A very cool workspace to do some out of the box thinking while working remotely. It's an expansive hall with many benches, couches and even a backyard if you'd like to sit in nature. There are refreshments and stationary available for anyone to use. You can also pick up a book from the small library table and donate another. There's some more space in another hall area where somatic breathwork and sound bath workshops are hosted on certain days of the week. read more

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I really like this venue. I've been here a couple of times for different events, and each time I've been impressed with how the space was able to accommodate the activity/activities. The green space in the back is nice for added activities or socializing, and I found it to be quite beautiful at night. I look forward to more events being hosted there. read more

As a Yelp Elite, I checked out this co-working space. Very spacious and quiet. Good place to get your job done. Coffee and snacks available at the lounge area. If you have a big car like I do, parking might be a bit challenge but there are free street parking a few blocks away so no big issue there. They did a good job converting this warehouse looking building into a cozy co-working space. If you are a freelancer or work on your own and are interested in coworking space, this spot is worth checking out. The south location has a plenty of good places to eat around. read more

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A great alternative work space or place to hold an out of office meeting. Not a "cold" office environment. Very quiet and inviting read more

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Love love love this venue and this team of people who help to make it all possible. Just had an event that John and his team made everything so easy. I can't say enough how helpful they were with set up, tear down and everything in between. Anything we needed- they were there, available and made it happen. We even needed some unexpected items and they had it taken care of. Highly recommend using this venue for your next event and I hope we can have another one there soon. read more

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It's sad that one of my fav events are no longer "welcomed here." Pretty sad how closed minded the owners must be to turn away business due to the nature of the content at a private event. Sad. will never be coming back here. read more

Great location, atmosphere and amazing community leaders. Where you need a space for a day, week, or month, it's well worth it.

What a beautiful location! We signed up for an outdoor yoga experience through AdZENtures and it was truly one for the books! We were led on a guided yoga meditation with our new friend, Sarah. The space really lends itself for outdoor yoga. There's plenty of seating and even a swing. Its easy to soak up this outdoor vibe and reconnect with nature. The indoor space was quite lovely too. It looks like they were hosting something right before our experience. It had a modern rustic look and is very spacious. The decor was simple but sweet. It was a very clean space with clean bathrooms. So glad we got to check it out! read more

We came for Candlelight: Film Scores Featuring John Williams and more. This venue is an older warehouse type of building nestled in the heart of Austin. Their parking lot is small, but there are also street parking and a Vuka overflow lot nearby. We opted to park in the paid parking next to Gourdough's. The concert was intimate and pretty amazing and I would love to come back again. read more

My daughter's wedding was at Vuka, and it was absolutely wonderful. We had quite an eclectic group in attendance, and everyone commented on what a lovely atmosphere we had created - thanks in large part to how lovely the venue is. The huge oaks in the back, with the funky chandeliers made a perfect backdrop for a ceremony. The appointments inside and the spacious room made it easy to create a uniquely special atmosphere for the rest of the evening. Sitting around fire pit was a perfect way to end the evening for those who no longer felt like dancing. Ashley was extremely helpful through all stages of planning. What's more, she obviously has great working relationships with all the vendors we hired. This proved to be an invaluable asset as we put together a very complex and demanding schedule of events for the evening. I highly recommend Vuka for your next event. read more

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Great venue! The set up inside was all the more compelling since the outside was nothing special -- your basic warehouse with a metal fence around it. But once past the entrance door, it was a different story. Clean, inviting space. Nice lighting. Eclectic furniture. Unexpected artwork everywhere. We were here for a private indoor event last night. It was catered, and included a bar. There was music. And soft lights. We could carry on conversations at a normal volume, despite the music and cavernous space. The one unisex bathroom was clean and thoughtfully decorated with artwork. Free parking was easy to find nearby. Vuka Co-op for your next wedding? CD release party? Yelp event? Definitely recommend. read more

An event center without parking? We were encouraged to use Ride Austin but I live 41 miles away. I'd already paid for my ticket and was determined to find a spot not marked as a tow zone. Difficult but not impossible. I rather enjoyed the hike because the neighborhood architecture is interesting. The building itself is spacious and the outdoor seating area spacious and interesting. I have marked this venue off my list of places I would ever return to no matter how enticing the event. read more

This is such a cool venue space! The interior is awesome and I love the vintage & rustic decor inside. There are two floors of space and an outdoor patio. I went to a private event here and it was amazing how much could be fit in the space without it feeling even the least bit crowded. It has such an open air vibe and functionality that is just fantastic! Everyone we interacted with was so nice and gracious! My only gripe is the parking situation, there is very little private lot spaces and street parking and it is a little hidden on Monroe (a left turn off of South 1st was a nightmare, so if you can finagle it, try to come North so you just have make a right). I kind of want to get back into event planning just to find and plan various shindigs to utilize this fantastic space! read more

We had our wedding here this summer and it was fantastic! The moment we walked in we felt like it was exactly the right place for what we were looking for, and loved the big backyard that was perfect for the reception and for the kids to play around during the reception. The venue was easy to work with and dealt with our multiple Covid-related delays without an issue (turns out Spring 2020 was a very bad time to plan a wedding!). We used their in-house wedding coordinator Ashley and she was so helpful for making the day stress free. There's Vuka reserved parking a very short walk away and loved the central location and felt like it was a fair price for a venue in central Austin. Our caterer/DJ/cake had no issues at all and were happy to be there. It's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a place to get married and we're very happy we had our wedding here. read more

I wish I could give Vuka no stars. Recently coordinated an event there and had a terrible experience. Management has almost no event experience and were clueless on how event planning/ logistics go. They normally operate as a "co-working" space which means people pay to use their space during the day. But recently it's as if the management woke up and decided to start renting out the space at night to host events, with no idea on how to do so. Vuka's management needs to decide whether they want to continue "co-working" or to host events. Their business model does not favor both and they were very clumsy in how to do so. They are not flexible on move in or move out schedules, have no knowledge on productions, don't have a lot of seating, no professional lighting, no parking, no professional sound system, and only ONE toilet in the entire building. We recently hosted a community theater production there and had volunteers help move in and out. They are not paid and all our proceeds go to local charities. The Vuka management was very rude to our group and to our volunteers. It proved to be an unpleasant experience for our volunteers of whom will probably not help us again next year, thanks to Vuka's audacity. I hope to never go back to that space again or work with the management. read more

I was interested in Vuka as a coworking space. Loved what I saw online; a gorgeous, unique space. I spoke with Vuka's co-working manager and scheduled a time for what they called ' a tour, and free day of co-working'. However, when I got there, there was no one ' in charge'. No front desk, no manager, no owners. I felt awkward just wandering around the space, and wasn't able to check out the designated desk space (which I was most interested in and hoped to sign to sign up for!) because you have to walk through conference rooms to get there, and I didn't want to do so un-escorted for fear of interrupting others. So, I posted up in the general coworking space and got a few hours of work in. However, the fact that there wasn't anyone available in any managerial capacity was debilitating. There were FIVE people who came in looking for either a - tour/info about the space, b- needing someone to move their car, or c - delivering packages to specific individuals. All five of these people assumed I worked there because no one else was there. The final straw was when a crew came in to set up an event and told me that I would have to leave for the day, at 2:30! There wasn't any mention of this when the coworking manager told me to come by that day. Had I know, I would have choosen another day. Plus, the people setting up the event even seemed miffed because they needed assistance/help from the owners. To top it off, the refrigerator was disgusting! Such a shame. And this is the most expensive coworking space i've come across. Not worth it, Vuka. Not worth it. All in all, gorgeous space, but ill-managed and maintained. read more

We moved an event from a boat to the Vuka Co-op last minute due to super-excessive rain (I KNOW, in Austin?!). It was awesome that we were able to secure the space so last minute and the staff was super accommodating. Beyond that, the place is pretty sweet. The decor is really unique and feels generally "comfy". Really cool lighting (bushes? hanging from the ceiling). My biggest beef--ONE bathroom. For a room full of young folks guzzling cheap beer and malt beverages, one toilet simply wasn't enough. If they could add just one more restroom, I'd give them five stars! read more

I've been a member of Vuka's co-working space since March of 2012, and I love it! I was a full-time member of Conjunctured for 2 years, plus I've co-worked across the country, and Vuka is definitely on par with some of the better co-working spaces out there. Firstly, it's beautiful. Second, there's wide open space, no need to feel cramped. The Wi-Fi is reliable. The artwork is lovely, and the backyard is awesome (when the weather cooperates in Austin). Only gripe is the seating isn't quite ergonomic enough to really settle into some long stretches of coding, but other than that, I'm pretty happy with it. read more

I've used this space in the past and it's literally the most enchanting, fulfilling, and delightful spot in Austin. The staff is always there to help and are some of the warmest and charming folks I've met in a long time. Ben in particular was a fantastic host and a great ambassador for the space. The spot-on decor inside and the relaxing backyard are reasons enough to book Vuka for an event. My guests had never heard of this place--being tucked back in an unassuming corner of Bouldin--but once they had, they all wanted a piece. I highly recommend getting in early because if you don't, you might not get a chance. Be prepared to fall in love all over again. read more

Venue is great, the actual music we saw was awesome but do not believe anything they say about being Covid responsible. They talk a good game and then leave it up to people to do what they want. Fine - but just say that's what you're going to do. Don't pretend people will be coming to an enforced Covid responsible space and then, from the jump, ignore everything you said. I get it - who wants to tell some a**hole to act like an adult; I wouldn't want to do it either. Don't lie about it tho. Lying about it just means you're setting people up. Heartily resent it. read more

We had our company party at Gather this past weekend and it was great. The staff was so helpful and friendly and went above and beyond. Things ran smoothly from the beginning of the sales process to the close of our event. The space is beautiful and they will arrange everything in the venue exactly as you like. Do keep in mind, if you are having an evening event, that the venue is in a neighborhood and noise regulations require the party to end by 10. It was a little challenging getting our happy crew out the door. read more

We recently rented Vuka as space for our event and overall I would say that we were really happy with the experience. The has such character and really very unique. The lighting options were wonderful. The furniture in the space is a great and really takes some of the pressure of renting tables and seating. Our event was at capacity and we used all of the spaces upstairs and the mini rooms and the backyard were all utilized allowing our guests to mingle and explore all that the event and space ad to offer. Everyone had a wonderful time and the staff was great at helping us pull everything back together at the end of the event. There is limited parking, but we were given a map with the available areas for guests and vendors to park. That was very helpful. Also, there is only one restroom, but we rented 2 porta potties and a hand washing station and there seemed to be plenty of restrooms for our guests. Overall, it was a fantastic space! read more

Vuka Coop is an amazing space with an even more amazing staff! We booked the space for a film wrap party that included a bar, buffet-style food and karaoke. Between rounds of singing, the space was already set up for a low music mix of our choice. With multiple rooms (where every piece of fabulous furniture or work of art is for sale), Vuka suited our needs perfectly. We even had the option of using a small art space to paint throughout the night! The staff was incredibly accommodating and we look forward to seeing them again in the future. :) read more

Want to be inspired every day by Beauty? Creativity? Art? Spirituality? Soulful furnishings? Cool lighting? Delightful and interesting people? Look no further than Vuka. Whether you are co-working for the day, for the month, or on the permanent side of things, you will enjoy every moment of uplift as the friendly and personable staff and co-workers rock your world. Hosting events is also a breeze, with flexible space options and arrangements (private meeting? outdoor partay? board room u shaped table?), state of the art, huge LCD projection screen and coffee and tea on the house. Caitlin, Nick, Dan and Brian are AWESOME people and know how to create and maintain community. What are you waiting for? Let's meet up at Vuka! read more

I am a Covid bride and wanted to give you my experience with VUKA. These ladies over here were accommodating with some changes for my rehearsal dinner! Ashley the manager was SO personable and helped me along the way. From the moment we booked VUKA the staff was there to answer any questions along the way. What I love is how you can make it your own with decor. It's really neat that they have lights that you can adjust based on what vibe you are going for. I wish we would of known about this place before we booked our reception. Highly recommend for weddings and rehearsal dinners! read more

If you're using Vuka for co-working, I can see why you'd give it five stars: cool decor, quiet, open, eclectic, dog-friendly ... I get it. It's why I fell in love with the space for our wedding. It has a big, warehouse/art gallery feel, lots of handmade and vintage furniture that you can use or not, tree root chandeliers that make it unique, and an upstairs area would be perfect for a lounge, etc. But the truth is that Vuka is really ill-prepared to handle events. And if you want to actually plan your event, by which I mean asking questions and getting answers ahead of your event date, you will be hard-pressed. And even if you do, no one will recall the conversations you had or what was said (so save your emails and get it all in your contract up front). For us, we were promised a lot before signing a contract, all verbally. Live and learn, as none of those things came to fruition and we were left saying, "But you said," with little recourse. For example, we were told that for certain they would be putting in large french doors in the back, leading out to where our ceremony was to be held. Nope. We were told that for certain there would be long windows installed on the back wall to let in more light. Nope. We were also told that they would maybe have more bathrooms built by our date, which weren't ... but that one I expected, at least. There is only one small bathroom in this space, by the way. Other things you need to know: no amplified sound outside (so, no ceremony music unless not amplified). Parking is difficult because Vuka itself has very few spaces and the surrounding neighborhood is primarily permit parking only. We were told at first that we could have our valet park cars at the funeral home across the street, barring an actual service there, which is rare for a Saturday night. Then we were told that option was off the table, as someone had parked an event there without asking and the funeral home would no longer work with Vuka. But more parking options were provided at Texas School for the Deaf (yay). Except that your valet won't want to park there as it's a haul for their guys (boo). So, I asked if I could contact the funeral home independently to see if I could work something out, and was told yes. Great. I did. They agreed to let us park there. I contacted Vuka with the good news and was scolded for contacting the funeral home directly. Apparently, their arrangement was back on and no one remembered to tell me. Or remembered that I was told it was ok to reach out. Or remembered to tell me that Texas School for the Deaf parking was no longer an option due to fall sporting events. I have never been happier that I had all of my emails saved. Thanks, g-drive. During the wedding planning process, I just felt like any question I asked was an annoyance and met with resistance. For example, can my vendors pick up on Sunday, instead of late Saturday night? At first, I was told verbally yes. Then no. Then I had to remind the staff of the conversation we had where I was told yes. Then it was fine again. I wrote it into the now revised contract and had Vuka sign it ... I really couldn't risk someone forgetting again and getting dinged for it. This happened on so many things that I was beginning to question why we chose this space (also if you add up needing to hire valet service, renting a comfort station and bringing in lighting b/c there's no electric outside, I could have gone somewhere that I had once considered "too pricey"). After all of this, I even reached out to Vuka's manager in person, expressing my frustration. I thought I would get a sorry to hear that, or a "how can I help?" Nope. On the day of, we were asked to break down the catering kitchen and move it to the back, when we were previously told out front was fine. We were asked not to do a sparkler sendoff out front, where our getaway car was and they locked the front door to prohibit people from doing so. It was only unlocked right before we walked out. Fire code, anyone? My long point is this: if you're ok with not planning anything, go for it. Throw caution to the wind, use the tables and chairs you already have in the space, don't move anything, bus your people in, and clear everything out the same night, and you'll be fine. But if you want a more professional event, choose a more professional venue. It may seem more expensive up front, but it will be the same in the end but with less stress along the way. read more

..Oh where do I start... Be careful I know its pretty when you walk in but.... I Planned an art show at Vuka 7 months in advance thinking I was in good hands for my event. (art show) As it came near show time I started to have a few questions like where can we park, ( they have a few spaces and that's it, street parking is residential) do you have garbage pails, who is going to move all this furniture,( there is about 5 living rooms worth of couches tables and chairs set up for co- workers during the day) Do you have a screw driver because there are screws all over your walls where i need to hang art, do you have a projector for my slide show, when can I set up, when do I have to tear down? All question that I think event specialist should be planning and asking me if I need them. I believe there was plenty of time to go over these important things. All these things in a REAL event space are handled by the working staff and you feel assured you are being taken care of and that the staff is on your side and there to help you. This is the complete opposite of how I felt at Vuka. I did not get parking info until the day before my event. A lot of my invites did not get that message which remember I planed this event 7 months ago. Seems like that should of been important. Why am I asking for garbage pails isn't that something event space provide? Shouldn't an event space have a screw driver? I mean don't you think someone might need one if your focus is an art space and you are hanging art on the wall. Shouldn't you take the the nails and screw before the next person comes in? For the record Vuka did NOT have a screwdriver. The part that gets me is that if you don't have something your client needs, you should try to get it for them not just say no and give up. This type of behavior made me feel disrespected. The projector was found then lost. When we first had it I was expected to know how to use it and set it up while they went to go help someone else I guess more important than me. Then asked to put it back where I found it when I was done. Why am I responsible for your equipment? What if I drop it by accident are you gonna make me pay for it. When I came back the next day to try again to set it up I learn the projector was now missing. Another complete frustration. Oh the furniture.. .. it is heavy. Have fun moving it all by your self and don't break or damage it because you will have to pay for it. And enjoy your struggling while the staff sits and watches. You must also work in complete silence because if you make any noise Ben will tell you to hush. But you cant move the furniture until after 4 so if your event is at 6 good luck. I think what may have happened is that They over booked and now I have to suffer for it. When my show time ended at 8pm and a staff member said "when are you going to start your tear down", my heart just sank. I have been planning and preparing for so long and now why did you book someone to set up the same night. THIS IS WHY I PLANED MY EVENT 7 MONTHS AGO. So It could be my time. It was so awful. As I am practically in tears trying to tear down as fast as possible I see staff members also tearing down and that disappointed me even more. Dont touch my art. YOu never ask me you never apologized for the miscommunication you never ask if i needed any help. Be prepared to have your guest told to leave, any children not to touch anything and to be asked how much longer are you you going to be here. I found some of Vuka staff not people pleasers, dead ends on answers and bad communicators. If you want to pay for a space that you do all the work for, then go for it. But if your like me and expect some service and respect with you Check then I suggest you not use Vuka . read more

I would recommend VUKA to host a special event of any kind based on their customer service and staffing, even if it wasn't the coolest venue (and it is)! We recently hosted a party for 100 people (with 50 kids in the group) and there was a small kitchen fire. Within, minutes the fire department was on the scene, the room was cleared of the guests and the staff was immediately on clean-up mode. They were amazing. Within 40 minutes we had the entire party back on track because the entire VUKA team made sure to do whatever it takes to save the evening. Although having a crisis, clearly proved VUKA's staff as first rate--they were attentive throughout the planning process. And, the venue is super cool. There is furniture on hand, fabulous lighting and a flexible space indoors & a gorgeous back yard. I can't wait for the opportunity to use them again. read more

While it may be a beautiful space, owner could use better communication with his staff. He made me feel really uncomfortable about their parking situation, which easily could have been prevented. Unprofessional approach to client from the owner. The staff was very nice, however. There is limited parking and poor signage, and their neighbors complain frequently. read more

I recently had my wedding here and it was the most perfect space. I was looking for an untraditional wedding venue and this place fit perfectly, I love all of the furniture they have on hand as well as the unique décor they have through out the space. In the past 7 months the space has only gotten more beautiful with each time I went, from painting to adding a bathroom, I am sure they will be one of the most popular venue spots in the area very soon! Vuka fit all of my 150 guests very comfortably (with some room) and the outside was a perfect place for the ceremony beneath the huge oak trees. The staff is amazing and easy to work with! As a bride to be planning a wedding, I defiantly had plenty of questions to ask ALL the time and everyone was so helpful with all of my questions. The location is in a great part of town and really just an awesome unique place! read more

I've been co-working here for about a month. The folks here are really great and the atmosphere is incredibly positive. If you're looking for a collaborative co-work space in South Austin you should definitely swing by and check Vuka out! read more

We used Vuka as our reception venue! It was PERFECT! It has the artsy, grunge vibe that we were wanting. We loved that we were able to incorporate furniture. We had the peached tortilla cater and they parked the food truck out back and guests were able to see the fab yard area. They also had white GORG white chairs out back which made for great pics. The downside is that you're limited to how many guests can be out back at a given time. We also had to change our sparklers exit indoors. It still made for great pics though. So if you're looking for a unique venue, Vuka is it. It was perfect for us. :) read more

Vuka is a wonderful spot for anytime of celebration. We just had our reception there and couldn't be happy with how it turned out. The inside venue is large and inviting and the outdoor space is beautiful. The staff was wonderful from the beginning of the planning till the end of the event. My guests loved this space and were especially pleased with the shuttle service Vuka provides! Will definitely think of Vuka when I have another event to throw. Thanks! read more

I recently hosted a charity event at Vuka for 170 people. We had a weather issue to deal with (a potential ice storm and freezing temperatures). Vuka was very helpful in providing a place for the last minute addition of a coat check and pump pots for warm drinks. They have so much furniture, it is easy to customize the space to your needs and it is all funky and cool. The on-site event manager was very attentive and checked in frequently to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be having more events here. read more

I attended a conference here. Why anyone would use this place is beyond me. 1. There is no, zero, nada parking. Every place on the street is even a tow-away zone. I parked 3 blocks away. 2. It's in the middle of a slum. I wondered if my car would be there six hours later. 3. It's minimalistic inside (I guess that's what they call it). Everything looks like it's under construction. 4. Terrible acoustics and hard to see video presentations with the lighting. The single plus? Thank God my visit is over. read more

We had a company event at Vuka and it was awesome. Great vibe, and a very flexible space that can be used in lots of different ways. We did work with an 80-person group, also broke into small groups, and had lunch and an awards dinner. Yard out back is great too - especially in the winter with a fire in the fire pit. read more

Excellent choice for a wedding. The place is spacious, airy, and light. The tree lighting fixtures are awesome, and it's really nice they have a big backyard. read more

Terrible location/ parking, and attitude by staff. I'm easy to work with , but my event was not as successful as I wanted. I feel they were very giving before we signed the contract then didn't really care to help or go out of there way for me. My advice- find an easier place to deal with. read more

I organized a mixer event last week at Vuka where we invited local startup and entrepreneurs. We needed an inspiring venue, close to downtown Austin and Vuka was just the perfect place. We got lucky the venue was available on that day. The team was really helpful and professional. I could only recommend the place if you decide to organize an event in Austin. read more

This place serves as an event center, but the real niche is for people who work from home. There is space everywhere here to work, in a clean beautiful environment. So when you get bored of the mundane routine at home, it kinda feels like you are at work with like minded individuals. The owners / workers at Vuka are really nice and will help you with anything that you need. read more