Located in a historic turn-of-the-century Kraft house in the Houston and Montrose District neighborhoods, AvantGarden is a social courtyard, lounge, and garden that hosts dance, music, and other events, along with classic cuisine and drinks in a laid-back, laid-back atmosphere. One of the last remaining Westheimer structures in downtown/lower Houston, the venue was once the private home of Howard Hughes before transitioning into various guises from a bar, live arts and music venue to an entertainment venue. Support for the creative community. The building was restored to its former glory in 2007 and opened as the AvantGarden, which today offers a host of evening events, excellent cuisine and drinks, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The venue can also be hired for special occasions and functions, such as weddings, receptions.
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Services and facilities
AvantGarden is a flexible and versatile patio and lounge space that can be transformed into specialized areas for intimate garden ceremonies, casual receptions or formal dining. The indoor/outdoor venue has skylights that flood the central space with natural light during the day or can be decorated with star lights for a romantic setting at night and offers indoor/outdoor covered and outdoor space for a variety of celebrations up to 180 seated guests. Guests can use preferred vendors if they wish. Alternatively, AvantGarden offers a host of signature services, including in-house catering and beverage services with bartenders and bartenders, installation and cleaning of venue sound and lighting equipment, and an on-site manager.
Services
Services with AvantGarden rentals for weddings or other occasions include a variety of all-inclusive packages to suit all budgets and tastes, a beautiful bridal suite and dressing room, in-house catering and beverage services with waiters and bartenders, the ability to host third-party vendors, lighting and sound equipment, liability insurance, and set-up and cleanliness of the venue. AvantGarden can also arrange accommodation for the bridal party and guests if required and the site is equipped with high speed wireless internet. Additional items included in the venue rental are tables and chairs, centerpieces, aisle and corridor markers, alter/arches, audio/visual, lighting, and sound equipment, a dance floor, custom decor and drapery, dinnerware, crockery, cutlery, glassware. bedding and a chocolate fountain, if necessary.
General information
AvantGarden is located at 411 Westheimer in Houston, in the heart of the Montrose and Museum districts. The venue offers secure off-street and valet parking, is wheelchair accessible and has high-speed wireless internet throughout the hotel.
Houston is a vibrant and dynamic city that offers a wealth of attractions, cultural activities, and outdoor recreation, along with exceptional dining experiences at award-winning restaurants, bars and nightclubs, boutique and designer shops, exceptional art galleries, and many museums... The main attractions of the city include the Space Center Houston, the Theater District, home to the famous Houston Grand Opera, the Historic District, the JP Morgan Chase Tower designed by IM Pei, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, and James Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyspace.
411 Westheimer | Houston, TX, website, phone: 832-287-5577