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Toronto’s Best Patio’s For Happy Hour + Beyond

The sun's back + so are we. In the heart of West Queen West, The Drake Hotel is home to two of the best patios in Toronto: Sky Yard BBQ rooftop and our street-side Café patio. Wherever you land, the drinks are cold and the welcome is warm. It’s your summer plan on repeat.

Dining Experiences at the Drake

  • Lounge

    • Crafted cocktails, shareable plates, and our famous sushi—day to late night.

    A lively spot where locals and travellers connect over bold, crave-worthy bites.

  • Sky Yard BBQ

    • Our rooftop playground—where bold design, DJs, and standout flavours meet.

    Brunch in the sun, sip under the stars—Sky Yard’s always in season, always on.

  • Lobby Bar

    • A stylish welcoming spot for cocktails, convos, and spontaneous connections.

    Come for the design, stay for the drinks—your night starts here.







  • Sushi Bar

    • Fresh, crave-worthy sushi rolled to perfection in the heart of Queen West.

    Pull up a seat—this is where artful bites meet late-night energy.

FAQS

Where is the best rooftop patio in Toronto?

Right above Queen Street West. The Drake Hotel’s Sky Yard is a desert-inspired, all-season rooftop patio in the heart of West Queen West, with a charcoal grill, bright tequila + rum cocktails, DJ sunset sets and skyline views.  

Where are the best patios near Queen Street West, Toronto?

You’ll find two at one address. The Drake Hotel is home to the Sky Yard rooftop bar up top and the sun-soaked Drake Café patio at street level, both right in West Queen West.

Where can I sit outside in Toronto in summer?

The Drake Café patio is made for it: open 7 days a week from first coffee to last call, with cantina-style bites, cold drinks and easy West Queen West people-watching. Bring your dog.

Does the Drake Hotel have a year-round rooftop patio?

Yes. Sky Yard is one of the few all-season rooftop patios in Toronto, open from Happy Hour to late night through the seasons, with weekend brunch and monthly guest chef BBQ takeovers from June to August.

Is the Drake Hotel patio dog-friendly?

It is. Our street-level Café patio is a dog-friendly patio in Toronto, so the whole crew can pull up a seat.

Can I host an event on the Sky Yard rooftop?

Absolutely. Reserve an indoor-outdoor rooftop space for an intimate birthday dinner or a next-level wedding, skyline views included. Get in touch to host your event at the iconic Drake Hotel Toronto.