Freedmen's Bar and Smokehouse will close its doors at 2402 San Gabriel St. on Aug. 31.

The West Campus neighborhood barbecue joint opened in December 2012.

According to a media release, owner Cuatro Kowalski has secured a commissary space to continue off-site event operations "while the new location lease negotiations are finalized."

www.freedmansbar.com. 512-220-0953.