Best patios in Northwest Arkansas for food and drinks 2025
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The Cubano Mojito and Basil Gimlet. Photo: Alex Golden/Axios
A cocktail and some small plates on the patio at downtown Fayetteville's Theo's had me appreciating a sunny day, especially thanks to the fried cauliflower and the Cubano Mojito.
We've got several months of warm weather ahead of us, so don't forget to slow down and enjoy it on one of the many outdoor patios at NWA restaurants, bars and breweries.
☕️ Airship Coffee at Coler
Walk or bike only to this Wi-Fi-free open-air coffee shop.
📍 1300 Applegate Trail in Bentonville
💃 The Amendment
It's a busy Dickson Street rooftop patio that makes for a fun late night.
📍 406 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville
🐶 Bentonville Brewing Company
Bring the kids (there's even a playroom) to this place, featuring spacious outdoor seating and a diverse range of food options. And there's a fenced-in area for dogs.
📍 901 SW 14th St. in Bentonville
🚚 The Boardwalk Food Truck Court
Take your pick from several food trucks with Venezuelan, Salvadorian, Honduran, Mexican and Chinese menus and take cover from the sun at covered picnic tables.
📍 3445 S Old Missouri Road in Springdale
😎 City Park
Bring the kids to this casual place for drinks plus BBQ, tacos and snacks.
📍 1332 N. Leverett Ave. in Fayetteville
🍻 Dickson Street Pub
Watch Dickson Street from this relaxed second-story patio.
📍 303 W. Dickson St. in Fayetteville
🥗 Feed and Folly
Get a sandwich or salad and a cocktail on the rooftop that'll make you feel like you've made it.
📍 110 S. College Ave. in Fayetteville
🥂 Hail Fellow Well Met
One of Johnson's gems, this restaurant by Onyx Coffee Lab includes a gorgeous covered patio where you can have breakfast, drinks, and apps or a full dinner.
📍 5519 W. Hackett Road Suite 101 in Springdale
🚲 The HUB Bike Lounge
The HUB accomplishes a chill post-bike ride atmosphere and serves casual food plus cocktails, beer, coffee and wine.
📍 410 SW A St. Suite 2 in Bentonville
🎸 Kingfish
This is a classic casual downtown Fayetteville spot to grab beers and hear live music.
📍 262 N. School Ave. in Fayetteville
🚤 Lakepoint Restaurant and Event Center
This one is a getaway that overlooks Lake Loch Lomond in Bella Vista.
📍 101 Marina Drive in Bella Vista
🥃 Lambeth Lounge and Coffee Bar
Sit on the patio, which is really just a large front porch, at the Inn at Carnall Hall, right on the University of Arkansas campus.
📍 465 Arkansas Ave. in Fayetteville
🫔 Loma
Have an upscale Mexican dinner on the rooftop.
📍 5102 W. Pauline Whitaker Parkway Suite 315 in Rogers
🍺 Natural State Beer Company
The covered porch area, with a view of the pond, is as serene as it gets.
📍 5214 Village Parkway Suite 140 in Rogers
👩🌾 Ozark Natural Foods
It's a grocery store where you'll want to spend hours, especially on the swings at the outdoor patio. And they serve wine, beer and some prepared foods.
📍 380 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville
🍽 The Preacher's Son
Enjoy cocktails and a limited food menu at one of downtown Bentonville's staple upscale restaurants.
📍 201 NW A St. in Bentonville
🍷 Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery
You don't have to wait to get invited to an event here. Just stop by and pair a charcuterie board with a wine flight.
📍 6461 E. Guy Terry Road in Springdale
🌮 Toca
Loma's sister restaurant has a downtown Springdale location with a balcony.
📍 202 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale
🤝 8th Street Market
You and your friends can mix and match from food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants, plus grab a beer from Bike Rack Brewing, and all come together at a table.
📍 801 SE 8th St. in Bentonville