History

 

Built in 1904 by the inhabitants of the frontier town of Mercury for use as a church, the chapel survived two major fires that reduced Mercury from an eager young town to the quiet country settlement (pop. 166) it remains today. Sunday services, weddings and prayer meetings were held in the building for more than eighty years until the decision was made in 1996 to construct a modern building for the congregation.

The building was purchased in the fall of 1997 and work began by selecting the proper site for the building, re-christened Mercury Hall in honor of its humble beginnings. A hilltop in south Austin‘s old Galindo neighborhood was secured next, and approval from the City of Austin came the next summer. By August, the big move was underway!

The landscape around Mercury Hall is designed to reflect the Hill Country feel of the quaint but classic structure, emphasizing native Texas wildflowers and colorful indigenous species, most notably the many magnificent live oak and post oak tress shading the four acres of grounds. Ample parking was provided without removal of any trees, a point of pride for the Hall’s restoration team. Old friends from Mercury occasionally drop by to marvel – the building never looked better!


The Space

Nestled on a secluded hilltop just minutes from downtown Austin, Mercury Hall offers an idyllic setting for a variety of occasions.  This historic structure was built in 1904 in Mercury, Texas, and moved to its current South Austin location in 1997.  The hall plays host to weddings, special events, corporate meetings, fundraisers, and everything in between.  Mercury Hall’s flexible layout and rustic beauty will set the stage for your truly unique event.  We also try to keep things in the South Austin mindset; laid-back. When renting our venue, clients have exclusive access to all of the following spaces on site.

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BANQUET Hall

The hall boasts 2237 sqft of event space, hosting the original wood floors, stained glass windows and white shiplap walls. This versatile space accommodates up to 150 guests seated banquet style or 200 for ceremony.


Rock Garden Courtyard

Our courtyard is 2500 sqft of uncovered courtyard space, surrounded by lush gardens and a backdrop of bamboo. This area hosts cocktail hours for up to 200, seated banquet style up to 150 and ceremonies up to 200 guests.  The courtyard has the flexibility to install a 30’x60’ tent. 


Ceremony Terrace

Our most popular location for ceremonies, this contemporary limestone terrace is 300sqft.  Our three 200-year-old Live Oak Trees create an idyllic canopy over the terrace and looks out to the Upper Lawn.


Upper Lawn

Our 3100+ sqft upper lawn is the perfect locale to seat all of your guests for a ceremony (up to 250), and everything from yoga retreats to lawn games.


What Sets Us Apart

  • Mercury Hall is a historic Austin gem. Have your guests come experience TRUE AUSTIN!

  • Location, location, location - we are centrally located in the heart of Austin.

  • Century-old hall with Hill Country elegance and romance

  • Exclusive use of the venue and lush grounds for up to 10 hours

  • Authentic shiplap walls lit by chandeliers

  • Multiple gorgeous indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception location options

  • Stained glass windows

  • Our 200 year old oak trees make a stunning ceremony backdrop

  • We are a favorite venue of Austin photographers! Our hall and grounds make the perfect backdrop for jaw-dropping pictures.


 
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Discover for yourself what your wedding can be like at Mercury Hall and book a private tour with us.

We invite you to be our guest.