Name: Austin Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Dataset
Creator: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Published: 2015-01-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Question 1

What data is available for Austin bars and restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Our database contains official monthly revenue data for over 2,000 licensed bars and restaurants in the Austin metro area. Data includes total receipts, liquor/wine/beer sales breakdowns, cover charges, location details, and historical trends dating back to 2015. All data comes directly from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts mixed beverage gross receipts reports.

Question 2

How accurate is Austin bar and restaurant revenue data?

Accepted Answer

The revenue data is highly accurate as it comes from official Texas Comptroller reports. All establishments with a mixed beverage permit are required by law to report their monthly gross receipts from alcohol sales. This data is used for tax compliance and is publicly available through the Texas Open Data Portal.

Question 3

Which areas does the Austin bars database cover?

Accepted Answer

The database covers the entire Austin metropolitan area including Travis County (Austin, West Lake Hills), Williamson County (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander), Hays County (Kyle, Buda, San Marcos), and surrounding areas. You can filter by city, neighborhood, zip code, or county to find venues in specific locations.

Question 4

How often is the bar and restaurant data updated?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Comptroller releases mixed beverage receipt data monthly, typically 60-90 days after the reporting period ends. We update our database regularly to ensure you have access to the most recent available data for all Austin area bars and restaurants.

Question 5

Can I compare revenue between different Austin bars?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can search, filter, and compare revenue data across all venues in the database. View average monthly receipts, total revenue, revenue breakdowns by beverage type, and historical trends. Sort by highest revenue, newest entries, or filter by location to discover top-performing bars and restaurants in specific Austin neighborhoods.

Question 6

What is mixed beverage gross receipts data?

Accepted Answer

Mixed beverage gross receipts refer to the total revenue generated from the sale of alcoholic beverages (liquor, wine, beer) and related cover charges at licensed establishments. This data is reported monthly to the Texas Comptroller by all venues holding a mixed beverage permit and is used to calculate the state mixed beverage tax.