The Austin Club is in a beautiful historic building and the convenient parking garage right next door is definitely a plus, even though it is not actually provided by the Club itself. While it is understandable and even charming to preserve some of the original, dated character of the space, the interior overall feels tired and overdue for a thoughtful renovation.
It would be great to see the Club invest in updating the decor, furnishings, and especially the restrooms, while still staying true to the classic style it is known for. With a refresh that respects the building’s heritage but brings the interiors up to modern standards, the experience could match the potential of the location and history.
Benjamin Baker
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We recently stopped by the Austin Club downtown to see the renovations after hearing so many positive reviews. The host was kind enough to give us a tour, and we were genuinely impressed with both the updates and the club’s overall atmosphere. It’s clear a lot of care went into preserving the historic charm while elevating the experience. Based on what we saw, we will definitely consider joining next year. Highly recommended.
Owen Myers
We filmed a student short film at The Austin Club. My crew and I had an amazing experience at the club. All of the staff were so helpful and personal, we felt so welcomed in their space. We only have good things to say about the Club and staff.
Bridget Merchant
I cannot thank Lauren and all the staff at the Austin Club for making all of my wedding dreams come true! From start to finish, the entire team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, the food was incredible, and the service was seamless. Lauren was so responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making our day special. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything was! I highly recommend the Austin Club to anyone looking for a timeless and elegant venue with a truly exceptional team.
Michael Clark
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Austin!
While visiting Austin, I happened to walk by The Austin Club and decided to poke my head in out of curiosity—and I’m so glad I did.
I was immediately greeted by Heidi Gustofson at the front desk, and she couldn’t have been more welcoming. She gave me a warm introduction and asked if I’d like a tour. Moments later, Paul Kornfeind, the General Manager, personally came down and took me on a full walkthrough of the building.
Wow. What an incredible space—steeped in over 150 years of history. Paul’s knowledge of the Millet Opera House and its transformation into The Austin Club was nothing short of impressive. He brought the building’s past to life and gave me a deep appreciation for this true piece of Austin history.
Whether you’re a local or just passing through, The Austin Club is absolutely worth discovering.
—Mike Clark
Michael Van Treeck
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Corporate Retreat Experience! We recently hosted a two-day corporate retreat at The Austin Club, and I couldn’t be more impressed. As Vice President of Tag Fitness, I had high expectations—and the team exceeded them on every level. From the flawless service to the top-notch food and seamless A/V support, everything was handled with professionalism and care. The location was ideal for our team, offering both elegance and convenience in the heart of downtown Austin. Special thanks to Lauren Worsley, Faith Harris, and Alex Petrash for making sure every detail was covered. You made my job easy—and the owners of the company are still raving about the experience. Looking forward to planning our next event at The Austin Club. Highly recommended! —Michael Van Treeck Vice President, Tag Fitness
Marc Matullo
We had my daughters wedding at the Austin Club and not only was it picture perfect that day, the planning process with their team ahead of the big day was detailed, laid out for us to understand better then we expected and they listened to our vision and made it happen. Paul Kornfeind and his team really stepped up to the plate and knocked one out of the park. Easy to talk to; easy to listen to; just a great experience.
Laura Page
Beautiful Location in Downtown Austin to host an event ! The food, staff and everything about my experience was fabulous .
Randell “W” Martin
Great place for lunch, meetings, and dinner.
Joe Bryson
Excellence lasts! This is the almost 150-year-old Millet Opera House, now elegant old style quality restaurant and private club. Go!
Great atmosphere but the horderves were less than average.
Jorge L. Flores
Excellent venue for hosting small to medium ceremonies. Personnel is great and very attentive!
Stephen and Katherine
My husband and I held our wedding reception at the Austin Club in December 2024, and despite a beautiful day, our experience with the venue management was overwhelmingly negative. The inefficiency and lack of professionalism from the Catering Director, Sarah, and Club Manager, Paul, both of whom have been employed at the venue a little over a year, added significant stress in the days leading up to and morning of our wedding. Once the event started, however, the food, servers, and bartenders were outstanding - we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for turning things around for us.
We encountered numerous organizational issues: written errors in communication from the venue about reception set-up times that resulted in unnecessary accommodation costs for friends and loved ones and forced me to cancel hair and make-up appointments the morning of the wedding; unannounced road closures on the wedding day causing logistical nightmares (that management was aware of in advance, but did not mention); unexpected fees, poor customer service/interpersonal skills, and several other management failures. Such problems forced us to take on extensive last-minute coordination tasks that were rightly the responsibility of the venue. Unfortunately, management demonstrated little concern or accountability when confronted about each challenge that we faced. In fact, the Club Manager later threw the Catering Director under the bus, claiming each issue was ‘all her fault’.
Additionally, we experienced various smaller issues: broken ballroom decor not attended to despite repeated requests, incorrect billing, and inappropriate behavior and remarks from management that demonstrated a concerning lack of respect for our event. We were even forced to address an inadequately handled invoice in the middle of the reception, further evidence of the disorganization that characterized our dealings with the venue.
Ultimately, the Austin Club issued a minor refund, though we felt this fell short of compensating for the array of issues, emotional strain, and the resulting costs. We advise others to consider alternative venues, as the management at Austin Club significantly tainted our experience. Nonetheless, we choose to cherish the joyous memories of our day, made possible by supportive family, friends, serving/bartending staff, and other wonderful vendors.
Caleb Santosubito
The Sunday brunch was spectacular. I'm so glad to been a part of it. Paul and his staff are very cordial hosts of the Austin club. I will be back.
Dora Treviño
Red Mass, salmon and spinach salad was OUTSTANDING. Super delicious. Elegant environment. Classy place.
The Austin Club is in a beautiful historic building and the convenient parking garage right next door is definitely a plus, even though it is not actually provided by the Club itself. While it is understandable and even charming to preserve some of the original, dated character of the space, the interior overall feels tired and overdue for a thoughtful renovation.
It would be great to see the Club invest in updating the decor, furnishings, and especially the restrooms, while still staying true to the classic style it is known for. With a refresh that respects the building’s heritage but brings the interiors up to modern standards, the experience could match the potential of the location and history.
Here’s a polished, professional, and “educated” review you can use:
⸻
We recently stopped by the Austin Club downtown to see the renovations after hearing so many positive reviews. The host was kind enough to give us a tour, and we were genuinely impressed with both the updates and the club’s overall atmosphere. It’s clear a lot of care went into preserving the historic charm while elevating the experience. Based on what we saw, we will definitely consider joining next year. Highly recommended.
We filmed a student short film at The Austin Club. My crew and I had an amazing experience at the club. All of the staff were so helpful and personal, we felt so welcomed in their space. We only have good things to say about the Club and staff.
I cannot thank Lauren and all the staff at the Austin Club for making all of my wedding dreams come true! From start to finish, the entire team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. The venue itself was absolutely stunning, the food was incredible, and the service was seamless. Lauren was so responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making our day special. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful everything was! I highly recommend the Austin Club to anyone looking for a timeless and elegant venue with a truly exceptional team.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Austin!
While visiting Austin, I happened to walk by The Austin Club and decided to poke my head in out of curiosity—and I’m so glad I did.
I was immediately greeted by Heidi Gustofson at the front desk, and she couldn’t have been more welcoming. She gave me a warm introduction and asked if I’d like a tour. Moments later, Paul Kornfeind, the General Manager, personally came down and took me on a full walkthrough of the building.
Wow. What an incredible space—steeped in over 150 years of history. Paul’s knowledge of the Millet Opera House and its transformation into The Austin Club was nothing short of impressive. He brought the building’s past to life and gave me a deep appreciation for this true piece of Austin history.
Whether you’re a local or just passing through, The Austin Club is absolutely worth discovering.
—Mike Clark
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Corporate Retreat Experience!
We recently hosted a two-day corporate retreat at The Austin Club, and I couldn’t be more impressed. As Vice President of Tag Fitness, I had high expectations—and the team exceeded them on every level.
From the flawless service to the top-notch food and seamless A/V support, everything was handled with professionalism and care. The location was ideal for our team, offering both elegance and convenience in the heart of downtown Austin.
Special thanks to Lauren Worsley, Faith Harris, and Alex Petrash for making sure every detail was covered. You made my job easy—and the owners of the company are still raving about the experience.
Looking forward to planning our next event at The Austin Club. Highly recommended!
—Michael Van Treeck
Vice President, Tag Fitness
We had my daughters wedding at the Austin Club and not only was it picture perfect that day, the planning process with their team ahead of the big day was detailed, laid out for us to understand better then we expected and they listened to our vision and made it happen. Paul Kornfeind and his team really stepped up to the plate and knocked one out of the park. Easy to talk to; easy to listen to; just a great experience.
Beautiful Location in Downtown Austin to host an event ! The food, staff and everything about my experience was fabulous .
Great place for lunch, meetings, and dinner.
Excellence lasts! This is the almost 150-year-old Millet Opera House, now elegant old style quality restaurant and private club. Go!
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Great atmosphere but the horderves were less than average.
Excellent venue for hosting small to medium ceremonies. Personnel is great and very attentive!
My husband and I held our wedding reception at the Austin Club in December 2024, and despite a beautiful day, our experience with the venue management was overwhelmingly negative. The inefficiency and lack of professionalism from the Catering Director, Sarah, and Club Manager, Paul, both of whom have been employed at the venue a little over a year, added significant stress in the days leading up to and morning of our wedding. Once the event started, however, the food, servers, and bartenders were outstanding - we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for turning things around for us.
We encountered numerous organizational issues: written errors in communication from the venue about reception set-up times that resulted in unnecessary accommodation costs for friends and loved ones and forced me to cancel hair and make-up appointments the morning of the wedding; unannounced road closures on the wedding day causing logistical nightmares (that management was aware of in advance, but did not mention); unexpected fees, poor customer service/interpersonal skills, and several other management failures. Such problems forced us to take on extensive last-minute coordination tasks that were rightly the responsibility of the venue. Unfortunately, management demonstrated little concern or accountability when confronted about each challenge that we faced. In fact, the Club Manager later threw the Catering Director under the bus, claiming each issue was ‘all her fault’.
Additionally, we experienced various smaller issues: broken ballroom decor not attended to despite repeated requests, incorrect billing, and inappropriate behavior and remarks from management that demonstrated a concerning lack of respect for our event. We were even forced to address an inadequately handled invoice in the middle of the reception, further evidence of the disorganization that characterized our dealings with the venue.
Ultimately, the Austin Club issued a minor refund, though we felt this fell short of compensating for the array of issues, emotional strain, and the resulting costs. We advise others to consider alternative venues, as the management at Austin Club significantly tainted our experience. Nonetheless, we choose to cherish the joyous memories of our day, made possible by supportive family, friends, serving/bartending staff, and other wonderful vendors.
The Sunday brunch was spectacular. I'm so glad to been a part of it. Paul and his staff are very cordial hosts of the Austin club. I will be back.
Red Mass, salmon and spinach salad was OUTSTANDING. Super delicious. Elegant environment. Classy place.
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