28 Best Cocktail Bars in Bellingham

“We are new to Bellingham. This place stands out as one of the best cocktail bars we’ve tried since we moved here. Highly recommend.“

“Two words: Crunchwraps & cocktails. This bar is awesome. Great atmosphere, efficient and friendly staff, and a menu full of some pretty unique and well blended cocktails. Also love that they have a small menu of snacks/crunchwraps to enjoy, and that there are vegan/vegetarian-friendly options! Menu Faves: - Food: Classic Crunchwrap, Vegan Crunchwrap, Dip Trio with queso, guac & pice de gallo and tortilla chips. - Drinks: Tiki Thai Iced Tea, Rotating Cocktail Slushie, Desert Rose, Le Tigre Be sure to support L&L Libations; you'll enjoy!“

“I have been here many times, through a few evolutions of three menu, and it hits every single time. Sometimes I just want to be full after a meal, that can be found anywhere - but when I want to feel good, satisfied, and truly fulfilled with a dining experience, Admiralty is where I go. The drinks are on point, and never disappoint. The service is top notch; the likes of which is harder and harder to find nowadays. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The only critique I could ever come up with would be that I want more items on the menu, only because I want to try every flavor they come up with. Keep doing what you’re doing Admiralty, and I’ll keep coming back!“

“My wife hosted my 40th birthday there, for 18 people and they did amazing. Great service, wonderful drinks, delicious food. Will certainly be going back, thank you for being apart of making my birthday extra special.“

“Lovely little place. The manager is SUUUPER nice. I don't drink so she made me a Moctail. It was amazing.“

“Awesome service, great food, fantastic cocktails, and a substantive wine list. Strongly recommend!“

“We went last night to celebrate our anniversary and my husband's birthday and it was amazing!
Every morsel of food was delicious and our server Natalia was fabulous.
I also recommend trying the bartenders choice for a cocktail, I did the sweet and fruity option and honestly it was one of the best drinks I've ever had.
10 out 10 on the whole experience, will definitely be returning.“

“JUXT is such a great spot in downtown. Always hosting fun events, conveniently located, phenomenal service, and their food/drinks are amazing. They've got a great list of craft cocktails and a delicious food menu, too. I especially love getting to enjoy a cocktail flight (either with a friend or solo) while hanging out before a show downtown. Menu Faves: House Fries, Poutine, Loaded Nachos, Falafel, JUXT Mac Cocktail Faves: Love Letter, Time Forgot, Eiffel 75, Bees Markel“

“I give it a 3 out of 5. The food was wonderful. We got the pepperoni pizza, garlic knots and clam pasta dish. The place was very clean. the ONLY reason I cannot give this a place a 5 out of 5 is because the lady who was making looks like marscpone cheese at the front counter kept licking her fingers while making it ( I counted like 6 times in a 30 min wait time for food) then when they put the lid on the container they took thier finger and wiped off the excess and put it right in thier mouth and put it away. like i said the food was great ,but the whole time I got a whole show and it kinda ruined it for me especially since I drove over a hour to come to this place“

“Such an incredible place to spend our 7 year anniversary. The staff working that night gave us the best experience we've ever had in Whatcom County at any restaurant (both my husband and I were born and raised here)! Everyone was so kind and friendly. Service was exceptional! Such a fun atmosphere to celebrate and have a special night out together. The staff all took the time to sign a sweet card for us too before we headed out. Can't wait to go back. In addition to the great reviews of the front of house crew working that night, the kitchen staff made us an incredible dinner of wontons and their hot noodle dish. Thank you Red Light!“

“Alfonso was such a fun server! The food and drinks are incrediblely delicious! We love the artwork too! Fun atmosphere!“

“Recently attended and helped plan a small wake for my friend’s father. My friend and I spoke with Garrett at the bar two days before the wake to let them know we’d be coming and he put us in touch with the owner Molly.
Both were beyond helpful, happy to assist and Molly followed up with me the day of the wake to ensure everything we would need was taken care of.
The night of the wake was great. Austin was the bartender working that night, knew we were coming and kept food and drinks moving throughout the evening. There was an Irish band playing traditional tunes and it made the atmosphere perfect.
The attention to detail in this bar is fantastic. If you’re looking for a cookie cutter Irish bar, this ain’t it. If you want an experience that closely mirrors a true Irish bar, you’ve found it.
Molly is an amazing bar owner, her staff is impeccable and the whisky choices are excellent!
Thank you Molly!“

“The Den is by far my new favorite bar in town! The vibe fits pretty much any need you might have: want to catch a game in a non-obnoxious sports bar? Want to grab a couple drinks and catch up with a friend, play some games at the couches, or just sit at a table? The Den has it all. Old video games, comfy couches, privacy, friendly staff. The vibe is well curated without feeling forced, you can tell the bar was designed with love and comfort in mind. Our usual bartender, Nathaniel, always has our drinks ready right when we walk in, is attentive and welcoming. And trivia at The Den is some of the best organized games in town, no confusing rules or lame questions - Craig always keeps it fresh and fun. We love it here, and I think you will too!“

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“1-up Lounge is an inclusive and fun space for everyone! Get lost in a world of nostalgia with your favorite games from childhood or show your friends what your made of in Smash Bros. Great food and beverage selection really makes 1-UP the perfect one stop, adventure day you're looking for.“

“This place does pizza so differently from other spots in town and it's AWESOME! Love that you can either get a whole pie or individual slices and love how fun the different menu items are. I never would have thought to put HUMMUS of all things on a pizza, but their hummus + goat cheese pizza is easily one of my top 10 things to eat here in town. Also, they have a baller cocktail menu and the crew there is always so welcoming and fun to visit with. 10/10!“

“Randomly found this place last night.
Great service, drinks and knowledgeable tender.
He was so fast, making drinks and food. It was impressive. I'd poach him for my restaurant in a second.
Be back. ✌ ❤ 🇨🇦“

“We rented the upstairs this year for our company holiday party. Sydney helped us put together the menu and hosted with another couple awesome bartenders and servers, and they were totally accommodating to our group for the whole evening. It didn’t break the bank, the food and drinks were EXCELLENT, the room was beautifully decorated, and we had SUCH A GOOD TIME. Thanks to the whole Bantam crew for an awesome, enjoyable evening!“

“Absolutely some of the best pizza I’ve ever had. The gluten free pizza that my wife ordered had the best gluten free crust she has ever had. Amazing flavors and amazing crust. Top notch all around!“

“What can I say? We went in for lunch expecting a typical pizza joint....were we ever mistaken. We ordered several appetizers to try as much as we could for lunch. Everything was elevated just that right amount. Calling this Sliced is doing the restaurant an injustice. We will definitely be back. Salads, brushetta, kids pasta, risotto, and meatball sliders were simply delicious. Looking forward to date night with my wife.“

“Banter is such a unique dining experience and I love that, while a smaller menu, everything on there is curated deliciously. I find it's so easy to pick something on the menu to enjoy. Everything is just done so well. It almost feels like fine dining on a more casual scale with how high quality this comfort food is. Our Faves on the Menu: Avo Smash, Chef's Breakfast, Banter Burrito, Coconut Peanut Bowl, Smashed Fingerling Potatoes (side), Bluebalicious Smoothie, Fit Elvis Smoothie Definitely swing by Banter on your next visit to Downtown BHAM!“

“Always a fun place to stop on the drive between Canada and Seattle. Friendly, reliable, inclusive, and great homemade beer also. Cool vibe with nice seating both indoors and outdoors. We like this location better than the original in Seattle.“

“Cheap drinks, not over crowded and a unique decor. I love the black light painted constellations.“

“We enjoyed a Jazz brunch today. The menu was well balanced and the food was amazing! We all had something different and each dish was perfectly prepared and served. The jazz music (piano) was subtle and beautifully executed. A great experience, highly recommended 5⭐️“

“Whether dining in or taking to go, Filling Station is one of my favorite places to get a burger in town. You can definitely tell they use high quality ingredients and I love the variety of specialty burgers/sandwiches they offer. Their fries are also phenomenal; a thick curly potato that go amazing with their ranch. The shakes are great, and their cocktails are fun and are always great pairings with our entrees. They additionally offer a veggie pattie/vegetarian-friendly burger option for vegetarians which is awesome, and the service there is always phenomenal. Definitely a go to spot in my opinion! Menu Faves: - Drinks: Mint Oreo Shake, Chocolate Shake, - Jump Starts (Appetizers): Grill-Cheese strips, Hub Cap fried pickles, Station Fries - Burgers/Sandwiches: El Camino Burger, Thunderbird Burger, Jaguar Burger, Wrangler Burger, Ferrari Chicken Sandwich“

“The waiter was extremely friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. We will definitely come back here in the future.“

“My wife and I made a Valentines Day trip to Bellingham. We had our dinner at Keenan's the food was excellent and the service was excellent also. They made it a memorable experience.“

“We wanted to grab a bite after our movie and it seems like everyone else in the theatre had the same idea. The service was so quick, the drinks were perfect, and the waitress was so helpful (thank you for recommending that Chicken Bruschetta pizza).

They even offered to stay open later so we could wait for our Uber.

I'm not the type to write reviews.... but this place truly deserves it. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great spot to unwind after a movie.“