The Local Oyster Bar | PEI’s $1 Oyster Secret

🦪 The Local Oyster Bar | PEI’s $1 Oyster Secret 📍 The Find When Old Dublin Pub disappointed us (closed Sundays!), this unassuming waterfront shack saved our seafood cravings: • Location: Hidden behind Charlottetown Mall (look for blue fishing nets) • Vibe: Maritime dive bar with license plates nailed to walls • Happy Hour: 3-5pm daily (even Sundays!) Pro Tip: Grab seat #5 – best view of shuckers’ knife skills 🔪 🍽️ Oyster Report Card Oyster Type Price Flavor Profile Freshness Malpeque $1 Creamy + cucumber finish 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Raspberry Pt $1.5 Briny + mineral punch 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sandy Dunes $1.5 Sweet + melon notes 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Best Value: Stick to Malpeques – same quality as $3 oysters elsewhere 🍻 Pairing Recommendations 1. Local Beer ($6) • PEI Brewing Co. IPA: Cuts through oyster richness • Barrier Reef Stout: Chocolatey contrast to brininess 2. Shot Specials ($5) • "Sea Breeze": Vodka + oyster liquor splash • "Fisherman’s Cure": Whiskey + house pickle back 💡 Survival Tips 1. Timing: • 3:01pm Arrival: Gets you first pick of jumbo oysters • 4:50pm Last Call: Order dozens to-go (they’ll shuck into containers) 2. Condiments: • Skip bottled hot sauce – ask for fresh horseradish • Lemon Wedges: Stored on ice (no dried-out slices) 3. Parking: Mall lot (free 2hrs) > street meters Local Secret: Tuesday’s "Buck-a-Shuck" includes free chowder sample 🚫 Old Dublin Pub vs. The Local Feature Old Dublin The Local Oyster Price 1 (but often sold out) 1 (consistent supply) Hours Closed Sun Open daily Vibes Tourist pub Local hangout Bonus Guinness on tap PEI moonshine shots Winner: The Local for reliability + character 📸 Instagram Moments 1. Oyster Tower: Stack shells into PEI flag shape 2. Sunset Shots: Harbor views from picnic tables 3. Knife Skills: Slow-mo shucking videos PEIEats #BuckAShuck #MaritimeFood #CanadaTravel