Picture this: sunshine, delicious food, refreshing drinks. What could be more perfect? Your furry BFF by your side, tail wagging with pure joy.
Get ready to enjoy the dog days of summer! St. Catharines is bursting with pawesome pet-friendly patios where your pup can be part of the fun. We’re helping to launch patio season in St. Catharines with local businesses where you and your four-legged friend can relax, refuel, and enjoy some quality time. Keep an eye out for the loveSTC dog bowl and dog treats at you favourite St. Catharines patio. If you and your pooch want to try some place new, check our guide below to some of the best pet-friendly patios in Niagara.
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 features locally inspired, seasonal plates that change throughout the season.
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
1776 Fourth Ave.
905.984.8463
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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
1 Lakeport Road
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The Feathery Pub
The Feathery Pub is 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
420 Vansickle Rd.
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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
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
1607 Eighth Ave. Louth
905.684.3300 (call or text)
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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
Address
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
Address
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
Address
3 Garden Park