Manu temple rd, old manali
Great Food. Great vibes.
Riverside Dining & Live Music in Old Manali.
Nestled beside the rushing Manalsu River, welcome to our cosy alpine culinary sanctuary . Fresh flavours, comforting plates, and crisp mountain air.
- Our Story
More Than Just a Cafe, It's a feeling.
Beside the rushing Manalsu River in Old Manali, Cafe Backyard brings together rustic comfort, handcrafted recipes, and alpine pine serenity under pine canopies.
Whether gathering around our glowing wood-fired hearth on a frosty Himachali evening or listening to acoustic rhythms by the water, every table is a sanctuary of warmth and slow hospitiality.
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Warm sunken seating, hand-woven lanterns & weeping willow views
"Good food brings people together."
- Old Manali Days
Riverside Heritage & Craft
Better food for
more people
For over a decade, we've welcomed travelers and local alike to discover authentic mountain flavors and comforting artisanal classics, prepared fresh beside the rushing Manalsu River.
Soul of backyard
Where evening meets Music
Acoustic guitar sessions, heartfelt napkin notes left by travellers, and the rushing waters of Old Manali right beside your table.
Intimate Acoustic Rhythms
As dusk descends over the Himalayan pine slopes, local singer and visiting artists serenade guests under warm timber beams.
Every weekend & chilly mountain evening
The Napkin Note Wall
Origami notes, heartfelt sketches, and memories pinned by wanderers from around the globe.
Vintage music Gallery
Vinyl records & vintage acoustic wall art
Quality & Craft
The finest Ingredeints
We believe remarkable plates begin long before the pan hits the flame. Every morning starts with crisp mountain produce and artisanal whole spices.
Seasonal Harvest
Fresh Valley Produce
Ripened vine tomatoes, crisp hill greens, and seasoned vegetable hand-selected every dawn from local growers across Kullu Valley.
Stone-Pounded
Authentic whole spices
Fresh dry-roasted and slow-ground in small batches to preserve natural essential oils, vibrant punch, and soul-comforting aromas.
Alpine Flora
Mountain Herbs & Greens
Wild theme, fresh-basil, and robust oregano snipped directly for our woodfired sauces, pasta emulsions, and herbal infusions.