Say cheers to these 17 local wine or beer patios
September evenings scream of verandas and soaking in autumn sunshine.
Hamilton happens to be nestled in the perfect spot for finding that perfect piazza at a local vineyard or brewery.
Of wineries and breweries, we have bunches.
Snap on those shades and say cheers to these 17 local wine or beer patios.
1. Stoney Ridge Estate Winery
Make a fire pit reservation for an afternoon at Stoney Ridge. Enjoy a glass of The Tragically Hip Wine paired with a custom charcuterie board.
3201 King Street, Vineland 905-562-1324
2. Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery
Peninsula Ridge serves more than just wines. Find patio seating outside their Victorian mansion restaurant with breathtaking views of the escarpment, lake and winery."
5600 King St., Beamsville 905-563-0900, ext. 35
3. Kitchen76 at Two Sisters Vineyards
Enjoy lunch on their outdoor patio that overlooks the vineyard, open during the summer months.
240 John Street E., Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-468-0592
4. The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.
It's called The Good Earth" but city dwellers may think they are on another planet at this fine dining spot in a Beamsville farm. Reserve a table and sit so close to fruit trees that you can smell them.
4556 Lincoln Ave., Beamsville 905-563-6333
5. Redstone
Get ready to wine, dine and take a look at the summer concert schedule at Redstone Winery & Restaurant. They offer to surpass guest expectations" at the contemporary patio. Guests should expect to reserve tables far in advance.
4245 King St., Beamsville 905-563-9463
6. Ravine
Al fresco flair exclusively outdoors and under the covered premier tent surrounded by vineyards." Enjoy this farm to table experience.
1366 York Rd, St. Davids 905-262-8463
7. Puddicombe Estate Farm, Winery & Cider
Pull up for a glass of wine or even a pear cider in the cafe. Established in Niagara in 1797, the farm adds home cooking with its country atmosphere.
1468 #8 Highway, Winona 905-643-1015 or 905-643-6882
8. Ridge Road Estate Winery
Welcome their robust new fall patio hours. Enjoy wine by the glass, tastings, and snacks outdoors around a fire pit or one of the tables.
1205 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek 289-649-0353
9. Kinzelmann Estate Winery
This Niagara-on-the-Lake destination offers experiences on their enclosed patio surrounded by the vineyard. Check into the Summer Sips Outdoor Experience or the Fall Flights Outdoor Experience.
1096 Lakeshore Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake 905-935-2866
10. Thirty Bench
Whether it a simple Wine by the Glass - offered daily - while relaxing on Thirty Bench lawn or patio or you choose the Winemaker's Selection Seated Experience or Bend, Bubbles, and Brunch on the Bench, what's not to love. Reservations are required.
4281 Mountainview Rd., Beamsville 905-563-1698
11. Collective Arts
The ambience is the company on the beer garden or in the taproom at Hamilton's Collective Arts Brewery.
207 Burlington St. E., Hamilton 289-426-2374
12. Fairweather Brewing
Flights, two patios and a tap room. What more can you want in Hamilton?
5 Ofield Rd., Unit #1, Hamilton 905-570-0606
13. Blueberry Hill Winery
Join in on a sampling of grape and fruit wines or small batch ciders. Reservations are required.
1195 Front Rd., St. Williams 519-586-2256
14. Bonnieheath
You can book picnics, by the glass wine tastings and more at the lavender farm and winery. While there is no patio, you can walk anywhere on our property while you sip.
410 Concession 12 Townsend, Waterford 519-443-7125
15. Frisky Beaver Winery
Under a canopy of red umbrellas, sip on your favourite wine with a friend on the outskirts of Port Dover.
455 Radical Rd., Port Dover, 519-900-3034
16. Wishbone Brewery
Norfolk County's newest craft brewery located in the historic building once home to the Dominion Telephone Company in Waterford.
80-2 Alice St., Waterford
17. Flux Brewing
Sit down with a cold beer among scenic country roads, fresh air, local flare. Your four-legged friends are welcome on the patio.
185 Oakland Rd., Scotland 226-655-0222
Jennifer Moore is an editorial assistant at The Spectator. jmoore@thespec.com