It's Patio Season in Downtown Halifax

It’s finally patio season again in Downtown Halifax! ☀️

And we're just going to call it: Downtown Halifax is the patio capital of Nova Scotia.

With over 80 patios to choose from, ranging from sidewalk cafes to waterfront beer gardens, you can dine al fresco on a different patio every day of the summer!

Did you know that many patios are now dog-friendly?
Scroll down to the bottom to learn more about dog-friendly patios.

👉 We are just starting to update this page for 2025. Check back often as we add more patios for this year! AND some patios may not be open yet for the season. We recommend checking the websites and/or social media of the patio you're interested in before heading out.

Downtown Halifax Patios

Planning on visiting a patio in Downtown Halifax? Here's a list of patios to get you started on your summer patio adventure. Choose one or choose them all …

PRO-TIP: Make sure you check the individual social and websites of the patio(s) you are interested in visiting to confirm hours, etc., before heading out as some might not be open yet for the summer.

The dog icon means that the patio is dog-friendly.

Are a business in Downtown Halifax? Is your patio missing from our list or would you like to add a promotion? Let us know!

Pups on Patios

Pet dogs are now allowed on patios! Here are a few things to remember before you take your pooch to a patio:

ASK if your dog is allowed - some patios may not be able to accommodate dogs.
Dogs are not allowed inside (this does not apply to service dogs).
Dogs are not allowed to eat but can drink water if bowl is brought by dog-owner.
Follow the specific rules laid out by the food & drink establishment you are visiting.

More info about dogs on patios here.

Look for this sign to see if a patio (or business) is dog-friendly:

Many patios in Downtown Halifax are now dog friendly.

Downtown Halifax Patios

Are a business in Downtown Halifax? Is your patio missing from our list or would you like to add a promotion? Let us know!

2 Doors Down Food + Wine& Walter’s Snack Bar

aFrite Restaurant

Alexandra’s Pizza

Antojo Tacos + Tequilas

Au Liban Lebanese Cuisine

Bar Sofia Latin Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Baton Rouge

Bearly's House of Blues & Barrio's Food

Bird's Nest Cafe

Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant& The Loose Cannon

Black Sheep

Boston Pizza

Buddy's Deli

Cable Wharf Kitchen & Patio

Café Lunette French Restaurant & Cafe

Castello Café

Chop Steakhouse & Bar

CUT SteakhouseShuck Seafood + Raw Bar

DaMaurizio Dining Room

Daryâ

Dharma Sushi

Drift

Durty Nelly's Irish Pub

Economy Shoe Shop

The Empanada Shop

Five Fishermen Restaurant

Five Guys

Fog Company

Freeman's Little New York

Gahan House Nova Centre

Garrison Brewing Co.

Harvest

Latte-Da Fine Coffee Shop

LevelBar

Los Toros Autentico Español

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

Mary's African Cuisine

Matadora - Photo Coming Soon

McKelvie's Restaurant

Moxie's Grill & Bar

Niche Lounge - under construction

Old Triangle Irish Alehouse

Orso Pub & Grill

Peace by Chocolate

Peacock Wine Bar

Piece of Cake Fine Bakery & Cafe

Pickford & Black

Ristorante a Mano

Rousseau Chocolatier

Roxbury Urban Dive Bar

Rudy's

Salt + Ash Beach House

Salt Yard Social

Salty's

Sapori Italian Street Food

Seaport Social

Sea Smoke Restaurant & Bar

Sketti & Ball Co.

Stone's Throw Patio - opening in June

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub

The Auction House

The BG - Halifax Beer Garden

The Bicycle Thief

The Carleton

The Daily Grind

The Decks

The Henry House

The Lower Deck

The Maxwell's Plum Beer Garden

The Mercantile Social

The Pint Public House

2 Doors Down Food + Wine
& Walter’s Snack Bar

Bearly's House of Blues
& Barrio's Food

Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant
& The Loose Cannon

CUT Steakhouse
Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar