Summer would not be the same without afternoons spent at London's most popular bars and patios. To make the best of your experience this summer, check out our list of the hottest places in the city to buy a cold one.

Jack Astors

660 Richmond St.

Located in the heart of downtown on Richmond Row, this location has a rooftop and main level patio. Known for its garlic pan bread, never frozen chicken fingers, and made in-house burgers, you are bound to find something delicious to pair with the endless drink options. As far as drinks are concerned, you have the option of a “Jacked Up” beer or cocktail that supersizes your drink without the hassle of constant refills.

McCabes

739 Richmond St.

This Irish pub and grill located near Oxford Street on Richmond Row has a rooftop patio and new specials each day. The patio is the perfect suntrap on a sunny day and has a couch seating area with umbrellas. Some of their signature items include spinach and garlic dip, Irish loaded spuds and curried chicken pie. We recommend getting some friends together on Tuesday for $12 domestic pitchers.

Barney's / The Ceeps

671 Richmond St.

Probably the most famous and notoriously busy patio on Richmond Row, Barney's energetic and bustling atmosphere will draw you in. It has daily specials throughout the summer including 2once jumbo caesars on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a quick eats menu including sweet potato fries, poutine, mozza sticks and pickle spears all for $9 and under.

Symposium Café

620 Richmond St.

This café is best known for its desserts, more specifically, their decadent cakes and freshly made crépes and waffles. Located across from Victoria Park on the corner of Central Avenue and Richmond Street, this café has an outdoor patio and over 30 martini options. Each day they have different specials however, we recommend Monday's $5 burgers and domestic pints or Wednesday's $5.25 martinis.

Toboggan Brewing Co.

585 Richmond St.

Famous for its made on-site craft beers and ciders, Toboggan has a large list of unique brews. Can't decide what to get? Order one of their paddle boards that allow you to pick your own selection that fits your taste. In the summer you can sit in their “Biergarten”, translation: beer garden , further translation: upper level outdoor patio located on the side of the building providing a scenic view of Victoria Park. Some of their seasonal brews include Strawberry Rhubarb Cider, Climate Change Belgian Wheat (hints of banana and clove), Brexit Porter (hints of black coffee and dark chocolate) and Hop Force Trauma C-IPA (a hoppy citrus blend).

Molly Blooms

700 Richmond St.

An Irish pub also located on Richmond Row, it has live music on Tuesdays and Saturdays and a different daily food special each day including half price nachos after 5 p.m. on Wednesday and half price wings on Monday and Tuesday. It has an outdoor patio that spans around the side of the building.

Jack's

539 Richmond St.

You probably know Jack's for its Monday dollar beers but a dangerous new special has come to town: Friday's toonie takeover. Jagerbombs and tequila shots are $2 after 10 p.m. and other drinks are $2.50 all night. Don't forget your friends and your dancing shoes.

Barking Frog

209 John St.

Located on Richmond Row, this nightlife spot has different rooms and an upstairs that each have a different atmosphere and music. Each Thursday night there are free appetizers that vary each week. Make sure to either get on the guest list or arrive early to avoid the late-evening lineup.