The drinks were amazing, my friends got the 60$ and 100$ drinks, there was a whole experience and it was definitely worth it, it was busy when we were in there and the service was still perfect. 100% recommend, drinks on and off the menu 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Morrison
Hands down one of the best places in the province to get a cocktail. Space is intimate and service is attentive. Worth going out of your way.
David Kumpula
If you want to experience a truly creative cocktail in a place with funky/cozy atmosphere, this is the place to be. Watching your Eric prepare his creations is as much fun as indulging in them. We will definitely revisit the next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jazz B
A tad pretentious. Nice atmosphere and space though. Space is limited however.
Drink was OK. I expected more for the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Gil Breau
Hands down the best cocktail bar in the province.
Menu changes with the season for featured drinks, but Eric also can craft something up on the fly at request. Never have had a miss when it comes to ordering drinks.
Occupancy is only 14, which adds to the level of service and atmosphere to the location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Smith
Wonderful experience and atmosphere! Fun night with very cool drinks - clearly the owner loves his job and puts his heart and soul in this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Carr
A fantastic small and cozy atmosphere and well crafted drinks genuinely made with expertise and passion. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Weaver
Great Place. The atmosphere is fantastic. Best cocktails I've ever had. The owner/bartender is a great person to talk to and makes you really feel welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike B
10/10 recommend here. Great ambiance, and a creative drink menu. Also, Eric is a stand-up guy.
Incredibly unique and bespoke experience. The ambiance is unreal and the vibes are golden. 11/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacques Allain
Eric is hands down one of the best bartenders in Canada, a true master if his craft. Wonderful experience, would recommend 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brent Alexander
The best whiskey sours I have ever had. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Miller
Kakuteru is very much a craft cocktail lounge. Owner and bartender, Eric Scouten, is right at the heart of it all, and honestly, part of the joy is just watching him work and the way he mixes, explains, and tailors each drink feels like its own performance. His style isn’t just about wild reinventions but about taking the classics we know and lifting them up with small, thoughtful touches locally inspired ingredients, house-made syrups, and compotes. The menu shifts with the seasons, and there are even creative non-alcoholic options if that’s more your speed.
The space itself is small, only 11–12 seats, but that’s the point. It’s meant to be immersive. The low lighting, minimalist design, and reclaimed elements. Some even from the church I grew up in helps give it this quietly dramatic atmosphere. This isn’t the place you go to be loud or lost in a crowd. It’s for conversation, for subtlety, and for details that matter.
What I love most is that Kakuteru doesn’t try to be everything to everyone and that’s why it works. If you appreciate nuance, craftsmanship, and a certain quiet elegance, it’s a must-visit in Saint John. It’s more than just a bar; it’s a conversation, a tasting, and an experience all woven together.
Best cocktails in the city
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The drinks were amazing, my friends got the 60$ and 100$ drinks, there was a whole experience and it was definitely worth it, it was busy when we were in there and the service was still perfect.
100% recommend, drinks on and off the menu 👍
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hands down one of the best places in the province to get a cocktail.
Space is intimate and service is attentive.
Worth going out of your way.
If you want to experience a truly creative cocktail in a place with funky/cozy atmosphere, this is the place to be. Watching your Eric prepare his creations is as much fun as indulging in them. We will definitely revisit the next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A tad pretentious. Nice atmosphere and space though. Space is limited however.
Drink was OK. I expected more for the price point.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Hands down the best cocktail bar in the province.
Menu changes with the season for featured drinks, but Eric also can craft something up on the fly at request. Never have had a miss when it comes to ordering drinks.
Occupancy is only 14, which adds to the level of service and atmosphere to the location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful experience and atmosphere! Fun night with very cool drinks - clearly the owner loves his job and puts his heart and soul in this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fantastic small and cozy atmosphere and well crafted drinks genuinely made with expertise and passion. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Place. The atmosphere is fantastic. Best cocktails I've ever had. The owner/bartender is a great person to talk to and makes you really feel welcome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 recommend here. Great ambiance, and a creative drink menu.
Also, Eric is a stand-up guy.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredibly unique and bespoke experience. The ambiance is unreal and the vibes are golden. 11/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric is hands down one of the best bartenders in Canada, a true master if his craft. Wonderful experience, would recommend 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The best whiskey sours I have ever had. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kakuteru is very much a craft cocktail lounge. Owner and bartender, Eric Scouten, is right at the heart of it all, and honestly, part of the joy is just watching him work and the way he mixes, explains, and tailors each drink feels like its own performance. His style isn’t just about wild reinventions but about taking the classics we know and lifting them up with small, thoughtful touches locally inspired ingredients, house-made syrups, and compotes. The menu shifts with the seasons, and there are even creative non-alcoholic options if that’s more your speed.
The space itself is small, only 11–12 seats, but that’s the point. It’s meant to be immersive. The low lighting, minimalist design, and reclaimed elements. Some even from the church I grew up in helps give it this quietly dramatic atmosphere. This isn’t the place you go to be loud or lost in a crowd. It’s for conversation, for subtlety, and for details that matter.
What I love most is that Kakuteru doesn’t try to be everything to everyone and that’s why it works. If you appreciate nuance, craftsmanship, and a certain quiet elegance, it’s a must-visit in Saint John. It’s more than just a bar; it’s a conversation, a tasting, and an experience all woven together.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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