Departure Lounge

Departure Lounge occupies a suite at 701 S Capital of Texas Highway in West Lake Hills, just outside Austin, where it operates as an upscale lounge tied to Departure Lounge's boutique travel-agency business. The West Lake Hills location doubles as a private event space, available to rent for gatherings that range from corporate functions to wedding-related celebrations such as receptions and rehearsal dinners.

The lounge's look draws on its travel-planning roots, leaning into a sophisticated, jet-set feel rather than a traditional ballroom or banquet-hall look. Inside, the main lounge area is outfitted with four large presentation screens, each independently controllable and connected via Apple TV, so hosts can run slideshows, videos, or a shared presentation across the room. A separate private conference room seating roughly eight to ten people, along with a full bar setup, rounds out the available space.

Events at Departure Lounge run in the evening, from 7pm onward Monday through Saturday, with all-day availability on Sundays for daytime gatherings. All food and beverage service must be catered rather than self-supplied, and any event booked at the venue needs approval from Departure Lounge staff ahead of time.

A two-hour rental is priced at $1,000, plus a refundable $500 damage deposit returned as long as no damage occurs during the event. Given its lounge-style layout rather than a large banquet floor, the space tends to suit more intimate gatherings, such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, or receptions with a compact guest list.

Couples curious whether this distinctive West Lake Hills lounge fits their celebration can view photos or request pricing directly through Departure Lounge to check availability and see if the space matches their vision.

Departure Lounge is one of the wedding venues in West Lake Hills and offers wedding venues services.