Vuka

Excellent choice for a wedding. The place is spacious, airy, and light. The tree lighting fixtures are awesome, and it’s really nice they have a big backyard.

We used Vuka for a shoot we did for an Anti-​Bullying PSA. Anna, our contact, was great! Since it was a PSA, there wasn’t much of a budget, but she worked with us to get the rate down to something doable on our end. It was also a bit of a last minute location change, since the rest of the shoot was in LA. But even though we had 2 days to get everything in place, with Anna’s help we were able to get it done. She was quick to reply to emails and phone calls, and getting us the information we needed. The location is amazing, and added a lot in terms of set design to the PSA. Our contact, Jason, was helpful and on time and contributed to a great shoot. Brindley, who handled client logistics, stepped in as well to give us the event guide and let us know he was on hand if we needed anything. Everyone was incredibly helpful, warm and professional — and most importantly, available! With such a last minute shoot, it wouldn’t have been possible with such a great team to work with. Could not recommend them more!

Vuka is such a cool concept. My boss was the one who discovered it when she planned a meet up between all of our local co-​workers. We don’t have an office in Austin so it was a great way to bring us all together. I work for a full service event contractor that specializes in large events and trade shows. I never knew what a co-​working space was until I started going here. I go on a regular basis now.
We were also scouting out a place to host the first of a series of quarterly happy hour/​events to host our local Austin clients and facility contacts. Vuka has an excellent space. So eclectic and well dressed. We originally booked the upstairs loft space on the venue side thinking it would be the perfect size without having to get a fire marshal permit. Well, we had an overwhelming response to the invitation so were stuck with trying to find a solution while also planning for catering, AV and our staff.
Despite our challenges with space, Anna, Brindly and Jason were very helpful, flexible and laid back. I have to work with facilities on a daily basis and it can be challenging. I get how demanding we can all be in the high stress fast paced environment. They always had a smile on their face.
The event was a huge success. The space was perfect and everyone was so impressed. My day was made.
From a co-​working perspective my only complaint is that the reception is pretty bad. Also, there is never enough ice in the freezer. :/​
Either way, recommend. To all.

While it may be a beautiful space, owner could use better communication with his staff. He made me feel really uncomfortable about their parking situation, which easily could have been prevented. Unprofessional approach to client from the owner. The staff was very nice, however. There is limited parking and poor signage, and their neighbors complain frequently.

I would recommend VUKA to host a special event of any kind based on their customer service and staffing, even if it wasn’t the coolest venue (and it is)! We recently hosted a party for 100 people (with 50 kids in the group) and there was a small kitchen fire. Within, minutes the fire department was on the scene, the room was cleared of the guests and the staff was immediately on clean-​up mode. They were amazing. Within 40 minutes we had the entire party back on track because the entire VUKA team made sure to do whatever it takes to save the evening. Although having a crisis, clearly proved VUKA’s staff as first rate – they were attentive throughout the planning process. And, the venue is super cool. There is furniture on hand, fabulous lighting and a flexible space indoors & a gorgeous back yard. I can’t wait for the opportunity to use them again.

Vuka is a wonderful spot for anytime of celebration. We just had our reception there and couldn’t be happy with how it turned out. The inside venue is large and inviting and the outdoor space is beautiful. The staff was wonderful from the beginning of the planning till the end of the event. My guests loved this space and were especially pleased with the shuttle service Vuka provides! Will definitely think of Vuka when I have another event to throw. Thanks!

I organized a mixer event last week at Vuka where we invited local startup and entrepreneurs. We needed an inspiring venue, close to downtown Austin and Vuka was just the perfect place. We got lucky the venue was available on that day. The team was really helpful and professional. I could only recommend the place if you decide to organize an event in Austin.

I recently had my wedding here and it was the most perfect space. I was looking for an untraditional wedding venue and this place fit perfectly, I love all of the furniture they have on hand as well as the unique décor they have through out the space.
In the past 7 months the space has only gotten more beautiful with each time I went, from painting to adding a bathroom, I am sure they will be one of the most popular venue spots in the area very soon!
Vuka fit all of my 150 guests very comfortably (with some room) and the outside was a perfect place for the ceremony beneath the huge oak trees.
The staff is amazing and easy to work with! As a bride to be planning a wedding, I defiantly had plenty of questions to ask ALL the time and everyone was so helpful with all of my questions.
The location is in a great part of town and really just an awesome unique place!

I recently hosted a charity event at Vuka for 170 people. We had a weather issue to deal with (a potential ice storm and freezing temperatures). Vuka was very helpful in providing a place for the last minute addition of a coat check and pump pots for warm drinks. They have so much furniture, it is easy to customize the space to your needs and it is all funky and cool. The on-​site event manager was very attentive and checked in frequently to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be having more events here.

We had a company event at Vuka and it was awesome. Great vibe, and a very flexible space that can be used in lots of different ways. We did work with an 80-​person group, also broke into small groups, and had lunch and an awards dinner. Yard out back is great too — especially in the winter with a fire in the fire pit.

This is such a cool venue space! The interior is awesome and I love the vintage & rustic décor inside. There are two floors of space and an outdoor patio.
I went to a private event here and it was amazing how much could be fit in the space without it feeling even the least bit crowded. It has such an open air vibe and functionality that is just fantastic!
Everyone we interacted with was so nice and gracious!
My only gripe is the parking situation, there is very little private lot spaces and street parking and it is a little hidden on Monroe (a left turn off of South 1^st was a nightmare, so if you can finagle it, try to come North so you just have make a right).
I kind of want to get back into event planning just to find and plan various shindigs to utilize this fantastic space!

I was interested in Vuka as a coworking space. Loved what I saw online; a gorgeous, unique space. I spoke with Vuka’s co-​working manager and scheduled a time for what they called ’ a tour, and free day of co-​working’.
However, when I got there, there was no one ’ in charge’. No front desk, no manager, no owners. I felt awkward just wandering around the space, and wasn’t able to check out the designated desk space (which I was most interested in and hoped to sign to sign up for!) because you have to walk through conference rooms to get there, and I didn’t want to do so un-​escorted for fear of interrupting others.
So, I posted up in the general coworking space and got a few hours of work in. However, the fact that there wasn’t anyone available in any managerial capacity was debilitating. There were FIVE people who came in looking for either a — tour/​info about the space, b– needing someone to move their car, or c — delivering packages to specific individuals. All five of these people assumed I worked there because no one else was there.
The final straw was when a crew came in to set up an event and told me that I would have to leave for the day, at 2:30! There wasn’t any mention of this when the coworking manager told me to come by that day. Had I know, I would have choosen another day. Plus, the people setting up the event even seemed miffed because they needed assistance/​help from the owners.
To top it off, the refrigerator was disgusting! Such a shame. And this is the most expensive coworking space i’ve come across. Not worth it, Vuka. Not worth it. All in all, gorgeous space, but ill-​managed and maintained.

We used Vuka as our reception venue! It was PERFECT!
It has the artsy, grunge vibe that we were wanting. We loved that we were able to incorporate furniture.
We had the peached tortilla cater and they parked the food truck out back and guests were able to see the fab yard area. They also had white GORG white chairs out back which made for great pics.
The downside is that you’re limited to how many guests can be out back at a given time. We also had to change our sparklers exit indoors. It still made for great pics though.
So if you’re looking for a unique venue, Vuka is it. It was perfect for us. :)

Great co-​working space. Big, open space to work in, good internet, and a good group of others who co-​work here. Especially now that they have separated the co-​working from the event space! If you’re looking for a great co-​working spot in South Austin, this is the place. Trust me — I’ve tried many others and keep coming back here.

I’ve been a member of Vuka’s co-​working space since March of 2012, and I love it! I was a full-​time member of Conjunctured for 2 years, plus I’ve co-​worked across the country, and Vuka is definitely on par with some of the better co-​working spaces out there.
Firstly, it’s beautiful. Second, there’s wide open space, no need to feel cramped. The Wi-​Fi is reliable. The artwork is lovely, and the backyard is awesome (when the weather cooperates in Austin).
Only gripe is the seating isn’t quite ergonomic enough to really settle into some long stretches of coding, but other than that, I’m pretty happy with it.

We recently rented Vuka as space for our event and overall I would say that we were really happy with the experience. The has such character and really very unique. The lighting options were wonderful. The furniture in the space is a great and really takes some of the pressure of renting tables and seating. Our event was at capacity and we used all of the spaces upstairs and the mini rooms and the backyard were all utilized allowing our guests to mingle and explore all that the event and space ad to offer. Everyone had a wonderful time and the staff was great at helping us pull everything back together at the end of the event.
There is limited parking, but we were given a map with the available areas for guests and vendors to park. That was very helpful. Also, there is only one restroom, but we rented 2 porta potties and a hand washing station and there seemed to be plenty of restrooms for our guests.
Overall, it was a fantastic space!

I’ve used this space in the past and it’s literally the most enchanting, fulfilling, and delightful spot in Austin. The staff is always there to help and are some of the warmest and charming folks I’ve met in a long time. Ben in particular was a fantastic host and a great ambassador for the space.
The spot-​on décor inside and the relaxing backyard are reasons enough to book Vuka for an event. My guests had never heard of this place – being tucked back in an unassuming corner of Bouldin – but once they had, they all wanted a piece. I highly recommend getting in early because if you don’t, you might not get a chance.
Be prepared to fall in love all over again.

I wish I could give Vuka no stars.
Recently coordinated an event there and had a terrible experience. Management has almost no event experience and were clueless on how event planning/​logistics go.
They normally operate as a «co-​working» space which means people pay to use their space during the day. But recently it’s as if the management woke up and decided to start renting out the space at night to host events, with no idea on how to do so.
Vuka’s management needs to decide whether they want to continue «co-​working» or to host events. Their business model does not favor both and they were very clumsy in how to do so.
They are not flexible on move in or move out schedules, have no knowledge on productions, don’t have a lot of seating, no professional lighting, no parking, no professional sound system, and only ONE toilet in the entire building.
We recently hosted a community theater production there and had volunteers help move in and out. They are not paid and all our proceeds go to local charities. The Vuka management was very rude to our group and to our volunteers. It proved to be an unpleasant experience for our volunteers of whom will probably not help us again next year, thanks to Vuka’s audacity.
I hope to never go back to that space again or work with the management.

We moved an event from a boat to the Vuka Co-​op last minute due to super-​excessive rain (I KNOW, in Austin?!). It was awesome that we were able to secure the space so last minute and the staff was super accommodating.
Beyond that, the place is pretty sweet. The décor is really unique and feels generally «comfy». Really cool lighting (bushes? hanging from the ceiling).
My biggest beef – ONE bathroom. For a room full of young folks guzzling cheap beer and malt beverages, one toilet simply wasn’t enough.
If they could add just one more restroom, I’d give them five stars!

Great venue! The set up inside was all the more compelling since the outside was nothing special — your basic warehouse with a metal fence around it. But once past the entrance door, it was a different story. Clean, inviting space. Nice lighting. Eclectic furniture. Unexpected artwork everywhere.
We were here for a private indoor event last night. It was catered, and included a bar. There was music. And soft lights. We could carry on conversations at a normal volume, despite the music and cavernous space. The one unisex bathroom was clean and thoughtfully decorated with artwork. Free parking was easy to find nearby.
Vuka Co-​op for your next wedding? CD release party? Unilocal event? Definitely recommend.