Denver's patio season is officially here, and while everyone knows about the big-name rooftops, the city's best outdoor dining is often tucked away in unexpected places.

Here are five hidden patios worth seeking out this spring:

1. The Garden at Vine Street Pub — A secluded courtyard behind one of Denver's oldest brewpubs. Great beer, zero pretension.

2. Señor Bear's Back Patio — LoHi's best-kept secret. The mole is incredible, and the patio seats maybe 20 people.

3. Historians Ale House Rooftop — A tiny rooftop with views of the Capitol building. Get there early on weekends.

4. Carboy Winery's Garden — Wine flights in a garden setting in Littleton. Feels like you're not in Denver at all.

5. Bierstadt Lagerhaus Biergarten — The best lager in Colorado, served in a proper German-style beer garden.