Lamberts Downtown Barbecue

Lamberts Downtown Barbecue BBQ Always, Live Music Often We strive to provide a comfortable, casual, & original dining experience and offer lunch, dinner, and Austin’s best Sunday brunch.
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Located in the carefully restored Historic Schneider Brothers Building, Lamberts serves up inventive BBQ, modern Texas cooking, and carefully prepared cocktails. Our upstairs bar and lounge features live music while the entire space available for special events and parties. Lamberts was founded in 2006 by Larry McGuire, Thomas Moorman Jr, Will Bridges, Louis Lambert, and a talented team of Austin friends and investors.

Upstairs at Lamberts: live music & strong cocktails.
08/07/2026

Upstairs at Lamberts: live music & strong cocktails.

Money Chicha returns to Lamberts on Friday, August 7. One of Austin’s favorite live bands, back where they belong.Inspir...
07/27/2026

Money Chicha returns to Lamberts on Friday, August 7. One of Austin’s favorite live bands, back where they belong.

Inspired by Peru’s psychedelic chicha movement, Money Chicha delivers a live show that’s as infectious as it is unforgettable.

Doors 8pm • Show 9pm

Feeling good? We know a place.Join Feels So Good Records upstairs at Lamberts on Friday, July 24 for live sets from Good...
07/16/2026

Feeling good? We know a place.

Join Feels So Good Records upstairs at Lamberts on Friday, July 24 for live sets from Good Looks, Cheetah Cheetah, and First Date. One night. Three bands. Zero cover.

July 24. Doors at 8pm. Music at 8:30pm. Free to attend.

Fresh off the smoker: three new reasons to join us for lunch at Lamberts.+ Chimichurri Leg of Lamb: Pickled Shallot, Whi...
07/08/2026

Fresh off the smoker: three new reasons to join us for lunch at Lamberts.

+ Chimichurri Leg of Lamb: Pickled Shallot, Whipped Local Feta, Dill, Baby Kale, Toasted Sourdough
+ Smoked & Carved Steak Melt: Creamy Horseradish, Grilled Red Onion, Local Pecorino, Pickled Fresno, Watercress, Jus
+ Tejano: Porchetta & Pork Cheek, Pickled Red Onion, Local Gouda, Habanero Mustard

For the ones who raised us right. This Mother’s Day, we’re setting the table with a full brunch buffet: turkey breast, b...
04/29/2026

For the ones who raised us right. This Mother’s Day, we’re setting the table with a full brunch buffet: turkey breast, brisket & lamb rib carving stations, brunch favorites, all the fixins, and plenty to go around.

Or if à la carte is more her style:

+ Crab Benedict: sweet potato pancake, aji amarillo hollandaise, poached eggs, frisée salad
+ Pork Rib Flautas: salsa ranchero, curtido, cotija, fried farm eggs
+ Coconut Rum Pain Perdu: coconut custard, whipped cream, toasted coconut chips
+ Bistro Steak & Eggs: lemon creamed corn, ramp butter, tempura ramp, sunnyside farm eggs

Sunday, May 10. Bring Mom & stay awhile. Make your reservations at the link in bio.

A Texas-sized Easter spread. This Sunday: a BBQ-forward brunch buffet with a proper carving station, plus a lineup of à ...
03/30/2026

A Texas-sized Easter spread. This Sunday: a BBQ-forward brunch buffet with a proper carving station, plus a lineup of à la carte specials. We don’t do small around here. Come hungry.

À la carte highlights:
+ Black Angus Hanger Steak & Eggs: Cholula butter, avocado salsa verde, jalapeño relleno, fried farm eggs
+ Smoked Picadillo Stacked Enchilada: tomatillo salsa verde, sunny side egg, cotija
+ House Smoked Trout Cake Benedict: lemon dill hollandaise, frisée, sourdough English muffin
+ Farm Fresh Omelette: zucchini, spring onion, local chèvre, basil

Make your reservation at the link in bio.

Sometimes you let beef take the night off and let the boar ribs do the talking.
03/09/2026

Sometimes you let beef take the night off and let the boar ribs do the talking.

Two decades of turning it all the way up. We’re proud to celebrate 20 years as an Official SXSW Showcase Venue. SXSW 202...
03/03/2026

Two decades of turning it all the way up. We’re proud to celebrate 20 years as an Official SXSW Showcase Venue. SXSW 2026: March 16–18, live music takes over Lamberts with the smoke rolling and the speakers pumping. Music upstairs. BBQ downstairs.

A SXSW tradition two decades strong. Visit for the full lineup. See you upstairs.

Rushing isn’t part of the recipe. Texas BBQ: always worth the wait.
02/20/2026

Rushing isn’t part of the recipe. Texas BBQ: always worth the wait.

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401 W 2nd Street
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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