Guests in cowboy hats at a long flower-lined table during a private party at Lonesome Dove Austin

Private Dining and Event Venue in Downtown Austin

Company dinners, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners and celebrations for 10 to 200 guests, with Chef Tim Love's Western cuisine on West 6th Street.

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What Type of Event Are You Planning?

Choose your event below, and we’ll help you find the right space and start planning the details.

Main dining room at Lonesome Dove Austin with cowhide banquettes and iron chandeliers

Holiday Parties

Celebrate the year on West 6th with Chef Tim Love's Western cuisine and a team that does the heavy lifting. Private spaces for 10 to 200 in the heart of downtown.

Guests at a long dinner table beneath Western artwork in the Private Dining Room at Lonesome Dove Austin

Corporate Events

Close the sealable wall, cue up the 55" screen and get to business. The Private Dining Room is built for client dinners, board meetings and conference groups in town for the week.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside Lonesome Dove Austin on West 6th Street

Rehearsal Dinners & Weddings

From a candlelit Wine Room dinner for 16 to a full restaurant buyout, give your wedding weekend a Texas welcome your out-of-town guests will talk about.

A guest gives a toast at a celebration dinner under chandeliers at Lonesome Dove Austin

Birthdays & Celebrations

Cowhide banquettes, handcrafted cocktails and plates worth passing around. Book the Main Dining Room for a lively birthday, or the Wine Room for something smaller.

Guests in cowboy hats talking at a private gathering at Lonesome Dove Austin

Private Parties & Gatherings

Retirements, reunions, graduations and send-offs. Whatever you're marking, we'll give it a private room, a menu built around your group and a downtown address everyone can find.

Wine and passed bites set out on a round table for a happy hour at Lonesome Dove Austin

Happy Hours

Skip the crowded bar down the street. Take over a private room after work with handcrafted cocktails, passed bites and space for your whole team to actually talk.

Why Lonesome Dove

Three Private Spaces, One Chef, the Heart of Downtown Austin

No banquet hall. No menu you've seen at every other event this year. Just Chef Tim Love's Western cuisine, a cowhide-and-leather dining room on West 6th Street, and an events team that handles the details from the first call to the last toast.

Chef Tim Love's Kitchen

Bold, Western cuisine from award-winning Chef Tim Love, built around your group.

Downtown on West 6th

Valet right out front, with paid lots and rideshare pickup within walking distance.

A Dedicated Planner

Our events team helps with the menu, wine, timing and setup, and replies within 24 hours.

10 to 200 Guests

From a Wine Room dinner for 16 to a full restaurant buyout.

Our Spaces

Spaces for Every Size Gathering

From a private wine cellar to the whole restaurant.

The candlelit Wine Room at Lonesome Dove Austin with a long table beside floor-to-ceiling wine racks

The Wine Room

16 Seated Guests

Temperature-controlled and kept at a cellar-perfect 60°F to 62°F, with shawls and leather vests provided for guests.

  • Wine Pairing Dinners
  • Collector and Wine Club Dinners
  • Executive Dinners
  • Anniversary Dinners
  • Small Team Holiday Dinners
  • Proposals and Date Nights
The Private Dining Room at Lonesome Dove Austin set with white tablecloths under a ring chandelier

The Private Dining Room

52 Seated, Up to 65 Cocktail

A sealable wall keeps your event private, with a 55" TV for presentations or the big game.

  • Presentations and Slideshows
  • Board and Investor Dinners
  • Sales Kickoffs and Team Offsites
  • Award and Recognition Dinners
  • Big Game Watch Parties
  • Rehearsal Dinners with a Slideshow
Main dining room at Lonesome Dove Austin with cowhide banquettes and iron chandeliers

The Main Dining Room

68 Seated, Up to 75 Cocktail

Semi-private and set apart by our signature cowhide banquettes, with the energy of the restaurant all around you.

  • Welcome Parties for Visiting Guests
  • Conference Group Dinners
  • Festival Week Dinners
  • Client Appreciation Nights
  • Holiday Parties
  • Birthday Celebrations
Candlelit tables along the windows of the dining room at Lonesome Dove Austin

Full Restaurant Buyout

150 Seated, Up to 200 Cocktail

The whole restaurant on West 6th, from the Wine Room to the bar, just for your group.

  • Product Launches and Activations
  • Conference and Festival Takeovers
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Company Holiday Parties
  • Charity and Fundraiser Dinners
  • Media and VIP Events
What Our Guests Are Saying
“The place was beautiful, with a great atmosphere and attentive service. But the food was the real showstopper. It made our event extra memorable and absolutely delicious!”
Two plates of seared steak with sauce served at Lonesome Dove Austin
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Check Availability for your Event

Our private dining coordinator will follow up within 24 hours to confirm availability and guide you through every detail.

Have questions? We’re just a call or email away.

Our events team will get back to you within 24 hours.

Common Questions

FAQs

Do you offer tours of the venue? How do I set up a site visit?

Yes, we do! Please inquire further to set up a site visit with the venue's Sales and Event Manager.

What does it cost to rent the venue?

Venue and spaces vary with venue rental fees and food and beverage minimums, and by date/day of the week. A Sales and Event Manager will be able to get you exact pricing for the space that best fit your needs.

What is the process of booking the venue? How do I move forward?

All dates are first come, first serve, with initiation of a contract. If you are ready to move forward, please reach out to the Sales and Event Manager for a contract. We'll need an e-signature and a 50% non-refundable deposit.

What are your cancellation policies?

Cancellation Date: From Day of Signing to 14 Business Days Prior
‍Amount: 50% of Estimated Food and Beverage Charges

‍Cancellation Date: 14 Business Days from Event to 7 Days Prior
‍Amount: 75% of Estimated Food and Beverage Charges

‍Cancellation Date: 7 Business Days Prior to Day of Event
‍Amount: 100% of Estimated Food and Beverage Charges

How far in advance should I book?

As soon as possible. All dates are first come, first serve with initiation of a contract.

Still have questions?

Our events team will get back to you within 24 hours.

Make a Reservation

For reservations for parties of 12 or more make a reservation with our private dining staff.