Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Good for Groups, Nightlife, Outside, Photoworthy, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/22-winter-ready-patios-rooftops-in-boston-in-2023
Cold has never stopped Bostonians from doing anything. We still drink our iced coffee, we still yell out open windows at oncoming traffic, and we still want to eat dinner outside. Luckily there are lots of restaurants in Boston where you can cozy up under a heat lamp, gather in an igloo, or warm up next to a fire pit and enjoy outdoor dining all winter long.
Prefer to stay in? Check out these festive bars and restaurants decked out for the holiday season.
Where: Watertown
Info: This warm and inviting Watertown hotspot has a covered and heated patio lined with twinkle lights and serves innovative comfort food.
Where: Dorchester
Info: Your Instagram will thank you for visiting these vintage-style heated outdoor yurts decorated for the winter season.
Where: Seaport
Info: Escape to a glamorous winter haven overlooking the Boston skyline at the Lookout Rooftop igloos and enclosed “ice box” dining spots.
Where: Harvard Square
Info: Harvest has a show-stopping semi-covered patio with a stone fireplace keeping date night cozy.
Where: Harvard Square
Info: The sheltered brick-lined patio at Russell House Tavern, complete with heaters, is tailored made for keeping diners warm in the winter.
Where: Seaport
Info: Enjoy glorious views of Boston and a specially curated Après-Ski experience on Deck 12 this winter.
Where: North End
Info: In Boston's North End, Mare Oyster Bar, known for its seafood-centric offerings, boasts a heated outdoor patio featuring fire pits, providing an all-season al fresco dining experience.
The Lounge at the Seaport Holiday Market
Where: Seaport
Info: At the food and beverage lounge at the Seaport Holiday Market you’ll find four holiday-themed bars, including the classic Jingle Bar, mixing up special holiday drinks, plus tons of local food vendors.
Where: Charlestown
Info: The vibrant atmosphere of The Anchor gathering space and performance venue only gets brighter during the winter with their bookable heated igloos.
INNgloo at Inn at Hastings Park
Where: Lexington
Info: Class up your evening with one of the beautiful decorated outdoor igloos at Inn at Hastings Park, complete with a faux fireplace and decorated dinner table.
Where: Dorchester
Info: A little cold can’t stop the party at dbar. Enjoy delicious cocktails and vibrant nightlife under heat lamps on their outdoor patio.
Winter Market Holiday Pop-up at Publico Boston
Where: South Boston
Info: Public’s garden has been built out into a dreamy European-inspired winter market complete with a 16-foot tall Christmas tree and roaring firepits.
Where: Somerville
Info: Self-dubbed “The official cocktail bar of Assembly Row,” this sprawling patio offers outdoor seating with firepits and heaters all winter long. If you get too chilly, pop in to their indoor space to warm up.
TBD:
Holiday at Gufo
Where: East Cambridge
Info: Warm up with festive vibes, delicious bites, and holiday beverages all December long at Gufo's festive popup. Details TBA for their 2024-25 pop-up.
We’ll continue updating this list as more information is available. Know of a good outdoor dining spot this winter? Let us know! [email protected]
Saturday, Dec 07, 2024 11:00a
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre
Sunday, Dec 08, 2024 goes until 12/22
Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre
Saturday, Dec 07, 2024 5:30p
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024 7:00p
United First Parish Church