Beat the Heat

 

Two beers and fries sit on a tray on a picnic table. There are buoys on a wall in the background

It’s been a hot Summer so far, and what better way to beat the heat then with happy hours and patios! From cold drinks to savoury dishes, no matter what makes you happy, there’s an patio for it. Yarmouth, Cape Breton, and everywhere in between there are plenty of local gems to choose from, check out just some of these must try destinations!


Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Argyler Lodge and Restaurant: Waterfront Patio

La Cuisine Robicheau: Water View Patio

Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant & Brewery: Harbourside Patio


South Shore

Betty’s At The Kitch: Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Boxing Rock Brewing Company: Halifax and Shelburne Patios

Kiwi Cafe: Patio

Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre: Patio

Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Bar: Wharfside Patio

Salt Shaker Deli & Inn: Patio

Saltbox Brewing Company: Mahone Bay Patio, Wolfville Patio, Shining Waters Waterside Patio and Happy Hours 4 pm. – 5 p.m.

The Barn Coffee & Social House: Garden Patio

The Quarterdeck Resort: Waterfront Patio

South Shore Fish Shack & Half Shell Oyster Bar: Patio

Sou’Westers: Peggy’s Cove Patio

Trellis Cafe: Patio

White Point Beach Resort, Elliot’s Dining Room:  Waterfront Patio


Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

L’Acadie Vineyards: Vineyard Patio

Annapolis Cider Company: Patio

Avondale Sky Winery & Restaurant: Vineyard Patio

Benjamin Bridge: Vineyard Patio and Happy Hour Fridays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Blomidon Estate Winery: Vineyard Patio

Blomidon Inn: Patio

Church Brewing Company: Patio

Coldstream Clear: Dartmouth Crossing Patio, Antigonish Patio, Stewiacke Patio

Dickie Baxter Taproom & Bistro: Patio

Digby Pine Golf Resort & Spa: Patio

Domaine De Grand Pré – Le caveau Restaurant: Patio

Founders House Dining & Drinks: Patio

Gaspereau Vineyards: Patio

Halls Harbour Lobster Pound: Harbourside Patio

Hole In The Wall Restaurant: Patio

Junction Sixteen: Patio

Lightfoot & Wolfville: Patio

Luckett Vineyards: Vineyard Patio

Maritime Express Cider Co.: Patio

Meander River Farm & Brewery: Patio

Mercator Vineyards: Vineyard Patio

Planters Ridge Winery: Vineyard Patio

Schoolhouse Brewery: Patio

Sea Level Brewing Company: Patio

Tangled Garden: Picnics

The Old Orchard Inn & Spa: Patio

The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery: Patio

The Long Table Social Club: Patio

The Union Street: Patio

Wayfarers’ Ale: Patio


evan's chowder with ferry background

Halifax Metro

Chain Yard: Patio

Compass Distillers: Happy Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Dory Mates’ Seafood Shop: Boathouse Bites Patio

Evan’s Seafood: Harbourside Patio

Garrison Brewing Company: Seaport patio

Good Robot brewing Co.: Robie Street Patio and The Commons Beer Garden

Lake City Cider: Patio and Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant: Patio

Morris East: Vernon Street Patio and Happy Hours 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Obladee, A Wine Bar: Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Seaport Social: Patio and Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Cable Wharf: Waterfront Patio

Waterfront Warehouse: Waterfront Patio


Photo of a beautiful day at Liscombe Lodge

Eastern Shore

Liscombe Lodge: Patio

Lupin Dining & Pantry: Garden Patio

Rose & Rooster Café: Patio

Sober Island Brewing: On Site Beer Garden, Musquodoboit Harbour Beer Garden

Uprooted Market & Cafe: Patio


Northumberland Shore

Blue Lobster Public House: Patio

Caldera Distilling INC.: Patio

Fox Harb’r Resort: Water View Patio

Gabrieau’s Bistro: Patio

Jost Vineyards & Seagrape Café: Vineyard Patio

Steinhart Distillery: Patio

Tatamagouche Brewing Co.: Patio


Governors Patio

Cape Breton Island

Chanterelle Restaurant, Inn & Cottages: Patio

Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: Patio

Governors Pub & Eatery: Patio

Inverary Resort: Patio

Kiju’s Restaurant: Rooftop Patio

Miller’s: Patio


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