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The Salt Lick · Driftwood

Take a free afternoon for barbecue at the original Driftwood restaurant.

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CostMenu prices
Time to allowAllow half a day including transport
PlaceDriftwood, Texas Hill Country

01 / The experience

The Salt Lick · Driftwood

Make the original Salt Lick a separate Hill Country outing. The barbecue pit and oak-shaded setting give a group lunch a different feel from dining downtown.

Book around a free day before or after COTA, with the return journey arranged in advance. The Driftwood restaurant advertises BYOB and a neighbouring cellar selling wine and beer. Agree a driver before drinking, and leave plenty of room for road travel rather than relying on a fixed drive time from Austin.

The Salt Lick · Driftwood, Austin
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02 / The essentials

The Salt Lick · Driftwood: visit essentials

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    Original Driftwood location

  2. 02

    BYOB advertised for this branch

  3. 03

    Arrange a return driver

04 / Before you go

Plan your visit

Take a free afternoon for barbecue at the original Driftwood restaurant.

Cost

Menu prices

Choose from the current Driftwood menu; food, drinks and return transport are separate costs.

When to visit

Sunday–Thursday 11:00–21:00; Friday–Saturday 11:00–22:00.

Allow half a day including transport

Getting there

The Salt Lick · Driftwood

18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619

Travel to 18300 FM 1826 in Driftwood using a car or booked return transfer.

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Plan your visit

Use the Driftwood reservation option and confirm arrangements for your party. Check that the booking is for Driftwood, not another branch.

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Editorial notes & sources

Programme and transport reviewed 13 October 2026 against Formula 1, F1 Academy and COTA. The series timetable resolves both Academy race times; two Porsche race times remain pending because official sources conflict. Sunday final shuttle departure and exact Friday/Saturday headliner starts remain unpublished. Current 2026 grandstand accessibility is distinct from older ADA route guidance. Thursday access, concert upgrades and track access are separate decisions.

Dining expansion reviewed 13 October 2026; other venue information reviewed 12 October 2026. Ordinary opening hours do not confirm race-week availability. Duration allowances are editorial suggestions; prices and booking conditions are controlled by each venue.