Yard House happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, with half price appetizers, half price pizzas and $2 off draft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. Most locations also have a late night happy hour from 10 PM to close, Sunday to Wednesday, with drink specials only.
This guide covers the Yard House happy hour times by day, the full Yard House happy hour menu with prices, the late night deal, beer tips and the rules. Yard House was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California, and is owned by Darden Restaurants. The official site is yardhouse.com; this page is independent and updated for October 2026.
See the Yard House guide, or browse all restaurant happy hours.
Times
What time is Yard House happy hour?
When is Yard House happy hour? Weekdays and late night
Yard House happy hour is Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, with half price appetizers and pizzas and $2 off drinks. Many locations add a late night happy hour from 10 PM to close, Sunday to Wednesday, with drink specials only.
Yard House happy hour hours by day
| Day | Afternoon (food and drinks) | Late night (drinks only) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 10 PM to close |
| Tuesday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 10 PM to close |
| Wednesday | 3 PM to 6 PM | 10 PM to close |
| Thursday | 3 PM to 6 PM | Some locations |
| Friday | 3 PM to 6 PM | No |
| Saturday | No | No |
| Sunday | No | 10 PM to close |
So what time is happy hour at Yard House? Get there between 3 and 6 PM on a weekday for the full food and drink menu, or after 10 PM early in the week for cheaper drinks. The happy hour Yard House time is local, and the live box above checks it against your device clock.
Yard House happy hour times are the same at most of its 88 restaurants, but a few busy locations in tourist areas change or skip the deal, and some run the late night happy hour through Thursday. Happy hour can also be paused on big event days.
Late night
Yard House late night happy hour
10 PM to close, Sunday to Wednesday
The Yard House late night happy hour runs from 10 PM to close, usually Sunday through Wednesday, and it covers drink specials only. Appetizers and pizzas are full price after 10 PM.
Late night is the best time for a quiet pint at the bar. The same drink deals apply: $2 off draft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, $3 off a 9 ounce wine and $4 off a half yard. Most Yard House restaurants close around midnight early in the week, so the late night window is about two hours long.
Prices
Yard House happy hour prices
What you pay in 2026
At Yard House happy hour, appetizers cost about $4.50 to $8, pizzas are half price, cocktails are $2 off, and a half yard of beer is $4 off.
Yard House happy hour prices and savings
| Item | Discount | Typical happy hour price |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | Half price | about $4.50 |
| Spicy Za'atar Hummus | Half price | about $5.75 |
| Poke Nachos | Half price | about $8.00 |
| Chicken Nachos | Half price | about $8.00 |
| Pizzas | Half price | about $8 to $10 |
| Pint or goblet of draft beer | $2 off | Varies by beer |
| Half yard of beer | $4 off | Varies by beer |
| 5 ounce wine | $2 off | Varies by wine |
| 9 ounce wine | $3 off | Varies by wine |
| Cocktails and spirits | $2 off | Varies by drink |
Prices are typical before tax and tip and change by city. Big city and airport area restaurants charge more. Your receipt shows the happy hour discount on each item.
Beer
Yard House beer at happy hour: pints, goblets and half yards
How to order beer and save
Yard House has more than 100 beers on tap at most restaurants, and every draft is part of the happy hour, so ask for a half yard to save the most.
- Pick a size: goblet, pint, pub glass or half yard (about 32 ounces).
- Ask for a taster if you cannot decide. Servers will pour a small sample.
- Try the Chalkboard Series, a rotating list of seasonal and small batch beers.
- Split a half yard with a friend if you want the $4 discount without drinking 32 ounces alone.
Rules
Yard House happy hour rules: what is not included
Dine-in only, weekdays only
Yard House happy hour is dine-in only. Takeout, delivery, weekend afternoons and food after 10 PM are not included, and some locations limit the deal to the bar.
Yard House happy hour: included or not
| Item or situation | Happy hour price? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Listed appetizers and all pizzas, 3 to 6 PM | Yes | Dine-in |
| Draft beer, wine, spirits and cocktails | Yes | Both happy hours |
| Food during late night happy hour | No | Drinks only after 10 PM |
| Entrées, burgers, salads and desserts | No | Full price |
| Takeout and delivery | No | Regular prices |
| Saturday and Sunday afternoons | No | No weekend afternoon happy hour |
| Dining room tables | Most locations | A few restaurants limit it to the bar |
| Areas where drink discounts are banned | Drinks only | Food deals still apply |
Children are welcome in the dining room during happy hour but not at the bar top. Alcohol is for guests 21 and older.
Weekends
Does Yard House have happy hour on weekends?
Saturday and Sunday
No, Yard House does not have an afternoon happy hour on Saturday or Sunday. The only weekend deal is the Sunday late night happy hour from 10 PM to close at most locations.
If you want weekend deals, join the Yard House email list, called House Insider, for coupons and new beer news, or plan your visit for a weekday afternoon.
History
Does Yard House have happy hour in 2026?
Yes, it is a core part of the brand
Yes, Yard House has happy hour in 2026 at almost every location. Yard House brought back its original happy hour in 2017 and expanded it across the chain the next year.
Yard House happy hour timeline
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Yard House opens in Long Beach, California |
| 2012 | Darden Restaurants buys Yard House for $585 million |
| 2017 | Yard House reintroduces its original happy hour at 13 locations: half price appetizers and pizzas, $2 off drinks, plus late night |
| 2018 | The happy hour expands across the chain |
| 2026 | Weekday 3 to 6 PM and late night drink specials continue at most of its 88 restaurants |
Diet options
Gluten sensitive and vegetarian options at Yard House happy hour
Gardein, hummus and more
For vegetarians, the best Yard House happy hour picks are Gardein Wings, Spicy Za'atar Hummus and the Margherita or Three Cheese pizza.
Yard House has a separate gluten sensitive menu, and servers can tell you which happy hour dishes can be made without gluten. The kitchen is shared, so people with celiac disease should ask about cross contact.
Tips
Yard House happy hour ordering tips
How regulars save more
To get the most from the Yard House happy hour, arrive before 5 PM, order a pizza and two appetizers to share, and choose a half yard or a 9 ounce wine.
- 1
Arrive by 5 PM
Tables fill up fast after work.
- 2
Order before 6 PM
Last call for happy hour food is 6 PM.
- 3
Join the waitlist online
Skip the line on busy days.
- 4
Get a pizza
Half price pizza is the best value.
- 5
Go big on beer
The half yard saves $4.
- 6
Sit at the bar
Faster service at peak time.
- 7
Come back late
Drink deals return at 10 PM early in the week.
- 8
Join House Insider
Get coupons by email.
Compare
Yard House happy hour vs The Cheesecake Factory and others
Which bar and grill has the better deal?
Yard House has cheaper happy hour food and more pizza and beer choices, while The Cheesecake Factory has cheaper set price cocktails.
Yard House vs The Cheesecake Factory happy hour
| Yard House | The Cheesecake Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday hours | 3 PM to 6 PM | 4 PM to 6 PM |
| Late night | 10 PM to close, Sun to Wed | Varies |
| Food deal | Half price apps and pizzas | Set price appetizers and small plates |
| Drink deal | $2 off everything | Set price cocktails, wine and beer |
See the Cheesecake Factory happy hour, the BJ’s happy hour, the Bar Louie happy hour and the Applebee’s happy hour, or browse all restaurant happy hours.
Explore
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FAQ
Yard House happy hour FAQs
Q1What time is Yard House happy hour?
Yard House happy hour is Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM, plus late night from 10 PM to close, Sunday to Wednesday, at most locations.
Q2When is happy hour at Yard House?
Happy hour at Yard House is every weekday afternoon from 3 to 6 PM and early week nights after 10 PM.
Q3Does Yard House have happy hour?
Yes. Almost every Yard House has happy hour, with half price appetizers and pizzas and $2 off drinks.
Q4What is on the Yard House happy hour menu?
The Yard House happy hour menu has 14 half price appetizers, like Poke Nachos and Boneless Wings, all 6 pizzas at half price, and $2 off beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.
Q5What time is the Yard House late night happy hour?
The Yard House late night happy hour is 10 PM to close, usually Sunday through Wednesday, with drink specials only.
Q6Is Yard House late night happy hour food included?
No. Late night happy hour covers drinks only. Food deals are only from 3 to 6 PM.
Q7Does Yard House have happy hour on weekends?
There is no weekend afternoon happy hour. Most locations have a Sunday late night happy hour from 10 PM.
Q8How much is a half yard at Yard House happy hour?
A half yard is $4 off during happy hour. The final price depends on the beer and the location.
Q9Are pizzas half price at Yard House happy hour?
Yes. All six pizzas are half price from 3 PM to 6 PM on weekdays.
Q10Is Yard House happy hour only at the bar?
Most locations honor it in the dining room too, but some limit it to the bar area.
Q11Can I order Yard House happy hour to go?
No. Happy hour prices are for dine-in guests only.
Q12Can kids go to Yard House happy hour?
Yes, children can sit in the dining room, but not at the bar top.








