14 Bridal Shower Venues in Austin, Texas, That Showcase the Southwest

Check out these unique bridal shower venues in ATX.
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Jenna Clark
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  • Jenna is a freelance writer for The Knot Worldwide, specializing in wedding traditions and planning.
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  • Jenna graduated from Hofstra University with a major in public relations and a minor in creative writing.
Updated Jan 22, 2024

Wedding planning often involves many more people than only the soon-to-be-married couple. If you're the one in charge of handling the wedding or bridal shower and are looking for wedding and bridal shower venues in Austin, Texas, that will not only amaze the to-be-weds, but guests as well, you've come to the right place.

When event planning, you may want to start by considering the month you would like to host the shower and the corresponding climate. Austin is known for being humid during the summer and a bit chilly in the fall and winter. With that being said, for events in the summer, we recommend a space with both indoor and outdoor elements. Whereas for winter, we recommend an all-indoor venue.

Many of Austin's event spaces are located in the downtown Austin area or in areas overlooking the Texas Hill Country. You can check out The Knot Vendor Marketplace for a complete list of great Austin event spaces. From restaurants to distilleries, we've got you covered. In the meantime, continue reading to learn about some of our favorite venues for hosting a wedding shower in Austin.

County Line on the Hill in Austin, Texas

County Line on the Hill
County Line on the Hill

If you're looking for a picturesque venue for a wedding or bridal shower overlooking the Texas Hill Country, County Line on the Hill is a perfect spot. This speakeasy-style restaurant contains a private party room in addition to outdoor space with its adjoining two private decks which make for beautiful photos, especially around sunset. This event space can accommodate up to 100 guests. This restaurant is known for its "Legendary Bar-B-Q" offerings. County Line on the Hill is also a wonderful event venue option for a wedding rehearsal dinner, baby shower or even a small wedding reception. This event space is open seven days a week which is beneficial to those who may have nontraditional schedules.

La Condesa in Austin, Texas

La Condesa in Austin, Texas
La Condesa

Although an underground wedding or bridal shower likely isn't the first idea that comes to mind when searching for unique bridal shower venues in Austin, you should give La Condesa a chance. La Condesa Mexican restaurant located in Austin's lively 2nd Street District in downtown Austin is a great option. This restaurant is home to several unique event spaces including The Flour House. The Flour House is La Condesa's underground and historically landmarked private dining room which can accommodate up to 20 guests and is perfect if you're looking to host a more intimate event for close friends and family. This restaurant is known for its Mexican dishes made with locally sourced ingredients in addition to its collection of 100% blue agave tequila and mezcal.

High 5 Entertainment in Lakeway, Texas

High 5 Entertainment in Lakeway, Texas
High 5 Entertainment

If you're looking to throw a wedding or bridal shower for a to-be-wed who's on the more active side, High 5 Entertainment has got you covered. High 5 has two private event spaces in greater Austin (Anderson Lane and Lakeway) filled with activities including bowling and axe throwing.

The High 5 venues are great because they can both hold more than 300 people which is perfect if you're looking to host a larger-sized wedding or bridal shower or prewedding event with activities geared towards both child and adult guests. In addition to bridal showers, these event venues also host engagement parties, corporate events, holiday parties and birthday parties.

Since these venues are locally-owned, by having your event at one of these locations, you're helping out the community.

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Cenote in Austin, Texas

Cenote in Austin, Texas
Cenote

Support a women-owned business by throwing a wedding or bridal shower at Cenote. Cenote is a cafe located inside a historic home in East Austin.

Cenote can accommodate up to 200 guests which is ideal when hosting a mid-size bridal shower, bachelorette party or other related wedding events.

This cafe has a more rustic feel with wooden tables, benches and chairs in addition to a backyard garden area that is large enough for playing wedding and bridal shower games. The outdoor space is terrific as it provides some natural light when taking photos to remember the to-be-wed's special day.

This house even has two Airbnb suites available as well which is nice when you just want to get to sleep quickly after the celebration.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. in Austin, Texas

Still Austin Whiskey Co. in Austin, Texas
Still Austin Whiskey Co.

If the guest of honor is a fan of alcohol, Still Austin Whiskey Co near downtown Austin is the place to throw a wedding shower. This LGBTQ+-owned brewery and distillery is located only 10 minutes from downtown Austin and contains SITEATX which is an event venue that is able to be transformed into the spot of your dreams. Event planning is made easy with the assistance of your own personal in-house planner.

What's unique about Still Austin Whiskey Co. is the variety of experiences available for private events including tours and guided tastings, complete buyouts of the space and customized options for an open-bar service.

Painting With A Twist Cedar Park in Austin, Texas

Painting With A Twist Cedar Park in Austin, Texas
Painting With A Twist

Celebrate the bride-to-be by channeling your artistic side at Painting With A Twist Cedar Park. This is a smaller and more casual event space as it is a painting studio, but is still a very themed and fun place to celebrate. Although food and beverages are not provided for guests, you are welcome to bring your own refreshments.

Austin is filled with some amazing art galleries and now the bride and the best people in her life will be able to create one of their own with the masterpieces made by the end of the class. And for those that don't live in Austin, Painting With A Twist also has locations across Texas—from Houston to Abilene. This wedding shower experience would allow memories to be made, and provide the wedding party with more time to prepare for the big day.

The Switch BBQ in Austin, Texas

The Switch BBQ in Austin, Texas
The Switch BBQ

If you're looking for a rustic, yet modern event space to host an Austin bridal shower, The Switch BBQ is the perfect party venue for you. The restaurant's hardwood floors and western design make the space feel comfortable and intimate for the guests at your special event. For private events, this space contains a large banquet hall that can accommodate up to 100 guests as well as a live BBQ carver, unlimited iced tea and more. The Switch BBQ will provide guests with an authentic Texan experience from the food and drinks to the decor that they (and the to-be-wed) will remember forever.

Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in Dripping Springs, Texas

Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in Dripping Springs, Texas
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room

Does the to-be-wed you're honoring love a vodka-based cocktails? Then this is the perfect spot to celebrate them with a wedding shower. Nestled in the Hill Country just 20 minutes southwest of Austin, Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room is a fun spot to host a boozy wedding shower. While the wedding shower may be a more intimate affair, for couples who want to book this space as a wedding venue, you can get ready to party as it can hold 500 guests. As a bonus, dogs are welcome so this spot is a must if there's a furry VIP who'll be attending.

Pinthouse Brewing in Austin, Texas

For a more relaxed bridal shower venue in East Austin, check out Pinthouse Brewing. This venue covers 29,000 square feet of indoor space with a 5,000 square foot covered patio. There's also a private loft area overlooking the brewery. The menu features casual fare like sandwiches, pizzas and bar snacks—and of course your guests will love sampling the craft beers. This venue wins raves for its airy and spacious location, delicious food and drink, and accommodating staff.

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum in Austin, Texas

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum in Austin, Texas
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum

Celebrate the to-be-wed in your life with gorgeous views of flowers and sculptures at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum near downtown Austin. This venue will sweep guests off their feet, along with the to-be-wed.

If you're worried about potential inclement weather on the lawn area, this space has a covered terrace and Crenshaw Room available for use during the time of your celebration. Additionally, tents are easily able to be pitched on the lawn for additional coverage. This event venue is great for larger gatherings as it can accommodate up to 250 guests and is perfect for those who love venues with a historic look and charm. In addition to a wedding shower venue, this space also makes for a great wedding venue.

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse in Austin, Texas

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse in Austin, Texas
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse

Host a wedding shower in the heart of Texas Hill Country at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse. This restaurant makes for a great venue as there are multiple event spaces available depending on how large of a party you plan on hosting. The "Travis Room" is suitable for a smaller shower and seats up to 45 people. "Buck's Loft" seats 60 guests and comes with a private observation deck. "Angus & Brangus" seats 125 people and includes a private patio. These hybrid options with both indoor and outdoor spaces are good for enjoying the beautiful views, but then having the option to retreat inside when it becomes too hot or cold depending on the season. This steakhouse offers a variety of custom menus you can choose from with offerings including filet mignon, ribeye and scallops au gratin.

County Line on the Lake in Austin, Texas
County Line

County Line on the Lake in Austin, Texas

This venue is the epitome of Southwest hospitality. County Line on the Lake is located just off Lake Austin and is a suitable hybrid event space with both covered and uncovered areas on the lawn for guests to enjoy while overlooking the beautiful water.

This venue offers a variety of party rooms of different sizes to accommodate wedding showers with varying amounts of guests. If you're looking to host a casual yet scenic shower with some delicious barbecue food, County Line on the Lake is the perfect spot for making the wedding shower of your dreams come to life.

Buca di Beppo Austin in Austin, Texas

Buca di Beppo Austin in Austin, Texas
Buca di Beppo

If you're looking to throw a bridal shower with some Italian flavor, Buca di Beppo Austin is the perfect venue. Although this venue is not completely private as it is a full-service restaurant, the establishment offers semi-private dining areas to accommodate celebrations of various sizes.

What makes this restaurant unique is that its offerings are served family-style and shared by everyone at the gathering. This restaurant can host a bridal shower with a maximum of 300 guests if you're wanting to throw a celebration that is on the larger side. Buca di Beppo is a great venue that the guest of honor's family or chosen family will appreciate.

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