The Back Abbey's patio at night, strung with lights and full of diners

Claremont & Upland, California

Belgian beer. Serious burgers.

A gastropub built inside four dilapidated walls of an early-1900s building — open since June 2008.

Since 2008 28-day dry-aged patties Brunch Sat & Sun

The room

It started as four walls and no ceiling.

The Back Abbey opened in June 2008. Before it came to life at its original location, the building was little more than four dilapidated walls of a historic structure dating back to the early 1900s — no ceiling, no windows, just potential.

What began as a passion for bold flavors and exceptional Belgian beer has grown into a culinary, beer and cocktail destination.

Much like the menu, the goal has always been to put a thoughtful, unexpected spin on the familiar — meant to be shared with great company.

The Back Abbey's red illuminated sign above the entrance at night
A charcuterie board with salami, almonds, fig jam, blue cheese and sliced baguette A crisp panko-crusted cutlet topped with dressed mixed greens Mussels with grilled bread and a Belgian ale A rye old fashioned on the bar at The Back Abbey

On tap

The Belgian side of the bar.

Back Abbey Tripel by Val-Dieu · 9%$12
Back Abbey Quadruple by Val-Dieu · 10.5%$13
Augustijn Blonde 7%$12
Delirium Tremens Strong Pale · 8.5%$12
Duchesse Red Flemish Sour · 6.8%$13
Chimay rotating tap$14
Averbode Strong Blond 7.5%$12
Bavik Pilsner 5.2%$11

Ask about our rotating taps — plus Trappists, dubbels, saisons, wits, sours, ciders and N/A beers by the bottle.

Brioche French toast with vanilla cream and fresh strawberries

Weekends

Brunch, Saturday and Sunday.

Served 10:00am–2:00pm at both locations. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 2pm–5pm.

Visit

Two rooms, same kitchen.

Claremont

128 North Oberlin Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711

Mon–Fri
11:00am until closing
Sat–Sun
10:00am – 9:00pm
Brunch
Sat–Sun, 10:00am – 2:00pm
909.929.0119

Upland

1902 North Campus Ave, Suite A, Upland, CA 91784

Mon–Thu
11:00am – 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am – 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am – 10:00pm
Brunch
Sat–Sun, 10:00am – 2:00pm
909.488.4484

Reservations for parties of six or more: reservations@thebackabbey.com. A 20% gratuity is added on parties of six or more.

An unasked-for design preview built by Everett Holt using The Back Abbey's own photographs and published menu — not affiliated with the restaurant.
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