The Ballroom at Spider House

Cool little concert venue. I was expecting to walk into a theatre-style venue but this place was pretty small. The sound was pretty good, cool design and a fully stocked bar. Enjoyed the small club atmosphere and being close to the stage.

This is what the Austin arts scene was built on. Spaces like this that give you the sense that you've arrived at some place special yet approachable, that has a stage that is visible from up close or far away (because you're not that far away) and that brings people together of all ages and experiences to just enjoy the artists' performances without breaking your bank. It feels like you're stepping back in time as the venue itself is no frills (dressed up with some red velvet curtains and a disco ball), but you don't need frills when you've got talented, up and coming artists to experience. The staff is incredibly friendly and devoted to making your experience a great one. There are food trucks and hole in the wall restaurants in the surrounding area, with picnic tables in The Ballroom's courtyard and parking lot (which is small and neighborhood parking is not easy - so ride share is recommended). I attended a show recently, which was a good reminder of how fond I had always been of the OG Austin arts scene and a reminder that I need to continue to support venues like this (and its other long-standing friends) as they are the kinds of places that make Austin so special.

The Ballroom is great-the bartenders are super cool and fun to talk to. The event space was turned into a goth club called The Grave for a party and it kind of ruled! Well curated music and interesting vendors like a tattoo artist that is literally an artist and Raven that makes handmade gorgeous body harnesses and jewelry herself and definitely does not charge enough for her art pieces. Great music and tons of hipster goths in their most dripping outfits-so fun and cute!!

I love this venue. I've been to about 4 shows, including 3 of their Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober show. Going to one this weekend too. The vibe is great, no bad seats in the house and good bar service. It's always local artist and local comedians. Wish I lived in Austin to visit some of their market days.

Love the aesthetic! From the light fixtures, to the bar area, and outside, Spider House gives off a cool vibe. While there is plenty of seating outside in the front AND the back, there's not much room to sit on the inside - which encourages lots of dancing so I absolutely approve of that! Their drinks are well made, the Margarita is a must; my favorite so far is the spiked horchata...cup full of heaven. The staff, as always, was my favorite part. I love when I go somewhere with fun, personable people working there. It's awesomely convenient that Arlo's Food Truck is right outside the building and I absolutely made a stop there after the Honeymade show.

Been two Fridays in a row for different comedy shows and really enjoy the venue and that the on-site bar has a variety of options.The stage is perfectly situated so there's no bad seat in the house. They do have reserved signs on the high table tops that no one ever seems to have actually reserved so they just sit idly through the whole show. (Please sign my petition to get rid of this seat hierarchy and open those bad boys up to everyone!)Also, shout out to the A/V guy...great music and lighting!

MAKE SURE AND CLOSE YOUR TAB!!!!I was there for a Halloween comedy show and my friend bought 4 beers and was charged $80. She has a common last name and they added other people's drinks on there. Dispute it with the bank, right? Wrong, they provided a receipt to the bank and indeed did put other people's drinks on the tab, and there's nothing she can do about it. She tried contacting them on NUMEROUS platforms and they ignored her. The phone number listed doesn't work. I've been a bartender and restaurant manager for going on 10 years and I would NEVER do this. They are clearly wrong in the situation and at the very least, it's poor customer service. Would not recommend this venue to anyone.

Fun place to see a show. Had a great time with my partners and there was even non-alcoholic beverages.

The ambiance is really nice for a nightcap, especially when they have a show. Good coffee and nice people as well.

I attended an event at this location May 31st and the bathroom was DISGUSTING. It was grotesque and deplorable. it smelled like urine. It was a unisex bathroom yet women had to endure pee in the urinals. I felt so disgusted I wanted to shower immediately after. No one should put up with such filth. The drinks were horrible and the bartender had an attitude. Nevlet going back and sharing my hard earned resources with them.