Best Patios for a Summer Evening
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 5, 2026
For a summer evening outdoors in Clinton Township, MI, start with the patio at Pub 1281 and outdoor seating at J.Baldwin's Restaurant, Floodz Sports Bar, and Freddy's Bar & Grill. Each pairs food and drinks with a different set of attractions. Pub 1281 has cornhole and horseshoe pits, plus beer, cocktails, and happy-hour drinks. J.Baldwin's serves pizza and American food ranging from burgers to steaks, with a romantic, upscale atmosphere and dinner reservations recommended.
Floodz combines outdoor seating with a casual sports-bar setting, trivia nights, and happy-hour food and drinks. Freddy's brings pub grub, food specials, and local cover bands into the mix; its Friday and Saturday hours extend to 2 a.m. Pub 1281 stays open until 2 a.m. daily.
The broader evening lineup in Clinton Township, MI also includes Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games, with its 16,000-square-foot indoor backyard and up to 14 cornhole lanes. Wildflower Cafe serves dinner and dessert and stays open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Kuhnhenn Brewing Company's K2 location pairs craft beer, wine, mead, cider, and spirits with a full restaurant.
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Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games
4.8(190)Clinton Township
Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games offers an indoor backyard with up to 14 cornhole lanes, cocktails, and extensive sports viewing.
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J.Baldwin's Restaurant
4.6(1905)Clinton Township
J.Baldwin's Restaurant pairs outdoor seating with pizza, burgers, steaks, and cocktails, while its romantic atmosphere and recommended dinner reservations suit an evening meal.
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Floodz Sports Bar
4.4(286)Clinton Township
Floodz Sports Bar combines outdoor seating, beer, cocktails, and happy-hour food with sports viewing, bar games, trivia nights, and live music.
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Wildflower Cafe
4.4(1368)Clinton Township
Wildflower Cafe offers dinner, coffee, and desserts in a casual, cozy diner setting, with hours extending to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Freddy's Bar & Grill
4.4(1508)Clinton Township
Freddy's Bar & Grill pairs outdoor seating with pub grub, happy-hour food and drinks, local cover bands, and late Friday and Saturday hours.
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Pub 1281
4.3(699)Clinton Township
Pub 1281 features an outdoor patio, cornhole, and horseshoe pits, alongside food, beer, cocktails, and daily hours extending to 2 a.m.
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Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
4.2(396)Clinton Township
Kuhnhenn Brewing Company's K2 location combines a full restaurant with craft beer, wine, mead, cider, and spirits at its second location and production plant.
