Friends at 208 E 6th St, Austin recorded $125,662 in the latest month, about 21% under its 12‑month average of $158,930. This puts Friends slightly below the typical Austin bar’s monthly revenue but still within the market’s competitive band.
Based on trailing-12-month gross of $1,936,389, 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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FRIENDS is a Mixed Beverage located in AUSTIN, Texas. In September 2026, it reported $184,903 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $161,366. Its highest-grossing month in that period was October 2025 with $222,490 in sales. Sales have decreased by 17% compared to earlier in the period. Its sales mix is approximately 55% liquor, 43% beer, and 1% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.
208 E 6TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701
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“Good place for live music. They have live music from 12 pm to 2 am everyday! We always go here when we are in Austin. They have good drinks options, but bad food menu. The food items are jot upto the mark. Wish they had more / better options. The best part is live music and the bands.”
“This is the one we always came back to when on dirty 6th side. They had the best bands through the day, friendly staff and great beer. One thing I didn't understand is the lack of chairs by the bar :)”
“Great place to grab a bite, drink, and check out some live music. We were stuck in town due to the weather and decided to check out the town some. Our hotel told us to check Friends out. Nice sized bar, with a camper kitchen in the back to get food. 12 noon, and they had Casey Shaw playing live, who sounded pretty good. The bartender was super nice. Great atmosphere. If visiting Austin, you must check out...”
“Great Music and bar service! Standard Bar food! They forgot my order and waited 45 min for my food! It is a live music venue and bar! I won’t hold the food service against them”
“Friends Bar is a great live music spot with a relaxed, local feel and a lot of energy once the band starts. The sound was better than I expected, and the crowd vibe stayed friendly—more “neighborhood hangout” than touristy. Drinks are reasonably priced, bartenders work fast, and there’s enough space to enjoy the music without feeling packed in the whole time. It can get loud and busy later in the night, but...”
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