The Barley Mow

Perfect restaurant patios for al fresco fare in Ottawa

Want a nice place to relax and watch the city pass by? Head to the front of this large rooftop patio and sit under a bright yellow umbrella. Just want to chill? Try the comfy red couches in one corner and order a beer (Goose Island is popular) and some food — the chef’s own smoked salmon, say, or chicken curry. Check the patio flower planters, and you might spot some of the herbs the restaurant uses. This is a true neighbourhood pub, albeit one with upscale touches such as metalwork furniture made by a blacksmith from nearby Almonte.