Aimed to help both residents and tourists who are looking for new spots to eat and drink outdoors this summer, our patio guide will come in seven parts (each a different neighbourhood) between May 13-19.
These stories will just give you the tip of the iceberg when it comes to patios in a certain area, as we can’t highlight them all, but it gives you a starting point that will surely lead you to other great outdoor spots nearby!
Whether you live in North Rutland, South Rutland or Black Mountain, you probably don’t always want to make the trek downtown to enjoy a pint, a cocktail or happy hour bites.
Not to fret, Rutland has several options to choose from including a craft brewery, local sports bars, family-friendly restaurants and mid to high end restaurants for special occasions.
As a bonus, most of Rutland’s pubs and local eateries have their own patios where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the sun.
If you are finishing your weekend trip to Big White, a family excursion to the various U-picks or wrapping up a round of golf, here are eight patios you can check out.
(Our boundary for Rutland is from around McCurdy Road in the north to and Springfield Road in the south and Banks Road and Black Mountain for east/west.)
Cactus Club
200-1575 Banks Road
- They have a variety of fun cocktails and unique food that is sure to suit everyone including pub food, vegan and vegetarian options.
- This is the north Kelowna pair to the yacht Club restaurant, however, this location is close to local hotels which makes it perfect to bring family and friends visiting from out of town.
Freddy’s Brewpub
948 McCurdy Road
- Good selection of pub food, drink, 30 lanes of bowling, comedy nights and live music. Freddy's brews on site and you can enjoy a draught inside or take home a four-pack or crowler cans.
- Freddy's is one of Kelowna's original craft breweries and is next door to a movie theatre, across the highway from Scandia and the Okanagan Rail Trail! This location is very family friendly and a great for tourists visiting Kelowna.
The Grill at Black Mountain
575 Black Mountain Dr.
- The shaded patio overlooks the 18th hole of Black Mountain Golf Club. Full menu including tacos, pub classics, burgers and wide selection of local brews.
- You can play a round of golf and then relax and enjoy a delicious meal in the sun.
Joey
300-2475 Hwy 97
- This menu focuses on a variety of seafood options as well as pastas, tacos and burgers. A great place to bring the family if you are in the mood for a higher end dining experience.
- Enjoy the waterfall, wide variety of plants and privacy on this patio.
My Neighbourhood Restaurant
260 Hwy 33
- If you are looking for a different patio experience, be sure to stop by this location off Highway 33 for breakfast or lunch.
- My Neighbourhood Restaurant offers breakfast classics like eggs benedict and omelettes as well as lunch favourites like burgers and sandwiches. They have a beautifully shaded patio that will allow you to people watch along the plaza off the highway.
Packing House Pub
663 Finns Road
- The Packing House offers great pub classics like burgers and nachos plus breakfast from 11 am to 2 pm.
- The pub also offers great views of the mountains in east Kelowna plus pool, a couple big screens for the hockey games and not one, but two patios to enjoy the sun.
Post Haus Pub
230 Hwy 33
- This German themed bar offers some unique options like meals with bratwurst, schnitzel but also an array of classics like wraps and sandwiches.
- The patio captures all the sun during the summer, giving you a great spot to watch your favourite sports team or socializing with friends.
Wings
590 Hwy 33
- With over 25 different flavours of wings to choose from, you are sure to find something you like at wings.
- This location has several brew options, some fun cocktails, regular comedy and trivia nights plus a patio that gives a great view to Rutland Road and all the foot traffic.
This is part six of our seven-part Kelowna neighbourhood patio guide. Here's the entire release schedule:
