50+ Patios to Soak up the Sun in Prince Edward County 🌞

When the weather’s fine, we all just want to be outside. Here’s how to savour every drop of sunshine during your trip to Prince Edward County, with 50+ patios, most pairing food with wine, cider, beer and more.

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Ameliasburgh

• Feel the breeze roll right down through the vines, over the patio, and towards Consecon Lake at Terra Estate Winery – a secluded gem!
• Patio + poutine at Tabersnack at the edge of Consecon – how could you go wrong? 
• A short walk away is The Counter Coffee & Kitchen in the heart of Consecon. Enjoy a sandwich, soft-serve ice cream, or locally roasted coffee al fresco at one of their picnic tables on the lawn. 
• The whole family is welcome on the patio (and adjacent playground and orchard) at Campbell’s Orchards where you can crack a can of Apple Falls Cider.
• Drink in the view, and great wine, from the patio at Redtail Vineyards – an off-grid sweet spot under new management just south of Consecon.  

Hillier

• Hillier Creek Estates has a patio off its reconstructed Loyalist barn, surrounded by long rows of lush mature vineyards. Taste their pinot noir, gamay, chardonnay, riesling, vidal or rose wines while eating wood-fired pizza.
• Snack on local cheese curds while you enjoy the scenery and serenity from the space carved out from the re-wilded field at Stanners Vineyards, where pinot is available by the glass.
• Take in the stunning lake views from the Keint-he Winery patio which welcomes dogs and is wheelchair accessible.
• Casa-Dea Estates Winery is home to La Pergola Restaurant & Patio, which overlooks the main vineyard and serves charcuterie & cheese boards, tartines, Sicilian meatballs, grilled panini, pizzas, and gluten-free options.
• Hinterland Wine Company has tables off the tasting room that look out over the vines. 

• If you’re looking for a rustic country setting, the patio at The Grange of Prince Edward is the ticket.
• Loch Mor Cider Company offers al fresco tables and chairs with a view of their orchard. It’s particularly stunning when the trees are in bloom.
• The big purple barn and its patio at Closson Chase leads onto a garden perfect for enjoying the weather. Or grab a bite from The Swinery, which also has a colossal patio. 
• Karlo Estates serves wine by the glass, “cheese” boards and other wine bar nibbles. Guests can also walk with a glass of wine through the vineyards to visit the dry stone bridge, an ideal picnic spot.
• Norman Hardie Winery serves up ‘za on the patio overlooking the vines.
• Trail Estate Winery has a stone slab, sunshade and picnic tables outside its modern tasting room, overlooking its vineyard. Reservations are required.
• Sip and soak up the view on the wrap-around porch at Lacey Estates Winery along Closson Road.

Wellington

• Sandbanks Winery has a deck and a make-shift campfire pit to keep the summer-vibes going.

• By Chadsey’s Cairns has a breezy deck overlooking its vineyard, one of the quieter patio options in The County.
• Midtown Brewing Company doubles in size in the summer, with patio tables outside the restaurant, perfect for people watching.
• See the ships sail in and the swans swim by from the back patio at North Docks.
• The Drake Devonshire is one of the few places where you can be right on the lake. The patio sits right on the beach, and the breeze off the lake has never felt so good.
• East & Main Bistro does patio with class – dine al fresco on dishes featuring local ingredients and house-made preserves styled to Instagram perfection.
• Gillingham Brewery Company has a shady, breezy spot behind their modern tasting room to enjoy their array of handcrafted brews.
• Domaine Darius shows off their green thumb, with their eclectic garden providing a serene place to enjoy a glass of wine.
• In the summer months, Sugarbush Vineyards serves gourmet grilled cheese and wine by the glass on Thursdays and Fridays on their patio.
• Mow down one of the epic sandwiches from Flossies on the patio at Carson’s Garden+Market.

Bloomfield 

• Huff Estates Winery has a patio nestled between the tasting room and the art gallery/sculpture park, with shade and wood-fired pizzas to go along with a glass of wine. 

• TerraCello Winery serves authentic Italian wood-fired pizza on its patio, nestled among their vines. The venue often features live music.
• Enjoy your farm-fresh eats at Flame+Smith on the patio, where you can literally see the farms!
• Enjoy southern comforts like Mac ‘n Cheese, burgers and sandos on the sprawling Bloomfield Main St. patio of Bermuda, a new eatery that will blast you back to 1980s Miami.
• Craving a sandwich, soup and sunshine? Saylor House Cafe has a lush garden patio backing on to farmers’ fields.
• Kinsip has christened its patio “the Breezeway” and it’s not hard to see why. The blessedly windy spot extends to two massive trees, providing much-needed shade. With a delightful cocktail menu featuring botanicals fresh-picked from the garden, you’ll be hard-pressed to tear yourself away. 

Picton

• Gourmet wood-fired pizza is on the menu at Black Prince Winery. Pair it with their selection of local wine, beer & cider and ice cream.
• Barley Days offers a shady spot for a cold one on its patio – a perfect combination with something hot from the on-site chip truck.
• The Waring House has set up a pretty Garden Cafe patio with regular musical entertainment and high tea service, too.
• In the heart of Picton, 555 Brewing Co has the perfect people watching spot on their dog-friendly patio, where they serve cold beers and fresh wood-fired pizzas.

• Get a sweet slice (or two) from Butter Dream Cakes and people watch from their patio on Main Street.
• Coaches Pub & Grill House takes you off Main Street, in their leafy back patio.
• If you’re seeking some shade, head just off main street to The Acoustic Grill patio for great tunes, local wines, craft beer, and some of the best poutine in The County!
• Stella’s Eatery is cozy inside but you can feel the breeze and catch a wicked sunset from the patio (and wave at your pals at The Acoustic!)
• Beacon Bike and Brew has a new seasonal roadside patio – a perfect place to fuel up on java before you bike the trails. 
• Eating outside was once the only way at the Crepe Escape – their patio is a terrific place to step away from the main street madness and enjoy a sweet or savoury crepe. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
• The Marans Dinebar calls their patio “the chicken coop,” where the full menu of globally-inspired dishes is on offer. It’s a shady space for great people watching on Main Street.
• The Vic Cafe has a licensed patio space outside its retro space, with a full (colourful) menu bursting with choices whether carnivore, omnivore or vegan.
• The County Canteen is the place to sip on the 25+ local craft beers they have on-tap.
• Prince Eddy’s Brewing Company not only has a patio, they’ve got a concert stage and beach volleyball court. Go to see and be seen.
• Angry Bird’s is a rotisserie chicken joint opposite Crystal Palace and its patio is a popular spot with families who have just left the playground across the street.

• Parsons Brewing Company has a breezy patio that looks out onto their mammoth play yard, making it the perfect place to sample the food and sip a flight of handcrafted brews while the kids run wild.
• Blumen’s patio is bloomin’ – see what we did there? – with a gazebo and outside eating space that gives the sense of dining in a private garden.
• The View is another hidden gem, nestled within the Picton Golf Course. They’re open to the public daily for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of Picton Bay.
• Prince Edward County Yacht Club has a patio on the water – what else would you expect? Have a sundowner while watching the boats bob in Picton harbour.
• Even if you weren’t able to snag a room, there’s still a chance to drink #roséallday like a veritable Instagram star on The June’s patio or in the Bohemian garden – see the after dark version during their Movie Mondays.

Sandbanks Area

• The patio at Isaiah Tubbs Resort overlooks the water, and with its sky-high windows, even diners who are inside can feel like they’re on the lake.
• On your way into Sandbanks Provincial Park? Stop in at the Sand & Pearl Oyster Bar for oysters and craft beer and a patio that comes complete with netting to keep the bugs away.

Sophiasburgh

• Three Dog Winery defines laid back, with Adirondack chairs, live tunes, and wood-fired pizzas topped with tomatoes and basil straight from their garden.

Waupoos

• The patio at the Waupoos Market, Pub & Eatery gets you just close enough to feel the breeze off the lake, on a shaded patio where you can enjoy fresh fish sandwiches, burgers, wings and local beers and wine — and stock up on Cressy mustard too. The deep-friend pickles are the best!
• Clafeld Cider House & Market has a patio where visitors can enjoy picnic items from inside the market before exploring the farm and petting zoo further up the hill.

• County Cider Company has arguably the best patio view in The County – their dog-friendly space has a pizza oven and makes you feel like you’re perched in among the vines looking out onto Lake Ontario.
• The patio at the Waupoos Estate Winery is an under-rated gem. The restaurant sits amongst the vines, with a killer view of Lake Ontario. Or have a relaxed drink at the barn board bar – try wine, cider or local craft beer, they even let you take your drink down to the dock.
• Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. has an airy patio space to the side of its modern facility where cheeses can be nibbled on a warm day.

• Cape Vineyards has a shady stone patio surrounded by green, with views of the vineyards, Lake Ontario, and their very adorable sheep. Well worth the drive!

Content updated June 2020.