Last Stand Brewing in Austin, TX

Last Stand Brewing occupies Building 6 at 7601 S. Congress Ave. in Austin, a 9,575 sq ft pre-fab metal structure undergoing renovation. The project, registered with TDLR in January 2020, involves interior alterations including new openings, MEP updates, and the installation of a commercial kitchen and brewery production facility. The estimated cost for this work is $800,000, which breaks down to $84 per square foot. This cost is above the Travis County median for similar renovation filings, while the per-square-foot cost remains below the county median of $103.

The owner of record is Congress Group LLC, operating as The Collective. OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record for this project. The firm has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, with total values reaching $7,459,000. These include locations in La Grange, New Braunfels, and Georgetown. The scheduling for this specific renovation was set to last 90 days, a duration close to the 98-day median for comparable work in Travis County.

Construction Status and Record

TDLR completed plan review in January 2020, and construction was scheduled to finish in April 2020. However, the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. Because this final step is missing from the public record, the current physical state of the site is not confirmed by TDLR. The filing status is listed as Review Complete, but this does not indicate that the building is operational or that all construction activities have ceased.

The project is privately funded on private land for private use. It is located in ZIP code 78745, an area with a population of about 61,122 and a median household income of $84,529 according to U.S. Census estimates. The neighborhood features an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied housing units. City of Austin permit records show two permits issued at this street address between July and September 2026, including electrical and plumbing work for a different tenant, Naya Pilates.

Third-party sources such as Reddit and Craft Beer Austin reported that Last Stand Brewing announced its closure, with a final opening day of October 13. These reports describe the business's operational status, which is distinct from the construction record. The TDLR filing remains focused on the physical renovation of the facility, not the commercial activity within it. The record reflects the alteration of the building structure and systems rather than the business's daily operations.