I recently attended an event here with about 300 attendees. The Commons easily accommodated us and…read morethe breakout rooms were just the right size for 30 - 40 participants in each session to interact with the presenter. The food service was 4 stars as well with carnivore, gluten-free, and vegetarian options for lunch. It was a nice touch to have the servers offer each table refills on their drinks and to clear our plates. There is also a covered patio that I used to catch up on work. There is complimentary WiFi that was pretty resilient even with the 300 attendees and vendors accessing it.

I recently attended a training seminar at this particular building on UT research campus. I was…read morevery pleased with the professionalism of the Commons Learning Center staff and the cleanliness of the facilities within this well designed building. My group has this training seminar semi-annually and I will be personally requesting this facility each and every time.

This is my first time coming here. I have parked my car in the attached parking garage. I believe…read moreit's $12.00 to park. There was a police officer guiding the cars between 2 lanes. The line did move quickly. I came here today because they were having an import car show. I wasn't sure what to expect. I haven't been to a car show in a long time. The last really awesome show I went to was San Diego, and it was massive! This car show was much much smaller. But doesn't mean it was lacking. Most cars were Supra's, which are sexy, no question about it. Type R, couple BMW, Mustang, Volkswagen, even Lexus. Obvious these owners put a lot of love in their cars. The paint, the upgrades, the engines, the stereo system, and all the extra bells and whistles with interior lights, racing seats, and exhaust and rims. If you don't think cars have a personality, you wouldn't understand this car show. The line to get in was extremely long. But moved pretty quickly. I had my ticket on my phone in an email. But I also printed it out just incase. I checked in and got a wrist band. Once inside, you can roam around freely. They do have bathrooms inside and some food. I saw people walking around with popcorn and big warmed pretzels. Also you can buy drinks. And I think I saw liquor too. I wasn't sure where this center was, but if you're trying to picture where it is, it's across for Terry Blacks BBQ.

It has been a while since I visited Palmer Events Center on Barton Springs Road. Yesterday I had…read morean all day conference at the Palmer Events Center. It is surprising large, aesthetically pleasing space. One of the first things that strikes you is the size breath and depth of square footage. Extremely high ceilings makes the space look even larger. The projection monitors were large and easy to see, which made you felt like there was no bad viewing vantage point. In addition, our conference received flat rate parking of $12, which was excellent. In so garages, you can easily pay $25 upwards. Also, we used their concessions for breakfast and lunch. Having concessions near our meeting hall was super convenient. Surprisingly, concession items were reasonably priced and tasted very good.

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

Private tequila bar above La Condesa. Great venue with a DJ and fantastic wait staff. Passed Hors…read mored'oeuvres we're great. Save this place in your little black book.

This is pertaining to their catering services for a private event…read more The food here is top notch. We were so excited to book them for our event. Their options for cuisine is all delicious and very creative compared to some of the other caterers in town. Highly recommend the pork belly bites, and Kailua pork wraps. The steak and braised short ribs are top notch entrees as well. For sides we enjoyed the wasabi mashed potatoes and carrots a lot. Recommend considering for catering services!

Nice open venue which is owned by The Peached Tortilla. We came here for our wedding tasting and it…read moreis a nice building with plenty of space and seating. If The Peached Tortilla is your wedding caterer you can rent the Social House at a discount for you wedding rehearsal dinner.

We had our wedding at The Arlo in November 2024. The Arlo is…read morea stunning venue. It has everything you could dream of if you're wanting a modern, classic style wedding. I had a dozen bridesmaids, and we were very comfortable getting ready in the spacious bridal suite. We loved having a separate groom's cabin for the guys. They keep the grounds maintained, and the inside very clean. There are so many perfect photo opportunities including the fireplace and lawn where we had cocktail hour and the grand staircase outside. It was very easy to work with the Arlo staff; I mainly worked with Jeannie and Melonie, but everyone I communicated with was very professional. Our final walkthrough meeting went very smoothly. I would recommend this venue to all couples getting married in Austin.

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge that the venue is truly beautiful. It exceeded our…read moreexpectations in terms of its appearance and provided a stunning setting for our event. Unfortunately, our overall experience was significantly overshadowed by the numerous restrictions and limitations that made planning and executing the event far more difficult than we had anticipated. We fully understand that every venue has rules and policies that must be respected. However, the limitations imposed were far more restrictive than expected and made it difficult for us to provide the experience we had envisioned for our guests. Throughout the planning process and during the event itself, it became clear that there were many operational restrictions that were not disclosed prior to signing the contract. These restrictions were only communicated after we had already made our deposits. While we understand the importance of venue policies, greater transparency from the beginning--or a more flexible approach--would have allowed us to make better-informed decisions and avoid unnecessary stress. We expected to work with a team that would collaborate with us to ensure the event ran smoothly. Instead, we were consistently met with numerous restrictions that significantly limited our ability to deliver the event we had planned. Some of the restrictions we encountered included the prohibition of indoor cold sparklers, dry ice effects, and even a custom dance floor decal in the center of the dance floor. We were also not permitted to install any decorations on the ceiling or walls. Additionally, we were required to keep the music at a very low volume. We were specifically told that if the volume was increased, the event would be stopped. This warning was delivered by the venue administrator who was overseeing the event. Unfortunately, the administrator's attitude throughout the event was disappointing. She was uncooperative, appeared visibly annoyed at all times, and interacted with us in a manner that made us feel as though she was doing us a favor by allowing us to use the venue, rather than recognizing that we had paid a significant amount to rent the facility. Her demeanor was unprofessional and detracted from what should have been a joyful and memorable celebration.

Our first time at the historic Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion. A stunning venue right in…read morecentral Austin! The Mansion has been hosting various events since 1931. Candlelight Concerts and Swing Club dances are booked regularly here. We were there for a friend's wedding in the Grand Ballroom, which had gorgeous wood floors, sixteen-foot windows and vaulted thirty-foot ceilings. A spacious and light-filled ballroom that comfortably seated us all with room leftover for a buffet station, a DJ and dance floor. The women's restrooms even had a separate area for sitting/reapplying makeup - having all that extra space is rare and feels quite luxurious.

The Candlelight Concerts are great music, and a wonderful experience, even if the candles are fake…read more But be sure to sit up close, or you won't be able to see a thing in the dark. Their photo package is a complete rip-off, however. You get a tiny, blurry Polaroid knock-off with 1/8 inch wide blurred faces. Totally unusable and they laugh at you if you ask for a refund. Save your money and take a selfie.

Our true crime book club went to this special event and had a great time. Curated cocktails were…read moreexcellent. Seating was comfortable and stage was fully in view. Bathroom was clean. Not sure about parking so took a Lyft.

Came to sunset room for NYE celebration and WOW, what a night!! The space is pretty big (the photos…read moreonline don't do it justice). They had multiple photo-op areas, 2 bars, DJs and performers. The masquerade theme was a lot of fun and it was nice to see that all the party attendees played along with the theme too. Great way to bring in the new year!!

It is a beautiful space for small weddings. We were very impressed with the owner, and the venue is…read moreso beautiful, you only need table decor. 10/10 recommend!!!

I had a wonderful experience working with the team at Chapel Dulcinea. I rented to Veranda Room…read morebecause I just wanted a small group of people to join us for dinner after the ceremony in the chapel and it was perfect. We had enough room for first dances, cake cuts, and all the important things. I wouldn't change a single thing! Alyssa was our venue manager and she was very quick to respond to my 29374 questions, and she was honest and dependable throughout the whole process. 10/10 would recommend this venue for intimate weddings!