The Pershing & Pershing Hall
East Austin's premier private members' arts & music club: historic 1930s bungalow lounges, pool/oak courtyard & purpose-built Pershing Hall concert barn with studio-grade acoustics.
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 | $13,500 | $42,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $18,000 | $46,500 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $3,960 | $10,230 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,812 | $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
| $23,772 $125 / guest all-in
| $61,410 $323 / 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 · Pershing House
“My first solo visit to Austin came with the unforgettable experience of seeing Dear Silas at The Pershing—and what a gem this venue is! The setup is truly unique, giving off the vibe of an open-air patio where friends naturally gather. As…”
“Saw Paul Guilbert at this really cool medium size venue perfect for an intimate musical experience!! Love it!”
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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
2415 E 5th St—straight 6-minute hop east of Fairmont Austin & Downtown core, and 10 minutes from AUS Airport.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $18,000 base + 22% admin ($3,960) + 8.25% tax ($1,812)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (190 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $23,693 | $27,550 | $32,509 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($6,612) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($2,818). | $8,110 | $9,430 | $11,127 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$5,203 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$12,430 with 25% AV service fee). | $6,143 | $7,227 | $8,311 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $37,946 | $44,207 | $51,947 |
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