Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Yard
Pittsburgh, PA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Yard pairs a gastropub menu with a beverage program built on local spirits and a hefty rotating tap list. Cocktails like the Not Your Parent's Old Fashion use Holla bourbon, while the 36-tap Market Square draft lineup rotates constantly. Prices stay friendly, with cocktails from $9 to $13 and fountain drinks at $3.49. It's a straightforward, beer-forward spot for casual drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with Not Your Parent's Old Fashion, a $13 bourbon cocktail with Holla 4-Year Single Cask Bourbon, St Elder, and muddled citrus. For something lighter, the South Side Gimlet with Holla Gin and mint. Beer drinkers should check the rotating taps for local small-batch picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate the wide rotating tap selection. Cocktail fans looking for local spirits and reasonable prices will find several options. The casual gastropub setting suits groups wanting straightforward drinks without pretension.
- When should I go?
- Weekends for brunch, when bottomless mimosas are offered at some locations (guests mention a $15 deal with a 15-drink limit). Evenings are fine for the full tap list and cocktail menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9 to $13; fountain drinks are $3.49 with free refills. Beer prices are not listed, but the craft focus suggests mid-range pub pricing.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A heavy reliance on local Pennsylvania spirits—Holla Vodka, Gin, Tequila, and Bourbon, plus Maggie's Farm Rum—gives the cocktail menu a regional identity. The beer program's large, rotating tap counts (36 at Market Square, over 40 at other locations) reinforce the gastropub's craft beer focus.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact but creative cocktail list leans on local spirits. Standouts include the Not Your Parent's Old Fashion and the Cold Brew Cocktail. Prices are fair, and seasonal touches like the Holla Seasonal Mule add variety.
Menu strengths
- — Uses local spirits from Holla and Maggie's Farm
- — Seasonal signature cocktails rotate; Reasonable pricing for the category
Standout selections
- — Not Your Parent's Old Fashion – $13, Holla 4-Year Single Cask Bourbon, St Elder, muddled lemon & orange
- — Cold Brew Cocktail – Holla Espresso Vodka, Roaster's Daughter Espresso, Kahlua, chocolate lip
- — Our French Cosmo – $10, Holla Lemon's End Vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry & lime
Pricing: Cocktails range from $9 to $13.
Beer
A large, rotating tap program with local and domestic craft brews. Tap counts vary by location, reaching over 40 at Mt. Lebanon and Robinson, ensuring constant variety.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive rotating tap list (36-40+ taps); Includes local small-batch and iconic craft beers
Pricing: Beer prices not listed in available sources.
Nonalcoholic
Standard non-alcoholic options: fountain drinks, iced tea, Allegheny Coffee Yard Blend, milk, juice, bottled water, and Red Bull. No mocktails or specialty NA drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Fountain drinks include free refills; Local coffee option (Allegheny Coffee Yard Blend)
Standout selections
- — Fountain Drinks – $3.49, free refills
Pricing: Fountain drinks $3.49 with free refills.
Spirits
No standalone spirits list, but cocktails showcase a solid lineup of local craft spirits: Holla Vodka, Gin, Tequila, 4-Year Single Cask Bourbon, and Maggie's Farm 50/50 Dark Rum.
Menu strengths
- — Features local craft spirits prominently; Bourbon, rum, gin, vodka, and tequila represented
Standout selections
- — Holla 4-Year Single Cask Bourbon; Maggie's Farm 50/50 Dark Rum
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
The menu's gourmet grilled cheese and burgers, with beer cheese used in several items, pair naturally with the craft beer taps. The cocktails' citrus and ginger notes (e.g., Dark & Stormy) can cut through rich, cheesy dishes.
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