blank canvas is available for the duration of SXSW and is walking distance from the Austin Convention Center.
A few other venues you may consider:
40 North – dressed up pizza party
Benny’s Room – speakeasy vibe
Cats Pajamas – close to West 6th
CU29 – gorgeous cocktails
The Good Life Bar – super secret but super fun
Handsome Offices – east side constituent
Juniper – incredible, intimate Italian
Old Thousand – dim sum and then some
Las Perlas – Mescal selection for daze
L’Oca D’Oro – Mueller consistent
Seven Grand – wild whiskey selection
Wolf House – beautiful, old home
We hope you all have a fantastic festival season and remember that Event Vines is more than happy to help facilitate any of your Austin event and experience needs. Interested in inquiring about rates for any of these venues? Email callie@eventvines.com