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27 Patios Where You Can Dine, Drink and Enjoy the Warm Weather

By CityBeat Staff on Fri, May 6, 2022 at 2:03 pm

Restaurants and bars across the city are beginning to open their patios to give diners the ultimate al fresco experience. From rooftop bars to flower-filled garden oases, these patios are begging for a cold cocktail and some sunshine.

**Please check with businesses before visiting to make sure their patios are open for the season.

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Photo: Hailey Bollinger

AC Hotel Rooftop

135 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
This modern hotel situated right at The Banks is sure to offer perfect views of the city. Enjoy some cocktails from the Upper Deck, one of the largest hotel rooftop bars downtown. Or if you want to stay the night, many of the rooms offer city views with their own balconies.

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Photo: Susan Keller

Brown Dog Cafe

1000 Summit Park Pl., Blue Ash
For over 12 years, Brown Dog has been a prime Blue Ash destination for great (and sometimes unusual) meats like wild boar; sustainable seafoods; vegetarian options; pastas; and creative appetizers. In warmer weather, the giant patio is a welcome people-watching hang for those with dogs — and those without.

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Fibonacci Brewing Co.

1445 Compton Road, College Hill
Fibonacci offers an expansive outdoor beer garden and urban farm next door to its microbrewery. They have two taprooms, a covered patio, grassy garden space, friendly goats and chickens and plenty of craft beer and wine to sip on while enjoying the open outdoors.

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Eli’s BBQ

3313 Riverside Dr., East Side
Eli’s has provided over 15 outdoor picnic tables for dining, both in the sun and the shade. Celebrate a spring afternoon with a cold brew and some delicious barbecue like their pulled pork sandwich with a slide of jalapeno cheddar grits and baked beans. Bring your own beer and enjoy the warmth by the river.

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Photo: Savana Willhoite

Third Eye Brewing Co.

11276 Chester Rd., Sharonville
This Sharonville brewery features a massive patio that offers seating both in the open and under a shelter. Translation: there is plenty of room to enjoy a beer outdoors at Third Eye Brewing. If you’re not interested in beer, they offer a limited selection of wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and a full kitchen. Their kitchen features snacks like edamame hummus and elote waffle fries and meals like the Mind Bender Burger with bacon jam and pimento cheese.

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Photo: Catie Viox

Senate Blue Ash

1100 Summit Place Dr., Blue Ash
Summit Park’s Senate features delicious glammed-up hot dog creations, plus appetizers like oysters on the half shell, poutine and roasted marrow bones. The eatery offers an expansive outdoor patio that overlooks the park where you can sip on beer, wine or craft cocktails.

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Silver Spring House

8322 E. Kemper Rd., Symmes Township
Boasting the “best chicken in Cincinnati,” the Silver Spring House has a lovely patio to enjoy when the weather permits. They are always offering up specials like half-off bottles of wine on Wednesdays.

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