What a MOSTLY LOVE/hate relationship I have with this place. I really love what they are doing here. I would love to see more of it around the Valley. The concept that I can place games in a beautiful environment with a drink in my hand and a cool chair to sit in when I'm ready to rest and have a bite... awesome... But it's also most everyone else's dream as well. And man does it get crazy in here. This place is the best when you can get there a little early with the right group of friends and you can pretty much play any game you want at any given time. I really do think this place is beautiful. I love the greenery surrounding you and the lights strung all over from above. The cute little pockets of unique chairs, couches, and tables. They even have one of those photo booths where all you and your friends can go look really ridiculous in the middle of everyone and take fun photo's to remember your night by. It's just an all-around great place if you come here just a little before peak hours. After about 8:00pm on a weekend, your screwed. Games are taken or being hogged and you are trying to fight to find a table. I think it's great that they have so much business, but I'm out once I can't help but brush up against someone to get by.
Culinary Drop Out**The Yard's Food & Bar Attached** is not my favorite. It's nothing special if you ask me. Pretty typical bar food. I tried most of the menu and never thought to myself "Man... I need to come back here a get this again!"
The drinks are pretty dang yummy I do have to say! I love that they have a bunch of different "Mules." to choose from. They have a great selection of beer. I'm a fan of the beer in a paper bag. I think it's kind of fun and funny to get a cheap beer in a bag. I usually don't stick to that all night but I might start with it. The staff is pretty great. They are very busy but get you what you need. I don't know how they remember the things they do. I have to give respect for all of that. My favorite bartender/server is Britta. It's like she can see inside your brain. She's great! Just look for the girl with the lavender/purple hair. She rocks!!
So come here with some fun friends and a competitive spirit and you will have tons of fun. Come here to chill out and relax, you best stay in Culinary Drop Out and get a table.