Best Patios in Fort Collins

Fort Collins has no shortage of patios, but the ones worth planning a night around are rarer. The ones that pair real outdoor space with a drink list worth lingering over and a crowd that makes you stay for another round. These are the patios we'd actually send a friend to.

Best for…

Best Value Patio

Avogadro's Number Fort Collins

One of the best hidden patios in town, a huge tree-shaded backyard deck with picnic tables, at a price that makes it feel like you're getting away with something.

Best Date Patio

Cafe Vino Fort Collins

A wine-and-conversation patio built for slowing down, the kind of quiet outdoor table where a date stretches into a second glass.

Best Group Patio

The Mayor of Old Town Fort Collins

A huge backyard beer garden with room to sprawl, the patio that actually absorbs a big group instead of just seating the restaurant.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Game Day

Surprisingly comfortable patio if you want to watch a game and hang out for a while.

Mugs

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Value, Groups & Family

Feels more like an Old Town front porch than a coffee shop patio.

The Lyric

Fort Collins

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Live Music, Value

More outdoor social playground than traditional patio.

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

Fort Collins

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Rooftop, Late Night, Value

One of those places where the bar seats by the patio are better than the actual patio tables.

Beau Jo's

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Value

Big sidewalk patio right in the middle of the Old Town chaos with umbrellas, heavy pizza tables, and nonstop people-watching once the weather gets nice.

Bistro Nautile

Fort Collins

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Upscale

It's a local / regulars patio more than a “scene” patio.

Blue Agave Grill

Fort Collins

Date Night, Brunch, Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Value

The fire-pit tables and sunken patio setup make it feel more secluded than you’d expect downtown.

Bondi Beach Bar And Grill

Fort Collins

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Live Music

Huge patio right in the middle of Old Town Square with nonstop foot traffic, music, and people wandering through all afternoon.

Breckenridge Brewery

Fort Collins

Craft Beer, Patio Drinks

Huge patio setup off Lincoln with plenty of room for bikes, families, dogs, and sunny afternoon beers.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Game Day, Value, Groups & Family

Not really a scenic patio, but useful when the inside gets loud and packed.

Cafe at Ginger & Baker

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Groups & Family, Dog-Friendly

Big shaded patio with umbrellas, dogs everywhere, and people settling in for long brunches and afternoon drinks once the sun comes out.

Colorado Room

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Game Day, Live Music, Value, Dog-Friendly, Local Favorite

The patio is basically front-row seating for the College Avenue chaos once the weather gets nice.