The bar recorded $58,492 in receipts for the latest month, a bit under its 12‑month average of $61,530. Compared with typical Austin peers, this places the venue in the modest‑revenue segment, indicating consistent performance in a competitive market.
Based on trailing-12-month gross of $754,414, applying contribution margins of -5–32% and EBITDA multiples of 2.25–3.75×. Confidence: low. Not a formal appraisal — anchor for diligence conversations.
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LOU'S BARTON SPRINGS is a Mixed Beverage located in AUSTIN, Texas. In September 2026, it reported $61,822 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $62,868. Its highest-grossing month in that period was October 2025 with $129,917 in sales. Sales have remained relatively stable. Its sales mix is approximately 62% liquor, 32% beer, and 6% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.
1608 BARTON SPRINGS RD, AUSTIN, TX 78704
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“One of my favorite gems in Austin. Friendly service, great food, drinks, and fun atmosphere. Also, excellent happy hour deals—try the wings and margaritas! ✌️”
“Food was good. Happy Hour was fun. Wait staff was fast and attentive. Pretty casual place. Order by QR Code. This location has garage parking which makes it ideal for this area. If I could change one thing it would be to be able to keep the tab open instead of closing it each time we order drinks. Otherwise, my friends and I enjoyed this location.”
“Probably the most bland food I have ever had. Overpriced fries that taste like cardboard. The burgers have sloppy fatty cuts that are bland as can be. The queso tastes like water and has the consistency of water. The “Parmesan” fries are normal fries with the lightest sprinkle of cheese on it. I never had such poor food in Austin. Everything is self serve and you still are asked to tip. Never coming back here again.”
“This is a great and inexpensive place on Barton Springs. The burgers are fantastic as are the fries (all of em) the rotisserie potatoes and salads. I haven't had a bad meal yet. However on Wed a run club does meet there, making an annoying crowd, for the patrons. Parking is easy. If you have a big vehicle park down the road and walk however if you have a smaller one parking in the garage is great and they comp...”
“I went to this lovely place on an unexpected date over my weekend in Austin. This humble burger was quite tasty! It was really satisfying, the burger was well cooked and seasoned, and the sauce was just right. Additionally, the staff was incredibly nice, polite, and efficient. The dining experience was excellent in general and the prices were reasonable for the area. One thing that stood out was the ability...”
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