Cocktail Party Venues for Rent in Austin, TX

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average $300 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Austin, based on Tagvenue data:

You'll find cocktail party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Austin, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Austin, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Entire Restaurant at Traphouse Caribbean and Seafood on 310 Colorado Street - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: It is great for sit-down meals and dancing! It’s a great fit for birthdays, socials, or private dinners that turn into a party. We allow full venue buyouts.
• Dining Room at Swift's Attic on 315 Congress Avenue - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: Swift's Attic is located in downtown Austin, on the second floor of a historic building. A bus stop is just a short walk away. Very convenient location.
• Mezzanine at The Roosevelt Room on 307 West 5th Street Unit B - 0.1 mi from center.
  Venue said: We feature a seated cocktail experience in our downstairs dining room with table service provided by our knowledgeable bar staff who can guide our guests through the expansive list of cocktails.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Austin, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Patio at House Wine - outdoor space for 50 guests
  Venue said: Locally female owned and operated since 2008. House Wine is a wine bar as unpretentious and inclusive as Austin itself. The wines are thoughtfully chosen from small production, boutique wineries and vineyards with sustainable,

• Rosie's Diner at Town Square NW Austin - dining room for 46 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The dining room is brightly painted in primary colours and kept clean. The space photographs well and has been arranged for decorated party setups.

• Upstairs Patio at Gnar Bar - terrace for 40 guests
  Venue said: Upstairs Patio is a private outdoor terrace at Gnar Bar defined by action-sports–themed décor and graffiti artwork that give the area a bold, informal identity.

Cheap cocktail party venues in Austin start from $30 per person or $1000 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Inside at Rock House Bar and Trailer Park, from $30 per person (up to 200 guests standing)
  Venue said: Inside is an indoor event space in Rock House Bar and Trailer Park that provides a sheltered, intimate setting separate from the outdoor trailer-park patio.

• Pool Deck at Cabana Club, from $1000 minimum spend per event (up to 290 guests standing)
  Venue said: Pool Deck is a semi-private outdoor swimming-pool space in Cabana Club centred on sheltered lounge zones beneath a timber pergola. Design: The terrace is paved in light stone around a rectangular pool and furnished with low...

• Craft Corner at Town Square NW Austin, from $500 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: Let yourself feel like a child again and have fun with paintings, arts&crafts and a lot of other artsy stuff! This will be an amazing space for a children's party or for an entertaining evening with your best friends!