Sneads Ferry's favorite dive bar · 4.5 stars across 124 Google reviews

Cold Drinks, Pool Tables, and the Best Crowd in Sneads Ferry.

The Backyard Tavern on NC-172 is Sneads Ferry's go-to spot for a real night out — great drinks, live music, and a crowd that actually looks out for each other. With a 4.5-star rating across 124 Google reviews, the regulars say it all.

4.5★124+ Google Reviews·Licensed Technicians·Locally Owned

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4.5★124+ Google Reviews

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LocalFavorite for Years

Dine In& Takeout

On the menu

Why locals keep coming back.

Made fresh, every order

No shortcuts. Every dish is cooked to order from quality ingredients. You can taste the difference.

Recipes worth coming back for

The kind of comfort food that brings regulars back week after week. Try one dish and you'll see why.

Friendly service, every visit

Whether it's your first time or your hundredth, you'll be greeted like a regular and looked after the whole meal.

Loved by the locals

4.5 stars across 124+ Google reviews. Eastern NC has spoken — and they keep coming back.

From real customers

Real Google reviews

4.5 stars · 124+ reviews

Food truck was a good feature. Loved the new coleslaw recipe on The Carolina burger. Asked for ketchup just in case, but didn't need it. Lots of friendly locals here. I forgot my cash and one of the locals offered me some cash so I could play a couple games of pool. Younger crowd so I thought it could get rowdy as the night progresses, but what I s…

Great place and the drinks and atmosphere were ridiculously fun!! If you like hanging out with military and seeing possibly anything this is the place

We’ve been here many times, always a fun place…great dive bar vibes. Hosted my husbands retirement party here, Marty, Tricia and the rest of the staff were awesome. Super accommodating, very professional. We had an amazing time and I’d highly recommend them for a no stress event venue!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had such a great time here! The atmosphere was fun, the music had me dancing all night, and the drinks were perfect. The bartenders were not only super friendly but also cute and quick with service — major bonus! Also, can we talk about the security? Professional, respectful… and yes, very easy on the eyes 👀🔥. I felt safe the whole ti…

New bar! Sure everyone was just waiting for this tavern to open. Lived up to the expectations. Very nice and just the right feel.

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About The Backyard Tavern

The Backyard Tavern is the kind of bar Sneads Ferry needed — a laid-back dive with cold drinks, a pool table, cornhole, and a vibe that keeps people coming back. The crowd here is a mix of military, locals, and anyone who finds their way in, and reviewers consistently say it's a place where people genuinely look out for one another. The staff — including Marty, Tricia, and the rest of the crew — are known for being friendly, quick behind the bar, and easy to work with whether it's a regular Friday night or a private event. Security keeps things comfortable without killing the fun, and the music has been known to keep people on the dance floor all night. If you're looking for a stress-free night out or want to host your next party somewhere people will actually enjoy themselves, come see what the buzz is about.