After a year of construction, The Courthouse—a 25,000-square-foot pickleball, padel and restaurant venue—opened its doors to the New Braunfels community Nov. 4.

Co-owner Diego Sotelo said The Courthouse was "very unique," and is something the city needed in the New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside shopping center.

"New Braunfels [needed] a family hub where all family members—from parents to children and friends—can find something to do all under the same roof," Sotelo said.

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The Courthouse has six indoor pickleball courts and four outdoor padel courts. The venue offers equipment rentals and certified coaching staff.


Sotelo said The Courthouse was built with family in mind, which is why there is a playground for kids in the heart of the venue’s social area. The venue accepts bookings for private events such as birthdays, corporate events, and school and community fundraisers. The Courthouse can accommodate up to 300 people.

The Courthouse also operates as a full restaurant and bar.

“We created an eclectic, comfort food menu that will go with social racquets and the vibe of the restaurant itself,” said restaurant manager Gibran Dip.

On the menu


The restaurant’s brunch menu features avocado toast and chilaquiles, while the standard menu serves burgers, Tex-Mex, soups, salads and shareables.

A number of menu items are named after local teams.
The Cougar—named after Canyon High School’s mascot—is a Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich with pickles and house-made coleslaw on a brioche bun. (Courtesy The Courthouse)
The Cougar ($14), named after Canyon High School’s mascot, is a Nashville hot fried chicken sandwich with pickles and housemade coleslaw on a brioche bun. (Courtesy The Courthouse)
The Unicorn, named after New Braunfels High School’s mascot, is a triple-beef patty sandwich with bacon, American cheese, fried onions and a Monterrey and Oaxaca fondue with a side of chili lime aioli.

The bar offers a selection of beer, wines, specialty shots, signature cocktails and mocktails. The Slice cocktail is made with Hendrick's gin, cucumber, jalapeño, lime and simple syrup. The Smash is made with Four Roses bourbon, grapefruit, lemon and rosemary simple syrup.
The Slice ($16) and The Smash ($13) are two signature cocktails The Courthouse serves. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)


The venue also caters to coffee lovers from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with its coffee shop, which serves coffee beverages, pastries and breakfast tacos.


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“We’re excited to have people check out the venue, and hopefully they enjoy it,” Sotelo said.