Lethbridge Patios Open for Summer 2024

Summer is prime time for living life outside and enjoying the long days to their fullest before they fade away into autumn. One of the best ways to enjoy every last bit of the outdoors is by eating at local Lethbridge restaurants with vibrant food and beautiful patios! From downtown, to the far reaches of the city, here are a few of the best local spots with patios open in Lethbridge.

Blanco Cantina

Blanco Cantina joined Festival Square in Summer 2023 with an incredible street level patio, and this year will also see the addition of a rooftop patio to the building as well! Enjoy rooftop views of festival square and the downtown center while enjoying some authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. With authentic Mexican cuisine, handmade cocktails and house made guacamole, Blanco Cantina is sure to be the best patio in town this summer, whether you’re at street level or enjoying their scenic rooftop.

The Italian Table

With a beautiful coulee-side view from its location in the Sandman Signature Hotel, The Italian Table opened their patio late in summer 2021, but still saw great success; since then, they have opened it every summer since. They have also added a community garden to help make this space greener and greater! The community garden will feature fresh produce that once properly ripened will also be used in the dishes!

Telegraph Taphouse

Telegraph Taphouse is a staple in the heart of Downtown, which is why it is so exciting that this amazing restaurant and patio is part of the new and incredible festival square addition to the Downtown Core. Offering a wide selection of brews on tap and classic local food fare, the patio at Telegraph adds the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Lethbridge to the mix.

Hickory Street

From food truck to full time restaurant, Hickory Street is the best place in lethbridge to experience authentic, delicious, and local Barbecue. With a focus on quality ingredients, Hickory Street makes all their own rubs, sauces, and dressing from scratch to accompany their incredible products!

Firestone Restaurant & Bar

Firestone Restaurant and Bar on Mayor Magrath Drive has been a local favourite since its doors first opened. One of the best parts, if not the best part, about this incredible restaurant is its beautiful and spacious patio. Winner of the Open Table award of one of the best places to dine outdoors in Canada in 2021, Firestone's patio is clearly one of the best patios to enjoy a drink or meal when in Lethbridge.

Owl Acoustic Lounge

Owl Acoustic Lounge is the number one place in the city for live music, great food and incredible company. Now they also offer the option of patio seating during the summer. Sitting in the heart of downtown and across from Galt Gardens, there is an undeniably fantastic atmosphere downtown with the relaxed atmosphere of the Owl Acoustic Lounge.

Theoretically Brewing

Theoretically brewing has the most scientifically sound brews in the city. No matter what you're there for, there is a scientifically sound brew and a seat on their patio waiting for you! Their patio brings the experience together with live shows and other events to a relaxing night out with friends.

Spectrum Ale Works

Spectrum Ale Works is more than just a place to grab a drink or bite to eat, it’s a whole darn brewery! As if they didn’t have enough going for them, they also have a seasonal patio during the summer. The best way to enjoy a locally brewed beer is obviously by drinking it outside with good friends. Now you don’t even have to leave Spectrum, to enjoy their delicious brews, food, the outdoors, and your friends!

Bourbon & Butter

A new addition to the patio scene this year is Bourbon and Butter, the newest fine dining experience in Downtown Lethbridge! With delicious delicacies like their bone marrow, the only possible way to make the experience better at Bourbon & Butter is to indulge on their patio this summer!

Streatside

Streatside Eatery is a local staple known for its incredible casual dining and amazing sweet treats. One of the best ways to experience all this is on their semi-secluded patio. With a beautiful overhang from the trees surrounding it and ample space for seating, this open-air portion of the eatery is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a delicious meal this summer.

Ten Ten Pub

Ten Ten Pub just off of Mayor Magrath is a great place on the south side to grab classic pub food and a drink on the patio with some friends. This is not only a great spot to catch the sun coming through the city all summer long, but it is also placed just across from Henderson Lake Golf Course. Grab a bite to eat with your golfing buddies after a round of golf, while still enjoying sun on the Ten Ten Pub patio.

Pop’s Taphouse South, West, and North

Pop’s Taphouse is a staple in local Lethbridge restaurants and food. Owned and operated locally since opening, this has been the spot to meet and catch up with old friends no matter what side of the city you are on. No matter what your looking for, Pop’s Taphouse and patio is the perfect place to sit out in the sun this summer in Lethbridge. 

Kingsmen Ale House

The Kingsmen Ale House offers a great view of the Mayor Magrath Drive, and all the crazy cars you might see driving by during Street Wheelers in July. No matter what time of the year it is though, Kingsmen Ale house is sure to serve up some delicious food and brews.

Lighthouse Japanese Restaurant

Enjoy the beauty of downtown, across the street from Casa, at Lighthouse Japanese Restaurant. Whether you're looking for authentic sashimi, donburi, katsu, or many other delicious Japanese dishes, look no further than Lighthouse Japanese Restaurant!

Blowers & Grafton

Lethbridge's newest restaurant, Blowers & Grafton is a serving up Halifax street food inspired cuisine. On top of paying homage to the street food of one of the maritimes major cities, they offer an incredible patio experience in Lethbridge! Located just off Mayor Magrath Drive, their patio is sure to be prime seating for Street Wheelers Weekend in July!

For more information on all the best local places to eat in Lethbridge and other amazing restaurants in the area, head over to our food page!