Lamberts Downtown Barbecue
Elevated slow-smoked Texas oak barbecue & live-music attic lounge inside an 1873 limestone general store—steps from ACL Live, W Austin & Austin Proper.
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 | $8,000 | $28,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $750 | $750 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $8,750 | $28,750 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $1,925 | $6,325 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $881 | $2,894 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $11,556 $96 / guest all-in
| $37,969 $316 / 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 · Lamberts
“Visiting from l.a and a local recommended this place. I got the brisket sandwich which was really juicy and tender. Would definitely recommend. I went back later that day and got the prime ribeye. It was great but just a bit pricey. Worth…”
“There was a review on here that said the brisket was great so I decided to pop over for dinner. My server was lovely, and asked if I had come in for anything special. I said that I had seen a review for the brisket but was open to…”
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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
Corner of W 2nd & Guadalupe St (401 W 2nd St) in the heart of the 2nd Street District—90 seconds on foot from W Austin, ACL Live, and Austin Proper!
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $8,750 base + 22% admin ($1,925) + 8.25% tax ($881)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (120 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $14,964 | $17,400 | $20,532 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,176) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($1,780). | $5,122 | $5,956 | $7,028 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,206 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$10,047 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,965 | $5,841 | $6,717 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $25,051 | $29,197 | $34,277 |
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