As of 2019, Leicester has a population of around roughly 357,000, meaning there is a lot of competition when trying to book venues. However, we at Helm have compiled this list to show you some venues that may not be the most popular but are perfect for any event. We have chosen these venues to show you, a future event planner, that the city of Leicester has such a variety of venues that you can use for your event.
We have kept in mind that the closer your venue is to local public transport links, the higher the popularity and turnout of your event, as the best venues are the ones that are the easiest to access. Have a look through the list and hopefully, it will give you some inspiration in your quest for that perfect venue and make sure that you check out the venues on the links provided.
Location: Leicester outdoor pursuits centre, Loughborough Road, Leicester, LE4 5PN
Capacity: Up to 30 guests
Price: £22 per hour or £176 per day
Travel: 3-minute walk to red hill circle bus station or 3-minute walk to the new bridge bus station
This outdoor pursuit centre is the perfect place to either hire a room for a crucial meeting, seminar, conference or workshop. It’s also a great place to take your team to get away from the office and complete a day of team-building exercises to strengthen your team’s productivity and connectivity further. Adventure is the name of the game at the Leicester outdoor pursuits centre, so bring your guests here and take them on an adventure through the jungle of ideas for the future.
Location: Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston, 299 Leicester road Wigston Fields, Leicester, LE18 1JW
Capacity: 25-60
Price: £75 per hour or £225 per day
Travel: 2-minute walk to Highgate drive bus station or a 6-Minute walk to Palmerston way bus station
This venue is excellent for crucial meetings, workshops, seminars and product launches. Its professional décor and atmosphere make it perfect when you want to show how much you mean business without feeling like you’re stuck in the office. As the room is flooded with natural lighting, you don’t feel squashed in a broom cupboard but instead tucked away in a comfortable space in which you can walk out after your event and feel the productivity emanating from your guests.
Location: 2B St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB
Capacity: up to 10 guests
Price: £15 per person
Travel: 2-minute walk to town hall square bus station or a 4-minute walk to St Nicholas circle bus station
An escape room is the best place to take your guests on an exciting multi-room team-building exercise in specially designed rooms. Reactorvate allows you and your team of scientists to break into an abandoned powerplant within rural Russia to find a second reactor and uncover the plant’s secrets. Taking your guests to Escapologic is a great way to bring your team together and take your team away from the constraints of the office to create a new and more productive team for the future
Location: 6 St. Martins square, Leicester LE1 5DF
Capacity: 18 guests maximum
Price: £6 per person for lunchtime events
Travel: 2-minute walk to town hall square bus stop
The Bodega Leicester give your guests a south American style venue that will leave a lasting impression that will stick with your guests. This venue is perfect for presentations, workshops, meetings and corporate lunches/dinners. A place to allow your guests to get serious work done but without the formality of the office, which can often constrain the imagination. The Bodega creates a productive and forward-thinking atmosphere which will, in the long run, boost the turnout and popularity of the next event you throw.
Location: LCB depot, 31 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RE
Capacity: max four guests
Price: £8 per hour
Travel: 7-minute walk to Leicester train station and 2-minute walk to Charles street bus stop
The courtyard room at LCB Leicester is a great space to host intimate workshops, meetings and brainstorming sessions that get you and your guests out of the office and into a new creative, forward-thinking space. The old gallery is a stunning light glass cube that will flood your event with gorgeous natural light. The interior has a few artistic pieces; however, the space will act as a blank canvas for you and your guests to use to create brand new and profitable ideas and designs that will increase growth and productivity for your event/business.
Location: 79 high street, Leicester LE1 4JB England
Capacity: up to 24 guests
Price: £14.95 per person
Travel: 2-minute walk to St Nicholas circle bust stop and a 15-minute walk to Leicester train station
Wow, your guests by showing off your presentation, DIY movie or a brand-new product concept in this ultimate cinema venue. Any film buff would feel right at home within your very own private screening room in which you can host private screenings of your favourite films with your famous people, host product launches, meetings, seminars, and workshops. The vintage aesthetic of this screening room will give your guests a feeling of luxury that will open up their minds to anything and everything you have to offer at your event. The queen of Bradgate is dedicated to making your event perfect, so if you click the link above and enquire directly with them, they can tailor your day to be Oscar-worthy.
Location: Clarendon Park,120a Hartopp Road, Leicester, LE2 1WF
Capacity: up to 60 guests
Price: £ 34 per hour or £280 per day
Travel: 1-minute walk to Lytton road bus station to a 4-minute walk to Adderley road bus station
Create studios Leicester is a blank canvas that is perfect for any event you need to throw as an event planner. The open space and creative atmosphere are ideal for workshops, seminars, product launches and exhibitions. As the name suggests, creativity is the name of the game at the studios, so its best, most unique selling point is that the venue breeds creativity and productivity, which will translate to your guests and inspire their inner creativity and passion. Which, in the long run, will show the success of your event.
Location: Upperton Road, Leicester, LE2 7AU
Capacity: up to 150 guests
Price: £200 per evening (7-12pn)
Travel: 3-minute walk to Windermere street bus station and another 3-minute walk to Lidl bus stop
The Leicester rowing club is perfect for allowing your guests to have a relaxing evening in a comfortable yet versatile space that encourages your guests to mingle without that overwhelming feeling of being cramped. The club is perfect for corporate parties, product launches, workshops, seminars and private parties. Your evening at the rowing club will feel memorable with the friendliness of the rowing club staff, who will help you tailor the venue to your events specific needs. That paired with a beautiful view of the river Soar will make for a relaxed evening with great views and great laughs.
Location: Nottingham Rd, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0PB
Capacity: up to 26 guests
Price: £175 full day / £90 per half day
Travel: 4-Minute walk to Welby lane bus stop and 4 Minute-walk to cattle market bus stop
Pera business park knows the requirements needed for events such as meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, and will strive to tailor the venue to make your event special. The formality of the business park no way translates to stiff but instead allows you to get out of the office and head to another venue. Creating an atmosphere of creativity that will encourage you to smash out any challenges that may come your way. The rooms are also not just dark, cramped and tucked away as some venues you may go to seem but instead flooded by natural light and have an open and spacey layout allowing you to get business done but without trampling on anyone’s toes.
These venues are just a tiny taste of what’s available within the city of Leicester. These nine venues give you an insight into the wide range of spaces to consider for your future event. At Helm, we know that nothing beats that feeling of finding the perfect venue that speaks volumes about yourself and the style of the event you’re running.
Make sure to click on the links for each venue to enquire directly with the venue, and don’t forget each venue has multiple other spaces available that might suit you better. So, get out there and find your next venue for your bound to be a successful event.
With Manchester being ranked the 5th largest city in the UK and containing a population of approximately 540,000, hosting an event here will surely be hard on the wallet. However, we at Helm have compiled this list of 9 free/low-cost venues in the city of Manchester to help you find the venue your event deserves at a reasonable price.
Manchester is a city full to the brim with culture, history and architectural beauty. So, the city’s fast pace can be overwhelming, even for the most seasoned event planner, so we chose venues that are closest to the city centre, allowing easier access to your event through public transport, which will boost the turnout and popularity of your event. If you’re struggling to find an affordable yet professional venue, look no further, we’ve got you covered.
Location: Work. Life Manchester, Core building, Brown Street, Manchester, M2 1DH Capacity: 10 guests Price: £70 per hour Travel: 12-minute walk to Salford central station and a 5 min walk to st peters square tram stop
Suitable for: The Burgess room @ work. Life Manchester is an excellent venue for small intimate gatherings such as small business meetings, group brainstorming sessions and workshops. The burgess room isn’t a large venue; however, this room is nowhere near cramped. And with its contemporary design, your guests will have optimal room to create new and forward-thinking cutting-edge ideas thanks to your forward-thinking event.
Work. Life Manchester also has multiple venues onsite, so it would be worth checking them out through the link and enquiring directly with the venue to find the best possible space for your event.
Location: Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP Capacity: 12-30 guests Price: on enquiry Travel: 9-minute walk to Manchester Oxford Road station and a 6-minute walk to st peters square tram station
Suitable for: Private room 12 is tucked away, although that doesn’t mean a stuffy old room with no windows! This venue is full of natural daylight that will allow you and your guests an uninterrupted space, with a sleek and formal design perfect for business meetings, seminars, product launches and workshops. This space will maximise the turnout of your event with its professional atmosphere, which will complement your event’s professionalism and boost your guests’ productivity.
Location: 9-century street, Manchester, M3 4QL Capacity: 50 -150 Price: £60 per hour (min. 3 hours hire) Travel: 1-minute walk to Deansgate station and a 1-minute walk to Deansgate-Castlefield tram station
Suitable for: With a brick ceiling and a comfy, relaxed atmosphere, the Attic and Study at Lock 91 is an excellent venue for product launches, seminars, workshops and informal gatherings. The Attic and Study is a versatile and spacious venue for any event that you can throw at it with two seating areas. In this venue, your guests can relax in an atmosphere that feels comfortable and will breed interest in your event. This old 19th century, Victorian lock keepers cottage is a small independent but with the passion and ability to make your event massive, boosting both turnout and the success of your event.
Location: Eleven Didsbury park, Didsbury park, Didsbury village, Manchester M20 5LH Capacity: 80 guests Price: £300 per day (12:30- 22:00) Travel: 8-minute walk to East Didsbury station
Suitable for: Although this venue isn’t right within the city, it’s a great, tucked away venue for any type of event, be it: seminars, product launches, networking events, business parties, or a small conference; the walled gardens can suit any event. Its relaxed, spacious and comforting environment makes it an excellent backdrop for any event you want to host. The Victorian walled gardens is a perfect venue for an outdoor event that takes you and your guests away from the strains of a simple office room and gives you the space to breathe and let your creativity and productivity run wild.
Location: Deansgate, Manchester, M1 5LH Capacity: up to 560 guests Price: £150 min spend Travel: 2-minute walk to Deansgate station and around a 1-minute walk to Deansgate-Castlefield tram station
Suitable for: With Lola lo Manchester, you can give your guests an authentic tiki experience that would be perfect for workshops, product launch parties, team getaways, and business parties. The space is versatile for anything you can throw at it. Lola lo pull out all the stops when trying to make your event memorable for your guests. They can provide entertainment ranging from firebreathers to sax players; they indeed can provide an experience that will leave your guests stunned. The venue also has a bar on site that can offer a wide range of premium spirits and their very own tiki cocktails.
Location: Pollard Street, Manchester, M40 7FS Capacity: up to 40 guests Price: £25 per hour Travel: 5-minute walk to Butler street tram station and a 4-minute walk to Cambrian street tram station
Suitable for: This quaint little workspace is a great venue to host your creative event. Wellington studios breathe creativity, so why not host your training day or workshop at this space? The event and workshop space’s open plan layout means that your space has the room for your guests to expand their artistic ideas and creations without cramping on others space. This venue is then only enhanced by the natural light that will flood your event, which will help the venue look even more spacious. Wellington studios also provide tea and coffee making facilities and a breakout area if you need to take a break from all the creating.
Location: 24 Hood street, Ancoats urban village, Manchester, M4 6WX Capacity: 6 guests Price: £24 per hour Travel: 12-Minute walk to shudehill tram station
Suitable for: Meeting room 1 is a small room perfect for those small and intimate crucial business meetings. The room is small; however, it never feels cramped but rather an ideal amount of space for the number of people needed for the meeting you’re hosting. Room 1 was explicitly designed in mind for meetings and has the right technology for all of your needs. Host your next meeting here, and you’ll leave knowing you accomplished the right tasks within the right space.
Location: 24 Hood street, Ancoats urban village, Manchester, M4 6WX Capacity: up to 180 guests Price: £420 (9:00-17:00) Travel: 12-Minute walk to shudehill tram station
Suitable for: With a great view and open space, the roof terrace at jactin house is an excellent venue for an event with a large group of guests. With the spaciousness, the roof terrace is perfect for corporate parties, product launches, seminars or networking events as it allows your guests to intertwine and mingle in an open space. This space is a great place to hold your next event as it inspires creative thinking and relaxing your guests in an area that they can feel comfortable in, which in the long run will boost turnout and the popularity of your next event.
Location: Dale street, 20, Manchester, M1 1EZ Capacity: up to 100 guests Prices: from £200 per half day Travel: 1-minute walk to lever street tram station and an 8-minute walk to Manchester Piccadilly
Suitable for: The side room at twenty twenty-two is a great place to take your guests for a casual and entertaining event that will bring out their creativity as well as their inner child. The ping pong bar is a relaxed area for your guests to mingle and engage in the odd game of table tennis to spark up some friendly competition. Still, other than that, it’s a great place to host events such as corporate parties, team getaways, workshops and product launch parties. The side room has a modern aesthetic that will allow your guests to be as productive at your event as they can but without the constraints of feeling like they’re stuck in an office.
We chose Manchester for this list due to its abundance of venues that would be perfect for any event you wish to throw. Sadly we couldn’t put every great venue Manchester has, but instead, we picked these venues to show you a more comprehensive range of venues that Manchester can offer. Whether it is your first event or you’re an event planning master, these venues are perfect for anything you could throw at them. We at Helm always try to show you what’s available. Still, we love seeing when event planners who use our services find a venue that they have found themselves to encourage exploration of new venues and unique events.
With the United States spanning a massive 3.8million square miles, there is an abundance of venues for you as the event planner to choose. This list won’t show you every option available in the U.S.; however, it aims to show you the wide range of unique venues available for your future events. If you’re looking for venues that will leave a lasting impression on your guests, look no further. Sit down, grab a beverage and your event planning notebook and let’s look at nine whacky and unusual venues across the U.S.
Location: Free Gold Watch, 1767 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
Free Gold Watch is an excellent venue for any event planner who wants to show off their geeky side and have their event take place in this tucked away arcade with over 50 pinball machines available. Free Gold Watch started as a t-shirt printing shop; however, they started accumulating pinball machines over time and became the largest pinball arcade in the city. This pinball arcade is an excellent venue for networking events, team building getaways, small workshops and general mixers. This space has the versatility and flexibility to cater for both formal and informal occasions. The arcade is a venue that encourages friendly competition and collaboration, which not only boosts your event’s productivity, but it’s one that your guests will honestly remember.
Location: 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, United States
House of Eternal Return resulted from George RR martin buying a vacant bowling alley and leasing it to a team of 135 creative artists known for creating elaborate and interactive art installations. The House makes its guests follow a narrative in which an extra-terrestrial event causes the nature of space and time to warp; thus, creating 70 otherworldly interconnecting rooms, including luminescent caves and an enchanted forest. The House of Eternal Return is possibly the most unique venue for an event such as team building workshops, mixer parties or whacky product launches. This space will awe your guests into a productive and creative trance that will transform their way of thinking and elevate your event’s success. Creativity is the name of the game at the House of Eternal Return, so enable the inner creative and wow your guests by hosting your event here. It’s an out of this world experience that your guests won’t forget!
Location: 115 Broadway, New York, New York, 10006, United States
Own the vault at Trinity Place Bank Vault! A hidden, swanky bar set within an old 1904 bank vault in the heart of New York’s financial district. Take your Guests to a swish bar steeped in history. At each end of the bar at Trinity Place Bank Vault, there remain the original 5-inch-thick steel walls, which will give your attendees the sense of how impregnable the old vault was. Trinity Place Bank Vault is the perfect place for an exclusive networking event, product launch or fundraiser event that will show your guests you mean business. Its modern jazz style bar area will be an excellent place for your guests to unwind and mingle and for your event to flourish. Secure your guests at Trinity Place Bank Vault and take them to an unforgettable venue full of drinks, food and history.
Location: 325 5th Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98109, United States
The Blue Lounge is ample space for intimate gatherings ranging from small workshops, business meetings, networking events, and general mixers. The Lounge is a contemporarily designed space with balcony views of Sky Church within the museum itself. Your guests will enjoy this space’s intimacy and its relaxed and comfortable atmosphere but without the feeling of being cramped or stuffy. The Lounge comes with elevator access to the central galleries, meaning you can take your guests around the museum, stun them with iconic exhibits of pop culture and then head back to The Lounge and dazzle them with your presentation. This space’s atmosphere is perfect for inspiring your guests to create new and iconic ideas that will inspire.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago Illinois 60624 United States
This hidden gem right in the centre of Chicago is a stunningly beautiful venue to host your event. When in a big city, it’s hard to find a place where you can relax and feel like you can breathe some fresh air; with the Garfield Park Observatory, you can relax and feel at ease surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful flora. Why not give your attendees a walk on the wild side in this venue and host your own: product launch, workshop, conference, business meeting or networking event in this jungle in the city? With 2 acres of indoor greenhouse space, you can be sure that your guests have the freedom to explore both the Gardens and your creative concepts, which you can proudly show off within this “landscape art under glass”.
Location: 6922 Preston-Fall City R.D. S.E., Issaquah, Washington, United States
Twenty miles from Seattle resides treehouse point, a small eco-resort home to 6 unique treehouses that offers beautiful views and hosts activities like hiking and winter activities. Treehouse point feels like an adventure world away from the city and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which will reflect in the productivity of your: product launch, team getaway, seminar and workshop as the restraint of city ideas and city thinking no longer apply. Creativity is the main aim of any event you host as the event planner so take your guests to the forest, where the foundations become the foundation of your future ideas.
Slate New York is an exclusive bar and lounge within the heart of Chelsea. Slate offers your guests a fun and entertaining space where your attendees can unwind from everyday business and let out their inner child with the area, including ping-pong, bowling and an indoor 20-foot slide from the upper to lower levels of the building. This venue is perfect for networking events, business team getaways and informal, intimate gatherings. Slate is an excellent place where your guests can relax within a dynamic 16,000 square foot space that will allow your guests to unwind. Your event at Slate can show that you work hard and play hard.
Location: 400 Broad Street, Seattle, WA 98109-4607
The Seattle Space Needle is the perfect venue to stun your guests with picturesque views of Seattle as well as the Olympic and Cascade mountains across the skyline. The Needle, with the world’s first glass revolving floor, will sweep you off your feet at a staggering 500 feet above the city. Every level of this venue will heighten your guests’ creativity, and the views of the city are an awe-inspiring addition. Whether you’re hosting product launches, seminars, workshops, networking events or mixers, the Needle is undoubtedly a perfect fit. Night-time events are also ideal at the Needle, with the astonishing views providing a relaxed atmosphere.
Location: 216 S Brand Boulevard, Greendale, California 91204, United States
The Museum of Neon Art was founded in 1981 by artists Lili Lakich and Richard Jenkins and now is home to a wide variety of Neon signs. This collection consists of signs from Brown Derby and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and upcoming neon artists. With over 5,000 square feet of space, you can dazzle your guests with the bright, colourful neon lights which inspire creativity and artistry. The Neon art collection is the best backdrop for various events ranging from product launches, networking events, seminars and workshops.
At Helm, we try to inspire creativity within you as the event planner to inspire the same creativity within your guests through the venues you choose. And we feel the best way to do that is to use unique venues that isn’t just bland old office space but a bold statement that speaks volumes about you and your event. Much like those who sailed on the mayflower all those years ago, we urge you to take the Helm and explore new ideas and venues that you may never have thought about before to make your event the best it can be.
Situated on the North Island of New Zealand, Auckland is a diverse and multicultural city. It’s known as the City of Sails. With its wealth of architectural landmarks and varied cultural institutions, it’s a centre for all events – cocktail parties, conferences, art performances, weddings, meetings, gala dinners, and so much more.
No matter how big or small your upcoming Auckland event is, you can find the perfect venue for your event in this colourful city, be it contemporary or traditional. And if you’re on a tight budget, we’ve listed down the best free and low-cost venues for hire in the City of Sails.
Location: 1st Floor, 53-57 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland Capacity: Contact venue Price: Free (Minimum order required) Nearest Bus: 1 minute from 29 Tamaki Dr
The Attic Bar & Restaurant provides an excellent free venue for hire for functions of all types and sizes. Perfect for dinner and drinks, engagement parties, birthdays, corporate functions, and any other celebration you can imagine, the venue can accommodate your event requirement for small or large functions.
It offers excellent food and bar options. You can choose from À la carte, set menu, platters, or canapés for food. And bar options range from regular service (cash bar), open bar, to champagne station on arrival. It offers an extensive choice to meet your taste, your guests, and your budget.
Location: 639 Great South RD Manukau City Auckland Capacity: 96 Price: Free (Minimum order required) Nearest Bus: 2 minutes from 18 Ronwood Ave
Woodside is a free venue hire gem in Manukau, Auckland.
It’s a modern Kiwi bar and restaurant offering its private upstairs venue for no cost with just a minimum spend on catering. This offer also comes with their team of professional event organizers doing all the work for you – so you can sit back and relax while the Woodside teams handle all the hassle.
Accommodating up to 96 people, the venue also comes with a state-of-the-art AV system, bathroom facilities, and a fully stocked bar all to yourself.
Location: 170 Vauxhall Road, Narrow Neck, Auckland 0624 Capacity: 20-50 Price: $19-24 Nearest Bus: 1 minute from Old Lake Rd/Handley Ave
Built initially as large open dormitories during World War II in 1939, The Fort Takapuna Barracks underwent a restoration project and was brought back to life for the community. It now serves as an event space for multiple occasions as the barracks feature three different large rooms.
You can hire The Barracks for a whole range of activities such as exercise classes, meetings, and often as a popular choice as wedding receptions as the reserve next to the venue offers stunning views of the Narrow Neck beach.
Location: 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042 Capacity: 10-80 Price: $24-110 Nearest Bus: 3 minutes from 471 Mt Albert Rd
Conveniently situated near the junction of Mt Albert Road and Mt Eden Road on Three Kings, the Fickling Convention Center offers many different function spaces perfect for a range of events.
You can book your wedding reception or conferences in the large spaces, while you can also hold small gatherings or meetings in the venue’s small bookable spaces. Prices range from $24 per hour on the small rooms and large halls up to $110.
Depending on your event and budget requirements, the Fickling Convention Center has something for you.
Location: Councillors Drive, Mt Albert, Auckland 1025 Capacity: 200-270 Price: $55-69 Nearest Bus: 2 minutes from Opp 790 New North Rd
The Mt Albert War Memorial Hall is a large venue situated next to Rocket Park and is popular for large exhibitions, events, and social functions.
The hall features a stage with an accessible toilet, podium, piano, and tables and chairs. It’s an airconditioned space with natural light beaming from its large windows, making it ideal for events requiring a spacious and light vibe.
Location: 11 Griffin Avenue, One Tree Hill, Auckland 1023 Capacity: 20-40 Price: $27-34 Nearest Bus: 4 minutes from Gillies Ave/Melville Park
With a maximum capacity of 40, the Athol Syms Hall is an intimate venue for hire made for meetings and small group activities.
It’s perfect for small celebrations. There’s also a kitchen available at the venue, which makes it ideal if you’re planning to host a small dinner or lunch party for your friends and family.
Location: 35 St George Street, Papatoetoe Capacity: 300-350 Price: $47-59 Nearest Bus: 1minute from Papatoetoe
This heritage hall, built in 1917, is a popular venue for dance parties and cinema events. A century later, this place is still popular for large functions, events, and community gatherings.
The main hall and supper room can be booked off-peak at $47.20 and $59 per hour for peak times.
If you want your event to have a touch of the traditional and cultural side, the Papatoetoe Town Hall will surely hit the spot.
Location: 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland Capacity: 12-60 Price: $20-57 Nearest Bus: 1minute from 4 Fred Thomas Dr
The Lake House Arts Centre is composed of seven different beautiful spaces that you can hire for a whole host of occasions and needs. It’s a unique venue for meetings, training, art workshops, small conferences, and product launches.
With its stunning gardens, free parking, and accessibility to Auckland City, Lake House Arts Centre is an ideal venue that makes the loveliest setting for an indoor or outdoor function.
Location: Shop 2F, 22 Emily Place, Auckland City Centre AUK 1010 Capacity: 40 Price: $10-70 Nearest Bus: 1 minute from 80 Queen St
If you’re looking for an intimate workshop space, The Aaiotanga Community Space is a warm and comfortable venue that nicely holds groups from 4 to 40. While it’s perfect for workshops, it’s also ideal as shared office space and can have up to six desks.
All venue hire options include power and access to WIFI, digital projector, and whiteboards.
Known for its eclectic live-music scene, Austin, Texas’s state capital, is a vibrant metropolitan area offering entertainment, art and culture, great outdoors, and exceptional food. This historically rich city started as a post for Spanish colonists and is now thriving and known as the fastest-growing large city in the US in recent years.
With such a diverse and dynamic background, Austin hosts a wide array of venues for different events. If you are an event planner trying to look for the best places to hire in Austin, you’re in luck. We’ve listed down 9 beautiful and budget-friendly venues for hire in Austin, Texas:
Location: 4002 E. Hwy 290 @ Sunset Canyon Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Capacity: 40 Price: $65/hour (Minimum of 1 hour) Nearest Bus: 12 minutes from Scenic Brook/Kirkham
Constructed as one of the first green buildings in Dripping Springs, the Sententia Vera Cultural Hub features 1.5 wooded acres, 5000 sq. ft. of coworking, shared flex space, a training reception room, and a coffee lounge and bar.
The Training Reception Room is approximately 600 sq. ft. and can hold up to 40 people. It’s perfect for corporate meetings, training, and workshops. In booking this space, you’ll have access to the outdoor backyard patio for every event break. It also comes with Smart TV, projector, and screen. You can book other areas in this venue depending on your needs.
Location: South Austin, Austin, TX Capacity: 35 Price: $ 75/hour (Minimum of 2 hours) Nearest Bus: 1 minute from 8116 S 1st/Mairo
This beautiful living room space features cathedral ceilings and tons of natural light. It’s the ideal space for booking photoshoots, intimate gatherings, meetings, or even a peaceful retreat.
The BohoHouse has a full modern kitchen with plenty of counter space for cooking and preparing food. You’re welcome to use the space’s WiFi, Smart TV, speakers, and record player. With its .4 acres of fenced space, the backyard comes with natural foliage, cedar trees, a fire pit, and a hammock. It’s perfect for pet parties and retreats!
Location: 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D, Austin, TX 78722 Capacity: 12 Price: $ 50/hour (Minimum of 1 hour) Nearest Bus: 1 minute from 1906 38th Half/Airport
This brand new studio near the Mueller area in Austin is a 1000-square ft. of dance space and lobby area. With adjustable lighting, three overhead fans, and Marley flooring, it’s paired with big, white concrete walls perfect for projections.
The yoga/dance studio is perfect for fitness events and ideal for small-sized events like romantic date surprises, baby showers, rehearsals, and photoshoot sessions.
Location: Terrace Mountain, West Lake Hills, TX 78746 Capacity: 15 Price: $ 150/hour (Minimum of 3 hours) Nearest Bus: 8 minutes from 3825 Lake Austin/Enfield
Hill Country Home sports stunning hill country views with abundant natural light coming through its large windows. It’s a modern home with mid-century décor that is cantilevered from the hillside centered in a heavily wooded area.
If you want a beautiful location for your next video or photoshoot, the Hill Country Home is an ideal option as every single corner of this space is just simply stunning. It’s also a perfect venue for team offsites and intimate parties, with add-ons available to suit your event needs.
Location: 2309 Thornton Rd UNIT M, Austin, TX 78704 Capacity: 15 Price: $ 90/hour (Minimum of 3 hours) Nearest Bus: 5 minutes from Broken Spoke Station (NB)
Gusto Studios is a newly re-purposed studio in the Thornton Road Studios Complex sitting at South Austin’s heart. It’s an old-school space with Greg Davis’s works, a National Geographic Image Collection Photographer, adorning its walls.
If you’re looking for unconventional and beautiful space, this studio can host small to medium-sized events, including celebrations, meetings, workshops, and fundraisers. Hiring this space comes with a kitchen, bathroom, WiFi, and hi-definition projector/screen with surround sound.
If you want to host a unique event, the Game Plan offers a one-of-a-kind experience. You can book this space that comes with arcade games, table games, VR and video games, as well as a yard for over-sized games. Whether you’re planning to host a big corporate event or a child’s birthday party, hiring this space is sure to deliver excitement to your guests.
Location: 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78754 Capacity: 250 Price: $ 250/hour (Minimum of 4 hours) Nearest Bus: 15 minutes from Crossroads Station (SB)
Experience the colorful past of Texas at Pioneer Farms. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue for weddings, special occasions, business or family affairs, or filmmaking projects – this historical space is ideal and set at competitive prices.
Pioneer Farms offers turn-key services to accommodate your event needs from tents, chairs, lighting, and linens. As a history museum offering a large backdrop set in unique wooded acres, you can design the perfect occasion fit for you and your guests.
Location: 417 Red River St. Austin, TX. 78701 Capacity: 85 Price: $ 125/hour (Minimum of 4 hours) Nearest Bus: 2 minutes from 515 Cesar Chavez/Red River
If you’re looking for a fun and hip atmosphere for your private party or corporate event, Central District is a beautiful event space that can meet your event needs.
Located in the heart of downtown, close to Austin’s busiest districts. With a seating capacity of 85 and plenty of standing room, it’s a perfect place to host large events. The venue offers craft beer made on-site and other beverages at standard menu pricing. A full-service caterer is required for table service, large groups buffet service, or passed appetizers. Space rental includes picnic table seating with benches, projector with screen, and microphone.
Home to the Golden Gate Bridge and famous for its Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most famous cities globally. It’s a cultural and financial center – offering the pleasures of music, art, and good food as well as the urban side of commercial business.
San Francisco is a popular tourist attraction known for its famous landmarks and eclectic mix of architecture, making it a thriving place of diverse and colorful events. If you are an event planner looking for budget-friendly venues in San Francisco, here’s a guide to help you.
Location: 3079 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 Capacity: 200 Price: $50/hour (Minimum of 2 hours) Nearest Bus: 1 minute from 16th St & Valencia St
Located at the heart of The Mission on 16th Street, Bond Bar is a craft cocktail bar providing delicious beverages and a chilled-out atmosphere in the middle of a busy neighborhood. The Bond Bar sits on a property built in the 1800s and has since been rebuilt and remodelled over the years, adding to its rich architectural history.
You can book the entire space exclusively or the semi-private room, inclusive of a bartender and staff service. Included also in booking this place are a mounted projector, sound systems with aux jack for music, and WIFI access.
Location: 1255 Battery Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94111 Capacity: 36 Price: $82/hour or $650/day Nearest Bus: 2 minutes from Sansome St & Filbert St
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to host your company offsite or small conference events and presentations, then this Neyborly meeting space is the one you need.
It’s a flexible space nestled below the iconic Coit Tower and next to Levi’s headquarters. It features a kitchenette, heating and AC, tons of power outlets, and large whiteboards. Space rental also comes with a 75” monitor with connectivity available via Bluetooth, Apple TV, and HDMI.
Neyborly also offers other meeting space options, retail pop-up venues, and production spaces, depending on your event or budget requirements. You can check out their website if you want to see more short-term rental spaces.
Location: Mission District, San Francisco, CA Capacity: 18 Price: $195/hr Nearest Bus: 1 minute from Bryant St & Mariposa St
This loft-space features high ceilings and windows, giving it abundant natural light and an excellent flow of fresh air. Contemporary paintings surround the area with window and door access to the adjacent deck for viewing purposes, giving a visual feast for you and your guests.
This penthouse is ideal for summits, workshops, and collaborative and creative sessions. Hosting a corporate event here is also a great idea if you want your guests to be relaxed and feel the retreat this place offers.
Location: Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA Capacity: 8 Price: $150/hr Nearest Bus: 6 minutes from Bryant St & 20th St
Are you a corporate event planner looking for a relaxing mini-retreat? Then book The Garden Pavilion.
It’s a comfortable and elegant business offsite space that is sure to meet your casual event requirement up to the most polished presentation needs. Booking this space, you’ll have the entire Pavilion and multiple decks all to you and your guests. You can also get to enjoy the view of the expansive garden. It’s business meeting nature – and it’s a sure way to get your guests feeling both relaxed and motivated.
Location: Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA Capacity: 15 Price: $75/hr Nearest Bus: 3 minutes from Bush St & Hyde St
Studio 2 is a for-hire studio in San Francisco with lots of natural light. It’s great for private lessons, video shoots, small fitness events or workshops, or photoshoot needs. This space features a dance studio, various photography backgrounds, wall-to-wall mirrors, 2x speakers, great sound systems, and different light options. The studio is blocked out for weekly classes, so make sure to check availability first.
Location: 835 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94109 Capacity: 125 Price: $175/hr (Minimum of 4 hours) Nearest Bus: 4 minutes from Geary Blvd & Laguna St
RS94109 is an interesting event space in San Francisco. It’s a record store and café with an avant-garde venue for hire. It’s the perfect space for hosting wedding receptions, dinner parties, dance parties, album releases, or corporate mixers.
The space features a contemporary, industrial style with concrete, steel, and exposed brick adorning it. It sports a custom sound system with access to a range of DJs who can provide a full range of services for any event type. The RS94109 also offers full bar service for private rentals.
Location: 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Capacity: 75 Price: $75/hr (Minimum of 3 hours) Nearest Bus: 3 minutes from Pacific Ave & Grant Ave
The International Hotel Manilatown Center is a fluid and flexible space ideal if you’re hosting exhibits, performances, or film showings. It serves as a multipurpose community gathering space for creative expressions and a memorial of the historic Manilatown neighborhood. This space offers exhibit/display areas as well as a performance area. It’s an excellent backdrop for formal classes and informal encounters where guests can share stories, teach, and learn.
Location: 565 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Capacity: 75 Price: $200/hr (Minimum of 2 hours) Nearest Bus: 2 minutes from Union St & Columbus Ave
At the base of Telegraph Hill in North Beach is Belle Cora. It’s a cozy venue nodding to the city’s rich history. Belle Cora offers 30+ wines by the glass, six beers on tap, an eclectic option of bottled beers, and a kitchen serving small-plate fare, perfect for parties or events. With its warm red, tufted-cushion banquette seating area and a gleaming Redwood bar top, it offers a unique option for parties, anniversary celebrations, book signings, weddings, and even small jazz shows.
Location: 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Capacity: 350 Price: $500 Nearest Bus: 1 minute from Union St & Columbus Ave
If you’re looking for a low-cost venue, the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club’s historical building is an excellent hotel alternative at a good value.
Located just at North Beach’s heart, it’s a unique and ideal location for a city event. Your guests get to enjoy exquisite Italian food cooked in-house while you get to plan and customize your event just as you always wanted and imagined with a blank canvas. The venue also offers customizable menus that fit your appetite and budget.
