Amazing cocktails and atmosphere! And remarkable that Eric does it all on his own. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin Campbell
Absolutely the BEST place to go for a drink in the maritimes. Eric is a master of this industry; small, cozy environment where every interaction makes you feel like a VIP. You get a front row seat to his perfect preparation of each drink, made with the finest products. With a seasonally changing menu and decades of expertise, this beautiful little cocktail bar is definitely worth a visit at any point in time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mallory Hamid
Absolutely delicious, thoughtfully planned and prepared cocktails in a beautiful venue; Eric is really interesting and knowledgeable and we love going to a communal setup like this because we always end up having great chats with so many people at the bar, it’s like an intimate cocktail performance in a way! Great date place and we always bring out of town visitors and they always love it too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadine Martin
Some of the best cocktails you will ever have!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
First Last
the owner is the only employee and you can tell he loves his job. i've heard he's worked at every bar worth going and had a hand creating their cocktail menus. he's even got local beer and some higher-end shots. the place is small enough to keep riff-raff from lingering with space enough to relax -- he's even got a couple loveseats. mature patrons, young and elderly. i'm sad my friends would rather go to cheap dive bars, get sloshed, and bump into drunk strangers all night, but i slip away by myself from time to time just for a slow sip bc there's nothing else in town like Kakuteru lounge. feels more my vibe than anywhere else... just a shame they never hire! :P
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Gunton
Amazing experience. Eric is a super knowledgeably owner who creates innovative cocktails tailored to your preference. If you are in the area you must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanner Cheeseman
Kakuteru is one of our favorite places to go for a drink — hands down the best cocktail bar we’ve ever been to. The drinks are consistently exceptional: inventive, balanced, and crafted with real care and creativity.
What truly sets Kakuteru apart, beyond the cocktails, is the atmosphere and service. Eric always makes us feel welcome — he’s a big part of what makes each visit so enjoyable.
If you appreciate a great cocktail and a cozy, elevated vibe, Kakuteru is a must. It’s a gem that rivals any bar, anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor menezes
I’ve never been to a place like this one. You don’t come here for drinks, you come here for an experience. Drinks are the best I ever had, don’t get me wrong, but this place is so much more than the sum of its parts. It would be a disservice to try and explain it. Just visit this place and thank me (well actually thank Eric) later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chrismac1225
Every time I go to Kakuteru I enjoy the atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails. The menu changes seasonally and I highly recommend trying the seasonal cocktails on the menu as they are some of the best I've ever had. You are not limited to the menu and there is a variety of spirits to choose from if you wish to go off the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Merry Ellaine
Cocktail is the best . I love the ambiance so cozy 😍.
You probably haven’t met a bartender like Eric. He offers a personalized and captivating experience, combining incredible talent with great conversation. The atmosphere is small and intimate, and Eric will walk you through your drink while engaging you in thoughtful, friendly conversation.
Instead of just recommending something, he’ll ask what you like—and then craft a drink perfectly suited to your taste.
The seasonal drink menu is always evolving, which keeps things fresh and exciting.
One of my favourite spots uptown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy R
Recommending this spot to everyone we know who might be visiting Saint John. Eric is a true genius when it comes to making cocktails and it’s part of the experience watching him craft the drinks! Such a chill atmosphere and great conversation!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Irina Liubonko
One of the best places in Saint John!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steph Kuntz
Cool little back alley cocktail lounge. Quaint and quiet with some lovely professionally made alcohol creations and some good non alcoholic choices.
Amazing cocktails and atmosphere! And remarkable that Eric does it all on his own. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the BEST place to go for a drink in the maritimes. Eric is a master of this industry; small, cozy environment where every interaction makes you feel like a VIP. You get a front row seat to his perfect preparation of each drink, made with the finest products. With a seasonally changing menu and decades of expertise, this beautiful little cocktail bar is definitely worth a visit at any point in time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious, thoughtfully planned and prepared cocktails in a beautiful venue; Eric is really interesting and knowledgeable and we love going to a communal setup like this because we always end up having great chats with so many people at the bar, it’s like an intimate cocktail performance in a way! Great date place and we always bring out of town visitors and they always love it too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the best cocktails you will ever have!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
the owner is the only employee and you can tell he loves his job. i've heard he's worked at every bar worth going and had a hand creating their cocktail menus. he's even got local beer and some higher-end shots. the place is small enough to keep riff-raff from lingering with space enough to relax -- he's even got a couple loveseats. mature patrons, young and elderly. i'm sad my friends would rather go to cheap dive bars, get sloshed, and bump into drunk strangers all night, but i slip away by myself from time to time just for a slow sip bc there's nothing else in town like Kakuteru lounge. feels more my vibe than anywhere else... just a shame they never hire! :P
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing experience. Eric is a super knowledgeably owner who creates innovative cocktails tailored to your preference. If you are in the area you must visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kakuteru is one of our favorite places to go for a drink — hands down the best cocktail bar we’ve ever been to. The drinks are consistently exceptional: inventive, balanced, and crafted with real care and creativity.
What truly sets Kakuteru apart, beyond the cocktails, is the atmosphere and service. Eric always makes us feel welcome — he’s a big part of what makes each visit so enjoyable.
If you appreciate a great cocktail and a cozy, elevated vibe, Kakuteru is a must. It’s a gem that rivals any bar, anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve never been to a place like this one. You don’t come here for drinks, you come here for an experience. Drinks are the best I ever had, don’t get me wrong, but this place is so much more than the sum of its parts. It would be a disservice to try and explain it. Just visit this place and thank me (well actually thank Eric) later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every time I go to Kakuteru I enjoy the atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails. The menu changes seasonally and I highly recommend trying the seasonal cocktails on the menu as they are some of the best I've ever had. You are not limited to the menu and there is a variety of spirits to choose from if you wish to go off the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cocktail is the best . I love the ambiance so cozy 😍.
Restaurantji Recommends
You probably haven’t met a bartender like Eric. He offers a personalized and captivating experience, combining incredible talent with great conversation. The atmosphere is small and intimate, and Eric will walk you through your drink while engaging you in thoughtful, friendly conversation.
Instead of just recommending something, he’ll ask what you like—and then craft a drink perfectly suited to your taste.
The seasonal drink menu is always evolving, which keeps things fresh and exciting.
One of my favourite spots uptown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommending this spot to everyone we know who might be visiting Saint John. Eric is a true genius when it comes to making cocktails and it’s part of the experience watching him craft the drinks! Such a chill atmosphere and great conversation!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the best places in Saint John!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little back alley cocktail lounge. Quaint and quiet with some lovely professionally made alcohol creations and some good non alcoholic choices.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Such a cool vibe, great drinks and hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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