Sun’s out, patios out!
As sunscreen and sandals become daily essentials, St. Catharines’ restaurants, pubs and wineries are transforming their outdoor spaces into must-go spots for delicious food, refreshing drinks and summer vibes.
Get from out of the indoor lighting and soak up the sunshine while dining al fresco in a restaurant and bar scene that has something for every craving. Whether its a rooftop terrace with a view of the skyline, a street level escape with a charming atmosphere, or a vineyard setting in the heart of wine country, people are flocking to St. Catharines for the best patios in Niagara.
Here’s your guide to patios in St. Catharines to help you pull up a chair and experience outdoor dining at its finest.
Bon appétit!
From the blog
St. Catharines patios to check out this summer
Patios are popping up all over St. Catharines and pubs and eateries are pulling out all the stops to make their outdoor spaces hot spots this summer.
Pawsome pet-friendly patios in St. Catharines
Enjoy the dog days of summer! St. Catharines is bursting with pawesome pet-friendly patios where your pup can be part of the fun.
St. Catharines Patios
Boston Pizza Pen Centre
This Summer, transform every occasion into a patioccasion at Boston Pizza at the Pen Centre! Dive into the summer menu, bursting with refreshing drinks and vibrant new dishes, enjoy fun games and more.
Hours
Open every day 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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Pet Friendly
221 Glendale Avenue
905.687.1991
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Cat’s Caboose
Located in the heart of old Glenridge, Cat’s Caboose Dinning Coach and Bar Car is one of St. Catharines oldest and most established restaurants.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
224 Glenridge Ave. (in the Glenridge Plaza)
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Chocloates Etc.
Enjoy Espresso-based coffees, pastries, handmade chocolates and truffles and award-winning gelato at Chocolates Etc.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
100 Welland Avenue
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The Feathery Pub
The Feathery Pub A full-service pub with a large, varied menu to suit all ages, tastes and dietary preferences/needs. Almost all menu items are pub-made from scratch with high-quality ingredients.
Hours
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
420 Vansickle Rd.
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Sala Sixty-One
Sala Sixty One is Club Roma’s newest on-site social spot for entertainment, sports and dining with indoor dining, two stunning outdoor patios, social games, soccer views, a never ending drink list, classic mouth-watering Italian dishes and so much more.
Hours
Open daily at 11:30 a.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
125 Vansickle Rd.
437.439.1417
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Downtown Patios
1954 Bourbon and Smoke
1954 Bourbon and Smoke offers a wide variety of spirits, cocktails and craft beer – including a selection of hand-picked rare bourbons – as well as the best in smoked meats, smoked exclusively with Niagara fruit woods.
Hours
Monday 4-10 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to late; Sunday 4-9 p.m.
Details
259 St. Paul Street Unit 2
905.397.3126
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Amara’s Café
Enjoy delicious coffee and baked goods in the heart of downtown St. Catharines at Amara’s Café.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
43 Church Street
905.988.5060
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Bolete
Relaxed. Refined. Regional. That’s Bolete. Located in historic downtown St. Catharines
Hours
Wednesday 4-9 p.m.; Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 4-10 p.m.; Sunday 4-9 p.m.
Details
176 St. Paul Street
905.641.9559
andrew@bolete.ca
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The Brazen Café
Bold. Shameless. Brazen. Serving decadent desserts, lavishly roasted beans, cocktails and gelato.
Hours
Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
19 King Street
289.269.4481
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Daisy Dukes Boots ‘n Bourbon
Daisy Dukes Boots ‘n Bourbon is bringing a little country to downtown St. Catharines!
Hours
Open everyday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Details
117 St. Paul Street
905.684.5516
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de la terre bakery
de la terre bakery is an artisan bakery specializing in hand made sourdough bread and spelt pastries and the café serves specialty coffee.
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Details
55 Geneva Street
905.894.2637
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The District Tapas and Bar
The District Tapas and Bar will take you on a journey of flavours, textures and colours that will have you craving more. Enjoy mouth watering tapas from around the world, intricately curated entrees, and an extensive beverage selection.
Hours
Tuesday to Thursday from 12-10 p.m..; Friday 12-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details
24 St. Paul St.
905.397.0999
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Fiddler’s Pour House
Fiddler’s Pour House is a pub and restaurant located in the heart of Downtown St. Catharines offering craft beers on tap that rotate with the seasons, daily specials, and unique drink choices.
Hours
Mondays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Tuesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Details
149 St. Paul Street
905.346.1225
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Kully’s Orignial Sports Bar
Kully’s Original Sports Bar is you place for game day and provides an immersive atmosphere for sports fans and beer enthusiasts alike.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Details
223 St. Paul Street
905.684.1771
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oddBar
Enjoy Pizza and beer at oddBar, just down the street from oddBird.
Hours
Tuesday to Thursday from 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 4-10 p.m.
Details
Address
12 King St.
905.397.1007
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oddBird
Among the top restaurants in the country, oddBird ranked 85th on Canada’s Best 100 list.
Hours
Tuesday to Thursday from 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 4-10 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
52 St. Paul St.
905.322.4043
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Score Pizza
Score Pizza is home to your new favourite pizza. Fresh, quality pizza, made just how you like it with unlimited toppings. Real fast.
Hours
Sunday to Thursday from noon to 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from noon to 8:30 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
211 St. Paul St.
289.362.3443
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Trust Beer Bar
Trust Beer Bar in Downtown St. Catharines is home to Niagara’s best craft beer selection with a Mexican-street-food-inspired kitchen.
Hours
Monday to Wednesday from 4 p.m. to midnight; Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
3 Garden Park
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Port Dalhousie Patios
Dalhousie Beach Club Snack Bar
Dalhousie Beach Club serves up ice cream, drinks hotdogs, fries, candy and other snacks at Lakeside Park Beach in Port Dalhousie.
Hours
Weekdays from 4-9:30 p.m.; weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
1 Lakeport Road
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Balzac’s Coffee Roasters
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters’ 11th location is in historic Port Dalhousie, part of the city of St. Catharines. Originally a bank, this charming location was constructed in 1907 and features two stories, both with outdoor patio seating.
Hours
Open everyday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
9 Lock Street
905.397.8648
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The Twisted Pig
The Twisted Pig in Port Dalhosuie features classic Italian with a twist! Located in the heart of Port Dalhousie with a lower and rooftop patio.
Hours
Sunday to Thursday from 12-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 12-10 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
1 Lock Street
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Wine Country Patios
13th Street Winery
Enjoy great wine and delicious food in at the outdoor pavilion and patio overlooking sculpture gardens and vineyards at 13th Street Winery. The Vineyard Kitchen Bistro menu features locally inspired, seasonal plates that change throughout the season to reflect Niagara’s bounty.
Hours
Open Monday to Saturday from Victoria Day weekend) to Thanksgiving weekend.
May and October
Monday to Wednesday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (wine bar open to 8 p.m.) with live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
June, July and August
Monday to Wednesday and Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (wine bar open to 8 p.m.) with live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
1776 Fourth Ave.
905.984.8463
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Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Enjoy lunch or an early dinner with vineyard views on the Short Hills Kitchen patio at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery.
Hours
Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open from Victoria Day Weekend to Canadian Thanksgiving.
Details
Pet Friendly
1469 Pelham Rd.
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Hernder Estate Winery
Enjoy Hernder Estate Winery’s supper market on Wednesdays and wine flights or by the glass on weekends in the heart of wine country.
Hours
Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to dusk; Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details
Pet Friendly
1607 Eighth Ave. Louth
905.684.3300 (call or text)
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Rockway Vineyards
From rolling fairways to rolling vineyards, the stunning view of Rockway Vineyards exceptional property is the perfect backdrop for a remarkable dining experience at Windows on Rockway, Patio 19, Golfers Patio, and Wine Garden.
Hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Details
3290 Ninth St.
905.641-1300
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