Wine is bottled poetry.
Opening soon · Rothesay, New Brunswick
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Because the best stories are rarely found in books.
At The Bottle Poet, wine isn’t the destination. It’s simply the invitation. The real poetry is found in the moments we create together.
Something beautiful is being written.
The Bottle Poet is a new kind of wine bar coming to Rothesay — built around exceptional wines, thoughtful small plates and pairings, good conversation, and the belief that the best bottles are the ones that introduce you to something new.
Every story starts with a single line.
Some stories take shape slowly.
A vessel for something exceptional.
Where wine meets poetry.
Bottled poetry. Shared stories. Unforgettable nights.
Meet the Poet
Every story has a storyteller. Ours just happens to cook.
The Poet is the heart behind The Bottle Poet — the one who believes the best meals are never just about what’s on the plate, but about the people gathered around it.
For him, cooking has never been about showing off. It’s about slowing people down. Creating moments where conversations linger a little longer, and another glass is poured because no one is quite ready to leave.
Every dish is prepared with intention. Every ingredient has a purpose. And the menu changes every week, drawing on flavour profiles from around the world.
The Bottle Poet isn’t built around a menu. It’s built around a philosophy.
Food & Wine Pairings
You thought you were coming for the wine… but wait until you see what we’re pairing with it.
No. 01
Delicate tuna topped with matcha foam, fresh basil and crisp radish.
Paired with
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright & refreshing
No. 02
House-made — vibrant, refreshing and just a little unexpected.
Paired with
Soave or Vermentino
Crisp & mineral
No. 03
Born in an orchard, crisp and sweet, with notes from the vine.
Paired with
Dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
Dry & lifted
Born in an orchard, crisp and sweet,With notes from the vine, the two shall meet.Chilled like winter, dressed in gold —What am I, if truth be told?
The menu changes every week, with flavour profiles from around the world.
The Space
One brushstroke. One light. One darkened wall at a time.
The Bottle Poet is slowly stepping out of imagination and into the room on Gondola Point Road. One morning a wall was a blank page. By night, it was poetry — petal by petal, light by light.
Every seat has a story
We’ll save you a seat.
Behind the scenes: dark walls, warm light, and a floral wall that became one of our favourite chapters.
The story so far
A line, a bottle, a glass, a pen — revealed one piece at a time, until they finally became one.
The Town of Rothesay and its Planning Advisory Committee officially approved The Bottle Poet Wine Bar. We raised a glass.
One brushstroke, one light, one darkened wall at a time. A blank wall became poetry, petal by petal.
The tables are being set. The glasses are waiting. Wine flights are almost ready to be shared — reservations open in the coming weeks.
Opening Updates
The tables are being set. The glasses are waiting. And the wine flights are almost ready to be shared with you.
Reservations open in the coming weeks. Leave your email and you’ll be the first to know.
Now playing
Low lights, unhurried evenings, good conversation — and songs that make you want to stay a little longer.
Now Hiring
We’re building our Front of House and Back of House teams. Experience is an asset, but we’re looking for more than what’s written on a résumé — great personalities, genuine hospitality, reliability, and people who are excited to learn.
You don’t need to be a wine expert, but you should have a passion for discovering wine, learning what’s in the glass, and creating an experience our guests will want to come back for.
Send your résumé and tell us why you’d be a great fit for The Bottle Poet specifically. Personality matters here — your application is our first chance to see yours.
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