Eberly
Home to NYC's legendary 1866 Greenwich Village Cedar Tavern mahogany bar, a glass- conservatory Study, and a Downtown-skyline rooftop terrace 2 minutes from Palmer Events Center.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · 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 | $15,000 | $52,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $16,500 | $53,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $3,630 | $11,770 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,661 | $5,385 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $21,791 $99 / guest all-in
| $70,655 $321 / 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 · Eberly
“I visited Cedar Tavern for the first time for a private event, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable — attentive without ever being intrusive. The atmosphere is truly special: gorgeous…”
“Food was absolutely amazing, taste and portion sizes were perfect. Our waiter wasn't super attentive and we had a party of 9 so it had automatic gratuity which was disappointing. I will say it was pricey which I looked prior so I expected…”
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Unredacted Venue Specification
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 Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
615 S Lamar Blvd—literally 2 minutes west of Palmer Events Center on Barton Springs/S Lamar with complimentary on-site valet and surface lot!
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $16,500 base + 22% admin ($3,630) + 8.25% tax ($1,661)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (220 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $27,434 | $31,900 | $37,642 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($7,656) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($3,263). | $9,390 | $10,919 | $12,884 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,631 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$13,452 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,648 | $7,821 | $8,994 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $43,472 | $50,640 | $59,520 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
12m transfer · Palmer Events Center (6-Min Drive) & Downtown Congress Core (9-Min Drive)
Beloved 1893 South Austin Victorian homestead shaded by 300-year-old live oaks & roaming peacocks—Austin's soul-stirring wedding, rehearsal & anniversary estate.
1m walk · Omni Barton Creek 76,000 sq. ft. Conference Wing (On-Site)
Panoramic glass-and-limestone Hill Country Pavilion overlooking 4,000 acres of Fazio fairways & limestone canyons—backed by 493 luxury resort rooms.
12m walk · Palmer Events Center Main Hall (On-Site) & Downtown Hotels (4-Min Bridge Hop)
Austin's premier open-shop municipal exposition & gala powerhouse: 70,000 sq. ft. column-free hall + 52,000 sq. ft. covered skyline terrace with $0 outside-AV fee.