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“

“I've been here twice, once at their old location and now their new one! everything we had was phenomenal. we are a mixed group of vegans and meat eaters and everyone loved everything. i think my favorite thing was the hot noodle and the eggplant bao, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their menu. very friendly and helpful staff too. will definitely be coming back if I am ever in the area!

Vegetarian options: so many amazing vegan options!“

“Love this place. I organically found it walking around the city with my partner because it was near a beach, and when we saw it last year, we spend a few hours lost in Nintendo. We came back here last weekend and spent another few hours, missing the sunset we planned on watching.“

“Went for our oldest sons birthday!! Enjoyed the drinks and food!! The staff was so helpful and accommodating!! We will be back !!!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“great atmosphere, highly recommended“

“This new little cute place is now my go to favorite for interesting cocktails and an amazingly sophisticated menu for such a petite place! As a vegetarian, I found many delicious options and had a hard time choosing! That means I can come back over and over and try them all! The decor is artistic, reminiscent of an English pub but so much more. The downstairs has a vibrant neighborhood pub atmosphere, there is a covered parklette seating area outside, and my favorite aspect of this place is the parlor like feel of the upstairs space! I will be coming back either before or after a film at the Pickford Film Center regularly! Thanks for opening such a creative and unique space in Bellingham!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!!!!“

“unique and relaxing water front location for all“

“Fun pinball bar with a dark divey vibe and friendly service. The food is not good - very greasy cheesesteaks and hit or miss tater tots: we got the nacho tots last visit and the queso was like water so the tots were soggy and disintegrating.“

“Very chill spot, pleasantly surprised to see darts, shuffleboard, and a pool table upon visiting.
Nachos were tasty! Sizable portion that easily fed two hungry lads.
Would have loved to see a bit more non-alcoholic offerings.“

“……………….DO 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!*“

“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.)“

“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.“

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

“love love love this little bar“

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

“Great service, fun vibe, full bar and fresh food. We will absolutely be back. We were presently surprised to be able to enjoy a beer and cocktail with our sandwich and salad. Highly recommend it for a quick healthy bite to eat.

Vegetarian options: Fresh salad options with a great vegetarian menu and lots of subs“

“I've been here a few times and have managed to create my own secret menu item. It starts with a half order of Ribs with a large coleslaw as the side, then get the cheesy garlic bread, uncut, and some BBQ sauce and honey mustard sauces. Now you're going to pull the bones out of the Ribs without destroying the slab of meat, then cut off the bottom edge of the Ribs with the cartilage and pieces in it. Now you're ready to build your eXtreme Rib Sandwich, put the slab on the cheesy bread, then add the slaw, then add your chosen sauces. Enjoy!“

“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“

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

“Our server Ms. Georgia was an absolute delight. Everything was fabulous!“

“Frankly I have never been here and thought it wasn’t too loud.But I think that is because I have extra large ears and they are very effective at detecting noises. I once heard a horse neigh in the middle of the night in downtown Bellingham. I know for a fact the nearest horse stables are over two miles away. Amazing.“

“We were on a roadtrip and found this place in Bellingham. Loved everything we ordered, the pakoras, biryani, naans and curry. So fresh and authentic. Will definitely go there again.

Kid-friendliness: Its a small place with tables quite close to each other, so if you have younger kids, who can be loud, maybe not great experience for your neighboring tables. I was with a 10 year old so didnt have much trouble.“

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

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

“First time here. it was delish!! salsa good. chips were coldish. service was fast and pleasant! recommended and we will be back!!“

“Amazing food and service. Great prices. Pork skins are so yummy“

“I had friends down from Canada, we decided to do dinner and a show. Dinner was fantastic at the Bellingham B&G. Two of us ordered the Scallops Bruschetta and it was perfectly cooked for both our plates. Our companion ordered the Melbourne Chicken? It was coked to perfection as well. It was a little wait for the food but our server was also the bartender, and was very kind and accommodating. We had just the right amount of food and he kept our refreshments coming till we got our food. I highly recommend this place for a meal that should have cost way more than it did! Fantastic !It's a sports type bar, so it was a bit boisterous , but that's to be expected on a Wednesday night in Bellingham. I'll definitely be back !“

“The best bar in Bellingham if you want cheap drinks and good atmosphere. Drinks here are half price as other bars down the street and that’s not even happy hours. Also, can’t go wrong with an illuminated Danny DeVito portrait and free popcorn!! It definitely gets crowded on weekend evenings because it’s so cozy but if you can get a table it’s easy to spend a couple hours here.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, chairs at the tables are movable. Have seen wheel chairs here.“

“Always friendly great service. Their specials are great!!“

“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.“

“Food was goodBar server was fantasticShe (name started with J) (I called her Courtney?) was simply fantasticVery good at this job, took great care of us and had a few laughsBreakfast was also pretty good, Tuesday breakfast server was fantastic, Wednesday breakfast server was there...but other 2 gals made up for her lack of service with exceptional serviceCourtney aka (don't remember) had a guy helping her on TuesdayHe was also good serverRooms were perfectBeds amazingClean as a whistleCheck in on Monday night was perfect Tony lil gal with dark hair...she busted us thru the check process very quickly and gave us a complete run down of hotel and servicesLike she knew we were going on 15 hrs of work...Check out was also a positive experienceFunnySpent a week at a Sheraton in WaikikiThis place in Bellingham had better food, way better service from staff and hands down 100% nice rooms and bedsThank you all so much“

“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.“

“Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Bellingham! I've recommended Horseshoe Cafe to all of my friends visiting the area. There are a variety of food options for all tastes and staff members are always kind. Definitely worth the visit :))“

“Authentic Indian food, cooked by genuinely lovely and friendly people. Great service. I ordered the Chicken Biryani, Aloo Gobi, and Garlic Naan, oh and a cup of Chai Tea. The portion sizes were massive. It was so delicious. I knew I was full but I just kept saying "one more mouthful, just one more bite!" I ate waaay too much, I could hardly walk when I left, and even then I had enough for two more meals, which I took to eat at home. If you love real Indian Food, this is the place for you. The ambience was relaxed. The food was fragrant, aromatic, plentiful. Each mouthful bursting with lashings of flavor. Absolutely wonderful. I will be back. I want to try everything on the menu. This is now my number one restaurant in Bellingham.“

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

“The server brought out a warm carafe of water and 2 glasses with no ice for us. My wife and I both had burgers. They were very good, but the patty lacked flavor. The fries tasted like the oil may have been a little old.
The restaurant could use a deep cleaning other than just the floors and tables. The ceiling and vents could use some attention.
The front door was REALLY annoying. It slams every time it closes. And the staff used it a lot serving the outdoor seating. A small rubber cushion would probably fix that.
Overall, a nice place other than the little stuff.

Parking: All spots in town are pay only. Unless you park up the hill in the residential neighborhood and walk in.“

“We started with the dry ribs as appetizers, and they were outstanding—perfectly seasoned and tender. For the main course, we had the ahi tuna salad and pesto prawns with linguine. The ahi tuna was fresh and well-prepared, offering a nice balance of flavors. The pesto prawns with linguine were excellent, with the pasta cooked to perfection and the sauce rich and flavorful. The experience was made even better by the great waterfront view. Our server was very friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. It was a satisfying dining experience with standout dishes.“

“Always good for a preflight cocktail“