Brazos Hall

We had our destination Austin wedding on Brazos Hall’s roofdeck on ¹⁄₃₀ and could not have been happier with how everything turned out. We got lucky and the weather was perfect but Brandon and Chelsea had back up plans for everything. We did the ceremony and reception all on the roof and the transition was so smooth, we hardly even noticed the chairs being removed to make room for the dance floor. The bartenders and servers were so professional and did such a great job of keeping everything flowing smoothly — they also kept making sure the bride and groom got water with their drinks which I thought was a hilarious and smart touch! We’re so thankful for everyone’s help and all the hardwork they put in for our wedding — it was well beyond our expectations!

I attended, and was a part of the production team at the BLU party this year for Formula One.
The event space is nice, however the staff (hired by Brazos Hall) was TERRIBLE.
Several staff members were unnecessarily rude and hostile to me and other VIP guests who had paid good money to be at this event.
In addition, the cocktail waitress was not attentive, it took 20 minutes for her to come to the table. Then she forgot to bring half of the bottles the guests ordered. She was uncharismatic and it was obvious she saw the job as a free pass to drink, instead of taking it seriously.
I have attended and worked at numerous Formula One events over the past few years, and NEVER had this issue at any other venue. The staff at Brazos Hall completely ruined the classy vibe that the production team was going for.
2 days later I am still shocked that some of these people were even hired.
My guests were unsatisfied with the venue because they were not getting the service they had paid for.
For those of you planning weddings, birthday parties, etc: If you like the space at Brazos Hall and would like to hold an event there, go for it, just remember one thing — HIRE YOUR OWN STAFF!

I came here for the Brides of Austin Magazine launch party and I am surprised that I have not attended an event here before.
The interior is rustic modern, spacious, the staff was friendly and the restrooms were clean. It has a nice set up for an event where there will be a registration, check in or you would like to greet your guests as they are coming in because there is a nice sized lobby inside the doors before you walk into the venue.
The interior is well decorated allowing you to dress it up, down or make it a themed party without an issue. I don’t know what their capacity is but I think it was a good size because there was plenty of people, living room style seating areas and tables set up but, there was plenty of room to move around.
I saw on-​line that they have a rooftop area as well but, our event was not expanded to that area. There was also plenty of parking in the paid lot one block up so, you don’t have to worry about fighting for coveted street parking. Also, plenty of other places within walking distance to grab a drink pre or post event which is always a plus!
I manage a venue so it is always nice to me to attend events and see other well-​appointed venues that are run especially well. Well done Brazos Hall!

DISABLED PERSPECTIVE: I am not wheelchair disabled, so I can’t speak to it from that angle, but I am dealing with a long illness and have to spend most of my time in bed. I called the venue a week ahead because I was concerned when I read that the event was «standing room only».
I spoke to Brandon, and explained that while I can walk from Point A to Point B, I cannot stand for more than a few minutes at a time and would need to have a chair, and additionally that the chair would need to be to the front so I wasn’t stuck in the back looking at everyone’s bottoms. He said that they would be able to provide chairs for myself and my companion who was helping me to attend.
When I got to the event, I was shocked to discover a long line that was several people thick going around the block to get in, and knew there was absolutely no way that I was physically capable of standing in it, so I went to the front to explain my situation. Fortunately, Brandon was there and allowed us to skip the line and walked us to the front and brought in two extra chairs right on the side of the VIP section, so the view was excellent and I was able to avoid being in the thick crowd.
As a disabled person, it’s hard to explain how physically difficult and sometimes truly frightening it is to be in a large crowd when you are too sick to fend for yourself, but at the same time contrasted against how crazy making being stuck in bed all the time and feeling sick is. I’m glad I got a chance to get out and have some fun and I can truly say that I would not have been able to do it without their help.

Played Brazos Hall Saturday. I have a ton of gear I set up alone and the whole staff was extremely accommodating to load in and out. We had a small alley to work with, and in these event situations there are many people and vendors skipping by one another.
Often these events are high-​strung, by nature, for the vendor staff. The staff and management were super awesome to work with and around at this venue.
The venue itself is set up very appropriately. Rarely do I see a power situation for my sound equipment provided. I had a row of 20A boxes, labelled as discrete, available to me in exactly the right spots. This never happens. Five stars alone for that!
The stage was set up for me ahead of time, and I had plenty of room next to the stage for my subs and stacks. Looked and sounded great. Reflective surfaces around the band performance area were ZERO meaning awesome sound for the performers on stage.
Brazos Hall is one of the best venues for a sound engineer. Whoever consulted on this was great — but what blew my mind were the speakers integrated on the ceiling!
Kudos to installing 70V sound, but whoever pointed a JBL Control 25 directly at the floor should be canned immediately! Good lord, all that great stuff (INCLUDING WIRELESS LIGHTING THEY LET ME USE!!) — and somebody goes and hangs a speaker like it’s 1983. Replace with a pendant or eliminate the parallel reflections by tilting them on the ball mount and relocating for appropriate coverage.
So my only criticism is a super picky, snobby sound-​person one.
My cranky-​pants can’t shake the fact that this place; as well as the people that run and staff it, rock.
Highly recommended venue for weddings, corporate, etc.
Really well done!
I look forward to playing this joint again next week!
As a musician (now the perspective changes a bit), this place has always had great sound *ahem* provided at the venue. The stage provided is solid and lighting is appropriate behind as well as in front of the performance area (if you’re into reading charts and haven’t joined the rest of us with our iPads in 2015).
Access is good, there is a small load-​in area appropriate for cases and warming up.
Thanks for doing what you do, Brazos Hall!

I love this venue and only wish I was planning a large event to host in this exceptional space. Dark wood floors, exposed brick, gorgeous view of our awesome city from their neat patio makes Brazos Hall one of my favorite venues downtown.

Went to a large wedding here last night amd was very impressed with the space. The hall was more than large enough for 24 tables, a bar, a large dance area, and food serving tables. The wedding was upstairs in the open air rooftop deck, under giant fans. The rooftop deck was likewise very spacious.
They had the wedding on the roof with the sounds of downtown Austin as backdrop, then down the huge stairs to the Hall for the reception. The ambiance is a mix of simple clean modern and the original structural innards (steel beams, exposed brick, reclaimed wood floors, etc.)
A great centrally located spot for large events.

Clean lines, open space with a modern Austin vibe and conveniently located a couple of blocks from the MetroRail Downtown station. I like the reclaimed wood floors and the restrooms are clean.
The acoustics aren’t great, but I think it is a great place for events.

To elaborate on my earlier tip: «Good space but beware the uneven wooden floor on the main level. Dangerous!»
Indeed, the uneven floors and open bars do not mix. Nor does the very treacherous-​in– heels steep stairs that take you to the roof top. And lordie, was it cold outside the last time I was on the roof with nary a heat lamp or any sort of protection from the wind like most venues in Austin have during the cold and windy weeks.
But this venue does have some things going for it: It’s big! There’s always lots of people! Every event I have been to here has been really fun and well-​thought out. The elevator is your friend and hopefully there will be an open bar right near the elevator when you go. They have a good stage and a good sound system. Man, I’ve been to a lot of cool events here. Saw one of the best burlesque shows ever here. Met a 20-​something millionaire here once who turned out to be married. Saw a band that was doing trip-​hop covers of a lot of my favorite songs from the 90s. Drank my weight in Jameson here and got a really cool shirt…
Smoking is allowed up top. There are lots of clean, well-​lit bathrooms. If they would resurface the floors – they can look distressed but still be even on top, this place would be five stars.

Great looking venue with an incredible staff! Would totally recommend having your event here!

A really fantastic venue with beautiful bones. Reclaimed wood style floors, brick walls, exposed metal interiors. Plus there is a huge covered roof deck. Overall a very nice rental for a party or wedding.

Went to a Dos XX event the other night and was amazed by this space! It would make a killer loft condo if you had a few million laying around! Large indoor space with old wood floors, brick walls, exposed beams and all the other cool touches. Plenty of space for at least a few hundred people — would be good for any event from a concert to a banquet to a killer private party. The bonus (when not in Austin in late summer) is the huge outdoor deck on the roof. The outdoor area is huge and is only missing a pool.

We recently hosted an event at this venue and it was the perfect place for us! The space has recently undergone a remodel, but they kept the original floors and ceilings. It’s a low-​key, industrial atmosphere but with décor, you can easily make it simply elegant. We had over 400 guests and there was plenty of room to spare. There is an amazing deck upstairs but with the heat and noise ordinance, we opted for the larger lower level. The staff was helpful and friendly on all levels. We would use this venue again for sure!

I had never heard of it but I went to an 80s party here with hundreds of people. The space isn’t too fancy, but it was nice. Everything went smoothly. I’m not sure if the employees were employed by Brazos Hall or the event organizer, but the bouncers and bartenders were excellent. Employees cleaned throughout the night. The acoustics were good for the DJ and most of the space can function as a dance floor.

I had the opportunity to film an event for Savvy Events here at the Brazos Hall before it was even open to the public. This event space has a great industrial feel with wood floors, brick walls, and metal. There are two floors, the second wasn’t completed when we were there but it looks like it will be amazing. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful also.
This venue has the ability to fit a wide range of décor. The event I attended was an 80’s/Victorian Era (yes, they went together) themed party with a string quartet, dance floor, DJ, fireworks, catered food, cupcakes, video games, and seated area. Everything ended up looking amazing and even with everything in there it didn’t feel too crowded.
If you’re looking for a large event space in the heart of downtown Austin be sure to visit Brazos Hall.