9 Best Holiday Party Venues in Austin, TX
Austin is an easy city for a holiday party. Mild December weather keeps patios in play, and you can choose from South Congress restaurants, East Austin brewpubs, a downtown speakeasy or mini golf in Cedar Park. These 9 holiday party venues in Austin are all on RestauRent, and they cover company parties, team dinners and nights out with friends.
Tips for Booking an Austin Holiday Party
Book early. Friday and Saturday nights in December are the first dates to go.
Plan for the patio, with a backup. Outdoor space is a big draw in Austin, so ask about heaters, covered areas and an indoor option.
Pick a part of town. Downtown and East Austin are central, while venues near the Domain or in Cedar Park can be easier for teams up north.
Check both capacities. A seated dinner and a standing reception can hold very different numbers in the same space.
Holiday Party Venues in Austin
On South Congress Avenue, Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with lush greenery, an upscale modern look and indoor-outdoor space that works well in Austin's mild December weather.
Book a private dining room, a semi-private area or the full restaurant for up to 200 guests. Customizable menus, a full bar, AV and a photo wall make it an easy pick for a polished company party.
El Raval on South Lamar brings Barcelona-style late-night dining to Austin, with moody lighting, shareable tapas, paella, vermouth and craft cocktails.
It has a private dining room, semi-private space and a patio, and a full buyout holds up to 120 guests. It suits a team dinner where the food is the main event.
Bambino on Springdale Road mixes retro charm with modern energy, serving house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, natural wines and spritzes.
Semi-private areas seat about 60, and a cocktail-style buyout holds up to 120. Choose family-style, plated or passed bites, and use the on-site parking.
For teams based up north, Ema on Palm Way near the Domain pairs Mediterranean food with light wood, soft lighting and greenery.
The main dining room and bar hold 115, each of two patios holds 65, and the full restaurant takes up to 300 guests. Curated wine and cocktail packages and AV are available.
DuMont's Down Low is a basement speakeasy on West 4th Street in a 19th-century building, with dim lighting, couches and a rare whiskey selection.
The whole bar holds up to 80 guests, which makes it a good fit for a smaller team or a holiday party with friends.
A West Sixth Street staple since 1995, Star Bar has three outdoor patios, a cozy interior and pizza from Via 313.
Book part of the bar or the whole place for up to 217 guests. It's a relaxed choice for a casual company party downtown.
Lazarus Brewing on East Sixth is a brewpub in a restored industrial space with antique rugs, couches and wood accents, plus award-winning craft beer and an espresso bar.
The air-conditioned Cool Store seats 50, the covered Stained-Glass & Music Patio holds 50 and the Picnic Patio holds 120. Outdoor heating, a stage and AV help in December, and buyouts across the spaces reach 250 or more.
For a big, laid-back party, The Long Goodbye on Manor Road has covered patios, a yard and an outdoor stage, plus on-site food trucks from La Santa Barbacha and Fleet Coffee.
It hosts 20 to 400 guests, and the listing notes that outside vendors are allowed.
If you want your team doing something, PopStroke in Cedar Park pairs 36 holes of mini golf with a full kitchen and craft cocktails.
Private event areas and a full buyout hold up to 300 guests, with customizable menus, AV and plenty of parking.
Book Your Austin Holiday Party on RestauRent
Skip the round of phone calls. You can compare Austin event venues on RestauRent, check capacity and send inquiries in one place. December weekends fill quickly, so it pays to start now.
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