Cocktail Bar in Lubbock, TX

The Nicolett, filed with TDLR as a Cocktail Bar, occupies 511 Broadway in Lubbock's Downtown neighborhood. The project involves the renovation and alteration of the existing east building on the property, transforming it into a dedicated cocktail bar space. The total estimated cost for this work is $170,000, covering a 1,470 sq ft area. This places the construction value below the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings in Lubbock County, which stands at $300,000.

Scope and Design

Finn Walter is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Somewhere Studio LLC serves as the design firm of record. The scope of work includes installing a new roof, a level slab, and new plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. The renovation also features minimal demolition, new bathrooms, and a dedicated storage area. The cost per square foot is $116, which is above the county median of $100 for comparable projects.

The project timeline spans from a construction start date of January 2023 to a scheduled completion date of March 2025. This scheduled build window of 776 days is longer than the county median of 123 days for renovation and alteration filings. The registration with TDLR occurred in November 2022, with plan review completed in the same month. The filing indicates the project is privately funded for private use, distinct from the nearby government offices such as the Lubbock County Courthouse.

TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms the administrative conclusion of the registration process. The site is located in a ZIP code with a median household income of $23,400 and a population of about 9,431, according to U.S. Census estimates. The area includes other registered renovation projects on Broadway and Quaker streets, indicating a cluster of commercial updates in the downtown core.

The construction record does not indicate business operating status, only the completion of the physical renovation scope. The presence of legal and bail bond services nearby suggests a commercial corridor focused on professional and civic services. The project's specific identity as a cocktail bar distinguishes it from the surrounding mix of local government and legal offices. The closure of the TDLR file signifies the final step in the regulatory sequence for this specific building alteration.