Explore venues in Zilker, Austin for your next event

The Loren at Lady Bird Lake

Here, perched high above Lady Bird Lake, The Loren offers a variety of indoor and lush green outdoor spaces ideal for business meetings of various sizes. Sophisticated meeting rooms and private dining areas add an air of elegance to any corporate event, striking just the right note between formality and casual elegance.

The Carpenter Hotel

Opened in fall 2018, this South Austin hotel is one with its lush surroundings. Carpenter Hotel features a pool with lawn and pavilion and each of its 93 rooms comes with a terrace. Take in the scenery with fare from our all-day cafe or enjoy a meal on the patio or in the dining rooms of our restaurant, Carpenters Hall.The hotel is nestled in an old pecan grove on the edge of Zilker Park in South Austin. It’s an easy walk to Lady Bird Lake, downtown, and central to everything worth doing.We suggest a picnic to the park, hitting a few balls at nearby Peter Pan mini-golf, catching a performance at ZACH Theatre, taking a canoe out on Lady Bird Lake, or attending Austin City Limits just down the block in Zilker Park.

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El Raval

El Raval restaurant and tapas bar celebrates the diverse cultural influences of Barcelona's iconic El Raval neighborhood. Grounded in Spanish cuisine, our menu incorporates the bold flavors and fragrant spices of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia, paired with an extensive selection of wine-by-the-glass, and world-class cocktails from our friends who created Two Schmucks bar in El Raval (No.7 "World's 50 Best Bars 2022").

The Sanctuary Event Space

The Sanctuary is an enchanting event space for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate events, photo shoots, baby showers, memorial services and other intimate gatherings. The property includes three separate indoor spaces, two kitchens, and three bathrooms. It is the perfect mix of beautiful indoor and outdoor space. The grounds are surrounded by 400-year-old oak trees and lush gardens. Proceeds benefit the Amala Foundation non-profit.Proceeds from each event rental helps support the youth programs of the Amala Foundation, a humanitarian organization dedicated to serving the youth of the world.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

Whether you desire a casual or an elegant affair, the UMLAUF can be easily customized to fit your event needs. Little is needed to amplify this already beautiful, natural space. With four acres of bronze and stone sculptures, winding pathways, tranquil ponds and a gently babbling brook, the UMLAUF is a hidden gem located in the heart of Austin.Intimate and elegant, the UMLAUF can accommodate groups up to 250 guests for a seated dinner, and groups of up to 600 for a standing reception throughout the Garden.

The Highball

The Highball features delicious food and cocktails, seven themed karaoke rooms and a lounge and patio (enclosed and climate controlled) set to host the best dance parties, live music, hosted events and karaoke nights that will leave you hoarse for days. We are located just off the Alamo Drafthouse Theater's lobby making us a great spot to hang out before the movies or enjoy coffee, dessert and delicious hand-made cocktails afterwards.You can’t throw a stone in Austin without hitting a brewery, and we’re doing our best to add as many hoppy, malty, local brews to our tap wall as possible. Our cocktail menu is also filled with thoughtfully crafted libations perfect for turning anyone into a karaoke star. Get your sing on in one of our seven themed and world-famous private karaoke rooms, rentable by the hour.Whether you like busting a move on the dance floor, testing your movie knowledge at trivia night, taking in an unforgettable show on the stage, or putting on your own concert in a karaoke room, The Highball is where unforgettable nights are made.

The Topfer at ZACH

A non-profit organization, ZACH creates intimate theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, and engage the community. As Austin’s leading professional producing theatre, ZACH employs more than 250 actors, musicians, and designers annually to create its own diverse array of nationally recognized plays and musicals that are timely and relevant to Central Texas audiences, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Each year, ZACH serves over 125,000 Central Texans – over 55,000 of which are children and youth who participate in our education and outreach programs, as well as inspiring camps and classes.

Uchi - Austin

Uchi, "house" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award‑winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non‑traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase.