The Best Patios on Granville Island

Granville Island is only 37 acres, but the number of top-tier patios here is higher than in most ’hoods. Here’s where to soak up the sun (and a drink or two) on your next visit.

ALIMENTARIA MEXICANA

1596 Johnston St.

The sunny streetside patio here is festive, peppered with straw umbrellas and painted in lively colours. The margaritas keep those festive vibe going. alimentariamexicana.com

POPINA CANTEEN

1691 Johnston St.

A shipping container houses a kitchen that whips up perfectly crispy cod burgers; enjoy yours with a chilled sparkling wine from Joie on the covered waterfront patio under the string lights. popinacanteen.com

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TAP AND BARREL BRIDGES

1696 Duranleau St. Tap and Barrel took over the space once occupied by the iconic Bridges restaurant a few years back, but retained key menu items… and, more importantly, the giant, excellent patio. tapandbarrel.com

DOCKSIDE

1253 Johnston St.

At the back of the Granville Island Hotel, you’ll find lounge chairs, fire pits and a happy hour that runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. We’ll toast to that. docksidevancouver.com

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SANDBAR

102–1535 Johnston St.

The patio at Sandbar is covered and the floor is heated, so even if it’s a drizzly day, you’ve still got access to a gorgeous view and the ocean breeze.  vancouverdine.com/sandbar

COMING  SOON

As if Granville Island didn’t have enough treats and treasures to explore, a new wave of businesses is about to enter the arena. A former parking garage has recently been converted into a restaurant and patio complex called Chain and Forge, which should be filled with new tenants by next summer. One early confirmed lessee? Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, owner of Richmond’s award-winning Thai restaurant Baan Lao.

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