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Top Cocktail Party Venues in Austin, TX
Austin doesn’t just keep it weird, it keeps the cocktails flowing too. Host your soirée near Rainey Street’s bungalow bars, South Congress with its neon glow, or just a stone’s throw from where live music fills Sixth Street every night. Whether you want a pretty rooftop, a cozy lounge for craft mixology, or a spacious hall where the margaritas never run dry, we’ve got you covered. Our cocktail party venues let you set the vibe, raise a glass, and throw a party that feels as smooth as a Texas pour. Keep scrolling and find the best space for drinks and a good time.
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![Entire Venue at Industry in East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsIndustryEast Cesar Chavez, Austin, TXGGeovan F.
“We hosted our welcome party for our wedding weekend at Industry and it was an amazing event.” -
![Mezzanine at The Roosevelt Room in Downtown Austin, TX]()
from $3400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 guestsThe Roosevelt RoomDowntown Austin, TXWe 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. -
![Entire Venue at Parlor Room in Rainey Street Historic District, Austin, TX]()
from $10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsParlor RoomRainey Street Historic District, Austin, TXOn-site, you'll find 2 full-service bars, an indoor space, and a patio with seating. Craft cocktails await you on site. Parlor Room can accommodate up to 300 guests, making it ideal for a variety of events. -
![Entire Venue at Sawyer & Co in Govalle, Austin, TX]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
200 guestsSawyer & CoGovalle, Austin, TXThe interior offers retro booths and a bar. Meanwhile, the patio offers artificial greenery. It’s an easygoing space for rehearsal dinners, private brunches, and cocktail events. -
![Patio at Sawyer & Co in Govalle, Austin, TX]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPatio
100 guestsSawyer & CoGovalle, Austin, TXThe area offers a vintage diner vibe with tropical elements. It’s a partially covered outdoor space with sun umbrellas. It is great for birthdays, cocktail parties, and casual receptions. -
![Partial Buyout at Bungalow in Rainey Street Historic District, Austin, TX]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPartial Buyout
150 guestsBungalowRainey Street Historic District, Austin, TXPartial buyouts available reserving the backyard exclusive to your guests. The backyard space includes a private full-service bar. -
![Covered Patio at Moontower Saloon in Austin, TX]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCovered Patio
80 guestsMoontower SaloonAustin, TXWith an amazing location and a creative menu, our patio is ideal for everything from casual cocktails to formal dinner parties. With Moontower Saloon, you can enjoy great food and drinks in one place, with family and friends -
![Tasting Room & Kitchen at Standard Proof Whiskey in Rainey Street Historic District, Austin, TX]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityTasting Room & Kitchen
60 guestsStandard Proof WhiskeyRainey Street Historic District, Austin, TXStandard Proof’s second-ever tasting room (and the first-ever micro distillery inside of the Austin Business District,) located on historic Rainey St, opened in early 2023 to showcase our unique approach to whiskey defined -
![Entire Bar at Magdalena Bar in Travis Heights, Austin, TX]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Bar
40 guestsMagdalena BarTravis Heights, Austin, TXPlease be advised that cocktails served here have the greatest taste because this is the most important feature of this awesome bar. Only the second is the perfect view all around the bar. -
![Entire Venue at Key Bar in Downtown Austin, TX]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsKey BarDowntown Austin, TXFormerly a key shop on old 6th street in Austin, Texas, the key bar is the keeper of Austin's finer things with handcrafted cocktails, local beers, and exclusive digs. -
![Verbena Bar & Lounge at Verbena Food & Drink in Downtown Austin, TX]()
from $1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVerbena Bar & Lounge
60 guestsVerbena Food & DrinkDowntown Austin, TX
#Supervenue
Verbena’s Bar & Lounge is a lively, design-forward space located in the heart of our restaurant—perfect for social gatherings, networking events, happy hours, and casual celebrations. -
![Outdoor Area at Industry in East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityOutdoor Area
150 guestsIndustryEast Cesar Chavez, Austin, TXWith an impressive selection of 30 taps, we offer a wide variety of draft cocktails, wines, and beers to suit every palate. Come on down to our outdoor dining area, where food and fun collide in an explosion of taste and
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Budget
Area type
Venue type
Catering and drinks
Accessibility features
Book One of Austin's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues
from $10
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Restaurant
125
200
Luby's
Austin, TX
It’s wheelchair accessible and easy to access. Free parking both on the property and along the street is available. This location is ideal for casual meals, community gatherings, or large family dining.
from $20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Room 1
14
22
Asadas Grill
Austin, TX
The Private Room 1 has a capacity of 14 people. The space includes a dining table with chairs and a TV. It's a fit for medium-sized dinner parties!
from $20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Patio 4
40
64
Asadas Grill
Austin, TX
Patio 4 at Asadas Grill can accommodate 40 guests. It is an outdoor space, equipped with tables and chairs that can be set to match your needs.
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Interior & Exterior Food Hall
350
1400
Fareground Food Hall
Downtown Austin, TX
Fareground Food Hall can accommodate a wide range of events. We specialize in fun, reception-style gatherings ideal for corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, and social occasions.
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Private Event Venue
80
100
Upstairs Circus ATX
Downtown Austin, TX
Come Create, Drink & Be Merry with Upstairs Circus! Upstairs Circus is a DIY workshop-meets-bar concept where people can gather together to create unique leather working, woodworking, jewellery making, art, and design DIY
from $1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Room
70
125
The Eleanor
Downtown Austin, TX
The Maine Room with an attached projection system with screen lets you create a unique space for any event. Give your guests a place to dance, watch your favorite game, or watch their favorite show and top off the evening
Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Austin’s Restaurants
from $25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Full Buyout
100
150
Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar
Windsor Park, Austin, TX
Only the most amazing restaurant can exist in the perfect, most beautiful setting. Whether you're planning an intimate meal, a dinner party, or a business event, Habesha has the space to cater to your needs in a peaceful,
from $1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
62
100
Origin Austin a Wyndham Hotel
Mueller, Austin, TX
Our restaurant can hold up to 100 guests and offers a classic diner vibe. Huge windows let in natural light, and multiple seating options make it even more comfortable.
from $200
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
70
75
China Harbor
South Austin, TX
Most of the time, the pretty atmosphere is to be found here. The restaurant is located in a very convenient place in Austin. Contact us for more details.
from $7000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
31
50
Cruzteca Mexican Kitchen
South Austin, TX
What started in 2008 as Mellizoz Tacos—a beloved 42’ food trailer on South 1st Street in Austin—blossomed into a full-fledged restaurant when the Galindo and Winters families opened Cruzteca in the spring of 2018.
from $4000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Entire Venue
240
400
Happy Foods + SWOOP Wine Garden
Govalle, Austin, TX
We look forward to hosting your next event. You can choose to have your meal fully catered and served by 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering, Sawyer & Co. or our new restaurant, De Nada Cantina.
from $20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Main Dining Room
80
128
Asadas Grill
Austin, TX
The Main Dining Room at Asadas Grill can seat up to 80 guests. The space has bar-style and dining-style seating. It also includes a TV and AC.
Drink and Dine at Austin’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Bars
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
414
Bungalow
Rainey Street Historic District, Austin, TX
Bungalow is available for full venue buyouts including both indoor and outdoor spaces, 2 full-service bars, LED wall and Food truck available for private events.
from $50
per person / per session
per person / per session
Upstairs Patio
25
40
Gnar Bar
Downtown Austin, TX
If you're looking for the best place to grab a pint in Austin, then you don't have to look any further than Gnar Bar. Think that you're too old for action sports?
from $3300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Front Lounge & Downstairs Bar
60
100
The Eleanor
Downtown Austin, TX
From the huge, fully stocked bar to the stunning ceiling height and luxurious seating, this space is sure to impress your guests.
from $3000
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Aquarium
50
200
The Rooftop on 6th
Downtown Austin, TX
With bars and nightclubs constantly changing around Austin, we’re proud that the Rooftop on 6th has been a top choice for party goers for more than ten years.
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
200
500
The Aquarium on 6th
Downtown Austin, TX
We know how it feels to want to celebrate with a party with your family, friends, and colleagues. With drinks by the glass & bottle, a barman on hand and everything you need to make your event a success, The Aquarium on 6th
from $2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Outside Patio
800
1000
Moontower Saloon
Austin, TX
Outside is a neighbourhood bar and grill, a gathering place for friends, family, and lovers of good food. We're all about the atmosphere (and the volleyball).
FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues in Austin, TX
In Austin, prices of cocktail party venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. 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 from October 2025:
| From $1750 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $150 | to $350 | hire fee per hour |
| From $20 | to $50 | per person |
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 2025):
| Small cocktail party venues | up to 55 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium cocktail party venues | between 85 and 130 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large cocktail party venues | over 200 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
