Best Patios in Kelowna
When the weather turns warm, Kelowna moves outside. The city has rooftop bars that face the sunset, decks right on Okanagan Lake, winery terraces above the water and brewery lawns where the dog is as welcome as you are.
Okanagan Roam lists more than 160 Kelowna places with a patio. These are the standouts, grouped by the kind of afternoon or evening you’re after.
Rooftops with a lake and sunset view
- Earls Kitchen + Bar: a rooftop patio with sweeping lake and sunset views. They hand out blankets when it cools off, so you can stay after the sun goes down.
- CRAFT Beer Market: a downtown rooftop that’s widely called one of the best in Kelowna for watching the sunset with a drink in hand.
- Perch Sky Lounge: regulars call its rooftop the best patio view in Kelowna. It serves a full dinner menu, so it’s more than a drinks stop.
Right on the water
- King Taps: a lakeside patio with a well-reviewed happy hour and a big cocktail list. Time your visit for happy hour.
- The Galley Lakeside Cafe: a walk-up waterfront café by the Kelowna Yacht Club, with outdoor fireplaces for cooler days and real vegan options.
- Shore Line Brewing Co.: a bright, beachy taproom on Lakeshore Road, right across the street from Gyro Beach. It has outdoor patios and a full kitchen, so it’s an easy stop after a swim.
- Maestro's Mediterranean Restaurant and Terrace: a lake-view Mediterranean terrace, best known for weekend brunch.
Winery terraces
- Summerhill Pyramid Winery: a certified-organic estate with an actual pyramid, a heated lake-view terrace and its own restaurant.
- CedarCreek Estate Winery: cozy outdoor booths with a lake view. Regulars recommend the schnitzel with a glass of CedarCreek’s own Pinot Gris.
- SpearHead Winery: an East Kelowna patio praised as one of the prettiest tasting spots in the valley.
- St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery: a small, unpretentious winery right on the lake. The walk-around tasting fee is waived when you buy a bottle.
- Sperling Vineyards: picnic tables with mountain views over the vines, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Brewery and cidery patios
- Barn Owl Brewing: a grassy neighbourhood patio with occasional live music and food from rotating local vendors.
- Railside Brewing: a rail-trail stop with a fantastic patio and a gluten-free drink menu alongside the craft beer.
- Kettle River Brewing Co.: a spacious patio brewpub with a full kitchen, worth visiting for a proper meal.
- Upside Cidery: a big, lively cidery with lawn and upstairs patio seating, wood-fired pizza and real non-alcoholic options.
Patios that welcome your dog
- Unleashed Brewing Company: a dog-inspired brewery in the Brewery District. Pups are welcome inside or out on the patio.
- Train Station Pub: a historic-character pub on Ellis Street with a dog-friendly menu and a summer patio. Regulars call its burger and fries the best in Kelowna.
- Milk Shed Coffeehouse: a coffeehouse in a heritage barn. Dogs are welcome on half the patio, and the cinnamon buns are famous.
- Post Haus Pub: a hole-in-the-wall neighbourhood pub where pups are welcome on the patio. Order the schnitzel.
Downtown, Bernard Avenue and Pandosy
- La Vela Pizzeria: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza on a patio in the heart of downtown. Reviewers recommend the La Vela and Deliza pies.
- Casa de Frida: Mexican food regulars call the best in Kelowna, with a cozy patio and second-floor live music.
- Perogies Bar by Ready To Cook: a cozy Bernard Avenue counter with a lovely terrace, live Ukrainian jazz, and made-to-order pierogi boiled, fried or both.
- Room 272 Bar + Bites: comfortable outdoor seating on the Bernard strip and inventive cocktails.
- Black Rabbit Coffee House: a small but great Pandosy patio, close enough to the beach for a croissant-and-coffee beach walk.
- Hector's Casa: a shaded back patio in the Lower Mission that regulars treat as a summer hangout.
Quick picks
| A sunset with a drink | CRAFT Beer Market, Earls, Perch Sky Lounge |
|---|---|
| To eat with your feet nearly in the lake | King Taps, Shore Line Brewing |
| Wine with a view | Summerhill, CedarCreek, SpearHead |
| To bring the dog | Unleashed Brewing, Train Station Pub |
| A patio on a cool evening | The Galley (outdoor fireplaces), Summerhill (heated terrace), Earls (blankets), Masa’s Grill at The Harvest Golf Club (patio heaters) |
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