Backyard Ale House | Scranton’s Craft Beer Hotspot with Live Music and Pub Favorites
Backyard Ale House has become a downtown Scranton institution for craft beer lovers, foodies, and live music fans alike. Located right across from Courthouse Square, this vibrant bar and restaurant is known for its laid-back vibe, impressive beer selection, and a menu full of elevated American pub fare. With indoor and dog-friendly patio seating, Backyard Ale House is ideal for everything from casual meetups to weekend brunches with friends. The venue also offers in-house catering for groups seeking a fun and flexible event space.
A favorite among Scranton locals, the restaurant offers more than 500 bottles and 28 rotating draft lines showcasing some of the world’s finest brews. Guests can stop by for weekly trivia nights and enjoy live music from local artists, all adding to the lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Menu Highlights
Start with the house-made Backyard Chili—crafted with diced and ground beef, hot sausage, Downtown Brown Ale, and bold spices. It’s topped with shredded cheddar and sour cream for a satisfying kick. Other favorites include the pulled pork sandwich with house-cut seasoned chips and the refreshing Patio Salad with apples, grapes, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and bleu cheese crumbles. Guests also rave about the gourmet mac and cheese and awesome burgers, perfect accompaniments to a curated beer flight during happy hour or brunch.
Backyard Ale House continues to be Scranton’s go-to spot for craft beer, live music and creative pub fare in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Backyard Ale House
