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About

The Austin Club is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Austin, Texas. Since 1949, this county club has provided families and couples in the Austin area with professional, warm, and accommodating wedding services. The club is centrally located just one block from St. Mary’s Cathedral and other churches in Austin, making it the perfect location for your reception.

Facilities and Capacity

The Austin Club is a historic venue that offers a variety of banquet hall event spaces for weddings and events of all sizes. Their largest event space accommodates up to 250 guests, while the other banquet rooms are ideal locations for smaller and more intimate celebrations. The venue features three floors, each boasting of different event venues for clients to choose from. The second floor, home to the Medallion Room, features a cocktail standing capacity of up to 300 guests and a seated dinner capacity for up to 250. This ballroom can be configured according to the client’s wedding vision, with enough space to feature a dance floor, head tables, and any placement of banquet tables. The third floor of the event space features The Robert Looney Suite, which is a private dining room with a lounge reception area. This event space accommodates up to 70 guests for a standing cocktail hour, and a maximum of 40 for a seated gathering.

Services Offered

The seasoned and accommodating staff at The Austin’s Club is well-versed in the art of wedding planning and execution, and they strive to provide each client with a personalized and professional planning experience that is tailored to your needs. Along with giving clients a tour of the facility, they also sit down with clients in order to review their various food and beverage selections, helping clients to create the perfect customized menu to accommodate your taste. They offer all-inclusive packages, with wedding services including:

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event planner
  • Get ready rooms
  • Liability insurance
  • Set up
  • WiFi

History

Built by city father Captain Charles F. Millett in 1878, The Millett Opera House has been the home of The Austin Club since 1981. The opera house witnessed much history and stood the test of time, with performances from many of history’s most famous citizens. A portion of its exquisite hand-painted ceiling resides in the club’s House Conference Room, and The Austin Club maintains a sense of timeless elegance and hospitality as tribute to the opera house’s legacy.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
September

Reviews of The Austin Club

Brittany
Brittany Sent on 01/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great package for price and helpful

Great package for price and helpful
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Carroll Sent on 02/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our daughter's wedding reception at the Austin Club. The Director was responsive and easy to work with. The event was everything we hoped it would be. We had a cocktail hour followed by seated dinner and dance party. Our guests praised the food, the bar service, the staff and the atmosphere.
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Mary Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Austin Club is a beautiful historic setting for a reception. We did not have our ceremony there, but it would also have been beautiful. Working with Lillian made the whole experience was so enjoyable. She made all our dreams come true. There is no better place in downtown Austin.
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Cheryl Sent on 06/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Had a wonderful experience using the Austin Club as my reception venue for the wedding. This is a type of venue that has pretty much everything you need except for a cake and a DJ. No outside food or drink but the food was fantastic! Lillian (wedding coordinator for the Austin club) has been doing weddings here for years and knows it very well.
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Leslie Sent on 01/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The Austin Club is the perfect venue for a wedding reception! From its beauty and charm to its top notch staff and incredibly delicious food, a bride cannot choose a better venue. Lillian was wonderful to work with from the very beginning and personally put on the finishing touches to make it a truly magical night. The staff was extremely professional, courteous and tended to every need and request. The compliments are still flowing from our guests!
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User2895014 Sent on 12/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Austin Club was spectacular from the moment we found it! From planning, the tasting, and the reception, Lillian and the staff at the Austin Club made sure that our wedding was exactly what we wanted. The facility is gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the staff are friendly. They knew exactly what we wanted and planned ahead so that the night would go smoothly. Towards the end of the night, I was tired of being in my heels. One of the managers gave me white flip flops with tulle to wear for the rest of the night, which was so sweet! All of our guests were so impressed with the service, food, and venue; we still get compliments on the wedding, even 3 months later. If we had to do it all again, my fiancé and I agree that we wouldn't change having it at the Austin Club!
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Katie Sent on 10/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Austin Club was not only an elegant and gorgeous venue to host our ceremony and reception, but the service from planning to execution was impeccable. Lillian and her staff were invaluable to us through the entire affair, the food was amazing, the attention to detail flawless and several guests commented that our wedding was the best they had ever attended. All the services we needed were catered to from full set up/break down of the room, private bridal rooms for prep, private dining are for my husband and I to relax for a short time, to the exquisite take home picnic basket. I highly recommend the Austin Club to anyone planning a wedding in Austin, they are truly the best in town!
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Lucy Sent on 10/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Words can not express how grateful I am to Lilian and the Austin Club. My wedding was everything I wanted and more! It was absolutely beautiful! The chandeliers gave my wedding such an elegant touch and the food! OMG. The food was delicious! All of my guests were raving at how delicious everything was people kept running back to get seconds (we had a buffet). I would recommend this place in a heartbeat to any bride that envisions an elegant wedding with such an amazing atmosphere. It is definitely a bit pricey, but you absolutely get what you pay for. Incredible service, delicious food, and such a beautiful place.
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User2618637 Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The moment we walked into the Austin Club's ballroom, we knew this was our dream wedding venue!! The ballroom is breathtaking...literally! (my jaw actually dropped when we walked in). We saw a few more venues before we booked, but nothing compared. We had great experiences working with the staff and with Lillian, and our wedding turned out more gorgeous than I could have ever imagined! It was PERFECT!

The Austin Club was AMAZING- everything I wanted in a wedding venue (we had our ceremony at a nearby church and our reception here). The feel of the Austin Club is romantic, intimate, elegant, and classy....together with the huge mahogany bar, lighting, and chandeliers made for a magical evening! The value for what you get is on point with many options available. The staff is extremely helpful, friendly, and they cater to you and your guests-they really made me, my husband and our guests feel special. Lillian was fast and responsive to e-mails/questions and very helpful throughout the planning process.

The food is delicious, too!! Multiple wedding guests commented on how good the food was, especially the bacon wrapped quail! The layout was perfect- any layout you choose includes a good size dance floor. They also have complimentary parking that can accommodate even a large guest count- which is hard to find downtown.

Our wedding night was truly magical and the ballroom was absolutely gorgeous! I had wedding guests come up to me, my parents and my mother-in-law and tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. My husband told me afterwards that we should get married here every year :)
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Stacey Sent on 09/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have asked for a better venue for our reception. The ballroom was elegant and timeless, as were the furnishings and decor. Lillian was so helpful throughout the entire process, with everything from choosing food to a timeline to pedicab recommendations! She and the entire Austin Club staff are truly a delight to work with. We got so many compliments about the food, especially the fried chicken, and the mini desserts!

The best thing about the Austin Club is what you get for your money--this is a high value reception venue. They provide EVERYTHING, from tables to chairs to linens to food to servers--it's the whole package. I highly recommend a tasting of your as it is both fun and informative.

If you're looking for an elegant and classic venue in the heart of downtown Austin that has high value and high quality, look no further.
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Awards

24
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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The Austin Club frequently asked questions

The Austin Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Austin Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Austin Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by The Austin Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Austin Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
The Austin Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Austin Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
The Austin Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Austin Club is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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