Best Outdoor Bars, Breweries, and Patios in Lamorinda

Looking for the best outdoor spots for drinks in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda? From brewery patios to wine bars and neighborhood hangouts, these are some of our favorite places around Lamorinda to grab a drink outside this spring and summer.

Still one of the easiest outdoor hangout spots in Lamorinda. The patio is big enough for groups, kids running around nearby, and the usual mix of locals stopping in after hikes, soccer games, or bike rides through town. As the weather cools down in the evenings, the fire pits make it easy to stay longer, and Canyon Club regularly hosts live music throughout the week.

One of the newest outdoor spaces to grab a drink or tacos in Lafayette. The large patio fills up quickly on warm evenings with groups meeting up after work, families hanging outside, and people settling in for a few beers as the evening rolls on.

Headlands has become a go-to spot for smash burgers, sausage plates, beers outside, and regular live music throughout the week. The patio setup feels a little more relaxed than some of the larger brewery spaces around town, making it easy to settle in for an afternoon or evening outside.

Part wine shop and part community gathering spot, Wine Thieves has become one of the more active wine destinations in Lafayette with regular events and live music on Thursdays and Saturdays. And despite the name, one of the better not-so-secret features here is the Beer Cave, which has a surprisingly strong selection of beer alongside the wine lineup.

A unique addition to the Lafayette wine scene, Local Vines is a cooperative of Lamorinda growers showcasing small-batch wines and ciders from across the region. Located in downtown Lafayette, the tasting room offers locals a chance to experience wines produced right here in Lamorinda without leaving town. Their outdoor patio makes an easy spot to settle in with a glass of wine on warmer spring and summer evenings.

Coffee shop by day, full bar later in the afternoon with cocktails, wine, and even beer on draft. Their patio right on La Fiesta Square makes this one of the more versatile outdoor drinking spots in Lafayette and an easy place to meet up whether the group wants coffee, cocktails, or both.

Located right in Orinda Theatre Square, Fourth Bore has become a reliable neighborhood spot for casual drinks outside before or after a movie, dinner, or local event. The outdoor seating fills up quickly on weekends, and they regularly feature live music throughout the week.

A completely different vibe from the breweries, in the best way. Round Up Saloon has a large outdoor patio, classic local bar energy, and is still one of the more underrated places in Lafayette to sit outside with a drink on a sunny afternoon. One important thing to know before you go: Round Up is cash only.

What are the best outdoor spots for groups in Lamorinda?
Canyon Club Brewery and Western Flyer Brewing both have larger patios that work especially well for groups and casual meetups.

Which Lamorinda bars and breweries have live music?
Canyon Club Brewery, Headlands Brewing, Wine Thieves, and Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill regularly host live music throughout the week.

Are there outdoor wine bars in Lamorinda?
Local Vines and The Wine Thieves are two of the best outdoor wine spots in Lamorinda, both offering outdoor patios along with regular events and community gathering spaces.

Which Lamorinda spots are good for drinks after work?
Western Flyer Brewing, Lafayette Public House, and Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill all tend to get busy with after-work crowds on warm evenings.

Which Lamorinda outdoor drinking spots also have food?
Western Flyer Brewing is known for tacos, while Headlands Brewing has become a local favorite for smash burgers and sausage plates. Lafayette Public House offers a full food menu throughout the day, and Fourth Bore Tap Room & Grill and Canyon Club Brewery also both serve food.