Unique Meeting Rooms & Spaces in Austin

Austin is filled with inspiring venues perfect for meetings, conferences, and special events. If you’re looking to break free from the typical boardroom vibe, these unique spaces offer a refreshing alternative. They combine functionality with comfort, making them ideal for everything from corporate gatherings to relaxed team get-togethers and everything in between!

Palmer Events Center

For large-scale meetings, the Palmer Events Center is a go-to option. With 131,000 square feet of exhibit halls and meeting rooms, this prominent venue can handle conferences, trade shows, and all sorts of corporate events. Its Downtown Austin location is convenient for guests looking to stay at hotels near all the action!

Bouldin Acres

Bouldin Acres in the heart of Austin’s South Lamar neighborhood offers a casual, outdoor setting perfect for relaxed gatherings. Located south of the river, this venue features a large beer garden with shaded seating and on-site games like pickleball. Their event packages accommodate anywhere from 50 to 300 people, making this venue  is perfect for team-building activities or brainstorming sessions in a friendly and inviting atmosphere.

Austin Central Library

The Austin Central Library is housed in an award-winning, sustainable building equipped with high-tech meeting rooms perfect for presentations, workshops, or strategy sessions. Their friendly staff makes it simple to book in advance (based on your room and party size). Beyond the typical meeting rooms, some other popular spaces include their Rooftop Garden and Art Gallery, which are available to rent for fees that won’t break the bank. As such, their flexible layouts allow for gatherings of various sizes. Likewise, the structure’s famous rooftop garden offers stellar city views – perfect for mid-meeting mingles.

Malverde

Malverde is an indoor-outdoor rooftop space situated above La Condesa in Downtown Austin, offering a mix of luxury, comfort, and contemporary Mexican bites. With its lush greenery, sleek decor, and view of the Austin skyline, Malverde is perfect for hosting intimate meetings or private corporate events.

Central Machine Works Brewery

Central Machine Works is a retrofitted machine shop-turned-brewery with ample indoor and outdoor areas. With its long communal tables and roomy layout, it’s an ideal spot for group meetings or corporate gatherings. Event bookings start for groups of at least 30, with the venue accommodating up to 1,000 guests if needed!

Deep Eddy Distillery

Located just a few miles beyond the Austin City border (in Dripping Springs, TX), Deep Eddy Distillery offers a relaxed venue for small to mid-sized gatherings. Known for its award-winning craft vodka (made from local Texas ingredients), the distillery features an indoor tasting room and a spacious outdoor patio with various customizable seating layouts, perfect for casual meetings, parties, or team-building events.

Laguna Gloria + Jones Center at The Contemporary

Laguna Gloria is one of The Contemporary Austin’s two locations and is available for rentals year-round. This venue offers stunning views of Lake Austin and features an Italian-style villa surrounded by a sculpture garden and pristinely manicured lawns. The combination of natural beauty and artistic elements lends itself to retreats for creative workshops and team-building sessions. Meanwhile, the Roof Deck and the Community Room at the Jones Center seat smaller groups, with the latter featuring a fully equipped AV space, perfect for presentations.

Driskill Hotel

The historic Driskill Hotel, opened in 1886, offers multiple venues for your next conference or retreat. With elegant meeting rooms for smaller groups of under 100 people and an expansive mezzanine for large events of up to 700 people, this space is flexible, sophisticated, and one of the city’s most visually stunning architectural landmarks. 

Austin Film Society Cinema + Event Hall

Looking to elevate your meeting with a touch of Hollywood glam? The Austin Film Society Cinema provides a distinctive backdrop for media-focused gatherings. Featuring a theater layout and professional AV equipment, it’s the perfect venue for screenings, presentations, or panel discussions.

The Ballroom at Spider House

The Ballroom at Spider House offers a quirky, creative venue. Known primarily as a performance space for musicians, it's also a great spot to host workshops, business dinners, and holiday parties. Their affordable pricing makes it a favorite destination in Austin for unique gatherings, whether for work or play.