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The Yardarm

4.2 (72 reviews)
InexpensiveBeer Bar
Open • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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THE YARDARM ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Live music
Casual
Loud
Outdoor seating

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Marc M.

Fun place for a summer evening beer!!! Just off the Boise Greenbelt. Tacos and other eats too. Staff was super friendly!!!

Artichoke and Carne Asada taco
Jezel S.

First time here, loved the dog friendly atmosphere. Tacos were great but no vodka! Smh

Awesome beach vibe bar

10/10 recommend! Atmosphere, food and drinks are amazing- the people (employees and customers alike) are so friendly and obviously love dogs. Our dog had the best day of her life. Will 100% be back with friends and family. ‍

Camille and mason chillin
Eric K.

Fun place great vibe hangout. Love this place. What makes good vibes? The people and no nasty people show up so enjoy. Meet Garth ans Guy the owners!!

Bat area
Renée H.

Tucked away paradise. Boat food and beer. The tacos are authentic and delicious. Perfect summer spot.

PS. My Jeep is amazing.
Karen C.

Yeah. It's a steel container in Garden City. As sketchy as that sounds, the container opens to a spectacular bar, and the ground is sand. A taco truck on location and a live band made this place a diamond in the rough. The beer is great, diverse, and cold. The ambiance is eclectic yet endearing. The bathrooms are hilarious tin shacks. Tables are wide and chairs are wooden stumps. Stand around, hang out, drink beer, roll with it. My favorite part was the surfer dudes rolling off the river in soaking wet suits! Least favorite part was the business promoted drone that swooped down, buzzed overhead and gave off a generally creepy feeling. Ditch the drone. Drink the beer. Enjoy the day.

Evening oasis
Heather S.

If you want to escape to a place by the sea where the sand tickles your toes and the bubbles from a beer quench your thirst, this is your place. Even thought this spot isn't by the sea it sure feels like it. The vibe is chill and it makes you feel like you are drinking a cerveza in Mexico. The lights dangled across the bar and sand add the right touch. The music playing travels to your inner pit and relaxes your uptight soul after a long day at work. What I am trying to say it, Yardarm is like a spa, for people who drink without the massage. I am a sucker for a patio, they tend to be one of my favorite things about life. This is MY dream patio. So just go try it. I am sad to say it is closing soon for the winter but sounds like if it is nice they will announce that they are opening on their Facebook page. Then we can get some patio time in when the warmer winter days grace us.

a woman petting a small dog
Caitlin B.

What a sweet little spot by the river. Met a friend here on a whim and we were super happy. They're dog-friendly and have a kick ass food truck on site. I had fun, and my dog had fun. Decent tap list and a few local cans.

Street corn and Sierra Nevada wild lil thing! Amazing
Steven D.

Been coming here for a year or so now but never left a review. This place is amazing. Feels like you're at the beach, sand under your feet and good dogs lounging around. There's a great food truck serving up modern twists on Mexican cuisine. Artichoke heart tacos, street corn, and purple sweet potato rolled tacos are a must! Thank you Yardarm, will be back soon.

Christopher P.

Great find in Boise. After a nice walk along the river thru town, it's great to just sit and grab a beer in a pod bar with a chill environment and good people-watching. I really appreciate a good, casual dog-friendly place to grab a beer.

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No better spot in the valley to enjoy a drink and the sunshine! Excellent service and great vibes per usual

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Really cool and quirky little bar. A hidden gem. All types of people of all ages. Loved it.

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Love this casual place with excellent beer right off the green belt. They now have a "taco boat"

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Fun outdoor venue along the Greenbelt. There is a food truck serving taxis and burritos next to it. Fun place to grab a drink

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Is there live bands playing and if so, what nights?

Nope! Just great beer, delicious food, and awesome bartenders.

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“The artichoke heart taco is another one of my faves, and together with a beverage they = my favorite dinner in Boise.”

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On a road trip with my son from AZ to WA and we stopped at Boise on the 2nd night. We had a…read moreshorter drive to Lewiston the 3rd day so we decided to check out downtown Boise and have lunch before we left. Using Yelp, we found Matlack's Public House Beergarten and liked the look of their sandwiches. We arrived 15min before they opened and wandered around a bit before heading back. The hostess/waitress took us in and thanked us for coming back (she must have watched us try to get in earlier). We got to pick our table in the dining area. The interior is smaller but very clean and classy. The only thing I didn't like were the chairs as they were benches and stools with no back support. I ordered the Santa Maria Tri-tip sandwich and an iced tea. My son also got the same sandwich. Their sandwiches all come with Fritos unless you're looking to spend more for a salad, mac & cheese or chili. This was the best sandwich I've had in years! The baguette had a little crunch on the outside but soft on the inside. The tri-tip was hickory and apple smoked and was tender and delicious. The chimichurri was a perfect accompaniment, as were the roasted poblano peppers. I also enjoyed the Fritos as the side. We also received top-notch service from the waitress. You could tell this place puts a lot of love and effort into their food and service. Thanks Matlack's for a great meal before our next leg of our journey!

We were staying across the street and decided to check this place out - checked out their menu…read moreonline and saw Mac n Cheese and I LOVE a good mac & cheese so went in hoping that they didn't have egg in their macaroni. Good news, THEY DIDN'T! Pub-type atmosphere, lots of beer on tap. I can't remember which I ordered, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered the Mac n Cheese without the breadcrumbs and the hubs ordered it and added bacon. It was creamy and yummy. I ended out taking some of my back to the room. It reheated well, so made for an excellent midnight(ish) snack! The place wasn't too busy when we were there, the bartender was also our waiter. He was polite and helpful. The table/chairs were clean and people looked like locals (which is always comforting when you randomly pick a spot). There's indoor and outdoor seating. I didn't see a lot of parking. I hear it's a busy place on Friday and Saturday evenings. We were pleased with our restaurant choice that afternoon. Thank you for reading my review!

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The Yardarm - beerbar - Updated October 2026

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