Pig Pen BBQ in Johnson City, TX

Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City is a 3,000 sq ft renovation project located at 300 W Main Street in Johnson City, Blanco County. The work, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2024, involved converting a former winery and tasting room into a barbecue facility. The project is now complete, with the TDLR record showing the project closed the project file in January 2025.

The scope of work included remodeling for decorative visuals, adding counter service, and improving both the kitchen and dining areas. Although the building was designated as an A2 structure during the winery phase, the renovation maintained this classification while adapting the space for a new food service concept. The estimated cost for this renovation was $250,000, which translates to an estimated $83 per square foot.

Project Details and Costs

CP 300 Main LLC is the owner of record for this development. Herron Design Studio served as the design firm, working with registered accessibility specialist James A Rickard to ensure compliance with state standards. The construction timeline was relatively short, with work starting in November 2024 and the scheduled completion date set for January 2025. This 79-day build window is shorter than the median 122-day schedule for similar renovation filings in Blanco County.

Financially, the project sits above the county median estimated cost of $200,000 for renovation and alteration projects. However, the cost per square foot of $83 is close to the county median of $84. This suggests that while the total investment was higher than the typical local project, the per-unit cost remained consistent with regional standards for similar construction work.

Herron Design Studio has a history of working on various projects in the region, including several in Dripping Springs and Creedmoor. Their involvement in this Johnson City project adds to their portfolio of over $2.4 million in other TDLR-registered work. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use, reflecting a common trend in local commercial development where private entities drive changes to existing structures.

The completion of this renovation marks the end of the accessibility review process for this specific construction phase. The final status of the TDLR file confirms that all required reviews were finished by January 2025. This allows the business to proceed with its operations following the physical conversion of the space from a winery to a barbecue establishment.