CREATIVE AUSTIN OFFSITE VENUES

Distilleries, Breweries and Wineries for Your Austin Events

Looking to add a twist to your next Austin meeting or event? Why not hold it at a locally owned distillery, brewery or winery? At these unique venues you can surprise guests with everything from distillery tours to beer pairing dinners and wine tastings. Here are 10 spirited ideas to get your planning started.

Bartender holding Michelada at Desert Door Distillery near austin texas
Courtesy of Desert Door Distillery.

Desert Door Distillery in Driftwood is the country’s only sotol distillery, crafting a distinctive Texan spirit. Unique to Texas and northern Mexico, the rugged sotol plant thrives in the desert. Hold an event in the modern Tasting Room, featuring a cozy fireplace, comfy couches and regional artwork. Arrange for guided sotol tastings (try the earthy Desert Door Original) or serve up craft cocktails.

Enjoy the wide-open ranch views at Vista Brewing, located in Driftwood at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country Wineries trail. Plan an event at this beautiful, 21-acre combination brewery, restaurant and farm that offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for groups of any size. The on-site catering team crafts dishes made with ingredients direct from the farm, which can be paired with Vista beers like the elegant Le Saison Farmhouse Ale or the citrusy Destination American IPA.

Interior of Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room

Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery. Credit Whit Preston.

Deep Eddy Vodka is a Dripping Springs favorite, with a fun retro-feel Tasting Room that’s available for private events seven days a week. Arrange for a group tour and sample vodka varieties flavored with fruit that includes cranberry, peach and orange. Or sample specialty cocktails on the outdoor patio with a panoramic view of the surrounding Texas Hill Country.

Located in Driftwood, Salt Lick Cellars is nestled under majestic live oak trees next door to The Salt Lick BBQ restaurant. The Tasting Room features a lovely shaded wraparound patio that can accommodate an event for up to 75 people, Monday through Friday. Treat your guests to Salt Lick Cellars wines, including the fruity Mourvédre or the Tempranillo, blended with a hint of coffee and mocha.

Tasting room and tanks at The Austin Winery
The Austin Winery. Credit Amadeo Garcia.

The Austin Winery handcrafts small-batch wines made with grapes sourced from a carefully selected group of organic vineyards. The full-production winery, located at The Yard in Austin, is outfitted with a barrel room and lounge that can accommodate events of all sizes. Arrange for tasting flights with selections like the tropical-tinged white Euphoria and the full-bodied Quarter Horse red.

The Brewtorium is a locally owned brewpub featuring award-winning handcrafted beer and modern pub grub designed to complement the house brews. Plan a casual meeting or beer pairing dinner in the relaxing beer garden. Try a Constant Beer that’s always on tap, such as the Electric Lederhosen Vienna lager. Or opt for a seasonal Variable Beer like the sour Poolside Peach.

Exterior of Still Austin Whiskey Distillery in Austin texas
Still Austin Whiskey Distillery. Credit Richard Casteel.

If you’ve got a group of whiskey lovers, you’ll want to check out Still Austin Whiskey Co. (also located at The Yard), the first whiskey distillery located within Austin city limits since Prohibition. A true grain-to-glass distillery, everything is done in-house (and made from ingredients sourced from local farmers), from mashing to barreling and bottling. Plan a private tour for your guests to see how Still Austin’s whiskey is made, followed by a cocktail party in the Whiskey Garden or Tasting Room.

Live Oak Brewing Company is located along the picturesque Colorado River among groves of live oaks in Del Valle, just minutes from downtown Austin. Live Oak uses Old World brewing methods to produce its lagers and ales, such as the Live Oak HefeWeizen (a classic Bavarian wheat beer). Plan an event in the shady outdoor Biergarten or the indoor Taproom.

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