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Truck Yard Houston

2118 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77003, USA
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+1 (877) 447‑2796
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Located in East Downtown (EaDo), Truck Yard Houston is a lively open‑air beer garden and event space that brings big‑city fun with laid‑back charm. At 2118 Lamar St., you’ll find a sprawling gravel courtyard surrounded by repurposed shipping‑container bars, picnic benches, hammocks, and iconic carnival touches like a Ferris wheel—and it even includes a funky karaoke disco dojo indoors. The vibe? Think backyard BBQ meets block party—daily live music keeps things humming, and rotating food trucks plus an on‑site cheesesteak cart serve up comfort classics and inventive eats. Drink options range from rotating craft drafts and frozen cocktails to $3 shots and $4 beers during happy hours (Mon–Thu till 7 PM, Sun 6–9 PM). And yes, pups and kiddos are welcome—21+ starts at 9 PM. Community and events are central: think quirky monthly themes (wiener dog races, ski parties), rentable decks and rooms for private gatherings (up to 900 guests), and a no‑TV policy to encourage socializin. The Ferris wheel runs seasonally (winter hours: Fri–Sun) and costs $7.50 per ride or $10 for an all‑day wristband. From open‑air concerts to communal seating and a fully immersive carnival‑meets‑patio experience, Truck Yard is where Houstonians go to relax, reconnect, and party under the lights—no pretension, no coat and tie, just good food, beats, and backyard bliss.

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