Where to host an afternoon of boardgaming in Austin?
April 9, 2012 8:23 PM Subscribe
Where in Austin can I host 25-45 people for boardgaming between 1-6 PM that will cost me less than $300?
Birthday's coming up, and I haven't done anything special in a few years. Most of my friends enjoy boardgaming, so I've invited basically everyone I know in town to come spend the afternoon playing boardgames (it's a Saturday.) Problem: the location is listed as TBD. I'm still working to find a location that's large enough, available for long enough, and within my budget, preferably someplace that either serves food or can get food delivered. I haven't had a ton of luck googling, so I thought I'd try crowd-sourcing it. Any ideas?
Birthday's coming up, and I haven't done anything special in a few years. Most of my friends enjoy boardgaming, so I've invited basically everyone I know in town to come spend the afternoon playing boardgames (it's a Saturday.) Problem: the location is listed as TBD. I'm still working to find a location that's large enough, available for long enough, and within my budget, preferably someplace that either serves food or can get food delivered. I haven't had a ton of luck googling, so I thought I'd try crowd-sourcing it. Any ideas?
Off the top of my head, I'd call the nearest Kerbey Lane and see if they have a space they could set aside for you. I know the one by me has some fairly large rooms they can section off with a curtain for big private groups.
Mr. Tramps has hosted some fairly large gatherings I've been to and seems pretty good. The only downside is it's definitely a sports bar if your crowd doesn't care for that kind of thing.
posted by Ghostride The Whip at 9:11 PM on April 9, 2012
Mr. Tramps has hosted some fairly large gatherings I've been to and seems pretty good. The only downside is it's definitely a sports bar if your crowd doesn't care for that kind of thing.
posted by Ghostride The Whip at 9:11 PM on April 9, 2012
It might require a few phone calls, but I would imagine there are a lot of big restaurants in Austin that might be pretty empty between 1-6. If you'll be ordering a decent amount of food and beverages, they might be able to accommodate a few tables for a few hours.
There are some pretty cavernous Tex-Mex places on both the north and south end of town (campus and downtown are probably busier all day). Like maybe a Maudie's or Matt's El Rancho? Is there some place close-ish and locally-owned close to where you live?
posted by pantarei70 at 9:13 PM on April 9, 2012
There are some pretty cavernous Tex-Mex places on both the north and south end of town (campus and downtown are probably busier all day). Like maybe a Maudie's or Matt's El Rancho? Is there some place close-ish and locally-owned close to where you live?
posted by pantarei70 at 9:13 PM on April 9, 2012
The Spider House Cafe on 29th and Guadalupe has a big covered outdoor space in back. It's got a stage, but there is still lots of space on the floor. Might call them and ask about it.
posted by Gilbert at 11:33 PM on April 9, 2012
posted by Gilbert at 11:33 PM on April 9, 2012
My local library lets me reserve a meeting room for our "club" meetings. Not really a party atmosphere, but it's free.
Austin Library Meeting Rooms:http://library.austintexas.gov/basic-page/meeting-rooms
posted by Ochre,Hugh at 5:17 AM on April 10, 2012 [1 favorite]
Austin Library Meeting Rooms:http://library.austintexas.gov/basic-page/meeting-rooms
posted by Ochre,Hugh at 5:17 AM on April 10, 2012 [1 favorite]
A hotel meeting room will offer you privacy, space, and plenty of options to choose from - especially on a Saturday.
A midrange hotel meeting room in Austin is about $50 per hour, less than $300 for the afternoon.
They will usually include coffee and tea for the duration.
posted by Kruger5 at 12:12 PM on April 10, 2012
A midrange hotel meeting room in Austin is about $50 per hour, less than $300 for the afternoon.
They will usually include coffee and tea for the duration.
posted by Kruger5 at 12:12 PM on April 10, 2012
Is there a public university nearby that has a student dining area?
posted by aniola at 1:27 PM on April 10, 2012
posted by aniola at 1:27 PM on April 10, 2012
Dragons Lair is a gaming / comic store that has a big back gaming room...
posted by outsider at 5:26 PM on April 10, 2012
posted by outsider at 5:26 PM on April 10, 2012
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