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    The Yardarm

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveBeer Bar
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE YARDARM ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Katie E.

    Open April - Oct this is a fun small outdoor bar with killer tacos and reasonable priced drinks. They have draft beers, canned seltzers and a few draft and canned cocktails. Super sweet vibes right off the green belt. So whether you were down at the water enjoying the sun or enjoying a stroll on the green belt, quench your thirst and your taste buds with this gem. Dog friendly as well

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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. ‍

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    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!!

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    Renée H.

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

    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.

    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.

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    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.

    Fish tacos
    Brian T.

    First bar I went to in Idaho and what a great choice it was. It was hot out and I drank many many many modelos. Bar tenders were awesome guys to. My dog loved Latin in the sand. Living in Denver has made me a bit of a taco snob, these tacos are pretty darn good. I got this fish tacos and purple potato flautas, never seen that before! Great spot to grab a beer then go for a walk on the river

    Drinking beer from Hawaii and it actually feels like we're in Hawaii... but we're definitely not. Weird and cool.

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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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    Ask the Community - The Yardarm

    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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