Patios

Toronto’s best new patios

An updated list of the best new permanent patios, including a beach-inspired space

Toronto’s best new CaféTO patios

An updated list of temporary patios that go above and beyond

Toronto’s best covered patios

Our favourite places to drink outdoors when it rains and pours

Colourful drinks, beachy vibes and a cocktail takeout window: How the patio at Toronto’s new tropical bar came together

The Port Light is the Shameful Tiki Room's brand-new sibling spot

“We’re now booked solid every weekend until mid-July”: What reopening is like for the city’s busiest patios

"When we started seating people, everyone in line started applauding"

Toronto patios are (finally) open. Here are 16 of our favourites that you can sit on right now

Ready, set, patio

Sheepskin blankets, open-flame heaters and $12,000: How Farmhouse Tavern winterized their patio by building a barn

Coming soon: mulled wine, maple syrup snow candy and raclette

Campfires, creativity and two weeks at a time: How Actinolite turned their backyard into a cozy and cottage-y, pandemic-friendly patio

Take a trip to the country—without leaving the city

Hay bales, hot drinks and heat lamps: This secret patio behind a secret bar is serving up boozy cocoa and fall-on-the-farm feels

It's like being at a farm—if that farm served cognac-spiked cider

Fire pits, canvas tarps and some Moonrise Kingdom inspiration: How Anthony Rose winterized his new pandemic-friendly patio

Blankets are provided (but you should still bundle up)

Toronto’s best new CaféTO patios

They're more than just tables inside a pylon perimeter

Toronto’s best new patios

Where to sip ice-cold drinks in the sun (or shade)

Twelve of Toronto’s best new patios

A dozen new places to drink and dine outdoors

Twelve of Toronto’s best new patios for outdoor dining and drinking

Because the season's too damn short to sit inside

Toronto’s patio fee “nightmare” reminds us just how vital outdoor seating is—and not just for happy hour

"Myself and friends in the industry are talking about packing it in and moving up north"