The Back Yard

4.9 ( 241 reviews )
$20–30
131 S Schroeder St, Baltimore, MD 21223, United States
+1 667-303-3994
Nestled in the heart of Baltimore, The Back Yard stands out as a vibrant bar that effortlessly combines exceptional service, creative cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Located at 131 S Schroeder St, this establishment has garnered rave reviews from satisfied patrons. Madeline Baynard highlights the excellent service, noting how the staff handled a large group with ease while also praising the unique tinned fish menu and the fun selection of board games. Timo Kargus echoes this sentiment, recommending the burrata as a fantastic starter and urging visitors to try the vegan sausage platter, which surprises with its flavor. The bar makes a name for itself with its cocktails, particularly the old-fashioned, much-admired for its perfection. The lively ambiance is further amplified by friendly bartenders who craft drinks tailored to your preferences, as Emily Faber experienced, receiving a creamy cocktail dream and a poignant peach drink. Whether you're in for a casual evening with friends, board games, or simply to enjoy strong drinks and delicious food, The Back Yard promises a memorable experience. Its lovely patio seating, dog-friendly atmosphere, and engaging staff make it a must-visit destination for both locals and travelers alike.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has bar games
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves food
    • Serves food at bar
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Back Yard

Madeline Baynard
Jun 1,2025
Excellent service, food, and drinks; even after a rather large group of us sort of stormed the place on a Saturday night before catching a show at Black Cherry Puppet Theater. There were even some board games available to play and a really interesting tinned fish menu! Will definitely be coming back!
Timo Kargus
May 30,2025
Fantastic Place with friendly staff. Food and cocktails are great. Definitely try their version of old fashion. Burrata is a good starter and the vegan version of the sausage platter is even better than the meaty version. Coming from Germany, the pretzel is ok.
Ashley Hames
May 4,2025
Dan was lovely and the food was wonderful! Thanks for a great time!
Ishaan Hardaway
Apr 27,2025
Amazing service and wonderful strong drinks. Chili definitely has a kick to it Go for the beer stay for the pets!!
Emily Faber
Apr 17,2025
This place is so fantastic! We gave the bartenders a basic description of what we were looking for (creamy, smoky, spicy... not all in one drink, haha), and they gave us some of the most amazing drinks ever. The spicy request led to a peach drink that actually tasted like I was drinking a fresh peach with a bit of a kick. And the creamy drink was the cocktail of my dreams. The patio seating is lovely, and the dogs were a welcome addition to our evening. Everything about this place is perfect.
Samuel Smith
Mar 23,2025
I first came here after my wife and our friends started playing pathfinder in the Silver Cannon (the game store on the second story), and Oh I'm happy they chose to start playing here! The staff are incredibly nice, especially the two fur covered ones, talk about calm and happy animals!!! I'm originally from a small town out west and this place has all the positives of the small local bars I grew up with. Quietly friendly staff, a clean but well loved bar, and most importantly, Excellent food and drinks!!! I typically have a few beers while I'm there but there is very nice wine list and liquor selection there too that I highly recommend trying! They sell a nice selection of different foods, from salads to Detroit style pizzas to burgers and sandwiches, and some amazing full plate entrees! So far I have to say my favorite dish has been the El Jefe! Thick slices of meet, melted cheese, and a horseradish sauce that (if you like horseradish) is amazing!!!! Parking is street parking but the best part is that since it's right infront of the B&O Railroad museum the main street is typically wide open!
Justin Murphy
Mar 8,2025
Amazing little bar outside of Pig Town! Owners are amazing and very personable. They seriously made us feel at home! We will definitely be back!
Dean Santos
Feb 8,2025
Friendly staff, good food, good liquor selection, and homey ambiance. This is one of the cooler bars I’ve been in Baltimore. The canned food shelf is so cool and unique. I ordered the charcuterie board and the meat and cheese selection was perfectly curated. Highly recommended.

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