Warm up to the Northwest winter with heated outdoor spaces
Now that temperatures have dropped, thoughts turn to keeping warm by the fire armed with a belly warmer. Many Northwest establishments bring out the heaters so diners can stay warm in their outdoor spaces while enjoying their fare. But some add to this winter warmth by offering a truly elevated outdoor experience. Below, find cozy winter patios to visit in the Pacific Northwest.
Heated yurts and barrel-aged beers
After a day of winter play in the Columbia River Gorge, relax in style at Hood River’s Ferment Brewing and cozy up in the heated patio yurts. These four yurts can accommodate up to eight friends for a celebration of Ferment’s three winter barrel-aged beers. These limited beers, which clock in between 11% and 13% ABV, include an imperial stout, barleywine ale (Silver medalist in Sip’s 12th Annual Best of the Northwest awards), and Farm to Market Blend No. 27, a Zupan’s Market collaboration. Pair these beers with seasonal menu items that include miso-maple Brussels sprouts, homemade soups, sweet and spicy popcorn chicken, warm artichoke dip, pumpkin spice sundaes and warm stout brownies.
Ferment Brewing | 403 Portway Avenue, Hood River, Oregon
Cozy Up in Bend with a firepit and hot tub
For another Oregon-based place to unwind after a day of winter play, check out the Campfire Hotel in Bend. The 10-foot-wide communal firepit and outdoor hot tub nestled among the ponderosa pines allow guests to chill without getting cold. Tuesday through Sunday, the onsite Canteen Bar offers specialty items such as Spanish coffee, rosemary hot toddy and the Signature Campfire Old Fashioned in addition to weekly drink specials and events. Also, Fire On The Mountain offers a selection of wings, sandwiches and salads. S’more kits are available for purchase at the front desk to roast by the firepit, as well.
Campfire Hotel | 721 NE Third Street, Bend, Oregon
Heated Outdoor Patios in Portland
Stormbreaker has outdoor patios at both its Portland locations that are heated and covered with ample seating to accommodate groups. Both locations have tunes playing throughout the venue, and the Mississippi Avenue location has the option of watching sports on the big screen, as well as nine heaters and two fire pits for maximum comfort. These patio spaces pair especially well with their Winter Coat beers. The Rye Barrel Aged Winter Coat 2023 is aged in Rose City Distilling’s James Oliver rye barrels with wonderful hints of spice, while the Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Coat 2023 is aged in Bull Run Distilling bourbon barrels with hints of vanilla. Both barrel-aged versions are available in cans for the first time.
Stormbreaker – St. Johns | 8409 N Lombard St, Portland, Oregon
Stormbreaker – Mississippi Avenue | 832 N Beech Street, Portland, Oregon
Heated Seating in Bellingham’s Fairhaven Village
This 19th-century historical neighborhood in Bellingham, Washington, boasts two spots for heated outdoor seating. Composed of three shipping containers and a small taproom, Stones Throw Brewery offers a unique, fun and funky arrangement of heated outdoor seating areas. Enjoy a beer, local cider or glass of wine by multiple firepits on the rooftop patio or near one of the propane heaters situated throughout the brewery. Trivia nights, live music and food trucks add to the fun.
Stones Throw Brewery | 1009 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham, Washington
The second outdoor sipping location in Fairhaven Village is Galloway’s Cocktail Bar, which offers Deco-era vibes, small bites and award-winning craft cocktails, such as the Bellingham Rose Royal (winner of the Bellingham Bartender Competition). The covered and heated outdoor patio is the perfect place to enjoy a cozy winter drink. Come for Date Night every Monday, when the bar offers a special menu featuring charcuterie, cheese, chocolate truffles and a wine or cocktail pairing.
Galloway’s Cocktail Bar | 1200 Tenth Street, #102, Bellingham, Washington
Warm Outdoor Tasting in the Willamette Valley
Durant Vineyards in Dayton, Oregon, recently built its outdoor tasting pavilion with an eye toward the Willamette Valley’s cooler winter months. This beautiful wooden outdoor structure has plenty of seating, screened sides, a wood-burning stove, plus several heaters to keep guests warm. Patrons can enjoy wine tasting and bites including their signature picnic platters that feature local charcuterie, cheeses, Durant Olive Mill extra virgin olive oil drizzled baguette, assorted pickled veggies and dried fruit.
Durant Vineyards | 5430 NE Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton, Oregon
Bubble up at Lake Chelan
Soak in the view of Lake Chelan from the small community of Manson in one of Cairdeas Winery’s four bubbles situated on their outdoor patio. Each bubble can seat up to four guests and is complete with comfy lounge seating, bulb lights, space heaters and Cairdeas blankets. Pair the s’mores board with their 2021 Consonance Red Wine Blend.
Cairdeas Winery | 31 Winesap Avenue, Manson, Washington
Going Green in Boise
Wild Plum Catering in Boise, Idaho, offers outdoor heated greenhouse dinners through January. Their small glass-walled greenhouse seats two-to-six, while their larger cottage greenhouse seats seven-to-16. Dinner includes a four-course dinner that you select in advance. They also offer a full wine, beer and low-ABV cocktail list, along with add-on appetizers.
Wild Plum Catering | 1621 N Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho
Cabanas and domes in British Columbia
Singletree Winery, in the heart of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, just unveiled its latest innovation: Wine Cabanas. Wine lovers can revel in this cozy two-person space as they sip on a complimentary glass of wine or mulled wine. Other add-ons include a specialty drink, shared light plates and the “S’more and Pour” package featuring three s’mores and a glass of wine, beer or cider. Groups of up to six people can book the seasonal Di Vine Domes Experience.
Singletree Winery | 5782 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia
