27+ winter-ready patios & rooftops in Boston in 2021
When:
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2020 11:00a -
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 9:30p
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2020 11:00a -
Monday, Mar 01, 2021 9:30p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$~Cost of food/drink~
Categories:
Alcohol, Date Idea, Food
Event website:
https://thebostoncalendar.com
We rounded up 27+ winter-ready patios, igloos, greenhouses, and rooftops now open in/around Boston for the 2021 winter season. Bundle up and enjoy.
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*Updated on Monday 3/22/2021
1) Six \ West
Where: South Boston (Broadway MBTA)
Info: Mini greenhouses on a rooftop
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Covered, heated patio in the heart of Harvard Sq
3) Shy Bird
Where: Kendall Square
Info: Open throughout the winter with heaters
Where: Fort Point
Info: “PATIO SZN 4EVA”
5) Piattini Italian Wine Café
Where: Back Bay
Info: Newbury St’s best kept secret; heated patio weather permitting
Where: North End
Info: Lounge-style seating with fire pits
Where: Charlestown Navy Yard
Info: Igloos, heaters, and festive winter decor; however, closed on Jan 6 until spring 2021
Where: Seaport
Info: Outdoor heated rooftop with an amazing skyline view
9) Porto
Where: Back Bay
Info: Semi-enclosed heated patio in the heart of Back Bay
10) The Dial
Where: Central Square
Info: Semi-enclosed heated patio at a brand new hotel in Cambridge
11) Loyal Nine
Where: East Cambridge
Info: Semi-enclosed heated patio with string lights
12) Branch Line
Where: Watertown
Info: Covered, heated patio from the people who brought us Eastern Standard and Row 34
Where: Seaport
Info: Igloo-style dining on the water
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Heated patio under a beautiful trellis
15) Talulla
Where: Cambridge
Info: Mini greenhouses protected by Jersey barriers
16) dbar
Where: Dorchester
Info: Outdoor solariums for medium-sized groups + a semi-enclosed heated patio
17) Saltie Girl
Where: Back Bay
Info: Heated patio on Newbury St
18) Cafe Luna
Where: Kendall Square
Info: Heated patio weather permitting
Where: Back Bay
Info: Heated patio weather permitting
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Possibly Boston’s only winter beer garden
21) Bronwyn
Where: Union Square
Info: Covered heated patio; very limited seating
Where: Back Bay
Info: Heated patio weather permitting
23) Celeste
Where: Somerville
Info: Enjoy Peruvian staples on a heated patio in the heart of Union Square
Where: Seaport
Info: Sanitized, clean and heated igloos; no rental charge but must have a minimum spend of $300
Where: Seaport
Info: Heated igloos and ice boxes overlooking the Boston Harbor; reservations start at $250
26) Deuxave
Where: Back Bay
Info: French restaurant in the Back Bay with heated outdoor seating
27) Bow Market
Where: Union Square
Info: Fire pits reservations are $5/person; non-heated outdoor tables are free and first come first serve
28) The Bowery Bar
Where: Dorchester
Info: Socially-distanced outdoor seating with heaters and private heated yurts; minimum spend for the yurts start at $100
29) Cambridge Common
Where: Porter Square
Info: Heated backyard patio in Cambridge
30) Moonshine 152
Where: Dorchester
Info: Heated patio weather permitting
Where: Cambridge
Info: Heated patio in the heart of Harvard Sq
32) Alcove Boston
Where: Boston
Info: Enjoy the views of the Zakim bridge from the fire pits ($25 base fee) or other outdoor tables (free to reserve)
Where: Brighton
Info: The heated patio is open for first come first serve service
34) Dillon’s
Where: Boston
Info: Heated patio in Back Bay is open for first come first serve service
Where: Somerville
Info: Beers and bites on a large heated patio; walk-ins welcomed but reservations recommended
Where: Cambridge
Info: Heated patio seating in East Cambridge
37) Noir Bar
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Heated patio seating in the Charles Hotel
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: 3 igloos on the patio available for reservation; $10-$30 for advance reservation or $5-$15 for walk-ins
Where: South End
Info: A French bistro with a heated patio
40) Atwood's Tavern
Where: East Cambridge
Info: Covered and heated patio in Cambridge
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Please email [email protected] if you have any outdoor winter patio recommendations that are not mentioned in this roundup.
(Roundup created with help from the CafeFull: Safe Dining app — "the only safety-focused review app to find a COVID-safe restaurant near you" — learn more and/or download the app here.)
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