Brazos Hall
Iconic 1900 grain-mill exposed-brick hall & 3,500 sq. ft. open-air pine rooftop deck 90 seconds on foot from JW Marriott & Austin Marriott Downtown—$0 outside-AV fee.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: Hybrid Room Rental + F&B Minimum · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $16,500 | $38,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $25,000 | $46,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $5,500 | $10,230 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $2,516 | $4,680 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $33,016 $132 / guest all-in
| $61,410 $246 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Brazos Hall
“Stairs are to the right of the entrance and a great upper deck! Fun SXSW stop that’s central to a lot do hotels to get some rest in between. Lots of bathrooms.”
“What a beautiful venue! The rooftop is beyond gorgeous and that wall of greenery screams photo opportunity. I had an opportunity to capture a lil video footage here for a conference event so as a guest I was impressed. This view of…”
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Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Sits dead-center at 4th & Brazos—attendees walk 2 minutes from JW Marriott or 3 minutes from Austin Marriott Downtown/Fairmont without touching SXSW or I-35 rideshare gridlock.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $25,000 base + 22% admin ($5,500) + 8.25% tax ($2,516)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (250 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $31,175 | $36,250 | $42,775 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($8,700) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($3,708). | $10,671 | $12,408 | $14,641 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$6,059 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$14,474 with 25% AV service fee). | $7,153 | $8,415 | $9,677 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $48,999 | $57,073 | $67,093 |
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