The Backyard

Good music- big drinks- chill vibe. We were there early- before karaoke- but looked ( and sounded) like fun was had later when we walked past.

I would go 3.5 stars if I could tl;dr - perfect KK bar crawl spotI've been to the Backyard on quite a few occasions and it always delivers on games, grillin' and ....... grass?I'm usually on there on nice days when I want to stay outside, because, that's right, it has a HUGE backyard. (Shocking, I know!)It has two setup stations for bags and there's also a nice outdoor patio area with television for you to monitor/watch sports. A grill is up for grabs if you want to bring your own meat and grillin' tools (there's no full-fledged kitchen there, I think mostly just the ability for pizza.) A large screen is setup for movies or the ability to use a projector.It sounds like the place has been somewhat back and forth on accepting dogs or not (should probably call and double check if you've got a pup you want to bring.) Inside you've got darts, pool and shut the box dice game. With its decent drink specials and being right next to the cocktail lounge Lost Whale, The Backyard has become a staple for my friends to grab some drinks between the two places earlier in the evening and eventually head down KK as the night progresses.

I've passed The Backyard many times but have never stopped in. I came out tonight for my friend's event and was very impressed. The bar itself isn't huge but it held our group of 50 or so pretty well. It was crowded but bearable. The bar is covered in artwork that was created by locals. Most of the artwork was available for purchase which I thought was really cool. As someone who appreciates art I would be interested in returning if only to see the rotating pieces. A portion of the event was outdoors so I was really excited about their outdoor heaters. Their 'backyard' is amazing. They have a huge projection screen set up for games and movies i assume. (We used it for the debut of a friend music video) There's also a huge patio area, outdoor bar, outdoor games, lots of picnic tables and several grills. The set up is unlike anything I've seen at a bar before and it's just really cool. I'm anxious to see how this large space is utilized once it warms up again. Besides drink purchases an employee also let us borrow an extension cord and was very accommodating. I haven't had much luck with the Bay View Bars so I'm pretty excited to check this place it again!

Mint Juleps were Made available to anybody who wanted to watch the Kentucky Derby who is returned on to the right station to watch the Kentucky Derby. We used the twin spires gambling app to make our intentions known. It was a blast!

Bottom line: mehI mean this place is OK but it's nothing to write home about. They do actually have a good beer selection and a decent pizza they make in a little pizza oven. They also have board games, a pool table, dart board and golden tee machine. The outside is just OK. They flip flop by and forth between loving dogs and getting annoyed when they are there. If they took better care of the outside I think I'd be more excited to go there.

An acquaintance (non-yelp and who shall remain nameless) referred to me recently as "refreshing". I was a little taken aback by that description because I reserve adjectives like that for say, a beer on a summer day after riding my bike to Bayview. Like, for example, the Lakefront Fixed Gear tap beer I had at the Backyard.So the inside: sporty, neighborly bar with games (pool, board games, etc.) T.V.'s playing sports, specials hung on the walls, & somewhat inexplicably, a giant bear rug. (Really, a whole bear on the ceiling! ) Very reasonably priced beer ($4 for mine). What seemed like regulars made up a good deal of the clientele around the bar.The outside: ever so slightly SoBe-ish cabana meets Midwestern backyard. There's a T.V. out back, lots of tables, and couches. There's also a big grass yard (literally the kind you might remember from growing up), and lawn games. Also, A big draw it sounds like, are the pretty professional looking outdoor grills along the back wall for "byom" (bring your own meat) nights. Hey - we're still catching up on BYOB in Wisconsin but we've got the bring your own brat/steak/burger down. There were rules posted about using them, & none were in use during our trip so I'm guessing theres only certain hours during which you can use them. Dogs are welcome on the patio but there were a list of rules posted (no aggressive dogs, etc.) Per usual, cats are probably not allowed. This was a cute little bar...I think every neighborhood should have a place with the communal grills/BYOM concept. Oh....and if the person who called me refreshing somehow finds this review and happens to read it - sorry, dude, I gotta get my material somewhere.

Dog friendly, spacious patio with ample seating, TVs inside and outside if you care about sports, amazing drink deals every day of the week, and a contender for Best Bloody Mary In Milwaukee, if you ask me. There's not much to dislike here. There are also grills available for patrons to use: BYOM(eat).Worth noting that "dog friendly" is my first point, but I don't have a dog. I just like hanging out with dogs and living vicariously through dog owners without taking on the expense and responsibility. So, if you're a dog creeper like me, add The Backyard to your Bay View list.

This is my go-to bar for one major reason: it's a freaking backyard! Huge, lovely grassy expanse, with tons of seating and open space. It's like a dog park but with booze. Super duper dog friendly, and my fur babies love it. And I love them, so this is often our bar of choice for happy hour.They have an OK beer selection with a few draft beers, full bar, happy hour specials, yadda.... The big draw here is the grills that you can reserve for doing your own grilling and a big screen TV outdoors for watching the game, whatever that game might be. It's a pretty fab set up. Clientele can be a little "bro" at times, but such is to be expected from a sporty bar. You won't find any fancy cocktails or rare beers here, but it's a great place to just relax with your pooch.

The Backyard bar has been many things from a scary bar back in the day (Chasers) and then an eco-friendly bar (Telluride) but I finally think this place has found its niche.The Backyard is very self explanatory....it is supposed to be like you are hanging out in your own backyard. They offer quite a variety of outdoor activities like bags, outdoor TV, grilling (bring your own spatula and food), and Thursday night movies. The added bonus is you can bring your dog just like home; however, the little pooches aren't allowed inside the bar. The added bonus about the Backyard is that they have great happy hour specials that even run on the weekends. Having a beer here won't break the bank and you can chill outside just like you were hangin' in your own Backyard!

White privileged at its best. I challenge the bar to show you the video footage of me at this bar just now. Tue 9:10pm.Watch the camera tonight at 9:10pm black guy at the end of the bar. With the Openly Gray shirt on. Waitress paid me no attention as I patiently sat at the bar while she took care of another guest. Thr entire time I said nothing, when the white guy with the beard and baseball cap came in and sat right beside me she walked over and ask him if he needed anything. Then looked at me like I wasn't even sitting there this entire time. I was like so you literally didn't see me here before him? Please post the video so you everyone can see. Please post the video....Please post the video....Please post the video. You have my permission.