Bubbarino's Bites & Bubbles initially looked to me like a hotspot with the hat, sunglasses and moustache imagery. But, not to worry - it's a pub with interesting cocktails. 



They also plan on expanding into Barboursville this year, but for now, if you want to check them out, you gotta head to Hurricane. 



The menu features salads, pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches, wings, chicken fingers and the like. We ordered a few different things for the table. 



But let's start with cocktails. They do have boozy milkshakes, which I was tempted by. But I also was intrigued by a glittery, color-changing cocktail - this one was cherry flavored. I think it was just a special for the weekend we were there, but I did enjoy it, even t hough it could have used a bit more balance. It erred on the cough syrup side, so some more citrus could've helped. 



I ordered a burger with a side of mac & cheese. But we divvied up things to sample everything. 



PIMENTO CHEESE BURGER...Hand-Pattied & Charbroiled Local Beef, Pimento Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion - I liked this one, though I am not a fan of the "so tall, it's difficult to eat" burgers. I ended up cutting it into pieces, so some bites had lettuce, some had burger, etc. On the few bites I got of everything together, I enjoyed it. But, put pimento cheese on anything, and I'm happy. 



HAWAIIAN KICK...Hand-Pattied & Charbroiled Local Beef, Teriyaki Bacon, Pineapple, Provolone Cheese, Sriracha Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion - Aside from the above issues - This one was able to get the all over flavor in each bite a bite better. Maybe I smashed it more. But I do love a sweet moment on a burger. Pineapple belongs. 



The other bites I tried were all decent - the mac & cheese wasn't bad, pretzels weren't bad. But nothing too crazy. I do love the creative takes on burgers and cocktails and the variety in options. I'm curious to see how they continue to evolve and get better.

Grade: B