Higher Ground

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Space only
Up to 215 guests
Avg. venue rate
$700 - $100k
This venue has been favorited 2 times
Welcome to Higher Ground, Austin's premier event venue, located at 8th and Congress across from The Paramount Theatre.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space only
Best for these Occasions
anniversary
Art show
baby shower
Bachelor / Bachelorette party
Brand activations
corporate event
dinner party
engagement party
Family Reunion
graduation party
Networking events
Photo/Video shoot
pop-up
Product Launch
social event
Venue type
Bar / Club / Lounge
Cafe / Coffee House
Penthouse / Rooftop
Restaurant / Private Dining
Views
cityscape
street
Style
Classic
Eclectic
Gothic
Ornate
Worldly
Venue Settings
Welcome to Higher Ground, Austin's premier event venue, located at 8th and Congress across from The Paramount Theatre. Our multi-level destination with a patio offers designer cocktails, delicious bites, and the perfect space for your eventThe gothic-inspired environment, featuring church pews, stained glass, and wooden archways from the United States, France, and Italy, sets Higher Ground apart.
Elegant and intimate spaces are ideal for social and corporate gatherings. Whether you're organizing a happy hour, private birthday party, engaging presentation, festive holiday party, or lively dance night, Higher Ground offers the perfect backdrop for various events.
Choose Higher Ground for a transcendent experience in the heart of Austin, which offers versatile spaces, a unique ambiance, and memorable events. Explore the possibilities and elevate your event with Higher Ground's distinctive charm.
Capacity
40
Seated
215
Standing
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Yes
- $40 – $300
Additional insurance may be required depending on the event
Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- 2021
- 2 AM
- Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
- Client must use the catering provided by the venue
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
- Indoors & Outdoors
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
Yes
Onsite Amenities
Street Parking
Wifi
Onsite Restrooms
A/V Equipment
Venue Features
The scene
Downstairs Atmosphere:
Experience an elevated and elegant space with a warm, vibrant, and classically designed ambiance. Seating options include café tables and charming church pew seating. The bar boasts a glowing stained glass backdrop with customizable lighting.
Upstairs Atmosphere:
Ascend either the main stairs or our brass spiral staircase to reach the second floor, Where the space opens up to a versatile event and bar area. The second floor features a French door balcony with stained glass windows and hanging ornate lanterns above the bar.
Patio Atmosphere:
Step into the patio, what we call the Sanctuary —a vibrant escape adorned with a canopy of flowers. The space seamlessly transforms an intimate setting into a lively dance floor, adapting to various occasions, including daytime events and late-night dance parties
Design
The gothic-inspired environment, featuring church pews, stained glass, and wooden archways from the United States, France, and Italy, sets Higher Ground apart.
Elegant and intimate spaces are ideal for social and corporate gatherings. Whether you're organizing a happy hour, private birthday party , engaging presentation, festive holiday party, or lively dance night, Higher Ground offers the perfect backdrop for a variety of events.
Getting there
7.1 mi
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Submit a reportSpace only
Up to 215 guests
Avg. venue rate
$700 - $100k
This venue has been favorited 2 times
