Thirsty Nickel generates about $180k in monthly sales, modestly below the $185k average of comparable Austin bars. Located on East 6th Street, its performance aligns with the city's mid‑range bar revenue, indicating stable market positioning.
Based on trailing-12-month gross of $2,266,880, 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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THIRSTY NICKEL is a Mixed Beverage located in AUSTIN, Texas. In September 2026, it reported $239,619 in total mixed beverage sales. Its average monthly sales over the last 12 months were $188,907. Its highest-grossing month in that period was September 2026 with $239,619 in sales. Sales have remained relatively stable. Its sales mix is approximately 74% liquor, 26% beer, and 0% wine. The establishment currently holds an Active TABC license. Its BoozeReports audit risk score is rated low with no significant compliance concerns detected.
325 E 6TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701
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“Went to Thirsty’s on 6th Street for a quick bar stop. It’s a big two-level spot with a lot going on, so it works if you want noise, TVs, and a “walk in, grab a drink, keep it moving” kind of night. The downside is it can feel a little chaotic once it fills up—lines at the bar, people bumping into each other, and service depends on how slammed they are. Drinks were fine, nothing special, but it did the job for a...”
“I had a great time watching the chicago beers game.All the customers were very midwestern.The only problem I had was the bar staff.I ordered the same drinks from three different people and received three different prices.”
“Bartenders were nice but the people that promote the bars walking outside are super rude. Had an interaction with someone last night promoting this bar and said we couldn’t stand on “his” corner and to go to another corner. I told him we aren’t directly in front of his bar and we can stand here if we wanted to, he than says “damn what’s up with the attitude?”. If you ask me, that’s not a way to promote a bar....”
“Blatantly performing credit card fraud on their customers, look at the other reviews. I was charged $60 unauthorized for nothing. Went into the business to report it and they could not care less. Couldn’t find the said transaction so the woman working as GM took my information down and said they would follow up, but almost a week has gone by with no response. Do not go here you will become a fraud victim”
“Had a person lure my group off the street offering free drinks, and gave a drink that was 95% juice. Then they turn around and charge only the guys in our group, which they conveniently left out at the start. Will not ever be coming back. They should be ashamed.”
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