Antonelli's Cheese House sits at 500 Park Blvd in Hyde Park, the neighborhood north of the University of Texas campus. Hyde Park was platted in 1891 and is Austin's oldest suburb. The building is 104 years old and works as both a cheese shop and an event venue. The main draws are guided cheese tastings, artisanal cheese and wine pairings, and private cheese events. The hosts include John, Kendall, and the Antonellis, and the team includes Certified Cheese Professionals, more than six of whom have judged food competitions.
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The space works for small groups. It seats up to 28 people, or can be set up in a mixer style for up to 40. Events run from one hour to four or more hours, and the team has hosted groups from 5 to more than 500 people. Besides celebrations, the venue offers corporate team building and client appreciation events, along with cheese gift baskets. In a tasting, each guest gets about half a pound of cheese.
The selection covers about 100 varieties in seven styles: fresh, bloomy rind, washed rind, semi-soft, firm, hard, and blue. About 70% are national cheeses and 30% are European and from other regions. The drinks include biodynamic, organic, and sustainable wines, craft beers, and local ciders. The shop also runs public classes, three to five per week, and private tastings.
For events on site, prices start at $50 per person and up, depending on the menu. The minimum spend is $550 for afternoon events (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and $1,000 for evening events (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Off-site events follow the same structure, with extra fees based on distance.
Google reviews give the venue 4.8 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Guests describe the hosts as knowledgeable, fun, and energetic, and they mention the cheese and wine pairings and the inviting storefront.
The sources I have don't list regular public hours for the Park Blvd location, so it's worth checking the website before you go. Other spots are open to the public: the Duval Street shop at 4220 Duval St is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the South Lamar tasting room at 1100 South Lamar Blvd, Suite 1130, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for buying cheese trays. Upcoming holiday changes: all locations are closed on Thanksgiving (November 27 and 28) and Christmas (December 25 and 26), and Christmas Eve hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Published Date
20 October 2026
