Best NoCo Patios to Linger On

Outdoor seats worth settling into. These are the Northern Colorado patios built for the long haul: shade when you need it, room to spread out, and no reason to head back inside.

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.

The Mayor of Old Town

Fort Collins

Craft Beer, Patio Drinks, Late Night, Value

Huge backyard beer garden tucked behind the main building with lots of space for groups, dogs, and long afternoon beer sessions.

Avogadro's Number

Fort Collins

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Live Music, Value, Early Bird

One of the best hidden patios in Fort Collins.

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.

Birdhouse

Erie

Date Night, Cocktails, Patio Drinks

Covered patio plus rooftop bar.

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.

Cactus Grille

Loveland

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

Voted Best Patio in Loveland per multiple local votes.

Cafe Vino

Fort Collins

Date Night, Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Value

More wine-and-conversation energy than party patio energy.

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.

Coyote's Southwestern Grill

Greeley

Patio Drinks, Value

One of those patios where lunch quietly turns into drinks.

Crown Pub

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Live Music

Feels more tucked away than most Old Town patios once you get back there.

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.

Illegal Pete's

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Rooftop, Late Night, Value, Dog-Friendly, Early Bird

Big rooftop deck with great afternoon sun, strong margaritas, and enough separation from the street that it almost forgets it's downtown.

La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant

Longmont

Patio Drinks

Feels more like a local neighborhood patio than a flashy margarita spot.

Loveland Aleworks

Loveland

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

Outdoor seating added to the taproom.

Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Late Night, Value, Dog-Friendly

Huge patio right on the Old Town Square bricks with nonstop people-watching all afternoon once the weather gets nice.

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.

Meeker's Kitchen

Greeley

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

Feels quieter and slower paced than most downtown Greeley patios nearby.

Pour Brothers Community Tavern

Fort Collins

Patio Drinks, Live Music, Value

More social-night patio than tucked-away patio.

Pourhouse Bar & Grill

Loveland

Casual Dinner, Patio Drinks, Live Music, Value

Big sidewalk patio right in the middle of downtown Loveland with people drifting by nonstop once the weather warms up.