Stubb's Bar-B-Q & Waller Creek Amphitheater
Legendary Austin live-music & post-oak brisket institution: natural limestone outdoor concert amphitheater for 500–2,200 guests + 1850s indoor limestone Gospel Hall.
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 | $25,000 | $95,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $35,000 | $105,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $7,700 | $23,100 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $3,523 | $10,568 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $46,223 $71 / guest all-in
| $138,668 $213 / 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 · Stubb's Bar-B-Q
“This place is ridiculous. The original location of Stubb’s BBQ. The food was amazing. I’m not going to say it’s the best bbq I’ve ever had but I spent twice as much at another well known place about a mile from here and had to throw away…”
“I came in by myself for lunch a few days ago & got the all you can eat option since it was my first time having bbq in Austin Texas. Let me start off by saying .. wow - the portions are huge! My favorite was the beef brisket! The creamed…”
20-Point Architectural & Operational Dossier
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 Four Seasons Hotel Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Anchors the Red River Cultural District at 8th & Red River St (801 Red River St)—5 minutes on foot from Thompson Austin and The Driskill.
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $35,000 base + 22% admin ($7,700) + 8.25% tax ($3,523)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (650 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $81,055 | $94,250 | $111,215 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($22,620) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($9,642). | $27,745 | $32,262 | $38,069 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$11,761 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$28,096 with 25% AV service fee). | $13,885 | $16,335 | $18,785 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $122,685 | $142,847 | $168,069 |
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