Updated: August 29, 2022

16 Patios to Hit This Summer in COS

There’s no better way (in our humble opinion) to enjoy a meal and beverage than outdoors, soaking up the sun and great views of the front range.

Lumen8 Rooftop Social

Looking for the perfect patio to kick back on this summer? Here are some of our favorites.

1. Lumen8 Rooftop Social

Brand new in June 2022, Lumen8 is a rooftop restaurant and bar located on top of the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown. Can you picture yourself lounging on comfy couches next to glowing fire pits and vast views of Pikes Peak?

2. The Garden

This downtown beer garden and bar is what patio dreams are made of, in the words of the great Lizzie McGuire. With trivia, daily food trucks, outdoor movie nights and more, it’s the perfect hang for your fun friends.

3. TILL Neighborhood Bistro + Bar

A new restaurant in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs, TILL’s dining space is an inviting open concept that makes indoor/outdoor dining feel fluid. The seasonal, locally sourced menu pairs perfectly with hand-crafted cocktails. *Chef’s kiss*

4. TAPAteria

With classic Barcelona ambiance and a gorgeous, covered patio, TAPAteria is serving up real Spanish tapas and exceptional wine. On Sundays in May through September, head over for Paella on the Patio and eat your weight in this rice-based dish.

5. Crystal Park Cantina

Nestled in the mountainside of Manitou Springs, this cantina is the perfect spot to enjoy a margarita on a warm summer day. The pergola above and table umbrellas offer plenty of shade for those of us with photosensitivity.

6. Pub Dog Colorado

This dog-friendly establishment is unlike any other because it’s the only restaurant in the state where you can dine indoors with your dogs. Literally with your dogs because there is a doggy menu too. You can also enjoy your meal outside surrounded by the 3,000 square foot, off-leash play yard complete with free entertainment of your furry friends chasing tails.

7. Wines of Colorado

Dine Creekside at a quaint restaurant and winery offering a vast array of wines made right in Colorado. Sip and relax in the crisp mountain air while listening to the babbling water. So zen.

8. CO.A.T.I.

This industrial-style food hall not only has ample indoor seating, but also offers outdoor hangout spots. Enjoy brick seating around fire pits in the front or picnic table dining in the back alley.

9. The Well

One of the Springs’ newest food concepts, the Well features four food stalls offering various menus, as well as a full-service bar that opens to the outside. The spacious, all-season patio features plenty of seating and sweeping views of Pikes Peak.

10. Sherpa Garden

Offering global cuisine from Tibet and Nepal, dining at Sherpa Garden is a cultural experience. Located in a cozy house in Old Colorado City, the front patio will make you feel right at home as you fill your tummy and your soul.

11. José Muldoons

From the front, you’d never know this Tex-Mex staple was home to an expansive, colorful patio out back. Kick back at the outdoor bar while you munch on chips and salsa.

12. La’au’s Taco Shop

Located right off the Colorado College campus, La’au’s is serving up tasty tacos and drinks with a killer happy hour deal from 3-6pm Monday through Friday. They’re temporarily closed but will be reopening soon for the summer – just in time for patio season.