Yards Brewing Co.

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Yards Brewing Co.Yards Brewing Co.
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

500 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123
United States

(215) 634-2600 | map
yardsbrewing.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.81
Beers:
124
Ratings:
10,143
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.18
Reviews:
47
Ratings:
157
pDev:
11.48%
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Rated: 4.04 by eluvah from New York

Dec 13, 2023
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

4.38/5  rDev +4.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
I first visited Yards circa 2005-06 when they were in Kensington. I was fond of the Delaware Ave joint, but I guess I like this latest spot more/most; a deserved step up. Only joint where I can still get an ESA, which means the world... Glad they kept the billiards... So far, every food item I've got there has been more than satisfactory. The staff has been nothing less than stellar... I do sincerely hope they keeping putting on brands of old (Old Bart et al) and they must keep cask alive! I'll be sending you love-hate mail if you eventually fall off. But you're an institution and I'll cut you some slack.
Jul 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4.36 by Ernald_Elbertson from Delaware

Apr 09, 2023
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Reviewed by hozersr from Pennsylvania

4.24/5  rDev +1.4%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
Visit in the summer of 2022 with my wife. Quite a step up from their original brewery. This place is huge. The glass view of the production line is unique. Our bartender was personable and enthusiastic and well schooled on all their beers. The food was delicious.
Aug 22, 2022
 
Rated: 4.98 by MikeRa from Pennsylvania

Apr 27, 2020
 
Rated: 3.64 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 22, 2020
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Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania

4.39/5  rDev +5%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
We got there just before noon on a Saturday. It was mostly empty, but it soon filled up and became quite crowded.

Vibe---It was large & loud. Rows and rows of long communal tables surrounded by high top tables. Music was playing and a giant tv was in the room as well.

Quality---Both the beer and the food were very good.

Service---When we arrived, we basically had our waiter to ourselves. As it got crowded, he was still attentive and helpful and we never waited for anything. He never seemed rushed or stressed by the crowd.

Selection---A wide variety of beers were available in a range of styles. I think they had 20 beers on tap.

Food---I got the tavern pretzel and Wifey got a buffalo chicken wrap. The pretzel was very good and Wifey said her wrap was awesome. There was a nice variety of foods on the menu. Just about anyone could find something they liked.
Mar 08, 2020
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Reviewed by officerbill from New York

4.14/5  rDev -1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
Parking available on the street or nearby Target lot.
Wide open area with long “picnic table” seating as well as seating at the bar. Lots of families, very clean restrooms.
Pool table, dart board, and shuffleboard.
Wine as well as a wide variety of Yard's brews. Prices are a little high, but not unreasonable.
Pretzels were excellent, chili was average, rest of the food was very good.
A little noisy due to the cavernous interior, but a nice place to spend a few hours.
Dec 02, 2019
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

4.46/5  rDev +6.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
I finally made it to the newest Yards location, quite some time after they opened, which is odd because I'm a big supporter and the first employee. The huge tanks out on the street are impressive, as is the rusted and bent fencing in front of them. Why does the bent look not go all the way along? I'm guessing cost. Having said that, the brewery was designed by DIGSAU, a Philadelphia architecture firm that does great work. That takes us to the massive triangular shaped windows at the entrance which certainly gather attention, and give it a tiny bit of a lodge feel. Inside there's a merchandise and beer cooler area to the left, steps to the upstairs area to the right (usually used for private parties, and the bar straight ahead with plenty of seating to the left of it. It has a bit of an industrial feel which I think is completely fitting, particularly as you can see the brewery wrapped around it. In nice weather you can sit outside in the shade of the massive tanks. The service was quick and friendly on a very busy day (the place was packed), and both the beer and food arrived quickly. All of the regular Yards beers are available (of course), and there are a handful of specialties as well. There are cask ales available, as well as a seasonal, and then the "First Draft" series that included nine beers on my visit. I tried the Elfreth's Barrel-Aged Sour, the Mosaic Fresh Hop, and the Hefeweisenberg. All of the beers were great, and for lunch I went with the Chicken Nachos for $12 which were loaded with chicken and quite good. I enjoyed myself and I'll certainly stop back whenever I have the opportunity.
Nov 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.97 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Jul 15, 2019
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Reviewed by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

3.72/5  rDev -11%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
The vibe I would expect from such an established place. Big taproom, with a little bit of a soul. They are trying to figure out the balance between brewing the beer that got them here and trying to keep things fresh. They do a decent job of it. It's a can't miss in Philly, but it probably won't be your favorite stop.
Jul 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.59 by Stofko1992 from Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2019
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Rated by jamyers1 from Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +3.6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4
A very fun Philly place!

J
Feb 15, 2019
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Reviewed by mynie from Maryland

4.55/5  rDev +8.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
A rather large facility for a downtown brewery--it's centrally located and takes up most of a city block.

First off, Philly is great. This was my first time in the city, and while it's not exactly an incomprehensible metropolis, I was still sort of overwhelmed by its charm and accessibility. Yards sort of sneaks up on you, as you're not expecting a full fledged production brewery to be located where it's located.

The building is old, high-ceiling, and lovely. Huge windows up front made for a bright afternoon. There's a square bar in the center of the main facility surrounded by high tops and long dining benches. We arrived around 3 PM on a Friday. The crowd was small but convivial. If there was music, it was playing very quietly. TVs above the bar played sports at a low volume. It was a very chill vibe. Perhaps a bit white collar--a few small groups of lanyard-wearers wandered in from nearby conferences--but still conducive to conversation. Alongside the main room is a spacious games area with free billiards and shuffleboard. Just a very nice place to spend a few hours.

The beer is wonderfully crafted. Their older school offerings may, sadly, no longer be fashionable, but they are still made with care. And, unlike the weird attempts by many older school craft breweries (*cough Sam Adams *cough*), their forays into more contemporary trends are likewise very well done.

The food was excellent. Unpretentious but very lovingly done. We had a simple pretzel and some bratwurst and, no exaggerating, both were among the very best of either I've ever had.

There's nothing hugely unique about Yards. It's actually a fairly simple and straightforward operation. But everything is done exceptionally well, which makes for a great place to visit.
Feb 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.01 by MLS4012 from Pennsylvania

Aug 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.56 by Gobzilla from California

Jul 27, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by chiefz1 from New York

Jan 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by RobandMeag from Pennsylvania

Jan 24, 2018
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Reviewed by sb17 from Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +14.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 3
Last time I stopped by there were two flights (4 beers each) to choose from, tried both, and both were fantastic. Good beer selection, not every beer is a hit, but there are quite a few historical brews that make day drinking feel patriotic! My favorite Yards brews are the Brawler, Philly Pale, and Love Stout. The food is a bit too far out their for my liking, menu items include things like venison chili and foie gres, so I'd personally eat before I go. Looking forward to catching a brew tour at Yards in the future.
Dec 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Furley80 from Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2017
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Reviewed by beermaster567459 from Pennsylvania

4.61/5  rDev +10.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
I was at work coworker told me about Jefferson's face on a beer by Yards, He said "Try it" i went to the closes beer distributor bought it, loved it, 8.00% ABV, Smooth, Taste, Pilsner Lager mix, Love it
Jun 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.13 by Corburk from Pennsylvania

May 19, 2017
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Reviewed by HoppingMadMonk from New Jersey

4.31/5  rDev +3.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
A really great brewery to visit. Tour was fun and really gave a great sense of the brewery. The crowd and staff were friendly. Huge selection of different types of beer and a good food truck outside with great comfort food. Never had it but during the week yards has a limited but what sounds like an appealing menu.when in Philly it is a must place to visit
Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jan 22, 2017
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Reviewed by Vetbidder from Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -4.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 3
Cool joint. Lots a people drinkin and music blasting, loud but in a fun way. 13 beers on the tap. Food is from a food truck. In a hip part of Philly on the old Delaware Ave. (people will know what I mean).
Jan 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by bacher468 from Pennsylvania

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.26 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2016
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Reviewed by Jacobier10 from New Jersey

4.19/5  rDev +0.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Arrived at 4pm on a Saturday to pregame before a concert at Festival Pier. There's a parking lot outside but I managed to snag street parking opposite the brewery. A few tables in a little grassy area across the street were occupied by people drinking in "to-go" cups and there were metal Yards bottle openers on the wooden fence posts! We were greeted at the door by staff who poured us a taste of Saison upon entry. It was fairly crowded and loud inside but my friend and I managed to saddle up to seats at the long, horseshoe shaped bar. Some TVs near the bar, but they were easy to ignore. Their entire line of brews were available on-tap along with a couple of one-offs. I had a Koelsch, Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale, and an Extra Special Ale (ESA). All fresh and delicious. Bartenders were friendly and attentive. I'd go back anytime.
Aug 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.33 by GreenMind from Pennsylvania

Aug 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.71 by jimscafs25 from New Jersey

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.19 by TedStrosser from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by Urk1127 from New Jersey

Apr 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by Shnanign from Pennsylvania

Mar 05, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.48/5  rDev -16.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.25
One of the Philly classics, right down by the riverfront. Fairly big and roomy, but they close at 7pm, so get their early. Six mainstays a few rotating taps. Decent selection of pub grub as well.
Feb 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

4.07/5  rDev -2.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Stopped in here with my friend for his birthday (first stop of many that night). We got in line and ordered a few rounds. The place was packed so we ordered 2 beers at a time just so we wouldn't need to get back in line. The selection is good if you like Yards beer. The service was good. I dug the vibe of the place. Great place.
Feb 20, 2016
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Reviewed by DreLuis from Pennsylvania

3.56/5  rDev -14.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3
Always packed and always fun.

This is a must visit brewery if in philly, and the most tradtional brewery in philadelphia. 3 different flights to give you an idea of what is being served. The beer tour is fun but standard. You will get some samples on the tour.

The folks there care about the craft, but the brewery does have a "tourist trap" vibe to it. There is nothing wrong with that.
Feb 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.06 by cambabeer from New York

Feb 17, 2016
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Rated by Bruce5 from Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
Awesome beer selection! But seating can be scarce and food choices are very limited, but definitely go for the beer!!!!
Feb 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.35 by LeeeMare from Massachusetts

Feb 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.89 by Tomkob11 from Maryland

Feb 02, 2016
Yards Brewing Co. in Philadelphia, PA
Brewery rating: 3.81 out of 5 with 10143 ratings