I come here to play sand volleyball in the COVID-19 era. There's plenty of parking which is…read moreawesome. The facilities seem to be pretty new and maintained well. I've never been inside the other areas, but the sand courts are solid. There are four nets and a central concession stand structure. There are also restrooms available on the premises. Solid spot!

I attended a conference at this event space. It's fairly easy to find though the signage was a…read morelittle confusing. There is ample parking. The AC was too cold. We all were in sweaters and wrapped in blankets and still uncomfortable. Also the restrooms could use an update. They are small and limited. Overall it was a good event space just needing a couple tweaks.

We got married here last week on September 12, 2015. You cannot beat the patio and the view of the…read moreAustin skyline. If you want to get married here, you have to be very DIY because the clubhouse itself is not a wedding venue. It belongs to the city and is just a venue for you to do what you please. Many people may be turned off by this, but I loved the freedom to hire whoever I wanted. We hired Pascal's Catering, and they were above and beyond awesome. I can't rave about them enough. I wrote a separate review about them. The site itself includes the clubhouse, which has a kitchen and male and female restrooms, and the patio. The clubhouse provides a lot of tables and chairs, if you want specific numbers, look on the website. We got married inside the clubhouse, and had the reception on the patio. The total number of guests was about 75, and that is an extremely comfortable number for the venue. It's not the greatest venue for huge weddings due to limited space. The buffet was set up inside the clubhouse after the ceremony ended. A huge warning ... the clubhouse is not air conditioned. Lucky for us the temperature dropped into the 80's on our wedding day, and so we did not have an issue with this. But, people have rented swamp coolers and AC units etc for those hot summer days, I've heard. Booking the clubhouse was a bit of a pain. You can book it first come first serve 6 months in advance. Other than that, there's a lottery system if you want to book 10 months out. We did the first come first serve ordeal. There were a handful of dates in Sept that hadn't been reserved already by the lottery system. So, on the first Monday of each month, you are able to show up at COA office and reserve your venue on a first come first serve basis for the 6th month out. For example, I wanted Sept 12, so I showed up on the first Monday of March 2015 and stood in line to book the date. I believe the office opens at 8 am, and I showed up at 6:30 am to wait in line. Other people had the same idea and came early to wait in line for their dates as well. Luckily for all of us in line, we all wanted different dates :) A couple that showed up after me wanted the same date. They showed up at 8:00 AM when they thought the office was opening, not anticipating that people would show up earlier. They were disappointed. I felt terrible for them, but excited for us! Moral of the story is, if you can, show up early and wait in line if you REALLY want this venue. I didn't have any back ups, and I was wiling to be flexible on the dates as long as I got the venue. The building is very rustic, and we received SO many compliments on the venue and the view of the Austin skyline. The clubhouse is extremely affordable to rent, and you get your deposit back if you don't do any damage. They have extremely detailed information on their website. I cannot recommend this place enough!

I cannot adequately explain how amazing our wedding celebration was at Zilker Park Clubhouse!! I'm…read moreholding a star since we received an email saying we got our deposit back Aug 12th and I still haven't seen the funds in my account- but besides that issue it's definitely got a 5 star rating! We actually got married a month prior in MA, but needed to celebrate the occasion with all our friends who live here with us in TX. This event space was perfect for a party on a budget. The view- I mean, come ON, was just incredible, and the backdrop for everyone's photos! People could not stop talking about how phenomenal it was. The process of getting the place was a bit tricky, as I could not navigate their government website to select the date and missed the cut-off time before having to do the lottery. Luckily, not a lot of people were begging for dates in August as the venue does not have air conditioning- so the heat was a bit brutal (but that's Texas!)- but we got it no problem! I ended up calling and the person I spoke to was very helpful. Speaking of air conditioning- or lack-there-of- we ended up renting some swamp coolers (huge cooling fans that run off of ice- but a LOT of ice!!) to help with the heat. There are ceiling fans and a few industrial fans included- but those don't help too much in August! I had a hard time figuring out what exactly we needed- so I'm going to add a quick "plug" for Preferred Climate Solutions our of Hutto, TX. They worked ZPC before and knew how to set things up. Brett even had an extra swamp cooler from an earlier event he let us use. Moving on- because this place doesn't require use of specific vendors- it made it that much affordable. We hired Slab BBQ to cater and Pixster photo booth for fun. For drinks, we filled out the necessary paperwork (some cheap $10ish permit? I can't quite remember) and we're able to just bring in a few kegs and boxes of wine from PartyBarn. Everything went off without a hitch! Good to note- the place provides a bunch of tables. Two huge round ones, a few smaller round and rectangle ones, and some nice cocktail tables we used on the patio. (The cocktail tables and one rectangular were good enough condition to go without tablecloths- the rest require coverings.) For lighting- it was definitely important to us to get string lights on the patio. I realized last minute that getting a few hundred feet of lights was going to be trickier than I initially thought- since I had to consider ones that connected and could manage the power of 300 ft of lights. I used Americanpartylights.com- it worked out great! They included zip ties which is important since it's against the park rules to use tape (holds better anyways.) I found a great diagram of ZPC patio for the light arrangements and measurements (photo included.) It was a perfect celebration and I HIGHLY recommend this space for any event! It has such a cool vibe even without decorations, your set up can be minimal and still look amazing. Plus... that VIEW!

So we all know now how great golf can be at Onion Creek. With such great practice facilities here…read morein the South Austin/Buda area And the great care that goes into taking care of the course I always leave happy even when I don't play like I wanted too! Also want to complement the Kitchen on a wonderful Mother's Day brunch. Everyone at our table found something to Rave about. From the Mahi-mahi with mango chutney( my favorite ) Cordon Blue Chicken (excellent flavor with tender chicken) Loved the selection of seafood appetizers from Salmon Gravlax(only complaint didn't see the dill sauce) to Jamaican Jerk Tuna and poached shrimp. They Alway do breakfast well here,it is always a tuff decision not to do breakfast. Service was excellent as always. Just enough attention to keep glasses full and plates cleared. Made for a happy wife today. Good Job Onion Creek!

Fore! Extremely…read morecrowded. Tee times are booked in advance by members that have been at the club the longest. So the 7 day tee times window does not work because those tee times have been reserved months in advance. Morning play is 95% full everyday. Afternoons when it's warmer out there are some tee times. Over 900 members. The driving range is in horrendous condition. The grass is very bad, the mats are beat and should be replaced asap. The balls are absolutely beat. The club needs some serious TLC. There is potential but that would require significant changes in thinking, strategy and funds allocation.

Tiger Lilly is the newest occupant taking over 400 Colorado Street. If you've ever been to the late…read moreEstelle's, it offers a similar vibe with moody, elegant decor, but with a friendlier, more inviting atmosphere. There are no food offerings, but the specialty drinks offered are immaculate (& ridiculously overpriced for the size). Open Thursday to Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM, the space boasts vintage furniture, eclectic artwork, and carefully curated décor. Tiger Lilly has two floors, the first floor showcasing a bar and bar stools around and the second floor with more dining spaces and modular spaces for intimate conversations. There are also private rooms and a whole venue buyout for rent.

We visited Tiger Lilly for my girlfriend's birthday weekend, and let me just say, it was a vibe…read more She had been looking for a spot that had that moody, speakeasy feel with an artsy aesthetic for some birthday pics, and this place delivered. We actually found it pretty last minute and decided to go early since we knew we'd be taking photos and didn't want to deal with crowds. When we arrived, it was pretty quiet, which honestly worked out perfectly for us. The décor is bold and eclectic in the best way, think velvet booths, curated gallery walls, low lighting, and these amazing feathered chandeliers that tie the whole space together. We ordered the Tiger Lilly cocktail and the Elote, both were fantastic. The drinks are not only pretty but good, which isn't always a given in places that are more vibe-forward. Ours were balanced, flavorful, and well-presented. The DJ was there, early, which was a nice surprise, it gave the whole place some life without being overwhelming. The staff was super kind, especially the manager who came by to check in and even gave us a little background on the space. We appreciated how welcoming everyone was. We heard that the night before had been packed, so it sounds like this place definitely fills up later at night. We're looking forward to coming back when it's livelier to get the full experience, but for a chill early visit focused on ambiance, great service, and creative drinks, it absolutely hit the mark. Pro tip: If you're someone who loves a visually aesthetic experience and wants a place to snap a few pics before the rush, go early like we did. Can't wait to return!

If you enjoy being in the middle of nowhere in a rundown facility, this is the space for you! The…read morebuilding is literally the only business around and it feels so creepy driving up, even in the middle of the day. I visited for a fundraiser for a dog rescue. The building didnt fall down, so thats a plus. The facility is simply a warehouse, more than a little ill kept, the sound system wasn't even running for the event. My guess is that it's cheap, so its still in business. Not my kind of place, but to each his own!

I should've listened to the review that was put 4 years ago! Mario Rubio agrees and says one thing…read moreand DOES NOT follow through with it. He gives you one price changes it. We ordered a plate w/ brisket, sausage, chicken, beans and guacamole. The WHOLE plate was COLD brisket was really hard nothing but fat and he ran out of chicken by the 80th plate. I ordered enough food for 200 people when he got to the 130th plate, he wanted to charge me MORE money! The server he had complained the entire time saying that she was the only one serving. She TRIED to give me attitude& it was MY wedding. She had no sense of respect, self moral or even common sense! The only people that followed through w/ their part was beto the DJ&the decorator Irma(& thats bc Mario would talk about them to us)! They shouldn't be in business w/ him anymore! & when i tried to talk to him about what was missing & about his server he had nothing to say other than i should've paid! WHEN I PAID HIM EVERYTHING CASH IN HAND! He was supposed to continue serving & he has the employees put the food away! They didn't even serve all my guests! There were 2 other people who tried to make everything better once Mario left because he was SLEEPY! According to him back in November when we first started he said he was going to make fixtures, yet there was still holes in all the walls in the RR& a BIG hole in the ceiling! Xmas lights hanging on the side walls of the inside of the venue& they were barley hanging on & looked super tacky! DO NOT GO IN HERE & DO BUSINESS W/ MARIO! His server& him ROYALY suck at their job! If I could give negative 1000 stars I would!

One of THE nicest places I've ever been to for a wedding. I was very impressed with the venue and…read morecouldn't believe it's right there in the middle of nowhereland.

If you are planning an event you owe it to yourself to atleast visit this slice of Heaven!…read more The Ronald McDonald House charity is holding their annual Bandanna Ball here in March and we recently met to discuss details. I was overwhelmed by the beautiful landscape and and comforted by the welcoming atmosphere they created. The owners are the type of people that make you want to be a better person.

The food was delicious the atmosphere and ambience is refreshing and relaxing…read more The Texas air and sunset, coupled with a lovely breeze from the fans around the upstairs rooftop patio had us set for the night. We will definitely be back it was a win-10/10!

Its been a long minute since i gave been here. Haven't returned since a bartender padded her…read moretip...by $30 several years ago. This is through and through a space to drink and socialize with "upscaled" yet overpriced gastropub fare. ($4 for tortilla chips geez) Staff is always pleasant and this visit was par for the course. Very competent in the art of mixology, every drink was made precisely. They have nudged me to coming back again in the future s

As a local event coordinator, I've had the opportunity to work with the Malverde/La Condesa team on…read moremultiple events and they are always such a pleasure to work with! The entire team is helpful, accommodating, and easy to communicate with. If you're considering hosting an event here and are on the fence, this is your sign to just do it-you won't regret it!

Beautiful skyline view of downtown Austin. Food and atmosphere were amazing. Enjoyable evening!read more

The Plant is one of those places where you enter into a whole different world. Here you can truly…read morerelax, unplug and enjoy the time off. We've stayed with a group of friends for 3 days (we were invited to perform as part of TheGlint event) and really enjoyed every aspect of our stay. The house is situated in a very quite area. It has all amenities you'll need - an outdoor pool, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, comfy beds and a great shower. It was an amazing experience and would love to come back. Highly recommended for your next family get together, a wedding or just as a place to unwind.

The Plant is a great spot for much needed recharge out in the Hill Country! Our team met here for a…read morestaff retreat and the cool breeze blowing through the patio kept us going most of the afternoon, while the saltwater pool allowed for a refreshing splash. It truly makes all the difference in the world to host a meeting in a place that is beautiful, inspiring and fun- we highly recommend!