ABOUT THE BACKYARD TAP HOUSE
About Us | Florence, Montana
Looking for a restaurant and tap house in Florence, Montana in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley?
Welcome to Backyard Tap House, founded by native Montanans and Florence locals Chris and Tessa Lynn. Inspired by our favorite place to relax with friends and enjoy a cold drink—our own backyard—we created a welcoming space where the community can gather, unwind, and have fun.
Enjoy a large selection of craft beer, wine, signature cocktails, and premium spirits alongside a full menu of fresh food. With our outdoor patio, fire pits, yard games, and family-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to kick back and enjoy good company.
Everything tastes better in the backyard. Cheers!
HOURS
Monday–Saturday: 11:30–9
Sunday: 12-8
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Live Music: Owen Caufield • 8/30/2026
Charity Bingo – Out of the Darkness • 9/2/2026
Bingo • 9/9/2026
Live Music: Texas Tom • 9/13/2026
Bingo • 9/16/2026
BACKYARD EATS
At Backyard Tap House, we offer a full menu of fresh, flavorful dishes made with the best local and regional ingredients we can find. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a full meal, you'll find plenty of options to satisfy your appetite — including many gluten-friendly choices.
BACKYARD DRINKS
We offer an extensive selection of craft beer with 32 taps, along with a curated list of wines, signature cocktails, and premium spirits. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing cocktail, a perfectly poured beer, or a smooth bourbon or scotch served over a rock, you'll find the perfect drink to quench your thirst.
BACKYARD ATMOSPHERE
Our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere features a gorgeous covered outdoor patio, cozy fireplace, giant LED wall, and a variety of yard games designed to keep everyone entertained. With multiple TVs — including our 66-square-foot LED wall — there’s always something fun to watch. Grab a seat, enjoy a cold beer, and challenge your friends or family to a game of cribbage or cornhole.
LOCAL MONTANA BREWERIES WE REPRESENT
We usually have every brewery in the Bitterroot valley on tap. We also have a huge selection of breweries from Missoula, Montana and many other local Montana beers. The Backyard Tap House is your one stop shop to taste and tour the Montana brewery scene.
Bitterroot Valley Breweries
Bandit Brewing - Darby, MT
Bitter Root Brewing - Hamilton, MT
Blacksmith Brewing - Stevensville, MT
Higherground Brewing - Hamilton, MT
Wildwood Brewing - Stevensville, MT
Missoula, Montana Breweries
Bayern Brewing - Missoula, MT
Big Sky Brewing - Missoula, MT
Conflux Brewing - Missoula, MT
Cranky Sam Brewing - Missoula, MT
Draught Works Brewery - Missoula, MT
Great Burn Brewing - Missoula, MT
Highlander Brewing - Missoula, MT
Kettlehouse Brewing - Missoula, MT
Tamarack Brewing - Missoula, MT
Western Cider - Missoula, MT
Other Montana Breweries
Blackfoot River Brewing - Helena, MT
Cabinet Mountain Brewing - Libby, MT
Harvest Moon Brewing - Belt, MT
Jeremiah Johnson Brewing - Great Falls, MT
Katabatic Brewing - Livingston, MT
Last Chance Cider Mill - Billings, MT
Lewis & Clark Brewing - Helena, MT
Philipsburg Brewing - Philipsburg, MT
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
We pride ourselves on serving local food and local products on our menus. Here are a few of the great partnerships we have at the Backyard Tap House.
LOLO CREEK DISTILLERY
We proudly serve local spirits from Lolo Creek Distillery. Try them in one of our many signature cocktails
WILCOXSON'S ICE CREAM
We proudly serve Montana Wilcoxson's Ice Cream
RECENT BACKYARD UPDATES
Now Open 7 Days a Week
The Backyard Tap House is now open 7 days a week. We are open from 11:30-9(ish) Monday through Saturday and 12-7 on Sundays with our full menu every day.
Now Open Mondays
The Backyard Tap House is now open on Mondays from 11:30-9(ish) with our full menu. Mondays are always kind of a bummer, but now you can make them better with a hot meal and cold beverage from the Backyard!
Spring Menu – April 2023
Our new spring menu is out. Check out the new options and some fun changes. Patty Melt, Chicken Bacon Ranch, Chicken Quesadilla, Oriental Chicken Salad, Veggie Pizza and some summer cocktails.