50 Best Bars in Bellingham

“Best fish and chips in town right now. Exacting yet friendly bartenders. Really nice atmosphere. Maybe my favorite bar kitchen in Bellingham ever. $$ but for $$$ quality“

“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“

“As an openly pretentious food snob, this place is top notch. The crispy chicken bao bun is perfect (seriously, just stop right there; don’t tweak it, don’t change a thing). Please don’t make it smaller! ;) My girlfriend says she didn’t know cucumbers could be so delicious and the tea egg is smoky and buttery and everything you could hope for. Thank you so much!

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and vegan options available“

“This place was fantastic. Awesome vibes for any kind of gamer. Many retro consoles, including Nintendo 64, Gamecube, SNES and Switch, PS5, Sega Genesis, as well as a few arcade games and a bunch of pinball machines. On top of that, I the pizza blew my expectations away (they weren't very high). It was really really good, and I highly recommend it as well as this lounge. Note it costs $2 to change the games in the systems, which is a bit unfortunate, but there are many great options for games. They also had a bunch of fun themed drinks.“

“Sweet intimate stylish venue/bar with surprisingly good sandwiches and friendly staff.“

“We enjoyed coming here before having a dog (fun music, solid beer list, and dogs just running around being silly and having the time of their lives). Now that we have a pup of our own to bring our love for this place has tremendously increased 💓 We come at least once a week, usually more.“

“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!“

“One of my favorite places to go in downtown Bellingham. A great space inside and out with frequent music and events. I attended the Arts & Ales Holiday Market and enjoyed a pint as well as a cup of mulled wine while I shopped the market. Also fueled up with one of their famous bowls, the Banh Mi bowl.“

“Black Sheep has easily become an iconic "Bellingham" restaurant with how much of a staple they are to so many. Love that it's 21+ and that they not only have a mega-awesome (and delish) cocktail menu, but additionally has food that's so good people constantly talk about it. Additionally fun to enjoy their breakfast menu when you swing by earlier in the day, and constantly just enjoy the atmosphere and service by staff. Faves Off the Menu: - Tacos: Carne Asada, Carnitas, Fried Chicken, Baja Fish, Pork Belly, Mushroom + Kale - Snacks: Chips + Guac, Queso Fundido, Salsa Trio, Queso Nachos - Breakfast: Potato & Black Bean Taco, Breakfast Burrito - Drinks: House Grapefruit/Raspberry-Lime/Blueberry-Lemon Soda (non-alcoholic), Dude-A-Rite (any flavor), House Paloma If you haven't yet checked out Black Sheep, consider it next on your list!“

“They are wonderfully talented and all around nice guys! Everyone had a blast listening to them play in Belize!“

“love love love this little bar“

“This is my favorite bar in Bellingham! The servers like Mikayla and the owner Jessie always make me feel so comfortable and welcome while figuring out what to drink. They have a wonderful selection of beers and ciders as well as non-alcoholic drink options. We've been coming here weekly for almost a year now and love it! Don't miss their oyster pop-ups with Drayton Harbor - they're soooooo tasty!! And definitely check out their other special events like their Silent Book Club - such a fun event for introverts!“

“Love everything about the vibe here and highly recommend! Dakota is a master mixologist who can match a cocktail to a mood like a genius. Cozy cool kind and welcoming ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜“

“I had such an amazing time Thursday night playing mini golf then playing bingo! I will definitely be coming back! Also was the best pizza I've ever had! Ate almost the entire thing to myself, also the salad was very good!!!!“

“……………….DO IT!! ……………………..“

“This is seriously a great space for a company outing, date night, or afternoon/evening activity with friends! They have 14 different pinball machines (all maintained by the Bellingham Pinball Collective) with various movie and video game themes, and are such a blast to play! Plus, they've got great food and drinks to enjoy either standalone, or while you're pin-balling upstairs. We had a blast here and 1,000% recommend it to everyone else in town.“

“I'm usually not a fan of hotel bars, but checked out A21 during First Friday (art walk), and the vibe and service were outstanding. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable.

I never thought I'd be saying it, but I'll be back at this gem of a hotel bar“

“This place is so cool! Definitely the best bar I’ve ever been to. The layout and theme is different then other bars, makes you feel like you’re in a tropical place. Not to mention their drinks are delicious! 10 out of 10. Next time we go definitely will try their food. Awesome place!“

“why have you not come in the Beaver yet? unbelievable.“

“What initially drew me in was the atmosphere—that is, they keep the lights very dim here, exactly how I like it.

It should go without saying the nachos are the best I’ve ever eaten, anywhere—I strongly suggest the carne asada street nachos.

The music list is really awesome, especially if you enjoy 90s/00s era indy and industrial rock.

Should also say, there’s a pretty good karaoke each Friday, starting at 8pm.

(There's been a few mishaps with the queso sauce, I admit, but don’t let that be a dealbreaker—ie I’ve gotten it where it was boiled down to rubber on one occasion. The owner was extremely understanding and massively generous—ended up giving me some carne asada nachos as a “reparation”. A few other people were upset about this in the other reviews, but they fixed it)“

“Fun people (especially Glynn!) and great food!“

“Once again, a big bucket of chicken and jojos from Alger Bar & Grille saved us from our Sunday "what's for dinner" dilemma! Delicious as always. We appreciate you EVERY SINGLE TIME. *Edited to add... the pic is what's left. stoked for lunch tomorrow!*“

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

“Great views! Great history! Fish and Chips and Booze, what's not to love?“

“Massive improvement over the old owner—old owner was a delusional bully and a weird conspiracy theorist. I like being able to enjoy a beer here without being lectured about how I’ll get cancer from a vaccine or hear why Putin was justified to invade Ukraine.(Good riddance little bully—I don’t miss you ?. Btw, TV backlights burn out if you keep them on for 40 hours a week for 5 years! It’s the same as a lightbulb, silly.)“

“Epic food best sub shop ever and fun names for there subs great friendly staff and closest location to the Canadian border I've found this sub shops in 2 states in the USA and both of them epic for flavor they bring out in the food and the staff is fun layed back but they make it at a quick pase always gotten good service but there merch is only online wish they carried some in shops“

“Extremes was just steps from the Holiday Inn Express! Food was excellent and service from Ryan “Scooter” was amazing!!“

“D'Annas is AMAZING! Incredible Italian with a menu full of classic dishes that are sure to please everyone. Everything tastes like that perfect "made-from-scratch" taste that you love in Italian cooking and their pasta is DELISH! Plus, their desserts are SO GOOD and make for a great ending to your meal. A definite stop to make next time you're downtown. Menu Faves: Bruschetta, Puttanesca, Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Parmesan, Gnocchi, Tiramisu, Cappuccino Cream Chocolate Mousse“

“Very good drink’s & food was delicious and the service was great. I o my wish we could move table together to be able to sit closer together 🤷🏻‍♀️“

“We’ve been going to the Wild Buffalo for over 15 years! It’s our go to spot for live music! It’s our go to spot in general. Regardless of the lineup! Great sound, great music, great people, great vibes, great drinks! Guaranteed great time!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Washington. From the atmosphere to the food, everything is perfect“

“Very awesome place! friendly and fun bartenders. food is great!“

“Great place! Very detail oriented, personable and kind. Amazing work! ⭐️⭐️“

“We got molé and lamb leg for dinner last night and it was AMAZING! The service, the food, the vibe: impeccable.“

“Great place for amazing cocktails (I got the Golden Hour) and good food. It was busy night and we were seated at the bar area, tucked behind the stairs. It was a small table but it was sheltered from the building's drafts.

That let us relax and really enjoy our drinks and food without freezing to death. I love the space, but dress warmly (you've been warned).

We had 2 rounds of drinks, oysters on the half shell, followed by a charcuterie board. We capped off our food with sliders and the potatoes. All of it, delicious.

Our server was attentive and did a great job making sure we were topped off and if we had anything more to order.“

“Izzy gave me the best service I have ever experienced at a bar before. Literally my entire night was made by her hospitality and friendly service. I wish I could have tipped her more for the amazing time I had tonight. Also she makes amazing PBfs.“

“Great local place to drink 🥤“

“My favorite place to eat in all of Seattle.“

“Always a favorite! I don't make it here as often as I would like to, but I try to go when I am in town. Wonderful people, great atmosphere.“

“I recently visited Bellingham Bar and Grill during their happy hour, which runs from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. The happy hour steak and shrimp were absolutely delicious, and the house Cabernet complemented the meal perfectly. The happy hour prices are incredible, offering great value for such high-quality food and drinks. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back to enjoy more of their offerings!“

“Consistently been to Naan & Brew the last few years and would hands down mark them as one of the best places for Indian food in BHAM! Quality is consistently high with a variety of delicious options (including some great vegetarian/gluten-free dishes) and we always have great service when we come here! Menu Faves: Garlic naan, veggie samosas, chicken samosas, veggie pakoras, paneer pakoras, butter chicken, chicken tikka, lamb palak, channa masala & coconut chicken curry. Definitely a must-try here in town!“

“I was expecting lame diner food, as we were only here cause it's the oldest restaurant.
But the food was great. Even the tots have effort in them with some herbs and something else in there. I got the chicken fried chicken with a side biscuit and it was banging. Flavorful moist chicken breast with a crispy crust.
Queso is passable, but I grew up in Texas so I am pretty biased.“

“We visited during Western’s Family Weekend and we thought we’d be waiting for a while but they are so efficient that there was barely any wait when we arrived. I had the black bean hash and it was delicious! My husband had the chicken and biscuits and he loved it too. The service was great too.“

“Have eaten here a few times now; oh HECK the food is always absolutely delicious. Service is wonderful, absolutely the sweetest people you will meet. Food is served in a timely manner, and portions are decent.

Quickly became one of mine and my partners favorite date spots!“

“Delicious Food and Cocktails: Tried an Espresso Martini, Arancini Balls and the Chocolate Royale for dessert 🍨“

“Always good for a preflight cocktail“

“went there for some drinks after work and the staff there was super friendly“

“Very good, and quick spot to eat. Probably the best fried pickles I’ve ever had, and the onions rings were quite good too. I enjoyed my burger but stomach didn’t appreciate it for some reason. The weird French fries were tasty! Our service was great, our server was a really nice guy and very accommodating to a large table of loud laughing ladies.“

“Great location for a restaurant serving American food; we had the halibut and ahi tacos, steak, and chips queso;
Tacos were good but overall serving size was small; fries were good but not crispy enough
Friendly staff and good views of the docks“