Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Overview

Stubb's Bar-B-Q is both a legendary barbecue restaurant and a premier outdoor concert venue in the Red River Cultural District. The amphitheater holds up to 2,100 people and hosts national touring acts year-round.

Highlights

• Outdoor Amphitheater: An open-air stage surrounded by live oak trees.
• Gospel Brunch: The Sunday Gospel Brunch pairs all-you-can-eat BBQ with live gospel music.
• BBQ Legacy: Founded by Christopher B. "Stubb" Stubblefield in Lubbock in 1968.

History

The original Stubb's opened in Lubbock, Texas in 1968, where it hosted jam sessions with Muddy Waters, Willie Nelson, and Joe Ely. The Austin location opened in 1996 in a historic limestone building from the 1850s.

Visitor Tips

• Book the Gospel Brunch in advance — it sells out regularly.
• Indoor stage hosts smaller, more intimate shows.
• Duration: 1.5–2.5 hours.