There’s no better way to enjoy summer in Montco than with a great meal and a refreshing drink enjoyed outdoors. From charming sidewalk cafés and scenic patios to waterfront restaurants and hidden gardens, our local area is filled with perfect spots for soaking up the summer season. Whether it’s for a date night, gathering with friends, or just looking for a place to unwind after a long day, these #lovelocal favorites offer delicious food, creative summer cocktails, and inviting outdoor spaces. Take a seat outside and enjoy some of the best places to eat, sip, and savor summer in Montco!
Outdoor Dining
Joseph Ambler Inn
2026 Happening List Winner: Outdoor Dining
1005 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA | (215) 362-7500
Enjoy lunch and dinner al fresco on the spacious patio during warm weather months at Joseph Ambler Inn.
2026 Happening List Finalists
The Carriage House Restaurant
745 Gravel Pike, PA-29, East Greenville, PA | (215) 649-7700
Discover the Carriage House Restaurant & Pub – where craft beer and culinary excellence unite to create an unforgettable experience! Featuring a modern American cuisine with an Austrian twist.
Lock 29
127 Bridge St, Mont Clare, PA | (484) 927-4312
Lock 29 is situated alongside the Schuylkill Canal and SRT bike path, and offers waterside dining with a beautiful view.
More Outdoor Dining
- Union Jack’s Olde Glory Pub (Glenside)
- Gypsy Blu (Ambler)
- The Dutch Tavern (Skippack)
- Normandy Farm Hotel, Willow & Thistle (Blue Bell)
Seasonal Summer Cocktails
Spicy Basil Cucumber Margarita | Copperfield Inn at Lakeside
2026 Happening List Winner: Specialty Cocktails
594 W Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA | (484) 938-7082
Copperfield Inn at Lakeside has an extensive list of specialty cocktails and mocktails, along with a full drink menu. Try their Pineapple Mango Crush or the Watermelon Mojito.
2026 Happening List Finalists
Lavender Lloyd | The Cage Cocktail Bar
2190 E. County Line Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA | (215) 866-5555
Blood Orange Martini | Sumneytown Hotel
3188 Main St., Green Lane, PA | (215) 377-9114
Guava Punch | The Carriage House Restaurant
745 Gravel Pike, PA-29, East Greenville, PA | (215) 649-7700
Strawberry Basil Margarita | Wissahickon Brewing
870 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA | (267) 468-7368
More Summer Cocktails
- Local Tap (Lansdale)
- Union Jack’s Olde Glory Pub (Glenside)
- The Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant (Blue Bell)
- Lansdale Tavern (Lansdale)
- Southern Cross Kitchen (Conshohocken)
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