Five patios worth clearing an afternoon for — beer gardens, a rooftop over the courthouse, and a taproom backyard.
Patio season in Denton is undefeated. When the weather cooperates, the best seats in town are all outside — so here are five patios worth clearing an afternoon for.
The shortlist
Harvest House. Denton’s OG beer garden and basically the Square’s backyard. A big, shaded courtyard, live bands most nights, and roughly every good dog in town. Grab a craft beer and post up.
LSA Burger Co.. Take the stairs. The rooftop stares straight down the historic courthouse, string lights and all, with a live-music stage underneath. Best skyline seat in town.
East Side Denton. 75+ taps and a food-truck park sharing the same backyard, seven days a week. Order a beer, grab tacos off a truck, let the kids and the dog roam. Low-key perfect.
Oak St. Drafthouse. Seventy-odd taps in one of the oldest buildings in the city, with the comfiest back patio on Oak Street. Shaded, dog-approved, zero pretense — the move when you actually want to hear your friends.
Denton County Brewing Co.. Beer brewed about twenty feet from your seat. The garden’s sunny, roomy, and an easy walk from the Square — exactly what a hometown brewery patio should be.
Save this for your next patio day.