Southside Shake
Fredericton's premier gin bar, offering an exceptional cocktail experience with live jazz and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Southside Shake
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Must-see attractions
Fredericton's premier gin bar, offering an exceptional cocktail experience with live jazz and a vibrant atmosphere.
Date Night Ambiance
Visit during date night for a fantastic ambiance enhanced by live jazz music.
Expert Cocktail Recommendations
Try unique cocktails and ask for recommendations from expert bartenders like Olivia or Hari.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cocktail Bar / Tapas
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+1 506-999-4436
Address
620 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C2, Canada
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Maritime's Only Gin Bar
Explore an extensive gin selection with over 60 varieties, including unique signature cocktails.
Live Jazz and Ambiance
Experience a vibrant atmosphere with live jazz music, perfect for date nights and special occasions.
Exceptional Cocktails
Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails, with bartenders like Olivia and Hari receiving high praise.
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Date Night Ambiance
Visit during date night for a fantastic ambiance enhanced by live jazz music.
Expert Cocktail Recommendations
Try unique cocktails and ask for recommendations from expert bartenders like Olivia or Hari.
Freshness Preference
Request dishes be served hot as they are ready for absolute freshness.
Sharing Mains
Consider sharing main courses to sample a variety of flavorful options.
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Date Night Ambiance
Visit during date night for a fantastic ambiance enhanced by live jazz music.
Expert Cocktail Recommendations
Try unique cocktails and ask for recommendations from expert bartenders like Olivia or Hari.
Freshness Preference
Request dishes be served hot as they are ready for absolute freshness.
Sharing Mains
Consider sharing main courses to sample a variety of flavorful options.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Southside Shake is celebrated for its exceptional cocktail program and vibrant atmosphere, particularly with live jazz music. Bartenders like Olivia and Hari are frequently praised for their expertise and friendly service. While many dishes receive rave reviews, some guests found certain items, like the veggie burger or fried pork belly, to be less satisfying.
"The bartender, Olivia, was amazing! She is knowledgeable, hard working, personable, and so friendly. I am so glad I asked her opinion on things. The drinks and cocktail menu is out of this world! I had the Southside Shake and the Dream of New Brunswick, because I have enjoyed the New Brunswick Gins immensely.
My meal from the Pickle Jar was great, except for the Veggie Burger. I couldn't finish it because of the taste of the Patty, and no condiments being present... However, the Pimento Cheese Dip was lovely, except for it is served with too many grilled pitas. The accompanying house salad with corn and cranberries, was perfect! And I never have desert, but the Pink Lemonade Cheesecake with Strawberries and Blueberries was yummy!
I would definitely recommend this place for the service, cocktails, appetizers, tapas, and deserts!"
Anjali Chudasama
"Service is great. Open late till 11pm when most of the restaurants around the area close at 9. Good selection of food options on the menu and alcohol. If you are sharing all the food including the mains, and you prefer your food absolute fresh and hot, the server is more than willing to bring out your dishes as soon as they are ready (instead of waiting until all dishes are ready to serve the mains together).
The mussel with dill cream sauce is really creamy, I can almost drink all the sauce by itself. The portion of Philly cheese steak is loaded with cheese and mushrooms, there is a lot of steak too. The proton is really huge that it seems like double the size of some cheap restaurants. Striploin is done well to my liking. You can almost feel the tender texture comes from dry age process. The only thing I am appointed is the fried smoked pork belly on the tapas menu. It is just too dry, and the pork is way too small inside the thick breading. Basically, you can't taste anything other than the dried breading. If it weren't because of the sweet hot sauce, I would not even put a second piece in my mouth."
Gary Wong
"The pickle jar/southside shake at the Hilton is one of my favourite places in the city. Always friendly service, the best eggs benny on the weekends and Sarah’s mother’s meatloaf will change your life. I Highly recommend!"
Jody McDonald
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southside Shake is Fredericton's first and only Gin Bar, offering an extensive selection of over 60 gins and expertly crafted cocktails.
Yes, the restaurant features live jazz music, creating a vibrant atmosphere, especially on date nights.
The signature 'Southside Shake' cocktail is highly recommended, along with other expertly mixed drinks by their talented bartenders.
Yes, they offer a tapas-style menu with shareable items, allowing you to create an evolving dining experience.
The service is consistently praised as exceptional, with staff being knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, making guests feel very welcome.
Absolutely, the fantastic ambiance with live jazz music makes it an ideal spot for date nights.
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Southside Shake is Downtown Fredericton’s first and only Gin Bar. Southside Shake was created and named after a Southside Cocktail which is one of the original gin cocktails; Shake, because we have awesome bartenders/mixologists who know how to shake up the best cocktails, adding some flare!. We now carry 50 Gins – not only is Southside Shake the first Gin Bar in Fredericton but in NB and the Maritimes!
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The Hilton is also home to Southside Shake, the only gin bar in the Maritimes with over 60 gins. My mother says she doesn’t like gin so they made an off menu rum punch for her while I tried the signature Southside Shake Cocktail with Gun Thuya, Honey Lavender Syrup, lime juice and mint. We also tried the”Tiny Tinis” where you can get 3 mini gin martinis of different flavours.
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