Back Alley Barn

Location

24 E. Main St, Saluda NC 28773

Phone Number

(828) 769-9021

website

www.facebook.com/p/Back-Alley-Barn-Saludas-Tavern-100090006593059/

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more information

Back Alley Barn operates with seasonal and weekend-driven hours, typically opening Thursday through Sunday with variable start times (often early afternoon into late evening). Exact seasonal hours can change for special events and local festivals, so it’s best to check current posted times before visiting.

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hours & availability

Indoor seating in the restored historic barn tavern, featuring tables and bar seating in a casual, rustic space.

Outdoor patio seating available in fair weather, perfect for drinks and conversation.

The layout accommodates small groups and social gatherings.

Seating Options

Pets are welcome in outdoor seating areas; indoor pet policies vary and are often at management discretion — guests are encouraged to check directly before bringing animals inside.

Pet Policy

Back Alley Barn does not typically require reservations for regular nights; most seating operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For large groups or special events, calling ahead is recommended.

Reservations

Yes — the barn is known for live music, DJs, and special event performances, especially on weekends and during local festivals. This live entertainment contributes to its lively social atmosphere.

entertainment

Yes — Back Alley Barn offers a full bar with beer, wine, and mixed drinks, making it a popular spot for casual drinks and evening socializing in downtown Saluda.

alcohol offerings

A wooden wall with a sign that reads "Back Alley Bar Circa 1913."

Burger with lettuce, tomato, and bacon, served with crinkle-cut French fries.

A close-up of a metallic mug filled with ice and a black straw on a table at an outdoor dining area, with string lights and people sitting at tables in the background.

Outdoor patio with a fire pit in the foreground, a wooden deck with a yellow canopy and string lights above, surrounded by trees with fall foliage, and a chalkboard sign on the right side.

Outdoor deck with wooden railings, yellow sun shades, and string lights, where a live music band performs for an audience seated in chairs and at tables, surrounded by trees and a wooden building.

Three musicians performing outdoors on a wooden deck, with a man singing and playing guitar, a man on drums, and a man playing bass guitar, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

Two glasses filled with beer placed on a wooden table in a rustic bar or restaurant with wooden interior and TV screens in the background.

A bowl of chicken Caesar salad with grilled chicken, croutons, cucumbers, shredded cheese, and chopped lettuce, on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

People gathered for an outdoor event or concert on a wooden deck with a yellow canopy and string lights, surrounded by trees and wooden fences.

Grilled corn on the cob dipped in creamy spicy dipping sauce that is garnished with chopped herbs.

Interior of a bar or restaurant with wooden walls and floor, a row of wooden bar stools, a counter with drink glasses, and a television mounted on the wall. There is a sign that reads 'Bud Light' and decor hanging above.

Baked nachos topped with shredded cheese, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced green jalapeños, and shredded chicken.

Three musicians performing outdoors on a wooden deck with a brick wall, green bushes, and trees in the background. One man is playing a bass guitar, another man is playing drums, and a third man is singing and playing an acoustic guitar.

A tropical cocktail with a straw, garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry, on a bar counter at Back Alley Barn Bar in Saluda, North Carolina.

Inside a rustic bar with wooden walls and ceiling, decorated with hanging snowflakes and red jingle bells, featuring a bar counter with bar stools, a TV, neon signs, and various bottles of alcohol on shelves behind the bar.