With an amazing atmosphere and even better food, this classic spot in the Distillery District never disappoints. The patio is both spacious and cozy, with colourful decor, fire pits, and heaters to keep you warm. You’ll be munching on Mexican tapas and sipping cocktails without a care on this toasty patio.

This spot on Bloor West has a wood-burning outdoor fireplace and the atmosphere is on point. Fill your belly with comfort food staples like mac n’ cheese with chicken and one of the many Ontario craft beers on tap while you sit back comfortably on the heated patio. Twinkle lights make the patio all the more inviting and the high fencing provides some nice shelter from the wind.

Hemingway’s has one of the largest rooftop patios in the city and it’s always a good time. It’s been a home away from home to New Zealand tourists and ex-pats for 40 years and it’s open 365 days a year until 2 a.m., no exceptions! Hemingway’s loves to put on a good event, whether it’s a trivia night or a sports viewing party. As for the heated patio, you can always count on the same lively atmosphere, with tables spaced out to allow for plenty of distancing.

Also in Yorkville is Bar Reyna, a gorgeous cocktail and snack bar with a patio where you’ll want to spend the entire afternoon. The atmospheric restaurant has a year-round back patio furnished with Mediterranean-inspired decor. From tasty beverages to mouthwatering food and an Insta-worthy setting, this spot really does have it all.

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a Mexican fiesta at this fun patio in Leslieville. The heated and covered patio space is full of bright colours, comfy seating and happy vibes. The menu offers a range of flavourful Mexican-fusion dishes and fun appetizers like street corn and zucchini fritters. Plus, they boast the best drinks in the city and they dare you to prove them wrong. Challenge accepted!

Overlooking a stretch of West Queen West is the Sky Yard rooftop restaurant at the Drake Hotel, serving locally sourced food and finely crafted cocktails. The Sky Yard terrace is tastefully decorated and bright, with a mural covering the entire back wall. It offers covered seating for up to 140 people and is heated to keep you comfortable on chilly nights.

This Yorkville hotspot has been around since 1944 and it’s been bumpin’ ever since. The Pilot has two patios equipped with retractable awnings and heaters to keep the place warm even on the chilliest nights. The menu serves pub-style dishes and comfort food with a special late-night menu for your midnight munchies.

Baro’s all-season rooftop patio is one of the prettiest in town. The Latin-infused menu and leafy floor-to-ceiling decor make it feel more like a tropical oasis than a historic building on King West. The patio is just as enjoyable in the summer as it is in the winter, making it the ideal spot for a meal under the stars on a cold night.

Come for the tapas and cocktails, stay for the Barcelona vibes. This spot is hugely popular for a reason, part of it being the warm and inviting patio. The unique furnishings and mood lighting provide the best ambiance to enjoy Bar Raval’s mouthwatering Spanish shared plates. The Gaudi-esque wood panels are unlike anything else you’ll see in the city and you won’t be able to resist the photo op.