Find Meetup spaces to rent in Austin, TX

About Austin

Nestled in the heart of the Lone Star State, the capital city, Austin is a hub of creativity, music and generally anything weird, wacky or odd. The driving spirit to “Keep Austin Weird” is alive and well, bringing swarms of young people to the city to seek out a new, bizarre experience.

Known to some as the food truck capital or the live music capital, as a city, Austin wears many caps, but something that unites them all is a sense of creativity, difference and fun. It doesn’t matter how niche or out there your interest or hobby seems to be, if you’re going to find a kindred spirit, you’re likely to find them in Austin.

Meetup Space Options in Austin

When finding an ideal Austin meetup space there are quite a few aspects that you’re going to want to consider.

• Catering
  Food and drink are a great ice breaker and an excellent way to connect with new people and old friends alike. Wherever you choose as your meetup venue, make sure there are refreshments available or space for you to bring in external caterers.
  
  
• Decor
  Depending on why you’re organizing your meetup, there might be a certain theme, activity or reason that’s uniting all the guests. Coming into a blank function room might feel a bit clinical, so try and make the space more appropriate with the right decor.
  
  
• Transport
  If you’re meeting up with people who are coming in from all over the place, it might be worth organizing transport to and from the venue. With people who aren’t familiar with the area, it can be tricky to orient yourself and find your way around.

Meetup Space Companies in Austin

Putting together a meetup space in Austin can be stressful if you’re doing it solo, so why not call on experts to assist?

• Austin Caterers
  With pick up and delivery available at this Austin staple, there are plenty of menu options to suit your entire guest list. With bespoke menu design, you can integrate any theme you might need or dietary requirements that are a must. They are winners of the Couples Choice Award with WeddingWire and The Knot Best of Weddings.
  
  
• Austin Charter Services
  If you need to get from A to B in style and comfort, then Austin Charter Services are here to help you get on your way. From party buses to minibuses to full 55 seater coaches, there’s something for everyone. Transportation has been their business since 2005.
  
  
• Reventals
  Whatever you need to make your space work, Reventals have a whole database of furniture pieces, decor, tableware and more to make your meetup venue meet whatever standards you need it to. High quality products and on-time delivery are specialties.

Pros and Cons of Meetup Spaces in Austin

Even though the city is pretty magical, everywhere has its pros and cons so it’s best to look at both sides before committing to an Austin meetup space.

Advantages

• Jobs
  Austin isn’t just a city for creatives and independent brands looking to express themselves. With giants like Google and Tesla heading to Austin to set up shop, it’s fast becoming a tech hub with all the jobs that it brings with it.
  
  
• Friendly locals
  In the true style of Southern hospitality and Texan pride, Austinites are famously friendly. If you come from a more guarded city like New York, it might be jarring to have strangers genuinely wanting to strike up a nice conversation with you.
  
  
• Food
  Due to its location, Austin has some of the Southern barbecue that the country has to offer. As well as this, it’s fast becoming a food truck mecca meaning that cheap eats are well on their way.
  
  
• Open air activity
  With gorgeous parks all across the city and having the huge Colorado river winding its way through Austin, there are plenty of outdoorsy things to do in the city. From hiking trails to kayaking to yoga there’s so much to enjoy; maybe your meetup could take place outside.
  
  
• Sunshine
  Thanks to its positioning, Austin benefits from pretty much all year round sunshine. There’s no chance of having a vitamin D deficiency with all this sunshine, so grab your sunscreen and enjoy the rays!

Disadvantages

• Parking
  Like many bigger cities where driving is the main mode of transport, the parking can get pretty crazy, especially in popular locations around rush hour. If you can, grab a cab or carpool.
  
  
• Housing
  Unfortunately in Austin, housing is massively expensive. It’s not a particularly big city for the number of people who are moving in from more expensive cities like New York and San Francisco, so the prices are going up.
  
  
• Heat
  Having near constant sunshine may sound like the ideal, but when it gets to summer, the heat in Austin is something else entirely. Pro tip: find somewhere with quality air-con and stay there!
  
  
• Gridlock
  With the gas prices being as affordable as they are in Texas, the majority of locals choose to drive everywhere which results in massive amounts of traffic and gridlock, particularly in rush hour.
  
  
• Public transport
  Another reason a lot of locals choose to drive everywhere is that the public transport network in Austin is not great. Locals claim due to its inefficient routes, it’s quicker just to sit in the traffic.

Famous Locations in Austin

• McKinney Falls State Park
  If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and seek out some natural beauty, you could do a lot worse than exploring the fantastic McKinney Falls State Park. Make sure to take your hat, sunscreen and tons of water with you!
  
  
• The State Capitol and Visitors Center
  This particular State Capitol video dates back to 1888 and is the 6th state capitol building, making it even bigger than the one in Washington D.C. Take advantage of the daily free guided tours and learn something new!
  
  
• Barton Springs
  We know you can get very hot and sweaty after a long day of exploring Austin, so once you’re done, grab your swimsuit and head to Barton Springs in Zilker Park and take a dip. Be warned, it gets really busy in the summer months!