St. Catharines Patios


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!

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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.

Details

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

sala61@clubroma.ca

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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

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12 King St.

905.397.1007

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oddBird

oddBird in Downtown St. Catharines.

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

The patio at 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

The patio at Balzac's Coffee Roasters in Port Dalhousie.

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 lower patio at the Twisted Pig in Port Dalhousie.

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

Vineyard Kitchen Bistro at 13th Street Winery Vineyard.

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

info@13thstreetwinery.com

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Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

 

The Short Hills Kitchen patio at 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

The patio at 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)

wine@hernder.com

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Rockway Vineyards

Rockway Vineyards Patio 19.

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

dine@rockway.net

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