Palm Door on Sabine

Our experience with Palm Door on Sabine has been nothing less than stellar! Jessie is super fun, very helpful and responsive, and doesn’t blink an eye at our never-​ending questions! It was important for us that our wedding ceremony and reception venue be somewhere unique that doesn’t require a ton of work to make it feel special and also a venue supportive of the LGBTQ community. Palm Door on Sabine is definitely both! We highly recommend booking your event here — you won’t be disappointing. Also, go ahead and book the in-​house caterer, Pink Avocado, as well. They work closely together and the food is delicious!
Update: We learned a couple days before the event that Jessie was no longer with Palm Door, which was a bummer since we were so excited to work with her. Shannon filled in for her and was also really nice. Based on our experience the day of the wedding, the venue has decided to institute a couples meeting with the actual day-​of venue manager, which we HIGHLY recommend in order to ensure all details are communicated and roles and responsibilities are outlined clearly. We had a few hiccups the day of, but definitely nothing major and ultimately the venue looked incredible and everyone had a FANTASTIC time. The warm atmosphere that can be created very easily at Palm Door just can’t be beaten. Definitely recommend.

I highly recommend Palm Door on Sabine to anyone looking for a wedding ceremony/​reception space. In looking for a venue, I wanted something more unique than a typical hotel wedding. I am so happy I chose Palm Door! Aside from the staff being absolutely wonderful to work with, the space itself is gorgeous. It needs very little in terms of decorations, as the ambiance by itself is incredible. The bulb lights at the venue are included in the rental, and they look fantastic! The venue also has an outdoor patio, which is great.
Everyone at Palm Door was so attentive and friendly! It made our wedding day such a joy.

As a wedding coordinator here in Austin it is so so so so hard to find not only an awesome venue but an awesome venue manager. Palm Door has BOTH! Palm Door is so cute and charming but then you add in the venue manager and you have magic. Jessie is so easy going, eager to please, and just downright amazingly helpful. I truly enjoyed working this venue and I am looking forward to coming back! Thanks so much for everything Jessie… you’re the best!

I had my wedding reception at Palm Door on Sabie and the night was so perfect in every way! Palm Door on Sabine was the perfect venue for us and it could make it our own, coming as a relatively black slate. At night, the venue is so romantic with a touch of candlelit. Plus, working with Jessie was easy and relaxed. If you are looking for a shabby chic spot for a wedding reception in the downtown area– I highly recommend checking Palm Door on Sabine out!

OMG – Palm Door is just the best. My husband and I just got married a few weeks ago and held our reception here. Jessie (the venue coordinator) was incredibly helpful and responsive through the entire planning process (even while they were in the midst of SXSW!).
Our wedding was about 160 people – we had a five person band for part of the reception and a friend DJ-​ed for the latter half. The reception was cocktail-​style, so had about 9 tables with seats plus cocktail tables, so that people could mix and mingle and dance and eat at the same time. It felt like it was just the right size for this.
The location is central, the venue is cute in and of itself, yet easy to decorate with your own tastes too, and they have an awesome in-​house caterer (Pink Avocado), which we used as well.
I could really go on – the patio outside, for instance, or how perfect it was for dancing and eating, but hopefully you get the idea.
This place is great.

We attended a wedding here a few months back and it was just beautiful.
As a wedding guest:
The catering staff was quick, thoughful, and rearranged the space in record time.
The staff were all gracious and nice to be around.
The venue itself was really interesting and you didn’t feel like you were on a busy thoroughfare (the blinds probably helped with that)
The only cons:
Parking is abysmal. Take the train down or pay for parking somewhere nearby. IN addition, dropping stuff off for weddings is a bit of a struggle against time and any towing companies that may be lurking nearby.
Getting in and out of the various parts of the venue can be a bit tricky — there are lots of doors and steps and if you’re in heels you may want to watch your step.
You bet your bippy I’d go back for a wedding — as long as it’s not me up at the front.

Austin Pets Alive 3^rd No-​Kill Anniversary Party (whew, that was a mouthful) was held here last month. We attended and had a great time in this unique venue. Pink Avocado prepared the food and because there was an overabundance of gluten (yep, here I go again) the chef prepared some delicious sweet tater quinoa patties I was able to sample.
There are some drawbacks to this venue if you are looking for a place for your soirée. It’s located on Dirty 6^th, so there’s that. And then, there’s the parking which is slim to none without a valet. Otherwise, if you can overlook the negatives, the layout works great for an event where there are separate areas to nosh, dance, sit and socialize.

My husband and I waited six years before we finally tied the knot. And looking back on it now, we can’t imagine why we didn’t do it sooner! We think most of it was because we simply needed to find the right people to work with. And Mariah at Palm Door is no exception. She’s amazing and so easy to work with.
We’ve always wanted a small wedding and I’d always imagined an outdoor setting. We loved Palm Door – it is, as they say, a blank canvas and we were able to do so much with it. Mariah totally helped us create our dream day. Not only did she understand what we wanted, she was able to put us in contact with our other vendors who made our day so much more than we could have ever imagined. She also knows how to put everyone at ease, which couldn’t be more welcomed on a day when your nerves are kicking!
Mariah and the team at Bird Dog Wedding were able to figure out a way for us to exchange vows outside and it was GORGEOUS!!! There were about 70+ guests, so we had two rows of chairs for immediate family, while the rest of our friends and family stood just behind them and I have to say, it helped give the super relaxed feeling we were going for, while also remaining intimate. It was truly perfect.
And inside was just as gorgeous as outside. We went with a family-​style layout. It lent itself to the bohemian feel we were going for. Which brings me back to Mariah, once again – we couldn’t have done any of this without her help and expertise. She helped us plan everything from the layout to the timeline.
I really can’t describe a more perfect wedding day and it made us realize why we’d waited so long. It was to get married here, at Palm Door – in the heart of my favorite city in the world. We are still in awe of just how beautiful everything was and will recommend this venue to anyone who wants to get married in Austin!!!

Simply, lovely venue!

Last Friday, July 12^th, Love-​A-​Bull, our non-​profit organization for pit bull type dogs held our first gala to celebrate our 5^th Anniversary at The Palm Door and it couldn’t have gone better. We had an unexpected amount of last minute attendees to the event and went over our count. Mariah our Event Planner for The Palm Door totally helped us set up last minute tables and chairs without a hitch!
She was never out of site when I needed her for any help which was such a huge relief because I didn’t have even 2 seconds to go searching.
From day one The Palm Door including the owner Brenton, Event Planner, Mariah, and Sarah with Pink Avocado Catering and many others were so extremely helpful and super nice.
They made this event for us amazing and we seriously can’t thank them enough for their support for Love-​A-​Bull and all their dedication to our event. Brenton the owner even paid for two tickets to attend our event as he is a supporter for our organization which is so AWESOME!
10 STARS TO The Palm Door and Pink Avocado Catering.
Definitely make this your next venue for a Wedding (which I have also attended here and was gorgeous), your company Christmas Party, or an other event for that matter!

I’ve been to events at The Palm Door and always enjoyed being there — lovely wood floors, great deck out back, nice long bar so don’t have to squish up behind people. It’s a hidden gem right in downtown Austin.
But now that I’ve hosted an event there, I can say look no further for your special occasion. It can be dressed up or down, and can be intimate or holds up to 300 or so for larger events. Staff is professional, responsive and helped make our event a success.

This is one of my favorite venues in Austin! I’ve been to quite a few events here hosted by other people, and just recently hosted a big surprise party for my husband, which was a big success. It’s perfect in that it’s a blank slate so it works with pretty much any event theme and is just the right size so it doesn’t feel too big if your event is smaller (we only had about 50 people) or too small if you have a much bigger crowd. I don’t think any of our guests had been there before and they were all impressed by what a little gem it is, tucked away and kind of hidden right in the heart of downtown.
The location is great because guests can walk to nearby bars afterward to keep the party going, and there’s a giant parking garage across the street. Mariah is also awesome and easy to work with. I highly recommend it!

LOVE.THIS.PLACE!!!
I threw my husband’s 50^th birthday party recently at the Palm Door and it was a night not to be missed! First of all the building itself is lovely — beautiful hard wood floors — excellent floor plan, outdoor patios — everything you would want.
Working with Mariah was a delight — she made everything so easy! Usually I am so stressed out the day of an event — I went to to the venue with some photos to hang on the walls, arranged my centerpieces, and they handled everything else — I was able to go home, get some rest and enjoy the event that night without a single worry!
We will most definitely use The Palm Door again and I cannot recommend this place enough for anything from business parties to weddings to fundraisers!

My friends had their wedding reception here over the weekend, and it was a blast. The space was cozy, intimate, and laidback — so everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. Staff was super nice, too.

We got married here in November 2011, and could not have been more pleased with this venue. Our guests are still raving about what a cool and unique place it was.
Location is excellent — Right downtown, close to many hotels, restaurants, etc. Easily accessible from I-​35, or from Mopac via Cesar Chavez.
Staff was really professional, courteous, and helpful. In the planning stages, Mariah was so understanding and accommodating with every request we made. Even when I changed my mind a dozen times! The day of the event, the set-​up crew was awesome, and even helped me set up some of my own decorations. They definitely did not have to do that, and I really appreciated them going the extra mile to make my day really stress-​free and special.
As far as downtown locations go, I felt like Palm Door was a great deal for the price. They give you a huge block of time, unlike other venues that may only be available for 4 or 6-​hour blocks. Also, they have a very liberal policy regarding décor, which I really appreciated. We were on a tight budget, so I had lots of little DIY touches to add, to make our event feel personal.
We did not want a cookie-​cutter hotel ballroom reception, with the crazy-​printed carpet and ugly banquet-​style chairs. We really looked for a venue that was unique and felt very «Austin.»
Palm Door was perfect for us. It fit the bill as far as the style of venue, and the staff was delightful.
I really can’t speak highly enough of Palm Door.

I attended a wedding with the wedding reception to follow right there. It was a small wedding and worked out perfectly. After the wedding ended, the guest were to be outside enjoying cocktails and appetizers on the backside deck so the staff could prepare the inside for the reception. The bartenders really knew to make their drinks as they were good and strong.
Pros: location, big bar area, nice dance floor, excellent waitstaff and bartenders, outside deck (not a really nice view though)
Cons: small bathrooms (only 2 per ladies room???), limited parking

Amazing! I couldn’t have been more impressed.
Recently, we attended a wedding reception at this venue. Everything was top notch. The atmosphere is charming. The waitstaff and bartender very professional and attentive.
I also love that they had an outdoor area with elegantly decorated white tables. It was fun to dance our pants off and then step outside on beautiful deck to have a quick smoke and drink.
If I ever need to have a reception downtown, then this is the place I will definitely choose.

LOVE this venue. My husband and I got married here Feb 2010.
The staff was wonderful and made our day run smooth! Its a cool building downtown. great area, close to nice hotels… great bar!

I had never noticed this joint until a few days ago, when I went to see Wanda Jackson perform there for SXSW. The show was listed under «Beauty Bar /​Palm Door», so naturally I went to the Beauty Bar expecting to see Wanda Jackson. A friend of ours commented that he thought BB was a weird venue of choice for the Queen of Rock and Roll to be performing at, and after thinking about it I had to agree. When we arrived at BB we were told that the venue was actually 4 blocks down the street at the Palm Door. Ok. Apparently it was a satellite venue for the Beauty Bar or something, and it seems as though this space is not a full-​time venue, but a space that is rented out for weddings and other events.
When we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the charm of the place. It is a nice open space, with a high wood beam ceiling, and a light-​airy feel about it. The best thing, though, is that it is located right next to Waller Creek and has a deck overlooking the creek. Sipping drinks before the show on a beautiful Austin evening was a really nice way to kick off our SXSW experience this year.
The acoustics inside were good, although there seemed to be some issues with the sound guy and Wanda Jackson was having some feedback issues. The show was awesome (with the exception of some incredibly rude out of towners who managed to piss everyone around them off, but that is a story for another time…), and the service at the bar was really good. There was even a cool little vintage cowboy boot sale going on in the back of the venue, which added to the charm of the show and gave the whole place a real old-​timey Texas feel.

I attended a training seminar here yesterday. From the outside, it looks like it could be a small warehouse due to the corrugated metal siding, but it’s painted in attractive colors and has a well-​designed sign to match. Indoors, it’s kind of like a converted barn meets industrial (large ventilation pipes, rough boards painted white) but it’s done very well, and I can see it being a nice wedding venue.
Their staff member in charge of setting up audio connections, etc. stuck around in case of difficulties, but he did his job right from the start, and there were none.
The event offered a full breakfast, and they delivered. Potato, egg, and cheese or sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos, mini bagels and cream cheese, mini veggie quiche, little buttermilk biscuits, and fresh fruit, along with coffee and orange juice, very tasty.
The one drawback for me is that I was freezing. Now, I get cold easily, but I’m not exaggerating when I say that during the first break, everyone who could went and got a sweater or jacket from their car. Wish I’d brought mine.