Koko’s Bavarian is back in Austin and it did not come quietly, reopening as a sprawling South Lamar beer hall that swaps its former cozy beer-garden feel for a stadium-style setup built for communal watching and serious pours. The new space is tuned for groups and shareable plates, with house-made sausages, giant pretzels and a Steak & Fries that basically functions as a full game-day spread. A live-oak patio and plentiful parking round things out with a tailgate-ready vibe for the neighborhood.
Big Screens And A Huge Patio
Inside, more than 90 televisions wrap the room, anchored by a 23-foot screen that leaves no excuse for missing a replay. Outside, a 2,000-square-foot patio sits under live oaks outfitted with fans, heaters, picnic tables and red Adirondack chairs in a designated smoker area. Those choices build a loud, sports-first atmosphere that is softened a bit by communal tables, lounge-style seating and dog-friendly touches, as reported by Austin Chronicle.
Opened This October In A 7,000-Square-Foot Space
The flagship Koko’s reopened this October in roughly 7,000 square feet at 3003 S. Lamar, marking the brand’s return to a standalone location after its East Fifth spot closed. The South Lamar address is listed by the company and in local coverage as the only solo brick-and-mortar for Koko’s, while the business continues to run concessions at arenas and festivals, as reported by Community Impact.
A Menu Built For Sharing
The food lineup grows the familiar pretzels and Belgian fries into a full beer-hall menu built to share. House-made sausages include bratwurst, currywurst, and a Chicago-style Lolla dog. There are half-dozen wings with flavors like game rub & dried lemon, Szechuan pepper & cilantro, and classic buffalo, plus chicken schnitzel served either as a plate or a po'boy. A German chocolate brownie handles dessert. Draft beers come in 16-, 22-, and 32-ounce pours, and the Steak & Fries main is listed at $34 on the restaurant’s menu, as shown on Koko's menu.
Bar Program, Specials And A Sports-Bar Feel
The bar program, curated by Austin veteran Travis Tober, leans into frozen cocktails served in color-changing cups and large-format pours intended to keep groups parked for entire games. Austin Chronicle also notes a daily Steak & Fries option and a Tuesday steak-and-pint special priced at $35 that pairs the steak with a pint of Guinness, and the review singles out the giant pretzel as a must-order.
Where Koko’s Fits In Austin’s Scene
Koko’s first opened on East Fifth in 2021, closed that location in summer 2023, then shifted into stadium and festival concessions before returning as a full-scale South Lamar beer hall. That footprint, combined with the sports-first programming, positions Koko’s as a bigger player on South Lamar, a move local outlets highlighted around the reopening and expansion, per Tribeza.
