December 01, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary

Tree Lighting Ceremony & Official 125th Anniversary Celebration

6:30 p.m.
Grand Lobby

The Legendary Driskill Hotel's 12 Days of Driskill will commence with the lighting of more than 10,000 lights illuminating the 16-foot tree in the Grand Lobby. Guests will enjoy live music from Ruby Jane, McNeil High School and Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church Gospel Choir, along with holiday sweet & savory treats from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery, apple cider, hot chocolate & coffee. No charge for admittance.

Following the annual tree lighting ceremony, a few of Austin's legendary musicians are taking the stage for one night only at The Driskill Bar, commemorating The Driskill's storied past and toasting 125 years of memories! Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime evening in celebrating...Austin, The Live Music Capital of the World®. No charge for admittance.

7:15 p.m. Dale Watson
7:50 p.m. Tje Austin
8:20 p.m. Betty Soo
8:50 p.m. Erin Ivey
9:20 p.m. Sahara Smith
10 p.m. The Carper Family

December 02, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039. 

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary

Holiday Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery.

December 03, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039. 

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from Patsy Sommer Elementary and the Round Rock ISD Honor Choir will perform holiday favorites.

December 04, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from Round Rock High School Jazz Band will perform holiday favorites.

December 05, 2011

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy sweet & savory holiday treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from Great Hills Baptist Church will perform holiday favorites.

December 06, 2011

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from West Ridge Middle School will perform holiday favorites.

Alamo Drafthouse Presents A Christmas Story at The Driskill Bar

6:30 p.m. 
The Driskill Bar

You won't want to miss the debut of movie night at The Driskill! Hosted by Alamo Drafthouse, you'll enjoy an Alamo Holiday pre-show and a series of themed contests and activities including a "Momma's Little Piggie" mashed potato eating contest and an "Ovaltine Chug."  Winners will receive movie passes to the Alamo Drafthouse and more. View Movie Night Bar Menu. No charge for admittance.

December 07, 2011

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from Outside Voices will perform holiday favorites.

December 08, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary

Holiday Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery.

A Traditional Dickens Dinner at The Driskill Grill

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Driskill Grill

Feast on this five-course award-winning cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman, with wine pairings selected by Scott Ota. You'll savor a fare crafted with the movie A Christmas Carol in mind. McNeil High School, accompanied by Harpist Kristen Smith will provide musical entertainment and readings throughout dinner. View Menu. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

$125* per person including wine pairings
$100* per person without wine pairings    

* plus tax and gratuity  

December 09, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary
 

Holiday Sweet Treats

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite our guests to holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery.

December 10, 2011

Breakfast with Santa 

SOLD OUT
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mezzanine

Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, now Vixen, we've reigned in Santa, you won't want to miss him!

Join us for breakfast and an adventure with Santa & friends, featuring a holiday children's puppet show at 9:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Children will enjoy holiday crafts & cookie decorating and the much anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.

Holiday Menu features Elf-Sized Treats: Fruit Kabobs, Fruit Smoothies, Christmas Muffins, Sweets from 1886 Café & Bakery, Breakfast Sliders with Ham, Egg & Cheese, Apple & Potato Squares, Waffles and Multi Grain Fruit Rolled Pancake.

Juice & Coffee Bar for the grown-ups with a Complimentary Mimosa.

For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039. A Professional photographer will be available to capture your child's magical moments, pictures for purchase.

Adults: $25
Children: $25
Children Under 2 Years Old: Free
 

Victorian Holiday Tea

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary
    

Holiday Carolers & Sweet Treats

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Each night during our celebration, we invite guests to enjoy holiday sweet & savory treats and hot cider from our award-winning 1886 Café & Bakery. Carolers from Cedar Ridge High School Choir will perform holiday favorites.

December 11, 2011

Annual Pawliday Party   

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mezzanine

As winner of Animal Fair magazine's most "pet friendly hotel," the Driskill doesn't forget about your special family member during the holidays. This fundraising event for Austin Pets Alive! is presented in conjunction with Lofty Dog. Activities include a Green Carpet Dog Walk fashion show with MC Nolan Cruz from Mutts & Masters radio talk show, photos with Santa, Blessing of the Pets and special goodies for all. Austin Pets Alive! will have several foster dogs on site, all in need of a home for the holidays. For the masters, a cash bar on our famous Sixth Street balcony features Salty Dogs, Pink Poodles, Poinsetters, Greyhounds and other appropriately named cocktails.

$10 fee per pet to benefit Austin Pets Alive!      Rules of Entry

Valet Parking Information for the Annual Pawliday Party
Guests joining us will receive validated valet parking for $10
 

The Nutcracker Holiday Tea

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Lobby

As we bring to life an experience from The Nutcracker, you'll savor a traditional European-style holiday tea served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment from The Nutcracker; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The specialty menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: $10 

December 15, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 6 yrs: Complimentary

December 16, 2011

Victorian Holiday Tea

SOLD OUT
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 6 yrs: Complimentary

December 17, 2011

Breakfast with Santa

SOLD OUT
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mezzanine

Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, now Vixen, we've reigned in Santa, you won't want to miss him!

Join us for breakfast and an adventure with Santa & friends, featuring a holiday children's puppet show at 9:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Children will enjoy holiday crafts & cookie decorating and the much anticipated arrival of Santa Claus.

Holiday Menu features Elf-Sized Treats: Fruit Kabobs, Fruit Smoothies, Christmas Muffins, Sweets from 1886 Café & Bakery, Breakfast Sliders with Ham, Egg & Cheese, Apple & Potato Squares, Waffles and Multi Grain Fruit Rolled Pancake.

Juice & Coffee Bar for the grown-ups with a Complimentary Mimosa.

For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039. A professional photographer will be available to capture your child's magical moments, pictures for purchase.

Adults: $25
Children: $25
Children under 2 yrs: Complimentary
 

Victorian Holiday Tea

SOLD OUT
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

A traditional European-style holiday tea is served in our elegant Grand Lobby. Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: Complimentary  

December 18, 2011

A Christmas Carol Holiday Tea

SOLD OUT
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Grand Lobby

As we bring to life an experience from A Christmas Carol, you'll savor a traditional European-style holiday tea served in our elegant Grand Lobby. McNeil High School accompanied by Harpist Kristen Smith will provide live entertainment from A Christmas Carol; guests are treated to a four-course tea service, including a glass of sparkling wine. The specialty menu features: custom blended teas, assorted tea sandwiches, fresh pastries and petit fours. View Menu. Reservations must be booked 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance of the tea reservation will be charged in full. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $42
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $19
Children 2 - 5 yrs: $10 

December 20, 2011

Announcement of Gingerbread House Winners

5 p.m.
Grand Lobby

Judging consists of the following: popular vote, as determined by The Driskill guests & visitors

Prizes:

• First Place for 3 to 5 yrs old: Sweet Treat Party for 10 at 1886 Café & Bakery
• First Place for 6 to 10 yrs old: Lunch for family of four at 1886 Café & Bakery, including a behind the scenes personal culinary tour with Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone and Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman
• First Place for 11 to 17 yrs old: Lunch and Chef for a Day at The Driskill Hotel with Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone & Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman for you and a guest
• Second Place in each age group: $50 gift card
• Third Place in each age group: $25 gift card

First place winners will be receive a commemorative plaque at The Driskill, Commemorative Picture with The Driskill's Award-Winning Culinary Team, Honorary Facebook Posting, Placement on The Driskill website, which receives over 100,000 visitors per month.

All winners will be featured in a press release by The Driskill Hotel.

Click here for entry rules and regulations.

December 25, 2011

Austin's Legendary Christmas Brunch

SOLD OUT
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mezzanine

Enjoy this festive morning at The Driskill & allow us to do the cooking for you! Enjoy Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman & Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone's festive culinary artistry at its finest!  Christmas morning, we'll offer a full variety of brunch menu selections including: appetizers, salads, entrées, carving & display stations and desserts. View Menu. For Christmas Brunch reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $65
Children 6 - 12 yrs: $32.50
Children 5 & Under: Complimentary

Christmas Dinner at The Driskill Grill

SOLD OUT
3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Driskill Grill

Family traditions begin at The Driskill. Make reservations today to celebrate this festive evening at Austin's highest-rated Zagat restaurant. Savor a world-class dining experience at The Driskill Grill with a five course prix fixe menu. View Menu. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

Adults: $85*
Children 12 & under: $35*

*plus tax and gratuity     

December 31, 2011

New Year's Eve Celebration

SOLD OUT
7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Mezzanine

The Driskill Hotel has been the toast of Austin for 125 legendary years! Join us as we commemorate our celebrated history, this New Year's Eve Party will be a celebration for the ages. Our legendary celebration begins at 7 p.m. and will carry on through the night.

Tickets are $125 per person plus tax and feature:

• Reception with passed Hor d'oeuvres, Beer & Wine, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Four-course Dinner by our Award-Winning Culinary Team with Wine Pairings, View Menu
• Live Music & Dancing to The Original Recipe Band, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Balloon Drop and Champagne Toast at Midnight
• All guests will receive party favors. Upon arrival, register to win a complimentary two night stay, based on availability, in The Driskill's most elegant accommodations, The Cattle Baron Suite

Check-in for the event will begin at 5 p.m. Reserve your tickets today by contacting 512-391-7039.

New Year's Eve at The Driskill Bar

$10* cover charge, beginning at 7 p.m.
The Driskill Bar's New Year's Eve Party features Live Music, Party Favors and a Champagne Toast at Midnight.

The Driskill Bar's Legendary Lineup:
6:00 p.m. Michael Holt
8:15 p.m. Melissa Carper & Joe Sundell
10:30 p.m. Ruby Dee and The Snakehandlers

*cover charge does not guarantee seating

New Year's Eve at The Driskill Grill

Traditions begin at The Driskill. Make reservations today to celebrate this festive evening at Austin's highest-rated Zagat restaurant. Savor a world-class dining experience at The Driskill Grill with a five course prix fixe menu. For reservations, please contact 512-391-7039.

First seating: $95* for a five-course prix fixe menu
Second seating: $105* for a five-course prix menu, includes a glass of champagne

*plus tax and gratuity

Valet Parking Information for New Year's Eve
Standard rates apply for overnight guests $27, plus tax
Guests joining us at The Driskill Bar, Grill or Gala will receive validated valet parking for $10

Learn more about our New Year's Eve Packages, click here.