The Backroads Bar in North Spokane may have closed earlier this year ( February 2013) but like many commercial spaces around Spokane the space did not stay vacant long as today a new bar and restaurant is open and operating daily in the same space after taking over the buildings lease.
Opening shortly after the closure of the Backroads is the new Rumrunners Bar & Grill . Rumrunners is a new neighborhood style bar located at 2436 N. Astor, close by N. Ruby St. in North Spokane. The bar occupies the entire 3,000 square foot space and seats 69.
With 5 employees Rumrunners features a full bar as well a food menu with traditional bar fare such as burgers, sandwiches, fries ,etc...
For more info on the new Rumrunners Bar & Grill visit their Facebook page at-
https://www.facebook.com/rumrunnersspokane
