Best Patio Drinks in NoCo

A drink in the open air. These Northern Colorado spots put the patio front and center, the places you go when the weather's good and you want a beer or a cocktail under the sky.

99 Bar Saloon

Longmont

Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Game Day

Outdoor seating on downtown Main Street.

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.

Ted's Backyard

Windsor

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Game Day, Groups & Family

Outdoor seating at the RainDance entrance.

A.K.A. Kitchen

Loveland

Date Night, Brunch, Cocktails, Craft Beer, Patio Drinks, Value

Beautiful patio downtown with indoor fireplace seating during colder months.

Birdhouse

Erie

Date Night, Cocktails, Patio Drinks

Covered patio plus rooftop bar.

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.

Bonefish Grill

Johnstown

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks

Outdoor dining available for a quieter, more dressed-up patio meal on the Centerra side.

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.

Cactus Grille

Loveland

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Value, Dog-Friendly

Voted Best Patio in Loveland per multiple local votes.

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.

Deppen Brewing

Wellington

Cocktails, Craft Beer, Patio Drinks, Value, Dog-Friendly, Local Favorite

More small-town community patio than trendy brewery patio.

Hacienda Jalisco

Firestone

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Value, Groups & Family

Patio that’s a real summer draw.

High Brau Taphouse

Greeley

Casual Dinner, Craft Beer, Patio Drinks, Late Night, Dog-Friendly, Local Favorite

Hidden heated back patio tucked completely behind the building.

High Point Bar

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Late Night, Dive Bar, Value, Local Favorite

More backyard beer garden than polished downtown patio.

Indigo

Fort Collins

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks

Small patio, but surprisingly cozy once the lights come on and Old Town slows down a little.

JINYA Ramen Bar

Fort Collins

Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks, Late Night

Easy place to sit outside for drinks and ramen without making the night feel too formal.

La Mariposa

Greeley

Patio Drinks, Game Day

Feels more like a local regulars patio than a trendy margarita spot.

Lazy Dog Bar & Grill

Johnstown

Brunch, Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Game Day, Late Night, Value, Groups & Family

Outdoor seating out front for warm-weather drinks and a casual hang.

Lazy Dog Bar & Grill

Erie

Brunch, Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Game Day, Late Night, Groups & Family

Semi-covered patio with mountain views.

Loveland Aleworks

Loveland

Craft Beer, Patio Drinks, Live Music, Trivia Night, Value, Dog-Friendly

Outdoor seating added to the taproom.

Loveland Tap & Tavern

Loveland

Casual Dinner, Whiskey, Patio Drinks, Game Day, Value

Feels like the kind of patio where one drink quietly turns into several.

Lucky Fins

Greeley

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Cocktails, Patio Drinks

One of the more polished patios in Greeley without feeling too formal about it.

Mas Fuegos

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Game Day, Value, Dog-Friendly

Big polished patio with umbrellas, heaters, and nonstop south-side happy hour traffic once the weather gets nice.