Warm weather means no more parkas to coat-check and tons of time spent on patios instead of being cramped inside. London is known for its nightlife, even more so in the summer when the city's a little quieter and the lines are a little shorter. If you're looking for a place to chill, to dance or to take your honey out for a meal under the stars, we've got you covered.

THE BARKING FROG
209 John St. (at Richmond), 519-850-3764
barkingfrog.ca
Dress yourself up and take advantage of this Richmond Row hotspot. There's a dance floor inside, along with a spacious outdoor area and lounge. Full menus available and plenty of space for your busy summer nights.

BARNEY'S/CEEPS
671 Richmond St., 519-432-1425
ceeps.com
Looking for something more casual? Barney's patio is the place to be. Whether it's a lunch with co-workers or a night out with your best friends, it's got plenty of space to chat or mingle. Caught the jitter bug? Ceeps' spacious dance floor has more than enough room for you, your girls and your guys to get down.

JACK ASTOR'S DOWNTOWN
660 Richmond St., 519-642-0708
jackastors.com
This brand-new downtown location has got what people have come to expect from Jack Astor's: tasty eats, an awesome bar and great atmosphere. Their rooftop patio brings the fun outside. Grab a seat early - that patio fills up fast.

JIM BOB RAY'S
585 Richmond St., 519-663-5665
jimbobrays.com
Feeling more like going to a house party than a bar? Look to socialize to your heart's content at this place. With live DJs spinning today's biggest hits and an impressive second-floor patio with its own accompanying bar, it's no wonder the place is always packed on weekends.

LAVISH
238 Dundas St., 519-667-1222
clublavish.ca
A swanky set-up, a runway and great music — Lavish is the perfect place when you just want to dance and tuck into some seriously fancy and delicious drinks. They've always got events going on, so visit their website for all the details.

MOLLY BLOOM'S
700 Richmond St., 519-675-1212
mollyblooms.ca
A classic pub atmosphere with karaoke on Sunday and Monday nights and live bands often playing on weekends, Molly's the perfect place to hang with friends. It also has a big enough patio when you need a breather from the dance floor and sing-alongs.

THE MORRISSEY HOUSE
359 Dundas St., 519-204-9220
themorrisseyhouse.com
This hip pub has great food, an adorable patio and trivia nights on Monday - what more do you need?

UP ON CARLING
153 Carling St., 519-434-6600
uponcarling.ca
A dress-to-impress venue - leave your sweatpants, ball caps and running shoes at home. With a great rooftop view from their outdoor patio, it's a stylish place that's sure to impress, especially if you're looking for a summer fling.

WINKS EATERY
551 Richmond St., 519-936-5079
winkseatery.com
A cozy and casual place with a great patio for the summer, Winks has what you need for breakfast, lunch, dinner and chill get-togethers. Their menu includes favourites like pulled pork sandwiches, delicious salads and satisfying sweet potato fries.