The Back Abbey - Claremont

Fun little spot to visit outside of the core Claremont Village. As you'd expect, there is a great selection of Belgian beers, both on tap and in bottles. The food choices are pretty decent. We were pleased to find mussels. The sauce was delicious; it would have been great to have more bread to soak up the deliciousness. I'd add a star if they could provide better descriptions of the brews (the servers weren't too helpful and seemed overwhelmed) and carried some lower ABV choices. All said, we would go back to hang out in this back alley patio.

Really nice little spot in Claremont. As the name implies, it's in the back. I drove past it as it is tucked away a little. It's a little upscale pub. So everything is going to have a more fancy take. This includes the alcohol, dont expect to get Budweiser or Coors for you beer. Also dont expect your more brand name spirits here. That being said it is all very good. They have so have seasonal meals as well. So the menu will be a little different, which is a nice change of pace. They do have a lot of standard menu items they have year round. We split a BBQ Chicken sandwich with a salad. The sause had a little bite and the chicken was very juicy. They only had 2 desserts; beignets and the seasonal Cheese cake. We hot the beignets and they we very good. They come with some fresh fruit on the sides. Overall it was a really nice place and we will go back.

This is still my favorite pub. I love that they have the correct glassware for each beer, usually labeled with the brewery and beer name. I'm not normally the type to care, but it does make a difference in the aroma and head of the beer. Particularly with the delicate euro beers the specialize in. It's a little detail, but it elevates the experience. The draft beer selection does (slowly) change over time. But there's always something interesting to try. This is a great place to sit and relax while the kids take an art class at the nearby Studio Clairemont. I have fond memories of playing cards with my family (with some duck fat fries and a charcuterie board) while a kid was in class. I like the redesigned patio. It's not as comfortable and homey as before, but the new sun shade is a welcome addition. The menu is a bit more expensive than I remember, but that to be expected during pandemic recovery.

Second time I’ve eaten here, got the burger this time. They actually cook it how you order it, really excellent. Last time I got the filet sandwich with us even better. Fantastic and unusual beer selection. Really fast and friendly service. Also prices are very normal for quality imported beer and really great food. Folks complaining must not be local…

? I brought my wife to the back of abbey and it was great! For starters the service was at the top! From the host who sat us to check. They were attentive and friendly. I love Belgian beers and I was stolen that they had delirium. My wife got a margarita and she said it was great. The food was delicious. We have the Back Abbey Backyard Burgers. They had a lot of taste and came out quickly. It's usually super busy so be ready to wait or get there early to put your name in!