21 Best Beer Bars in Bellingham

“Loved the selection of beers BUT they need to do a better job of checking expiration dates. We bought a Brett Porter from Belgium. We got it home and went to drink it… tasted a little off so checked the best before date… November 23, 2025. We bought it on July 30th 2026. Everything else has been great.“

“Always a friendly and chill environment, including both the servers and fellow patrons. Reliably delicious taco truck always there and good dumpling food truck as well. Awesome beer selection with wine, cider and gf beer avaliable to meet the tastes and needs of all customers. Dog and kid friendly. Plenty of space to enjoy yourself indoors or outdoors.“

“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“

“The best prepared Carne Asada and chicken in town!!!“

“I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to MB for handing out free pizzas today! It’s awesome they gave back to the community during hard times. 🫶 The staff were so kind, the vibe was super welcoming, and it was just really cool to see a local spot give back to the community like that. You can tell they genuinely care! If anyone’s looking for a place with great energy, good people, and yummy food — this is the one!“

“This is a good, small-ish place to grab a beer and hang out. Descent rotating beer selection, though it's a pretty typical selection of PNW style (heavy on IPA and some form of pilsner).
Great service staff, and a great dog to people ratio.“

“Excellent CX Sandwich service was great“

“Comfortable, clean, hip spot with a big variety of yummy beverages, a nice selection of snacks, lots of room for big parties, awesome live entertainment events, an excellent space to meet friends and family, a friendly & warm staff all with a view of beautiful Fairhaven village What else could you ask for!? Go check it out 🍻 cheers!“

“Awesome beer. They excell at all, but my favorite is the barrel aged Early bird Porter“

“Laurie was amazing! We came in 15 minutes until close and we had our young teens with us. I was expecting an annoyed bartender and got the exact opposite. What a welcoming and generous business! I am so grateful for this experience. The beer was also excellent, a big thank you to Laurie again for pushing the Neighborly as a must try.“

“Cafe Velo was a delightful breakfast/brunch for us as we headed up from Seattle to Vancouver. Zero wait/line and a pretty quick turnaround for our food made for stress free experience. All of the options we picked were super tasty, and the prices seemed fair. 5/5 stars.“

“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 food is delicious! The atmosphere is great, the coffee wonderful, the staff is very friendly. Roam if you want to Roam around the world“

“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.“

“Great family restaurant. Finding a great place to eat, great food and where staff remember you is important. El Rinconcito is that place“

“Quick, Quality food, friendly staff and a great price. 👍“

“Best pizza I’ve ever had!“

“Great selection of beers. Fun place to hang out“

“Great authentic Mexican food. All the classic dishes. Olivia is a great server“

“Definitely an unusual place. How often can you get a beer and a whole pizza at the neighborhood grocery store?

The pizza is great, the staff is always friendly, although really busy on Fridays.

If you want a particular beer that isn't on tap, you can grab it in the store and Far North staff will open it and pour it for you, with no extra charge.

Inside and outdoor seating (although the outdoor seating is just the parking lot) it's a great location, rarely overly crowded, and always (so far) friendly staff.

Well done whole foods!“

“Hands down the best pizza, brew and service in Bellingham. Lived here all our lives and only wish we'd found this place sooner. GET HERE NOW.“