Yard House

Yard House is the chain restaurant that beer nerds actually respect, with over 130 beers on tap and a menu that's way better than it needs to be for a mall restaurant. The Vegas location off-Strip delivers the same formula that works everywhere: massive beer selection, solid American food, and happy hour deals that make it easy to try something new without commitment.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 3pm-6pm and daily from 10pm-close with half-price select appetizers and pizzas, plus $2 off specialty cocktails and select draft beers. You're looking at deals on apps like poke nachos, street tacos, and potstickers—stuff that's actually good, not just fried bar snacks. The beer discounts apply to a rotating selection, so you can explore their tap list without dropping $9 per pint.

Why You're Actually Here

For that ridiculous beer selection. Yard House has over 130 beers on tap, rotating through local craft, national favorites, imports, and seasonals. The tap handles go floor-to-ceiling behind the bar like a beer library. They keep everything cold through glycol lines, so even the last pour is perfect. And unlike some beer bars, the food's legitimately good—elevated bar fare with enough variety that even your picky friend will find something.

The Vibe Check

It's upscale sports bar meets beer hall. High ceilings, industrial-modern design, those iconic tap handles dominating the bar, TVs everywhere but not overwhelming. The crowd's diverse—beer enthusiasts, families, after-work groups, tourists who've done their research. The bar area gets lively during happy hour; the dining room's more subdued. Music's a weird mix of classic rock and modern hits at conversation-friendly volumes.

Real Talk

It's a chain, which means you could get this experience in 50+ other cities. The off-Strip location requires a car. While the beer selection is massive, having 130 options can be paralyzing if you don't know what you want. Regular pricing (outside happy hour) is standard upscale casual—not outrageous, but you'll pay $15-20 per entree. Service quality varies by location and how busy they are.

Pro Tips

Use happy hour to explore their beer list—ask your server for recommendations based on what you like. The beer menu's on tablets at your table; search by style, brewery, or ABV to narrow it down. Half-price appetizers are solid value; order a few and make it a meal. The Korean fried chicken and poke nachos are standouts. If you're overwhelmed by choices, go for their "Half Yard" (32oz) of something you know you like. Park in the shopping center lot; it's free and easy.