I attended a wedding with the wedding reception to follow right there. It was a small wedding and worked out perfectly. After the wedding ended, the guest were to be outside enjoying cocktails and appetizers on the backside deck so the staff could prepare the inside for the reception. The bartenders really knew to make their drinks as they were good and strong. Pros: location, big bar area, nice dance floor, excellent waitstaff and bartenders, outside deck (not a really nice view though) Cons: small bathrooms (only 2 per ladies room!?!?), limited parking read more

I loved this meeting space. I have attended several presentations there. It is upscale rustic, a few steps from the Convention Center, and the staff were terrific. The space is also quite flexible should you need audience seating, or just standing space. read more

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Amazing! I couldn't have been more impressed. Recently, we attended a wedding reception at this venue. Everything was top notch. The atmosphere is charming. The waitstaff and bartender very professional and attentive. I also love that they had an outdoor area with elegantly decorated white tables. It was fun to dance our pants off and then step outside on beautiful deck to have a quick smoke and drink. If I ever need to have a reception downtown, then this is the place I will definitely choose. read more

Austin Pets Alive 3rd No-Kill Anniversary Party (whew, that was a mouthful) was held here last month. We attended and had a great time in this unique venue. Pink Avocado prepared the food and because there was an overabundance of gluten (yep, here I go again) the chef prepared some delicious sweet tater quinoa patties I was able to sample. There are some drawbacks to this venue if you are looking for a place for your soiree. It's located on Dirty 6th, so there's that. And then, there's the parking which is slim to none without a valet. Otherwise, if you can overlook the negatives, the layout works great for an event where there are separate areas to nosh, dance, sit and socialize. read more

LOVE this venue. My husband and I got married here Feb 2010. The staff was wonderful and made our day run smooth! Its a cool building downtown..great area, close to nice hotels...great bar! read more

My husband and I waited six years before we finally tied the knot. And looking back on it now, we can't imagine why we didn't do it sooner! We think most of it was because we simply needed to find the right people to work with. And Mariah at Palm Door is no exception. She's amazing and so easy to work with. We've always wanted a small wedding and I'd always imagined an outdoor setting. We loved Palm Door--it is, as they say, a blank canvas and we were able to do so much with it. Mariah totally helped us create our dream day. Not only did she understand what we wanted, she was able to put us in contact with our other vendors who made our day so much more than we could have ever imagined. She also knows how to put everyone at ease, which couldn't be more welcomed on a day when your nerves are kicking! Mariah and the team at Bird Dog Wedding were able to figure out a way for us to exchange vows outside and it was GORGEOUS!!!! There were about 70+ guests, so we had two rows of chairs for immediate family, while the rest of our friends and family stood just behind them and I have to say, it helped give the super relaxed feeling we were going for, while also remaining intimate. It was truly perfect. And inside was just as gorgeous as outside. We went with a family-style layout. It lent itself to the bohemian feel we were going for. Which brings me back to Mariah, once again--we couldn't have done any of this without her help and expertise. She helped us plan everything from the layout to the timeline. I really can't describe a more perfect wedding day and it made us realize why we'd waited so long. It was to get married here, at Palm Door--in the heart of my favorite city in the world. We are still in awe of just how beautiful everything was and will recommend this venue to anyone who wants to get married in Austin!!! read more

I attended a training seminar here yesterday. From the outside, it looks like it could be a small warehouse due to the corrugated metal siding, but it's painted in attractive colors and has a well-designed sign to match. Indoors, it's kind of like a converted barn meets industrial (large ventilation pipes, rough boards painted white) but it's done very well, and I can see it being a nice wedding venue. Their staff member in charge of setting up audio connections, etc. stuck around in case of difficulties, but he did his job right from the start, and there were none. The event offered a full breakfast, and they delivered. Potato, egg, and cheese or sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos, mini bagels and cream cheese, mini veggie quiche, little buttermilk biscuits, and fresh fruit, along with coffee and orange juice, very tasty. The one drawback for me is that I was freezing. Now, I get cold easily, but I'm not exaggerating when I say that during the first break, everyone who could went and got a sweater or jacket from their car. Wish I'd brought mine. read more

I had never noticed this joint until a few days ago, when I went to see Wanda Jackson perform there for SXSW. The show was listed under "Beauty Bar / Palm Door", so naturally I went to the Beauty Bar expecting to see Wanda Jackson. A friend of ours commented that he thought BB was a weird venue of choice for the Queen of Rock and Roll to be performing at, and after thinking about it I had to agree. When we arrived at BB we were told that the venue was actually 4 blocks down the street at the Palm Door. Ok. Apparently it was a satellite venue for the Beauty Bar or something, and it seems as though this space is not a full-time venue, but a space that is rented out for weddings and other events. When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the charm of the place. It is a nice open space, with a high wood beam ceiling, and a light-airy feel about it. The best thing, though, is that it is located right next to Waller Creek and has a deck overlooking the creek. Sipping drinks before the show on a beautiful Austin evening was a really nice way to kick off our SXSW experience this year. The acoustics inside were good, although there seemed to be some issues with the sound guy and Wanda Jackson was having some feedback issues. The show was awesome (with the exception of some incredibly rude out of towners who managed to piss everyone around them off, but that is a story for another time....), and the service at the bar was really good. There was even a cool little vintage cowboy boot sale going on in the back of the venue, which added to the charm of the show and gave the whole place a real old-timey Texas feel. read more

I had my wedding here in April and it was a great experience. I looked at countless less venues prior to finding out about the Palm Door. Their rates were affordable and the venue was perfect for what we were looking for. Unlike a lot of venues, you get the space for pretty much the entire day. I think it was for around 10 hours. Plenty of time for setting up, having the event and clean up. We had both the ceremony and reception here. The ceremony was held on the back deck. In the spring time all the trees were green so it looked really nice. Sara was great and made sure our wedding went smoothly. We never ran into a single problem and there were no hidden costs. read more

Super charming venue and hidden downtown gem! I attended a wine tasting/harvest celebration at Palm Door on Sabine and found the space intimate and charming. The space back up to Waller Creek and has a patio overlooking the creek. The venue has a long handsome bar, gorgeous hard floors and airy feel to it. The venue is perfect for small weddings and other low key events. read more

This is one of my favorite venues in Austin! I've been to quite a few events here hosted by other people, and just recently hosted a big surprise party for my husband, which was a big success. It's perfect in that it's a blank slate so it works with pretty much any event theme and is just the right size so it doesn't feel too big if your event is smaller (we only had about 50 people) or too small if you have a much bigger crowd. I don't think any of our guests had been there before and they were all impressed by what a little gem it is, tucked away and kind of hidden right in the heart of downtown. The location is great because guests can walk to nearby bars afterward to keep the party going, and there's a giant parking garage across the street. Mariah is also awesome and easy to work with. I highly recommend it! read more

I've been to events at The Palm Door and always enjoyed being there - lovely wood floors, great deck out back, nice long bar so don't have to squish up behind people. It's a hidden gem right in downtown Austin. But now that I've hosted an event there, I can say look no further for your special occasion. It can be dressed up or down, and can be intimate or holds up to 300 or so for larger events. Staff is professional, responsive and helped make our event a success. read more

My friends had their wedding reception here over the weekend, and it was a blast. The space was cozy, intimate, and laidback -- so everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. Staff was super nice, too. read more

We attended a wedding here a few months back and it was just beautiful. As a wedding guest: The catering staff was quick, thoughful, and rearranged the space in record time. The staff were all gracious and nice to be around. The venue itself was really interesting and you didn't feel like you were on a busy thoroughfare (the blinds probably helped with that) The only cons: Parking is abysmal. Take the train down or pay for parking somewhere nearby. IN addition, dropping stuff off for weddings is a bit of a struggle against time and any towing companies that may be lurking nearby. Getting in and out of the various parts of the venue can be a bit tricky - there are lots of doors and steps and if you're in heels you may want to watch your step. You bet your bippy I'd go back for a wedding - as long as it's not me up at the front. read more

We got married here in November 2011, and could not have been more pleased with this venue. Our guests are still raving about what a cool and unique place it was. Location is excellent - Right downtown, close to many hotels, restaurants, etc. Easily accessible from I-35, or from Mopac via Cesar Chavez. Staff was really professional, courteous, and helpful. In the planning stages, Mariah was so understanding and accommodating with every request we made. Even when I changed my mind a dozen times! The day of the event, the set-up crew was awesome, and even helped me set up some of my own decorations. They definitely did not have to do that, and I really appreciated them going the extra mile to make my day really stress-free and special. As far as downtown locations go, I felt like Palm Door was a great deal for the price. They give you a huge block of time, unlike other venues that may only be available for 4 or 6-hour blocks. Also, they have a very liberal policy regarding decor, which I really appreciated. We were on a tight budget, so I had lots of little DIY touches to add, to make our event feel personal. We did not want a cookie-cutter hotel ballroom reception, with the crazy-printed carpet and ugly banquet-style chairs. We really looked for a venue that was unique and felt very "Austin." Palm Door was perfect for us. It fit the bill as far as the style of venue, and the staff was delightful. I really can't speak highly enough of Palm Door. read more

This Place is really a top notch event venue, and as I've seen it so far (for weddings only), it's really hit the spot. The listed capacity is 300 indoor, 50 outdoor patio (a little generous perhaps) and is smaller depending on the kind of event you have going on. Sara, the event manager, is very professional and exceptionally dependable, being available on a moments notice. The venue will be used for SXSW this week and I'm curious to see how it turns out (specifically on Thursday night, for the Fools Gold after-after party). Palm Door as a music venue is not something I've encountered yet, but I have high hopes and will promptly return to this review on Friday to give you an update. Only only complaint, and keep this is mind when going, parking is not cool. The Austin Convention Center parking garage is nearby, but otherwise you might be SOL on finding some spots (carpool!) read more

OMG--Palm Door is just the best. My husband and I just got married a few weeks ago and held our reception here. Jessie (the venue coordinator) was incredibly helpful and responsive through the entire planning process (even while they were in the midst of SXSW!). Our wedding was about 160 people--we had a five person band for part of the reception and a friend DJ-ed for the latter half. The reception was cocktail-style, so had about 9 tables with seats plus cocktail tables, so that people could mix and mingle and dance and eat at the same time. It felt like it was just the right size for this. The location is central, the venue is cute in and of itself, yet easy to decorate with your own tastes too, and they have an awesome in-house caterer (Pink Avocado), which we used as well. I could really go on--the patio outside, for instance, or how perfect it was for dancing and eating, but hopefully you get the idea. This place is great. read more

Attended the launch of Maker's Mark 46 here last night - perfect venue for it. Can be used for a formal or casual event such as this one. The bar set up is ideal. The only downside is finding parking, hence the 4 star rating. read more

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Our experience with Palm Door on Sabine has been nothing less than stellar! Jessie is super fun, very helpful and responsive, and doesn't blink an eye at our never-ending questions! It was important for us that our wedding ceremony and reception venue be somewhere unique that doesn't require a ton of work to make it feel special and also a venue supportive of the LGBTQ community. Palm Door on Sabine is definitely both!! We highly recommend booking your event here - you won't be disappointing. Also, go ahead and book the in-house caterer, Pink Avocado, as well. They work closely together and the food is delicious! Update: We learned a couple days before the event that Jessie was no longer with Palm Door, which was a bummer since we were so excited to work with her. Shannon filled in for her and was also really nice. Based on our experience the day of the wedding, the venue has decided to institute a couples meeting with the actual day-of venue manager, which we HIGHLY recommend in order to ensure all details are communicated and roles and responsibilities are outlined clearly. We had a few hiccups the day of, but definitely nothing major and ultimately the venue looked incredible and everyone had a FANTASTIC time. The warm atmosphere that can be created very easily at Palm Door just can't be beaten. Definitely recommend. read more

What an awesome place to have a reception! The Palm Door staff was attentive every time I had a question and always helped me come up with a great solution to any issue/problem that arose in the planning of my reception. They were absolutely a dream to work with. Even with a staff change mid-stream I was given A+ service throughout my planning process and ultimately was able to have a wonderful party at a beautiful location with little stress. I would highly recommend this location, not only because it is absolutely gorgeous, but because everyone that I worked with there - from the caterer on site (AWESOME FOOD) to the bar staff, to the planning staff - was over the top in customer service which is not a given any more in today's society unfortunately. If you want a beautiful place to celebrate anything - Palm Door is a perfect location!! read more

My husband and I had our wedding here about a month ago and cannot say enough good things about the place. If you are looking for a fairly affordable venue downtown, that offers the flexibility of bringing in your own caterer, tables, chairs, etc- then definitely check this place out. The space itself is like a blank canvas- just white walls, high ceilings and wood floors. They have one of the most liberal rules on decor our of all the venues I checked out. The site also comes with a day-of coordinator. Margaret was really awesome to work with and kept the party going the entire time. I never had to worry about a timeline or knowing what "event" to do next. I never expected everything to go so smoothly! Her staff really went above and beyond to ensure that I didn't have to worry about a thing. 5 stars! read more

BEST ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUE My (new) husband and I held our October 19, 2013 wedding reception at the Palm Door and it truly was a dream come true. Mariah and the Palm Door staff were more than accommodating and helped make our vision a reality. SO many of our guests were in awe at the Austin gem that is the Palm Door. We had guests come up to us asking how we found out about the venue, how more weddings should be personalized like ours (and not stuffy), among many other comments. The Palm Door truly does have a liberal decorating policy so we were able to make the place our own. For a couple that used DIY to the fullest, this was perfect. We had a handmade sign out front, paper lanterns hanging, customized canvas art on the walls, deck furniture, a candy buffet, photo booth, tealights, among many other details. We absolutely loved this freedom to express our creativity. We also want to praise Mariah. We could always count on her to provide speedy responses to my frequent questions. This was invaluable since we were planning our wedding from 1500 miles away. Mariah made the entire process seamless, and we appreciated it so much. The only minor hiccup was regarding the layout. Early on we had planned for some space in the front of the room for the designated dances--first dance, father/daughter, etc. Instead, the tables were spread out which did not allow for much room. Despite this, the Palm Door staff was gracious enough to help move one of the tables back and when it came down to breaking down the front row of tables, the process was efficient. Overall, we could not be happier with choosing the Palm Door. It allowed us to express our creativity and have the intimate, personalized reception we wanted. We recommend the Palm Door for ANY event! read more

We found this place by accident during this year's SXSW event, and several months later when we learned of my husband's promotion at work that called for a party, we remembered Palm Door and the good first impression we had of it. So we rented that venue for a party of 150, and we hired Guy Forsyth & Band, and everybody had a blast, and we all enjoyed the great atmosphere, the space, the set-up of the room, the outdoor area, and the delicious food provided by the on-site catering business Pink Avocado. Mariah who handled the renting of the site, and who did the initial site visit with us went above and beyond her duty. She even provided a stage for the band for a very decent fee. Communicating with her was very easy, she replied to all my emails quickly and answered all questions to our satisfaction. It was a pleasure doing business with her, and we highly recommend her and Palm Door! read more

LOVE.THIS.PLACE!!! I threw my husband's 50th birthday party recently at the Palm Door and it was a night not to be missed! First of all the building itself is lovely - beautiful hard wood floors - excellent floor plan, outdoor patios - everything you would want. Working with Mariah was a delight - she made everything so easy! Usually I am so stressed out the day of an event - I went to to the venue with some photos to hang on the walls, arranged my centerpieces, and they handled everything else - I was able to go home, get some rest and enjoy the event that night without a single worry! We will most definitely use The Palm Door again and I cannot recommend this place enough for anything from business parties to weddings to fundraisers! read more

Last Friday, July 12th, Love-A-Bull, our non-profit organization for pit bull type dogs held our first gala to celebrate our 5th Anniversary at The Palm Door and it couldn't have gone better. We had an unexpected amount of last minute attendees to the event and went over our count. Mariah our Event Planner for The Palm Door totally helped us set up last minute tables and chairs without a hitch! She was never out of site when I needed her for any help which was such a huge relief because I didn't have even 2 seconds to go searching. From day one The Palm Door including the owner Brenton, Event Planner, Mariah, and Sarah with Pink Avocado Catering and many others were so extremely helpful and super nice. They made this event for us amazing and we seriously can't thank them enough for their support for Love-A-Bull and all their dedication to our event. Brenton the owner even paid for two tickets to attend our event as he is a supporter for our organization which is so AWESOME! 10 STARS TO The Palm Door and Pink Avocado Catering. Definitely make this your next venue for a Wedding (which I have also attended here and was gorgeous), your company Christmas Party, or an other event for that matter! read more

My husband and I just got married at the Palm Door this January 2013. The venue looked AMAZING all set up with flowers etc. The wood floors, walls, and bar compliment any style. It was also the perfect size for a wedding of 150. Intimate but still room to dance. Overall the staff was really helpful and flexible... from set up to planning. The one thing we didn't like was being required to use their bar staff (expensive). It's understandable though since the glassware belongs to them and the bar staff was very nice. I think this is the best wedding venue downtown since there is plenty of room indoors, as well as on their nice outdoor patio. They allow setup early unlike many of the public venues. I would definitely recommend this space. read more

As a wedding coordinator here in Austin it is so so so so hard to find not only an awesome venue but an awesome venue manager..Palm Door has BOTH! Palm Door is so cute and charming but then you add in the venue manager and you have magic. Jessie is so easy going, eager to please, and just downright amazingly helpful. I truly enjoyed working this venue and I am looking forward to coming back! Thanks so much for everything Jessie...you're the best! read more

This venue is perfect. We had our wedding here a few weeks ago and we couldn't be more pleased. Scott and the staff were extremely helpful and Pink Avocado Catering was great. They worked with our budget and needs and everyone went out of their way to be helpful. The Palm Door is beautiful and can be set up to fit any needs and wants. We had a full bar and DJ, a nacho bar, cake, and dancing. I would strongly recommend for any wedding of 50-120. We had about 75 and its was perfectly roomy. read more

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Our daughter had her wedding reception here on the 14th and it was fantastic. We were able to decorate the venue as we liked, it was totally our own vision. They were extremely helpful and went over and beyond what they had agreed to do. I would definitely recommend Palm Door to anyone who wants to have a special, unique experience. read more

I had my wedding reception at Palm Door on Sabie and the night was so perfect in every way! Palm Door on Sabine was the perfect venue for us and it could make it our own, coming as a relatively black slate. At night, the venue is so romantic with a touch of candlelit. Plus, working with Jessie was easy and relaxed. If you are looking for a shabby chic spot for a wedding reception in the downtown area- I highly recommend checking Palm Door on Sabine out! read more

I started searching for a venue to host my daughter's birthday party during SXSW. I figured that I would contact the places that interested me, and I would hear back from them after SXSW was over... but the Palm Door was responsive right away! This was a sign. The minute I visited the place and met Shannon, I knew it was the right spot. Shannon worked with me in the price so it got my budget, she answered every question I had almost immediately, she helped me set up, she helped me break down, AND she recommended so many great vendors to me. Basically, Shannon was like a party planner, but with a great attitude and no fee. If I ever throw another party, you better bet It will be at the Palm Door. read more

I love the Palm Door! We have attended many events there, including their amazing Bread & Circus supper club, and recently held our wedding at the Sabine location. The staff is super accommodating and goes above and beyond. The location is great, especially if you have out of town guests and don't want to coordinate lots of transportation. We had both our ceremony and reception inside and paid for a "room flip" which was done in no time at all. I definitely recommend Shannon and the rest of the Palm Door staff as well as their sister company, Pink Avocado Catering. read more

We recently held our wedding the Palm Door on Sabine, and I absolutely recommend this space! I don't think there is a better venue in Austin for a beautiful space and accommodating staff. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, first of all. We had to do so little decorating, because there is so much atmosphere the moment you walk in. It is a light, airy feel that looks lovely in real life and in pictures. The staff was very easy to work with, and answered all our questions promptly and thoroughly. Even with last minute changes to our set-up, they were incredibly kind and flexible, and always very professional. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

Palm Door rocks! They are fun, flexible and so helpful. I have done several events with them and it was a no brainer to choose them for my wedding reception venue. I can not tell how above and beyond Mariah and her team went to ensure my day was amazing. They are hands down my favorite Austin venue. The location, the team, the staff -- it was AWESOME to work with them. And I would do it again and again. And will recommend them to anyone who will listen!! read more

Austins best kept secret for a PARTY venue! Our company hosted it's annual End Of the Year party here last weekend and this party went off without a Hitch! From the location, decor to the amazing atmosphere. This venue, by far, has been the best of the past several years! The staff were very helpfull, polite, organized and paid specific attention to our every needs. We look forward in working with them again next year! Special thanks to the Pink Avacado, wich is located on site, for their delish assortment of appatizers served at this event. Thanks you, Thank You, Thanks you!!! read more

We hosted our wedding celebration at Palm Door a couple of weekends ago and couldn't be more excited about how everything came together! From the moment we stepped inside of Palm Door and took in the hard wood floors, the expansive bar, and the unique mix of warmth and industrial we knew it was the venue for us. The location is perfect for it's central location to downtown and Mariah, the site manager, was extremely helpful and attentive to our questions and concerns. I couldn't recommend it more highly for an intimate and unique setting, no matter what the occasion. read more

I highly recommend Palm Door Sabine. The staff was super helpful and responsive in getting the venue ready for our rehearsal dinner. They provided great flexibility in allowing us to host our bbq themed event by allowing us to bring in outside service providers. On the whole a truly great experience. read more

I love this venue! I had my wedding reception here and it was the perfect size for having a dance floor plus the 120+ guests seated at tables and have it feel intimate but not crowded. Mariah was very flexible about meeting with me so I could take measurements, etc before the wedding as I had many DIY pieces to put up. The space itself is fanastic---the long wood bar and white walls and wood floors are a perfect backdrop for any decorating, I only wish the outside of the building was a bit less industrial looking for my personal taste. Location was great too, close to 6th street. I loved that there was a separate bride's room with its own restroom. read more

The Palm Door is a hidden treasure. It's so Austin-y with its wooden floors and beams and the long bar is great. We had barbecue for 150 here and it was just perfect. The staff are so great to deal with, along with Pink Avocado. Got so many great compliments on the venue and the evening. Thanks so much Mariah and Sarah! read more