The Brig Pub

If you love outdoor dining or COVID-safer spaces, you thankfully don’t have to wait for summer patio season to start up again: Ottawa has some cozy winter patios you can enjoy right now. As well as their pleasant atmosphere, many of these spots have local brews and delicious menu items. Here are nine winter patios that are open across the city.

In this weekly feature, Apt613 asks blog contributors and local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week: Seafood from a truck, French pastries, and a beloved ByWard market pub with great food.