Cocktail Bars in Fredericton

“Love the staff, food & ambiance @ Pickle Barrel & Southside Shake :)“

“Where do I start!? I called ahead to ask about gluten -free vegan options and let Jenny know I have celiac disease and WELL DONE. I arrived, my waitress already knew of my dietary restrictions which RARELY ever happens and reiterated all of the options we could have just as Jenny did over the phone. I instantly felt well taken care of.
Needless to say with that statement alone I did not get sick.
NOW, let’s get to the dining EXPERIENCE.
A fantastic immersion of Asian fusion taste in almost every beautiful dish we could enjoy.
We started with the waitress recommendation of the house pickled veg - cauliflower, carrot, peppers, jalapeño and onion. Perfect crunch to pair the golden coast craft cocktail which was beautifully sweet, salty and a kick of spice on the rim.
Our first plate arrived shortly after which was the cauliflower- ketjap manis vinaigrette, pickled chilis, cauliflower puree and OMG it will be living in my dreams until I return.
Whoever created these dishes knows exactly how to layer umami, sweetness and spicy PERFECTLY. I AM STILL SO IMPRESSED.
BUT, it doesn’t stop there.
Next we had the roasted sweet potatoes- salsa macha, sour cream, green onions WHICH THE CHEF MADE VEGAN SOUR CREAM because we had called to book a reservation. And when I tell you the potato was PERFECTLY tender.
There was a smokiness, a creaminess, a tanginess. MY GOD the LAYERS.
This was one of the most fantastic dining experiences I have had since moving from the GTA.
Safe to say I was well taken care of BUT THE FOOD, will have you coming back again and again.
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for the knowledgeably safe, delicious experience I just had.
I CANT WAIT to come back.“

“Love Dos Toros. Get any taco with the jalapeño jam. It is full of flavour. Top notch margaritas. The staff and atmosphere are incredible.“