7 awesome covered patios in Victoria to enjoy during fall and winter
Who says patio season ends with summer? In Victoria, we’re lucky enough to enjoy outdoor dining year-round, even in winter, while most of Canada braces for the cold.
From heated patios to cozy dining domes, these seven winter-friendly patios let you embrace the outdoors in style.
Stay warm, sip on craft cocktails, and soak in stunning views — all without freezing. Here’s where you can enjoy the best winter patios in Victoria.
Boomtown Burritos
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Boomtown Burritos is a Tex-Mex and beer garden haven. It’s likely the biggest and most well-equipped patio and can handle any weather — hot or cold.
Beagle Pub
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In the heart of Cook Street Village is the Beagle Pub, which has a great patio for people-watching on Cook Street. With awnings and umbrellas, you and your pet (if you choose) can be covered and cozy.
Where: 301 Cook Street, Victoria
Whistle Buoy Brewing
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During the winter, Whistle Buoy Brewery puts up a big tent with heat in Market Square so you can enjoy its craft small-batch, experimental beers and weekly releases in the warmth. Bonus: it’s dog-friendly too.
Where: Unit 63 – 560 Johnson Street, Victoria
LURE Restaurant & Bar
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LURE, located across the Johnson Street Bridge with stunning views of the Inner Harbour, offers a winter-friendly patio experience with its cozy dining domes. However, you need to reserve a dining dome for your group in advance by calling 250-360-5873.
Where: 100 Harbour Road, Victoria
Tapa Bar
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Every evening, amid the timeless glow of centuries-old gaslights, Tapa Bar animates Trounce Alley with vibrant chatter and Spanish-infused delights. During the winter, the restaurant throws up the awning and turns on the heat on its quaint patio. It’s a great comfort paired with its awesome happy hour.
Where: 620 Trounce Alley, Victoria
Q at the Empress
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Enjoy one of the best views of the Inner Harbour from the historic Fairmont Empress on the Veranda year-round. Sip on handcrafted, seasonally inspired cocktails while people-watching. You can dress up or down — the choice is yours!
Where: 721 Government Street, Victoria
Craft Beer Market
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This is a premier patio with tons of seating, and even then, it can be tough to get a spot. It’s right on the harbour, and Craft has lots of umbrellas for the shade. They also have a terrace that effectively functions as a patio.
Where: 450 Swift Street, Victoria