Outdoor Patios
Sample wine, and a little sunshine.
Come escape and unwind as you take in the fresh Huron County air, with wine in hand. Our patios provide a space to gather and sample our seasonal wines.
TASTING PATIO (located just off retail / tasting space)
We offer wine flights on the retail patio during retail hours (weather dependant), with service ending at 4:30pm. First-come, first-served.
Charcuterie Boxes available on the tasting patio during tasting hours.
NEW: Pup Flights on the Tasting Patio!
This season, we’re rolling out the red carpet for your four-legged besties.
Introducing: Pup Flights on the Dark Horse retail patio — a curated tasting just for pups, featuring gourmet treats hand-made by our friends at Packsnacks.
Choose 4 of 6 of these gourmet dog treats —
* Sirloin Stallion
* Blueberry Turkey Pupscotti
* Anti-Inflammatory Eggies
* Dark Horse Harvest
* Mini Puppertarts
* RohRoh! It’s a Clydes-Tail
Served on our scenic dog-friendly patio, it’s the ultimate treat while you sip and savour your own flight of Dark Horse wines. Because every good pup deserves a seat at the tasting table.
Patio seating is first come. Well behaved, leashed dogs only please. Please do not place flight boards on ground for dogs to eat off directly. Please keep boards on table and feed treats by hand. Thanks for your cooperation.
SUMMER LUNCH PATIO (located on lower-level, access via Vineyard Ballroom)
Summer Lunch Vineyard Patio at Dark Horse Estate Winery
Lunch available Thursday – Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Final Seating)
Savour the season with a relaxing lunch at Dark Horse Estate Winery. Enjoy open-air dining on our scenic Vineyard Patio or opt for a comfortable, elegant setting inside our Vineyard Ballroom with round banquet tables complete with vineyard views.
Reservations are accepted for patio seating. Indoor lunch dining is first come, first served. No dogs on the lunch patio. Thanks for your understanding.
WINE GARDEN (located next to Lunch Patio)
Unwind in our Wine Garden — a relaxed, open-air space nestled next to the vineyard. With picnic tables, yard games, and wide-open greenspace, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the fresh country air with a beverage in hand.
Whether you’re here for a casual afternoon or arriving with a group, the Wine Garden offers a laid-back atmosphere and a special wine & snack menu curated just for this space.
Open by availability and weather permitting. First-come, first-served — ideal for large groups and overflow seating.
Come sip, play, and stay a while.
Outdoor patios are seasonal and weather dependant.
If you need to reach our retail/patio staff, please call (519) 671-5003. Please do not message us on socials regarding the patio, as our retail/patio staff do not have access to those platforms. Please note that we do not offer takeout at this time.
For any questions please contact info@darkhorseestatewinery.com.
Our staff has the right to refuse service.
Please note it is our staff’s legal liability and responsibility not to over-serve customers. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol service to a customer if they are showing signs of intoxication.
As a winery, our main focus is wine. Our fare allows for our customers to pair small food selections with our wines, and fully tantalize their taste buds.
