The Best Patios and Outdoor Bars in Toronto

Toronto is infatuated with its bipolar summer and everything that come with them – including Canada ’s Wonderland , plate game at the Rogers Centre , and impromptu tripper to Centre Island and Woodbine Beach . But once the heat waves kick in , the only thing that matters is # patioszn . Drinking ( and feeding ) outdoors is a great Canadian pastime . With summer finally hitting peak variant , we ’re highlighting the city ’s right patios and outdoor bars .

Amsterdam BrewHouse

Amsterdam Brewing ’s lakeshore HQ is renowned for its Muskoka death chair , umbrellas , and wooden 300 - seat out-of-door patio where you may lean back and blank out about the cottage . The BrewHouse has an across-the-board food computer menu that tackle apps , burgers , and in - house BBQ ( think ribs and Malus pumila butter BBQ chicken ) that ’s been smoke over aged Ontario cerise wood . And then there ’s the beer . The prevention is always carry with Amsterdam brews – instinctive Blonde , Cruiser , Boneshaker IPA , and Raspberry Wheat . Buy a few feeding bottle to - go from Amsterdam ’s own retail store .

3 Speed

Paul Emery and Trish Welbourn ’s " Blandsdowne " legal profession is n’t exactly a go - to for midsummer dates , but it should be . With an open - air roof , 3 fastness ’s back patio ’s schmaltzy , Southern - comfort vibe pair well with its craft brewage , veggie omelettes , and weekend specials ( mussels , brisket , and pork barrel souvlaki ) .

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Bar Raval

Grant van Gameren ’s pintxo parlor has become one of Toronto ’s trendiest agile - bite repair , in part thanks to its streetside patio – double-dyed for hang around in the sun and after - body of work shenanigans . The botifarra ( $ 12 ) , chorizo ( $ 7.25 ) , and El Salvadorian pound cake ( $ 4 ) are all maravilloso next to a chalk of Pixie Blood ( $ 16 ) – a delightful mix of tequila , absinthe , and cinnamon grenadine that you shouldabsolutely get .

Cabana Pool Bar

Polson Pier ’s day - to - night party spot is basically a mini Ibiza with $ 24 fruit platters , but if you thoroughly bask Bud Light Apple and tan lines , then the Cabana ’s for you . The pool haven is typically open during peak hr Thursday - Sunday , and if the slushie measure is n’t flowing , then you ’re tie to hunt into He d Kandi jabber and DJ circle from the likes of Lil Jon and Tiesto .

Clocktower Bar

Clocktower Bar is the only reason you need to venture up to Summerhill this summertime . The Yonge St spot is a passel more than just Boxcar Social on bitters – all signs point to its backyard BBQ - comparable patio , which has become an intimate checkpoint for fizz , Old Fashioneds , and the Barcelona Address , a strong premix of Lustau Oloroso sherry , Cinzano , prosecco , and lemon crude oil .

The Done Right Inn

Done Right is a Trinity - Bellwoods jewel mostly known for its nose dive taproom charm . The Inn ’s backyard terrace is a wooden bench sanctuary that ’s meek but perfect for post - park sunbathing , mathematical group shots , and cheap beer that is n’t too bum . If you still are n’t convinced , it also swallow Canadian Tire money as a method of defrayment .

El Catrin

El Catrin ’s outdoor terrace is deck out with attack pits , lantern , loot skulls , monolithic chandeliers , and playful yellowed piece of furniture that cordially invites you to prove out the tequila stripe , stocked with over 120 different labels . In other words , beak your poisonous substance with a side of the modern - meets - traditional Mexican fare .

El Rey Mezcal Bar

The Oaxaca - theme mezcal legal profession is another outpost from Grant van Gameren , and much like his other setups , it ’s giving the vicinity a modern bohemian look . If you do n’t believe us , then believe in El Rey ’s front terrace , which has become a home for picnic tables , tropical flora , and 30 - plus peck of mezcal – including productive arruqueño and tepeztate . There are also botanas such as morita popcorn , roast Musa paradisiaca , grilled dear hearts , and chapulines ( grasshoppers ) .

Hemingway’s

Hemingway ’s is a GTA throwback that ’s been go along Yorkville nerveless for age . The New Zealand - inspired eating place allow for the calamari , jerk chicken burritos , meaning brewage , futbol games , and a monolithic , covered , pub - daily rooftop patio that has your back year - round .

Kasa Moto

Kasa Moto is a Japanese eating house that focuses on smart seafood dining , but do n’t be gull by its minimalist heart . The Yorkville establishment boast celestial sushi plates , protein - lumbering bonce dishes , a vast cocktail inclination , and a heated up rooftop patio that has its own dedicated bar and cabana , which can incline up to 180 people on a busy night .

Le Sélect Bistro

Looking to reinvigorate the brunch dating prospect ? Embrace Le Sélect . Its front patio and private terrasse are a hot good on the weekends – the Parisian ambience is accentuated by steak frites , Fogo Island crab louse cappelletti , fresh croissant , and a wine-coloured listing that will fulfil your inner Francophile ’s every want . Just be admonish : the mode switches come nightfall as the glasses of pinot noir and Sancerre call on the space into representative of nineteenth - one C French Romanticism .

Macho Radio Bar

CityPlace ’s new Tex - Mex join is strengthen with eclectic apps from chef Guillermo Herbertson – think house wing , mini tostada , and corn whiskey quinoa fritters – but here , the 100 - seat terrace is king . The enclosed space faces Canoe Landing Park and is connected to a wall of arcade classics ( Pac - Man , Street Fighter ) . The beverages are also really hard to top , as Macho ’s drink list is loaded with cocktail ( $ 8-$10 ) , margarita ( $ 8-$20 ) , sangaree ( $ 25 ) , and agua frescas ( $ 8) that will either bite back ( hibiscus + snare ) or tingle your senses ( Mangifera indica + Olmeca Altos Plata tequila ) .

The Porch

Toronto has its fair share of rooftop patio ( Mascot Brewery , Harvest Kitchen ) , but The Porch is a effortless spot that welcomes all type , including part pack , punk dates , andPokémon Goexperts . The always - hustle deck of cards is above Adelaide ’s Rock ‘ n ’ Horse Saloon , making it a place for speedy Snapchats with the CN Tower and doubling up on Selfie Sweet Tea ( $ 8.75 ) and unslaked lime margaritas ( $ 14.75 ) . If all else fail , at least there ’s the Pizzadilla Rolls ( $ 17 ) .