This Outdoor Biergarden Is The Best Place To Spend A Summer Happy Hour In Kentucky
By Sarah McCosham|Published June 27, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
Kentucky might be world-famous for bourbon, but that’s not the only spirited trick up our state’s sleeve. In addition to several top-notch wineries, Kentucky is home to many amazing breweries and biergardens, like today’s feature destination. Nestled in a historic and charming neighborhood in Northern Kentucky, Covington Yard is a delightful outdoor biergarden that’s sure to take your summer happy hour to the next level.
At its best, a bar is a gathering place for community and celebration. It's the kind of place where "everybody knows your name" and even a Tuesday happy hour feels special and fun.
And this is definitely the vibe at Covington Yard, an outdoor bar-slash-food court in Covington, Kentucky, made from shipping containers and artificial turf.
Covington Yard opened during the pandemic as an outdoor place for socially distant gathering. It weathered that two-year storm and has emerged as a favorite gathering place for Northern Kentuckians. For beer enthusiasts, there are so many wonderful choices on tap, from local breweries like Rhinegeist and Sonder to American classics like Miller and Michelob! (You like what you like -- and that's cool!)
The food at Covington Yard is varied and delicious - enjoy fare from local places like Hangry Omar’s Slider Shack, Nacho Average Taco Cart, and Mr. Bulgogi’s. Grab some plates to share, and settle in for an enjoyable evening in Northern Kentucky.
As the sun sets over Northern Kentucky, the twinkle lights come on, and this outdoor biergarden is all good vibes and fun -- even during a standard, middle-of-the-week happy hour.