27 Best Cocktail Bars in Bellingham

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

“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“

“Great drinks and I really enjoyed Charcuterie boards too“

“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!“

“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.“

“Estelle has the look: a dim, French-kissed jazz bar where the lights are low, the cocktails whisper Paris, and the promise of a perfect night hangs in the air. When the kitchen hits, it’s sublime—the kind of meal that makes you swear you’ve found the best table in Whatcom County.

But consistency kills the romance. One visit it’s magic; the next the bread’s dry, the meat soggy, the service indifferent. At the prices they charge, that roulette gets old fast.

Go when you’re feeling lucky and want a little Parisian smoke with your gamble. Just know the house doesn’t always win—and neither will you.“

“Great food, environment, and staff!“

“Excellent place. Open late night. Not too loud. Limited selection of food (noodles, dumplings, etc), but all of the food we had was absolutely great! It is better to do a few things well than a lot of things mediocre.
Kitchen was fast. Service was fast and friendly.“

“……………….DO IT!! ……………………..“

“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“

“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!“

“Amazing breakfast burrito and coffee“

“First time coming here and the experience is awesome. Great selection of taps and unique discount of D20 die cocktail shot menu they have. Spent all day playing the original halo and halo 2. Would definitely recommend for video game nerds to come looking for a pint and a place to hang out at.“

“food was really good, though a little pricey, small menu. not a long wait to get the food after ordering... service...could have been a little better or done differently it was a lot of getting up and down to grab our food, drinks, napkins/ silverware ect... it was open seating, and all the open tables were pretty dirty, and when asked to clean them we were given a wet rag to do ourselves. interesting spot.“

“There’s a gorgeous 21+ section and the chicken is incredible!“

“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 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜“

“Wonderful place with wonderful people. Great environment & best restaurant in Bellingham“

“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!“

“Great ambiance and really yummy food! A must when in Bellingham!“

“Up for a visit and we stayed at The Leo Hotel. Enjoyed both a late night bite and drinks with family at Amendment 21. And next day Jazz brunch to celebrate birthdays in our group. The food and drinks were amazing. Lite jazz playing in the background made for a totally wonderful time and we will be back.“

“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.“

“My wife and I had a fabulous experience last Friday. We've been to many restaurants in our 30+ years of world travel and Carnal is with the best of them. Our server Renee and all the staff were pitch perfect.“

“I can’t speak enough about the superb vibes and great food . Not only does the staff provide top notch service, but the owner is routinely checking to make sure you’re getting the most out of your meal. Would go again, have been back since, and am planning on future business. Ask for Kayla, she’s goated!“

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

“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.“