Here's a look at Austin's new spaces open for events this fall. The new and renovated Austin venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
A note regarding COVID-19: At BizBash, we're still committed to bringing you ideas and inspiration for when (yes, when!) events are back up and running. Some of the venues listed here may not yet be available for hosting events due to the pandemic, or they may be operating at a lower capacity.
Aba Austin
Chicago-based Aba Restaurant opened an Austin location this month. The new spot has the feel of a Mediterranean oasis, and the menu follows suit with dishes like lamb ragu hummus, house-made stracciatella, and grilled Spanish octopus. Set in Traverse Heights, the 5,682-square-foot eatery includes several settings for private and semiprivate events: The 1,500-square-foot dining room seats as many as 96 guests, and the 934-square-foot mezzanine seats 20. Outside, the 2,698-square-foot outdoor patio (pictured), which is built around a 100-year-old Heritage Oak tree, accommodates 130 seated guests or 220 for cocktail-style mixers.
Photo: Chase Daniel
Crux Climbing Center
For planners looking for activity-based and team-building meetings, Crux Climbing Center opened a location in Highland in August. The fitness facility has two spaces that can be used for events: an 800-square-foot yoga room with a mirrored wall, natural light, and space for classes of as many as 30 participants and the main climbing gym, complete with rock-climbing walls for all experience levels, a cafe, and room for as many as 200 guests at a time.
Photo: Merrick Ales
Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown
West 6th Street saw the addition of Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown in July. Housing 140 guest rooms, including five suites, the property’s style is at once laid back and upscale, with an atmosphere that centers around art, sustainability, and functionality. Amenities like in-room smartphone connections, in-room refrigerators, and a 24-hour fitness center are designed to maximize guests’ comfort and productivity. Planners can hold meetings and events in several spaces, including the 1,827-square-foot Canopy Central room, which seats 100 guests; the 2,767-square-foot Canopy Courtyard (pictured), an outdoor area that also seats 100; and the 1,334-square-foot alfresco pool deck with seating for 40. The hotel is also home to the 3,800-square-foot Verbena, a farm-to-table restaurant that seats as many as 180 guests in the dining room and lounge.
Photo: Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown
Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden
Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden opened in September in Round Rock. Spanning 5,400 square feet, the 125-seat dining room features green leather booths, beer garden-style picnic tables, multiple TV screens equipped for streaming, and decor that’s inspired by New York City. The open, airy space is a new concept from the team behind Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza and serves a similar menu as the original; think New York-style pizza and Italian comfort food like meatballs, lasagna, and charcuterie. At the bar, guests can enjoy more than 20 Texas craft beers, as well as Italian wines on tap, sangria, and cocktails.
Photo: Tony C’s Pizza & Beer Garden
Meanwhile Brewing Co.
Meanwhile Brewing Co. is set to open in Southeast Austin in October. With playful drawings on the walls, neon lights, and metal tilework, the 13,000-square-foot walking brewery exudes a modern, cozy feel. The taproom seats 230, while a private event space seats 50. The outdoor space features a stage that is equipped for live music and DJs, and food trucks are easily accessible.
Photo: Conner Gilfillan
