I recently stayed at Lone Star Court in the Domain for a weekend Beef Retreat, and it was a really…read morememorable experience. This boutique hotel delivers a resort-inspired experience with an upscale twist and is known for its vintage charm with modern amenities. I arrived on Friday night and check-in was efficient, I had to provide my credit card for incidentals. I was given a choice of beer or bottled water upon check-in. The host directed me to my room location. There were several parking lots on the property and I was able to park close to the building with my room which was convenient. The provided a parking permit for complementary parking. The rooms offer a seamless blend of modern comfort and relaxed luxury and well-designed with a very open floor plan with a farmhouse door separating the restroom from the bedroom area. I was on the third floor. Each room had rocking chairs out front for a relaxing vibe. I especially appreciated how easy it was to step right outside and be in a communal space. it made connecting with others throughout the weekend effortless. One of the highlights was the courtyard area. Whether it was live music, lounging by the pool, or just gathering around in the evenings, the atmosphere felt lively without being overwhelming. It struck a nice balance between fun and laid-back. They had many communal areas set up with fire pits and a nice outdoor communal bar area where we held our silent disco. They also had a great event space where they hosted our group. The Water Trough bar and restaurant provided a breakfast and dinner dining experience. They also had an indoor bar area with live music for entertainment. Only issue was they did run out of food at dinner. The location in the Domain is also a positive. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance, so there was always something to do between retreat activities. If I had to point out a downside, it would be that the social atmosphere can get a bit noisy at times, especially if you're looking for a quiet stay. But for a group event or weekend getaway, it actually adds to the charm. We contributed to the noise with our outdoor kareoke set-up. Overall, Lone Star Court is a great choice if you're looking for something comfortable, stylish, and built for connection. Perfect for group retreats or anyone wanting a more lively, communal hotel experience.

This is one of the cutest boutique hotels I have been to in a long time. Lone Star Court is located…read morein the domain directly across from shopping, dining, and entertainment. The property reminds me of something that you would see in a movie somewhere in the southwest where people are just trying to hide out and not be found. It has such a cute rustic feel, with a lot of Texas flair. From the minute you arrive, you are given great service, greeted with amazing sense of essential oil, oils and leather with their signature fragrance in the form of a candle or room spray. For just $30 we were able to check in early at 1 o'clock instead of three which was great since I drove in town and had a lunch reservation, this gave us time to get unpacked and rest for a minute before heading over to the restaurant. They have lots of options in the mini bar, whether you are wanting an adult drink or just something cold and fizzy. When we arrived, they did give us a complementary bottle of water as well as a cold beer that I sat out on our little porch and enjoyed as the rain started to come down. I love all of the detail put into these rooms, it is such an amazing property, but I'll be honest there were way more kids than I expected, but it was Easter weekend so I guess a lot of families were traveling. I really wanted to get into the pool, but it was massively crowded. They have an outdoor bar as well as a café on the property that has live music and an enormous fireplace and plenty of big screen TVs to watch sports. Every evening they light up the fire pits and if you want to make s'mores, you can purchase a s'mores kit for just $10. They do not allow smoking in the rooms but allow you to smoke on the little patio outside your door. This has definitely become one of my favorite places to stay in Austin, which is difficult because there are so many amazing places in Austin, but Lone Star has definitely stepped into my top five. The young man that checked us in was great and he comped our valet parking! Truly phenomenal service. I'm looking forward to coming back!

We came here on Father's Day for the first time. I knew it would be busy, but we were relatively…read moreunaware of what to expect otherwise. It was a ton of fun, but very very busy. Loved the variety of room, didn't love the wait time that counted against your total time if you weren't in a room. Not sure how it would be possibly, but having your minutes tick away while you waited for the groups in front of you to finish with a room was irritating. Our family of five did have a boatload of fun though at 8, 11, 14 and 42. Lots of skills levels so it was good to be able to pick a variety of games. Note to anyone with shorter kids - maybe skip the basketball room as our 8 year old took a rebounding ball right to the face because he was the perfect height. Also, sometimes the rooms don't work. We wasted time in one room because it stopped working and we didn't know. It let us do two full rounds with literally nothing happening. They do fix them fairly quickly, but your time is gone already and you don't get it back ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ This would be great on a weekday where I assume the crowds are smaller. Would do again - we all came out sweaty and smiling.

If you saw viral videos of this, and thought, "Oh man that looks fun."…read more Bingo. But you don't know that half of it. We went when my nephew was in town for Spring Break. I've been DYING to go back ever sense. I don't think I can even explain to you how addictive and all consuming the joy of playing these games are. Bonus, it's for sure a work out. If I lived closer I would would be at this joint two or three times a week, and in the best shape of my life. The games are all fast paced and high energy, but does it feel like a workout? Not at all, until you realize when you are so SHWEATY. It's like burst sprints mixed with body weights and maybe some yoga? I just know that I loved it in a way that I haven't loved physical activity since I was in my teens. The staff was all super friendly too. The perfect kind of friendly as well. Polite, informative, but not all fake high energy/chatty like your at a kids camp. It was nothing but good vibes. It was fairly busy when we went, which means we had to cycle through rooms pretty fast, but there are so many rooms! You can always go back for your favorites again later, and some of the ones that "looked" boring were actually the most fun for me. I was practically BEGGING them to give me a membership, but they don't do those... Yet? There was some discussion of some locations offering memberships as a trial run, and that it might become a thing nationwide. *fingers crossed* GO!

I got married recently and used Oh Happy Day Booth for our reception and our guests had a really…read morefun time! We still have some of the pictures from the booth, and the backdrops were pretty unique as well. They also include social media along with the printed pictures, which was fun for us to see later on. The staff is professional but at the same time very friendly! Kelsey was also was our wedding photographer, so I can't say enough good things about her and her staff. I would definitely recommend hiring them for an event.

Working with Oh Happy Day Booth and Kelsey was an absolute pleasure! The selfie station was so easy…read moreto use and a huge hit at our wedding! Everyone had so much fun using it and I loved seeing all the pictures afterwards! Kelsey was so responsive and easy to communicate with, and we are SO happy we decided to hire Oh Happy Day for our photo booth. The selfie station gave guests the option for still photos or GIFs and everyone loved it! Thank you so much, Oh Happy Day Booth, for helping make our wedding day so special!

Drop in. Do It. Lovely food, a little left of center but there will be nothing left on your plate…read more Well, maybe, but only due to large portions. Great people, good ambiance and decent tunes filling the tall ceilings. Pretzel rolls and roasted Brussels sprouts. The MAC burger and prime rib beef dip were all excellent. Went at an off-time and service was excellent.

I really enjoyed the food and the Decor, The Customer Service was good and that shot was the cherry…read moreon top, they called it the SparkPlug it had just the right amount of sweet and definitely was a wake up call( who need coffee when you have that) . The appetizer of choice was the Korean Ribs on a Bed of Coleslaw. I would of stayed longer but I had to prepare to head back home. I would love to go back! Happy Hour is 3pm to 5pm on Monday-Thursday. It was a mixed crowd and you did not have to dress up, The place is huge in my Eyes.

Salinas Event Center was just perfect for a Furneral luncheon, the food was deliciouse and Erika…read morewas very accomadating to our needs, she is very sweet person and I would definetly use them again. I will highly recommend this place to friends and family! Thank You Erika

From the owner: Event Center * Wedding Venue * Party Venue * Quinceañeras Venue * Private Event Venue * Corporate…read moreEvent Space Salinas Event Center is a family-owned local event center in Pflugerville, Texas. We are a full-service event venue that provides a wide range of services to make your special event an absolute success. Our Pflugerville event building accommodates indoor and outdoor events (up to 300 guests) for weddings, quinceañeras, sweet sixteens, wedding showers, birthday parties, Christmas parties, anniversaries parties, business conferences, and corporate events. Located right in Pflugerville, Texas, Salinas Event Center is the ideal venue to hold your event. Why do we say that? We realize that your special event is just that - special. As event planning experts, we help our clients plan the party of their dreams. We can create an event space that looks modern, chic, romantic, spectacular, extravagant, playful, or even corporate. Need more than just an event space? No problem, our full-service Pflugerville event venue has got it all! Our in-house event services include a caterer, bartender, DJ, tables, linens, florist, decor, sound, projector, etc. We can provide you with everything you'll need to make your event memorable except the dress and the limo...

Kids Birthday Party review! We've been two times now, this…read morelast time we hosted a birthday party there for 25 kids ages 7-11. It was so easy, we had someone who helped run the party super smooth and was ahead of us on everything including cake and clean up. All of the kids had a total blast!!! The best part was no one in our group had ever been there and that's what my little wanted. She wanted a birthday party place she has never been to a party before and we sure found it. The kids favorite parts were the hologram game rooms after the walkthrough experience and of course the arcade. The loved the walk through part but many got "bored" during the 3rd pass through but most of the other kids were really still enjoying it. So many parents were like how did you find this place? Hoping many more people do to keep it alive. Oooo and coolest part was the super imposed the birthday girl into the 3-D display by the party tables. That was a huge hit!!! Thank you Zoocade for making her day extra special!

ZooCade was our family's first virtual reality experience, and it turned out to be a really fun way…read moreto spend the afternoon. They offer several different VR adventures, and we picked Life Chronicles because of a Yelp review. The experience lasted just under an hour. Once the headsets were on, it didn't take long to get pulled into the game. I found myself ducking, leaning and more than once telling my husband to be careful about getting so close to the edge of a drop off. We were all laughing and talking about it afterward. Before you start, they have free lockers where you can leave your purse or anything else you don't want to carry while playing. This is such a great bonus! The wonderful staff members explained everything before we got started and made sure we knew how to use the equipment. It was easy to follow along, even for us first timers. I get motion sickness easily and after about thirty minutes I started feeling like it might happen so I just lifted my headset and reminded myself that I'm just in a big blank room and that helped. My only complaint is that management should make sure the pathways for disabled people are not being blocked by signage. If you're looking for something different to do, I'd definitely recommend ZooCade. We all had a great time, and I'm ready to go back and try one of the other adventures.

Attended a wedding at Hummingbird House and it was lovely. The grounds were delightful even in…read morewinter so I can imagine how breathtaking they would be in the spring and summer months. The bridal suite was not only perfect for the bridal party to get ready but also to allow the blushing bride some alone time before the ceremony. The weather cooperated but the event staff were prepared with tents if the ceremony needed to be moved at the last minute. The bathrooms were even stocked with emergency essentials should they be needed. A few of the guests had mobility challenges and the rustic walkways and loose gravel did present a bit of a challenge for some, but otherwise zero complaints.

My partner and I attended a wedding at the Hummingbird House, a charming and cozy venue. The…read moreproperty was stunning and lush with greenery. I especially loved the adorable dog statues. Although it was drizzling that day, I want to praise the staff for their warmth and hospitality to all guests! They did an excellent job celebrating and making the day special for the bride and groom.

W XYZ Bar is quietly tucked into the nightlife scene at The Domain shopping complex. While most…read morevisitors gravitate toward the energy of Rock Rose Avenue, this hidden gem sits just one street over, inside the lobby of the Aloft Hotel. If you don't know it's there, it's easy to miss. Stepping inside feels like walking into a stylish, oversized living room. A sleek bar lines one side of the space, while comfortable modern living room furniture occupies the center of the room. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between chic sophistication and laid-back fun, with clean architectural lines, modern décor, and dim lighting that creates an inviting ambiance. During our visit, we learned that the longtime bartender had recently moved on and been replaced by Sydney, who was absolutely delightful. When she discovered we were celebrating my friend's birthday, she rallied everyone at the bar and throughout the lounge area to sing "Happy Birthday." The gesture was unexpected, heartfelt, and instantly made the evening feel special. As fate would have it, another guest was celebrating a birthday as well, so the entire group enthusiastically sang for her too. The bar clearly has a loyal following, as several regulars were gathered throughout the evening...a testament to the welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Syndey crafted custom cocktails for both my friend and me, working with only two instructions: tequila for her and vodka for me. The results were refreshing, creative, and expertly crafted. What could have been just another night out became a memorable birthday celebration thanks to the warmth, hospitality, and personal touches at W XYZ Bar. For that, I'm truly grateful.

My friend and I were looking for a place to grab a nightcap after having dinner nearby. We weren't…read morereally feeling the bars on Rock Rose. After browsing nearby bars, we saw that W XYX was within walking distance so we decided to give it a try. W XYZ is in the lobby of the Aloft Hotel. The hotel has a contemporary modern feel which is also reflected in the bar. When we first arrived, it wasn't too busy, but it picked up as the night went on. Chris was behind the bar that evening. He provided some good recommendations on cocktails. I was surprised to see the number of cocktails on the menu. I decided to go with the Freshen Up while my friend went with the Thin Mint Cookie. My drink had cucumber syrup in it. I'm a sucker for cucumber so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, I didn't care for this drink. It was so mint forward from the creme de mint that it over powered the drink. I felt like I was drinking mouthwash. My friend enjoyed her drink and said it tasted like a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie in a glass. Though I didn't care for my cocktail, it wouldn't stop me from returning to try a different drink. I'll be sure to avoid any cocktails with creme de mint in the future.