Bull & Bowl
Warehouse District, Austin
Restaurant in Austin, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bull & Bowl is a downtown Austin brunch and dinner spot with a weekend-forward schedule (11 AM Saturday and Sunday, late-night service Friday and Saturday). The format is casual, walk-in friendly, and suited to groups; brunch slots fill quickly on weekends.
About Bull & Bowl
Bull & Bowl is a casual venue in Austin with operating hours that make it more useful on weekends than on Mondays: it is closed Monday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Thursday, opens at 3 PM Friday, and opens at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
The schedule is: Tuesday 5–10 PM, Wednesday 5–10 PM, Thursday 5–11 PM, Friday 3 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, and Sunday 11 AM–10 PM. The dress code is casual.
What to Expect on the Weekend
On weekends, Bull & Bowl opens at 11 AM and stays open late: until 1 AM on Saturday and 10 PM on Sunday. That makes it a flexible Austin option for visitors comparing evening and weekend plans.
If you are deciding among Austin venues, compare the basics: Bull & Bowl is casual and has late weekend hours. Other dining options such as TenTen or Fixe may fit different plans.
Booking and Timing
The posted hours are a reliable planning baseline: Tuesday and Wednesday close at 10 PM, Thursday at 11 PM, Friday and Saturday at 1 AM, and Sunday at 10 PM.
Bull & Bowl is in Austin. For broader trip planning, you can compare lodging through several Pearl-listed hotels and browse more local dining options in our full Austin restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- 501 W 6th St #200, Austin, TX 78701
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bullandbowl.com
- Phone
- +15129920707
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bull & Bowl is a contemporary, casual bowling-and-dining spot that leans into the loud, celebratory energy of West 6th Street. It has a modern bowling-bar format, smaller lane counts, drinks and a kitchen that goes beyond frozen pizza, built for good-natured noise and group activity. Located on the second floor, it reads as a contained entertainment destination where lanes are the anchor for a night out rather than a quiet meal for two.
Best For
This place is built for groups and milestone moments: birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, work celebrations and visiting groups all find the lane-and-table format useful. The lane functions as a social anchor, keeping parties physically and socially together in one rented slice of the evening, which matters for hosts who want a cohesive celebration without splitting a night across several bars. In Austin’s scene, the venue fills a niche between high-end tasting menus and scattered loud dining rooms by offering contained, accessible group energy.
Ordering Tips
Expect a full food-and-drinks program designed to keep groups in place; the description highlights drink lists and a kitchen producing more than bar snacks. Lean into sharable plates and cocktails that travel between the lane and the table, so the group can stay engaged with the activity without fragmenting. Use the lane as your social hub, treat it like a private table substitute, and plan for hands-on, communal dining rather than a formal multi-course sequence.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fun and energetic atmosphere with games, mechanical bull, and lively entertainment in a grown-up playground setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 501 W 6th St #200, Austin, TX 78701
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 3 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- TenTen, Notable alternative
- The Kitchen American Bistro, Notable alternative
- Wu Chow-Downtown, Notable alternative
- Fixe, Notable alternative
- Ranch 616, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Austin's downtown dining options, Bull & Bowl occupies a middle tier, easier to book than Fixe, less formal than TenTen, and more brunch-focused than Wu Chow-Downtown. If you're looking for a no-fuss weekend meal without advance planning, Bull & Bowl delivers. If you want a tasting menu or chef-driven concept, Fixe is the better choice. For groups prioritizing late-night continuity and a relaxed vibe, Bull & Bowl's extended Saturday hours (open until 1 AM) offer more flexibility than most downtown peers.
The Kitchen American Bistro and Ranch 616 both offer more polished service and clearer cuisine positioning, making them stronger picks for business meals or date nights. Bull & Bowl is best suited to casual gatherings where ease of access and brunch timing matter more than ambiance or culinary pedigree. If you can't secure a weekend table, 24 Diner offers a similar all-day format with a longer track record and broader menu transparency.
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Compare Bull & Bowl
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bull & Bowl | Austin | No published awards |
| TenTen | Austin | No published awards |
| The Kitchen American Bistro | Austin | No published awards |
| Wu Chow-Downtown | Austin | No published awards |
| Fixe | Austin | No published awards |
| Ranch 616 | Austin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Bull & Bowl?
Casual dress is appropriate, so relaxed everyday clothing is suitable.
