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Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead
4.6 ★★★★★ 329 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Austin, Texas
Plan your tour
- Catering in-house catering & bar — and outside caterers welcome — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (512) 926-6907
- Website barrmansion.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“I am a marriage proposal planner, and my company, Amore Austin, has had the pleasure of working with Barr Mansion multiple times.”
“The historic Victorian mansion provides a sense of character and timelessness, while the gardens and grounds create an atmosphere that is both elegant and welcoming.”
Amenities couples mention
“The only criticism I will offer is the platoon lights (string lights) outside the glass ballroom need to be on dimmers.”
“They shone into the dance floor and disrupted the ambiance.”
“The bar staff, the wait staff, the furniture rentals, the mansion, the drinks, allowing us to bring in late night.”
“All spaces were also ADA accessible which was very important to me as I had a guest in a wheelchair.”
What couples say again and again
“Upon seeing the venue, it was obvious that the grounds itself would be a stunning and welcoming place for us and our guests on our wedding day.”
“Their commitment to hospitality helped create a wedding that felt seamless, personal, and genuinely joyful from beginning to end.”
“He was patient, responsive, and conscious about personalizing our experience in the months leading up to our wedding and on the day of.”
“However, almost a month later, our guests are still raving about the food and drinks, the venue itself, and the memories that will last a lifetime.”
From the reviews
An absolute dream! We looked at multiple venues in the Austin area prior to choosing Barr for our wedding and so glad we did as they exceeded all expectations. Margaret, our coordinator, was wonderful to work with and was very responsive and detail oriented.
Barr Mansion was the wedding venue of my dreams and safe to say rain or shine it was a dream come true! Barr Mansion is a full service venue in the Austin metropolitan area and the cost of the event included my catering and bar services - a dream for coordinating your big day because it means less outside vendors to…
The wedding of my dreams! A beautiful, serene, and historic wedding venue and the best team you could ever ask for. Trusting Barr Mansion and Zachary, our Wedding Venue Mgr, with our special day was the best and easiest decision we made!
Absolutely stunning venue! We have been told over and over, "BEST wedding food ever tasted!" The bridal suite was lovely. The whole vibe was just great and the staff was easy to work with. The only criticism I will offer is the platoon lights (string lights) outside the glass ballroom need to be on dimmers. Definitely!
Getting married at Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead
Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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