RAISED IN CLARENDON.
SERVED IN CANTERBURY. coming soon
FROM MY YAAD TO YOUR TABLE
Built on tradition. Served with Pride
I grew up in Clarendon, Jamaica, where cooking wasn't rushed - it was done properly. Seasoning was layered, food was cooked slow, and every dish meant something. Back A Yard brings that same care and respect to every plate. So you're not just eating - you're experiencing real yard food.
COME FEEL THE ISLAND VIBES
Step into a space where the warmth of Jamaica lives in every detail. The aromas, the flavours, and the energy brings comfort, nostalgia, and excitement all at once. Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, Back A Yard is a place where people come to relax, connect, and enjoy real food done right.
ADDRESS
70 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BB
OPENING HOURS
MON: CLOSED
TUE - SAT: 10AM - 10PM
SUNDAY: 10PM - 5PM
INDULGE IN OUR SIGNATURE DISHES
Every recipe at Back A Yard comes from real yard tradition - taught over open fire, slow-cooked in heavy pots, and built on patience, instinct, and respect for flavour. From rich, slow-braised oxtail to deeply seasoned jerk chicken finished for that perfect colour and depth, every dish carries the same foundation, time, care, and proper technique.
This food mi grow pon. Now served fresh in Canterbury.
Real Roots. Real Flavour. Real Yard Food.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
“The flavors at Back a Yard take me back to my time in Jamaica. Each dish is a true masterpiece of taste and tradition.”
Nia Graham
“Back a Yard is more than a restaurant; it's a cultural experience. The ambiance, music, and, of course, the food, transport me to the heart of Jamaica.”
Elijah Thomas
“The passion for authentic Jamaican cuisine shines through every dish. Back a Yard has become my go-to place for a genuine taste of the Caribbean.”
Talia Campbell
