Year-round Checked Nov 2, 2026
Patios and rooftops in Fargo
A seasonal note, since this is Fargo: most patios here are a May-to-September thing, and Sky Prairie is closed until spring 2027. Camp Lonetree at 701 is open now. Check each spot's hours before you bring sunglasses.
Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 6 checked listings · calendar parts refreshed Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 p.m. CT · All guides
Rooftops and upstairs
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Camp Lonetree at 701 Eateries
Mon–Thu 4–10 p.m. · Fri 4–11 · Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m. · Sun 11–10
The upstairs patio bar at 701, "part lake weekend, part backyard hang," running a winter menu now. 36 indoor seats including the bar, games, and the whole space can be rented for a party.
Source: 701 Eateries · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Sky Prairie Rooftop at Hotel Donaldson
Closed for the 2026 season · reopens spring 2027
The open-air rooftop on top of the Hotel Donaldson downtown: cocktails, wine, local beer, skyline views and select Blarney Stone dishes. The hotel says it's closed for 2026 and reopens in spring 2027.
Source: Hotel Donaldson · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Junkyard West Fargo rooftop + street patio
Mon–Thu noon–10 p.m. · Fri–Sat noon–midnight · Sun noon–9 p.m.
Junkyard's West Fargo taproom has "plenty of outdoor patio seating," including a rooftop patio over the historic neighborhood and a street-side patio. Its FAQ says pets are welcome on the patios in the warmer months.
Source: Junkyard West Fargo · checked Nov 2, 2026
Brewery and cider patios (some dog-friendly)
Dogs only where the venue says so, and only outside.
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Junkyard Brewing Company (Moorhead)
Mon–Thu noon–10 p.m. · Fri–Sat noon–midnight · Sun noon–9 p.m.
The original Junkyard at 1416 1st Ave N, with a rotating tap list and 4-packs to go. No kitchen, but Sol Ave Kitchen next door delivers to your table and outside food is welcome. Kids are OK with an adult; leashed dogs on the patio.
Source: Junkyard Brewing (FAQ) · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Swing Barrel Brewing patio
See taproom hours
A cozy taproom with rotating food trucks, a stage for local musicians and an outdoor patio.
Source: Swing Barrel Brewing · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Wild Terra Cider summer patio
Summer
Wild Terra's summer patio is the one spot dogs are allowed (water bowl provided). No reservations.
Source: Wild Terra Cider · checked Nov 2, 2026
Happy hours this week
Posted happy hours from venue sites, for when it's too cold for the patio.
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701 Eateries
- Daily · 4–6 PM $1 off beer, wine and rail drinks, $3 off the featured tap cocktail, plus marked-down lefse plate, Brussels sprouts and Gruyère fries
Source: 701 Eateries (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Cowboy Jack's
- Tue–Sun · 3–6 PM Half off select apps, $3 rails and domestic beers, $4 select call drinks
Source: Cowboy Jack's (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Sickies Garage (13th Ave)
- Mon–Fri, Sun · 3–6 PM Half-price pints and wine, select apps on special, and a $10.99 burger with a domestic tap
Source: Sickies Garage (13th Ave) (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
- Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM $4 domestic bottles and rails, $4.50 domestic drafts and calls, $1 off everything else
Source: Wild Bill's Sports Saloon (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Beer & Fish Company
- Mon–Fri · 4–6 PM $2 oysters, $3 PBR pounders, $5 tall drafts and classic margaritas, $6 tap wines
Source: Beer & Fish Company (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Dempsey's Public House
- Sun · All day Happy hour drink prices all day, plus a $12 one-topping pizza (4–9 PM) and $6 cheese sticks or chips and queso (4–7 PM)
Source: Dempsey's Public House (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Lucky's 13 Pub
- Mon–Fri · 2–6 PM $3 off appetizers, $3 select draft pints ($5 for 22 oz.), $5.50 White Claw. Dine-in only
- Sun · All day Happy hour specials all day
Source: Lucky's 13 Pub (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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The Tavern Grill
- Daily · 2–5 PM $4 off all apps, $3 off specialty cocktails, $2 off wine by the glass and tap beer
Source: The Tavern Grill (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Bulldog Tap
- Mon · All day All-day happy hour: $1 off every drink
Source: Bulldog Tap (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Pepper's Sports Cafe
- Sun · All day Happy hour all day
Source: Pepper's Sports Cafe (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Granite City Food & Brewery
- Sat · 1–5 PM Half off starters, $4 pints, $5 house margaritas
Source: Granite City Food & Brewery (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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The Bowler
- Mon–Fri · 3–7 PM $1 off all beer and drinks
Source: The Bowler (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Questions, answered
Does Fargo have rooftop bars?
Yes. Sky Prairie Rooftop sits on top of the Hotel Donaldson downtown (closed for the 2026 season, reopening spring 2027), Junkyard West Fargo has a rooftop patio, and Camp Lonetree is 701 Eateries' upstairs patio bar.
Which Fargo patios allow dogs?
Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead allows leashed, supervised dogs on its patio; Junkyard West Fargo welcomes pets on its patios in warmer months; Wild Terra Cider allows dogs only on its summer patio.
Is Camp Lonetree open in winter?
Yes, with a winter menu: Monday–Thursday 4–10 p.m., Friday 4–11, Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sunday 11–10, with happy hour 4–6 weekdays and 3–6 weekends.
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