--- title: "Top 5 patios in Toronto | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-patios-toronto" last_updated: 2026-11-14 meta: description: "Five Toronto patios named by blogTO, Narcity, Foodism, Now Toronto and TasteToronto for outdoor dining and drinks." "og:description": "Five Toronto patios named by blogTO, Narcity, Foodism, Now Toronto and TasteToronto for outdoor dining and drinks." "og:title": "Top 5 patios in Toronto" "twitter:description": "Five Toronto patios named by blogTO, Narcity, Foodism, Now Toronto and TasteToronto for outdoor dining and drinks." "twitter:title": "Top 5 patios in Toronto" --- TORONTO · RESTAURANTS # Top 5 patios in Toronto This guide covers five outdoor spots in Toronto that have been written up by blogTO, Narcity, Foodism, Now Toronto and TasteToronto. It draws on articles published between June 2024 and August 2026. Every page cited was read on 14 November 2026. See the 5 places 1. ![Grape Witches, from its own website](https://grapewitches.com/cdn/shop/files/web-assets-social-sharing.png?v=1635910543)Number 1 ### Grape Witches Wine bar with garden patio 1247 Dundas St. W., Dundas West, Toronto Foodism described Grape Witches' back patio as dog-friendly and weather-proof, decorated by local artists and filled with foliage and a fountain. TasteToronto called it a secret-garden-like space for natural wines and snacks. Narcity wrote that visitors walk through the bottle shop into a secluded backyard complete with string lights, a fountain and colour. - > “The only thing more glorious than Grape Witches' shop is their dog-friendly, weather-proof back patio, which opens on May 9. The foliage-heavy space, complete with an iconic fountain, was decorated by local artists and designers.” [Foodism](https://foodism.ca/eat-drink/bars-restaurants/best-patios-toronto-2025/) · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “You walk through the bottle shop before entering the secluded backyard complete with string lights, a fountain and colour.” [Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto](https://www.narcity.com/toronto/best-restaurants-in-toronto) · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - > “Flaunting a newly renovated, weather-proofed patio, the team at Grape Witches is embracing the season of outdoor sipping with open arms.” [TasteToronto](https://www.tastetoronto.com/guides/go-to-patios-summer-2025) · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit grapewitches.com (opens in a new tab)](https://grapewitches.com) Photo: Grape Witches's website 2. ![Queen's Harbour, from its own website](https://queensharbour.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SUSHI-PLATTER-20250626-_MG_0824-1.jpg)Number 2 ### Queen's Harbour Waterfront restaurant and patio 245 Queens Quay W, Harbourfront, Toronto blogTO called Queen's Harbour one of the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco, noting its patio seating along the east side and a retractable roof that opens the back half of the restaurant to the outdoors. Narcity called it massive, glamorous and one of the city's biggest summer destinations. - > “The mother of all waterfront restaurants in Toronto has officially opened its doors at 245 Queens Quay W., and it's secured a spot among the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco.” [blogTO, Phoebe Knight](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/07/toronto-best-new-patios-summer-2025/) · best-of list · July 16, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “Queen's Harbour is massive, glamorous and truly impossible to ignore, even if you tried. Between its two patios, retractable roof and waterfront location, it's one of the city's biggest summer destinations.” [Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto](https://www.narcity.com/toronto/best-restaurants-in-toronto) · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - > “Queens Harbour will feature a massive outdoor patio with over 800 seats and a retractable roof.” [Now Toronto, Anushka Yadav](https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/this-historic-harbourfront-warehouse-is-being-turned-into-a-fusion-restaurant-with-a-huge-patio-in-toronto/) · news · June 18, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit queensharbour.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://queensharbour.ca) Photo: Queen's Harbour's website 3. Number 3 ### Pennies Patio bar 127 Strachan Ave., Liberty Village, Toronto TasteToronto wrote that Pennies draws half the population of the city's west end. Narcity said it is loud and lively, and it always feels like someone at the next table is having the time of their life. - > “Not every patio needs to be fancy, and Pennies is proof of that. It's loud, it's got a punch, and it always feels like someone at the next table is having the time of their life.” [Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto](https://www.narcity.com/toronto/best-restaurants-in-toronto) · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - > “Can't find your friends? They're at Pennies, along with half the population of the city's west end.” [TasteToronto](https://www.tastetoronto.com/guides/go-to-patios-summer-2025) · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit pennies.bar (opens in a new tab)](https://pennies.bar) 4. ![The Drake, from its own website](https://thedrake.ca/uploads/2025/03/meta-drake.jpg)Number 4 ### The Drake Hotel bar with rooftop patio 1150 Queen St. W., West Queen West, Toronto Foodism described The Drake's Sky Yard rooftop as a covered and heated space good for brunching, afternoon drinks or dinner. Narcity wrote that The Drake lets you move from the street-level cafe patio to the Sky Yard rooftop, which has views, DJs, a live-fire grill and a photo booth. - > “We've spent many a blurry night on The Drake's infamous rooftop patio, The Sky Yard. The covered and heated beauty is a great spot for weekend brunching, afternoon drinks or dinner.” [Foodism](https://foodism.ca/eat-drink/bars-restaurants/best-patios-toronto-2025/) · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “The Drake gives you the chance to patio crawl without actually leaving the building. With rooftop views, DJs, a live-fire grill, a photo booth, and a constantly updated atmosphere.” [Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto](https://www.narcity.com/toronto/best-restaurants-in-toronto) · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) [Visit thedrake.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://thedrake.ca) Photo: The Drake's website 5. ![Bandit Brewery, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bce266baf46837d880e24de/t/5e4ef2a1f007ea7a52ed2441/1582232227417/Bandit-Logo-Horizontal.png?format=1500w)Number 5 ### Bandit Brewery Brewery with outdoor patio 2125 Dundas St. W., Roncesvalles, Toronto Foodism described Bandit Brewery's expansive patio as a spot that feels like it is away from the street despite sitting right on Dundas West, and noted dogs are welcome. TasteToronto called it Roncesvalles' go-to destination for patio beers, with trees, picnic benches and greenery. - > “Bandit Brewery's expansive patio feels like a hidden oasis, despite being right on Dundas West, or perhaps it's because dogs can get in on the patio action? Either way, it's the perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon.” [Foodism](https://foodism.ca/eat-drink/bars-restaurants/best-patios-toronto-2025/) · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “A former auto-shop turned brewery, this craft taproom and patio is Roncesvalles' go-to destination for patio beers. With trees adorned in twinkly lights, picnic benches and lush greenery.” [TasteToronto](https://www.tastetoronto.com/guides/go-to-patios-summer-2025) · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit banditbrewery.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://banditbrewery.ca) Photo: Bandit Brewery's website QUESTIONS ## Questions this guide answers
What are the top patios in Toronto? This guide lists five Toronto patios written about by named press outlets: Queen's Harbour on the waterfront, Grape Witches in Dundas West, Pennies near Liberty Village, The Drake on West Queen West and Bandit Brewery in Roncesvalles.
When was this guide checked? Every page this guide cites was read again on 14 November 2026.
What is Queen's Harbour? Queen's Harbour is a waterfront restaurant at 245 Queens Quay W. in Toronto's Harbourfront area. It opened in 2025 in a former warehouse and has two patios and a retractable roof.
Where is Grape Witches? Grape Witches is a wine bar at 1247 Dundas St. W. in the Dundas West area. Its back patio is a covered outdoor space decorated by local artists.
Where is Pennies? Pennies is at 127 Strachan Ave. near Liberty Village. It is known for a large outdoor patio and low-priced food and drinks.
What is the Sky Yard at The Drake? The Sky Yard is the rooftop patio at The Drake hotel at 1150 Queen St. W. in West Queen West. It operates year-round and has a covered, heated design.
Where is Bandit Brewery? Bandit Brewery is at 2125 Dundas St. W. in Roncesvalles. It is a craft brewery with a large outdoor patio where dogs are welcome.
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SOURCES ## Every page this guide draws on 1. [Here are some of Toronto's most exciting new patios for summer 2025](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2025/07/toronto-best-new-patios-summer-2025/)blogTO, Phoebe Knight · July 16, 2025 · blogto.com · read November 14, 2026 2. [The 45 best patios in Toronto for 2025](https://foodism.ca/eat-drink/bars-restaurants/best-patios-toronto-2025/)Foodism · May 7, 2025 · foodism.ca · read November 14, 2026 3. [12 of the best Toronto restaurants for patio season (according to a local foodie)](https://www.narcity.com/toronto/best-restaurants-in-toronto)Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto · August 28, 2026 · narcity.com · read November 14, 2026 4. [This historic harbourfront warehouse is being turned into a fusion restaurant with a huge patio in Toronto](https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/this-historic-harbourfront-warehouse-is-being-turned-into-a-fusion-restaurant-with-a-huge-patio-in-toronto/)Now Toronto, Anushka Yadav · June 18, 2024 · nowtoronto.com · read November 14, 2026 5. [Our Go-To Patios in Toronto this Summer](https://www.tastetoronto.com/guides/go-to-patios-summer-2025)TasteToronto · August 1, 2025 · tastetoronto.com · read November 14, 2026 **Found an error?** Tell the editors with the [corrections form](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/report). [Read our standards](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/about). MORE GUIDES ## More Toronto guides [All local guides ](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides) Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 brunch spots in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-brunch-toronto) Five Toronto brunch spots named by blogTO, Streets of Toronto, Narcity, Toronto Guardian and CP24, with each outlet's own words. Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 sushi and Japanese restaurants in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-japanese-restaurants-toronto) Five Toronto sushi and Japanese restaurants named by blogTO, Noms Magazine, Canada's 100 Best, Gastro World and Nuvo Magazine. Toronto · 5 places ### [Top 5 pizza places in Toronto](https://voche.me/on/toronto-2026/guides/top-pizza-toronto) Five Toronto pizza spots named by blogTO, Daily Hive, Narcity, Toronto Life and Streets of Toronto, with each outlet's own words. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/on/toronto-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.