Yard Bird Opens Doors of Second Brisbane Ale House

Because one food-serving, craft beer-peddling ale house is never enough, the fine folks at Yard Bird are adding to their flock. In fact, they’ve already spread their wings, flown to another location, and feathered a second nest. Say hello to Yard Bird Ale House, Paddington.

Opening ahead of schedule, the new Given Terrace establishment has served its first tasty meals and fine brews — and the second venue to wear the Yard Bird name comes with a twist. For those who like to start their day with a caffeine kick and a big brekkie — or with waffles done three ways — the new Ale House is open from 7am.

Taking over the space that Eurovida Cafe formerly called home, complete with a front-facing courtyard, Yard Bird Paddington also offers the same lunch and dinner meals patrons of the Fortitude Valley hang-out have come to know and love. We’re talking chicken wings, pizzas, burgers and nachos, among other Tex-Mex nibbles, all made to be washed down with one of the eight beer and cider tipples on tap — or thirty or so others in the fridge.

Night owls will be able to enjoy a late-night bite and a nightcap, with the Paddington bar trading until midnight seven days a week. Yard Bird’s trademark relaxed vibe also takes flight at a new venue designed to be cool and cosy. Owner Luke Purnell said he wanted “to make sure that there is somewhere for the residents of Paddington to drop in and have a casual drink without feeling the pressure to wear a collared shirt".

Launching a second Yard Bird Ale House is just the latest achievement for Purnell, who learned the chef’s life working at Brisbane's Au Cirque, Alibi Room and Rush. He opened Yard Bird’s Fortitude Valley bar in 2011, motivated to create the type of place where anyone was welcome. Now, he brings that friendly atmosphere – as well as scrumptious bar snacks and a range of craft beverages – to the other side of Brisbane’s inner-city suburbs.

Yard Bird Ale House is now open at 1/208 Given Terrace, Paddington.