The Headliners Club

About

The Headliners Club is a private, invitation-only business and lifestyle club located on the 21st floor at 221 West 6th St. in downtown Austin. Founded as a gathering place for newsmakers and journalists, the club emphasizes fine dining and offers panoramic views of the Austin skyline and Hill Country. Its membership is composed of leaders across various fields including business, politics, law, medicine, academia, and the arts. More information can be found on their website.

Membership

Membership is by invitation only, requiring prospective members to be nominated or sponsored by at least two Resident or Senior members and to submit a written application to the Board. The club offers Resident and Non-Resident membership categories, which provide access to dining, private rooms, events, personalized event planning, and reciprocal club privileges. Details regarding initiation or recurring dues are not published online; inquiries should be directed to the Director of Membership. Further details can be found on the membership page.

Dining Experience

The club operates formal dining and a Press Box bar with an all-day menu. Lunch buffets are available Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner service is offered on weekday evenings and Saturday. The club also provides specialized and private menus, along with event catering. A 25% house charge/service fee is applied to food and beverage charges, and reservations for dining are recommended. More details about the dining options can be found on their dining page.

Events

The Headliners Club maintains a regular events program focused on member networking and speaker programming, which includes speaker series dinners and lunches, Breakfast Club sessions, and tastings. Additionally, the club hosts member social events such as holiday parties and summer cookouts. An online calendar of upcoming events, including reservation links, is available on the club's website. You can view the events calendar here.

Private Event Hosting

Members may reserve private rooms and suites for meetings and special occasions, including named spaces such as the Press Box and Capitol Lounge & Dining. The club provides personalized event planning, specialized menus, catering, and parking validation options for hosted events. Contact information for the events department is available on the site for reservations and arrangements. More information can be found on the floor plans page.

Visiting Policy

The club's dining and events are primarily for members and their guests. Reservations for dining and private rooms are requested through the club. Published hours and dining service times are available on the site, along with discounted parking rates for guests arriving before 6 p.m. Specific parking instructions and reservation contacts can be found on the contact page.

Seasonal Operations

The club posts holiday closures on its FAQ, noting that it is closed in observation of certain holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Special hours and closures for certain holidays and events are also noted. For more information, visit their FAQ page.