Cocktail bars in Saint John

A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Saint John has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Saint John spots tend to keep their own hours.

Cocktail bars in Saint John

Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Saint John, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.

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Drinking cocktails in Saint John

• The best seat in any cocktail bar in Saint John is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
• Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
• Cocktail prices in Saint John vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Saint John

Saint John, NB, Canada (coordinates 45.27, -66.06, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Saint John: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

More cocktail bars nearby

If Saint John itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

• Cocktail bars in Fredericton (89 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Kentville (124 km away)
• Cocktail bars in Moncton (135 km away)

Common questions

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