Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Yardbird brings proper Southern comfort food to the Venetian, and their weekday happy hour is the rare Strip deal that doesn't feel like a bait-and-switch. $5 beers and $7 bourbon cocktails in a place that actually knows what to do with bourbon? Yeah, that'll work.

The Happy Hour Lowdown

Monday-Friday 3-5:30pm. The pricing is tight: $5 beer, $7 bourbon cocktails. Two and a half hours, weekdays only, squarely aimed at the "it's 3pm and I'm on vacation and I want a drink" crowd. No food specials listed, but honestly the drink deals are the play here—Yardbird's cocktail program is bourbon-forward and they know their way around a proper Old Fashioned.

Why You're Actually Here

Bourbon. Southern food. The combination of both at non-insulting prices during happy hour. Yardbird's cocktail menu reads like a Kentucky distillery's greatest hits, and the $7 happy hour pricing means you can actually try a few without your credit card starting a fire. The beers lean craft and Southern regional. If you're getting food (full price, but worth it), the fried chicken is legitimately famous—brined 27 hours, cheddar waffles, watermelon—it's a whole thing.

The Vibe Check

Upscale Southern hospitality meets Vegas polish. The space is gorgeous—reclaimed wood, Edison bulbs, open kitchen, the whole rustic-chic aesthetic done right. It's lively without being loud, packed without feeling cramped. The crowd is tourists who did research, couples on date night, and groups celebrating. Business casual works, but shorts are fine. Southern charm with Strip execution.

Real Talk

You're in the Venetian, so expect Vegas pricing on food even if drinks are discounted. The happy hour timing (3-5:30pm) is perfect for bridging lunch and dinner or pre-gaming before a show. It gets busy—show up early or expect a wait. The bar is first-come seating, tables are reservations. Service is friendly and knowledgeable, true Southern hospitality without the fake drawls.

Pro Tips

Start with happy hour cocktails, then transition to dinner if you're hungry—the chicken is worth full price. The bourbon selection is deep, so ask for recommendations if you're not a brown liquor expert. Grab a bar seat if you're solo or a couple; you'll get faster service and better people-watching. Weekend brunch is a whole scene, but no happy hour deals.