Backyard Ale House

Michele Whaley

Such a fun surprise to find this place on our road trip to Maine! Looking for good vibes and outdoor dining. The staff went out of their way to take care of us and make recommendations for food and beer! The patio was really chill .. covered seating yet allowed for nice breeze to blow. Jerk chicken Sammy was yummy and didn’t disappoint.. a great compliment to the ballast point beer! My husband had the Nashville chicken sandwich which he said had a “good kick “! Would definitely recommend if you’re in Scranton!

Chris Quartly

Excellent service, decent beer options. Some good food with hits and misses, the ribs are very good, the brisket is a bit bizarre, cut too thinly and has a dry bacon type vibe... But a nice spot overall. Dog-friendly space in the back which is what we needed so extra point for being accommodating on that front.

Brittany Mitchell

We went here with my parents to celebrate my son's birthday. We ordered the smoker sampler and the Bavarian pretzels as our starters. The ribs were some of the best we ever had extremely tender and delicious. The wings were very smoky and flavorful. I ordered the surf and turf grilled cheese, my son ordered the Nashville chicken sandwich, my father ordered the cowboy burger and my mother ordered the steak Flatbread. Everyone's food was fresh and hot and we all loved what we got. Our waitress was Sherry and she was excellent. Very friendly and got everyone's orders correct by memory. Highly recommended.

Bill D

First time in Scranton and I’m quite sure I have stumbled on the coolest place in town. Enjoying the outdoor patio bar with many others enjoying the cool summer evening. Great selection of local craft, IPA and international beers on tap and bottles. Great atmosphere inside and a little younger outside. A must stop if you are if you find yourself downtown. Not to mention I might die of a heart attached driving home tonight from the brisket, bacon aioli jam, cheese fries…