Best patios on the West End

By Vancity Buzz

  • Boathouse

    http://boathouserestaurants.ca

    Visit the West End’s branch of Boathouse, with a beautiful patio facing English Bay. This dockside restaurant specializes in seafood and steak. The branches have a tradition of featuring a waterfront view, whether it’s English Bay, Coal Harbour or Horseshoe Bay.

  • The Roof at Black and Blue

    http://the-roof.ca

    With an adjustable rooftop, this is the perfect spot for an after work cocktail, or a quick business lunch — regardless of the weather. Visit at cocktail hour every day from 3 to 6 p.m.

  • Fountainhead Pub

    http://thefountainheadpub.com

    The Fountainhead Pub features a great patio space on Davie Street, known to be a great spot for people watching. Pick from 16 different beers on tap, and join in for comfort food or weekend brunch.

  • Upper Deck Kitchen and Taphouse

    http://upperdeckondavie.com

    Try some local craft beer at the UpperDeck Kitchen and Taphouse in the heart of Davie Village, in a patio that overlooks Davie Street from above. UpperDeck is also famous for its Neapolitan style pizza.

  • Score on Davie

    http://scoreondavie.com

    Score on Davie has a fair-sized patio that offers lots of sunshine. Try one of their 30 different bottles of beer from around the world, or if you’re real hungry, the colossal [Checkmate Caesar](http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/03/ultimate-caesar-garnish-vancouver/).

  • Joe Fortes

    http://joefortes.ca

    With both rooftop and sidewalk patios available, Joe Fortes completes any summer day with its seafood menu and happy hour, between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. Specials including $1 oysters, $5 glasses of wine and 50 per cent off the bar menu. Its upstairs rooftop garden also features a living green wall and fireplace.

  • Teahouse Restaurant in Stanley Park

    http://vancouverdine.com/teahouse

    The Tea House at Stanley Park is a charming restaurant deep within the park near Third Beach. From lunch, brunch to dinner, stop by on a lovely summer day out biking the Stanley Park seawall.

  • Market By Jean-Georges

    http://marketbyjgvancouver.com

    Market By Jean-Georges is located in the third floor of the Shangri-La Hotel offers four distinct dining atmospheres. Its vibrant location serves a great view for its terrace, overlooking downtown.

  • Cactus Club Cafe (English Bay)

    http://www.cactusclubcafe.com/location/english-bay/

    Cactus Club Cafe's English Bay location has, arguably, one of the best patios in the city - built right on the beach. This spot is perfect for anything from people watching to taking in the sunset and annual fireworks.

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