4 Best Dive Bars in Bellingham

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

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

“State Street Bar, what's their to say? It's an iconic Bellingham mainstay. Go to school in Bham? You ended up at State Street at some point. Drop out of school in Bham? You've gone to State Street. State is there even on the holidays you're probably supposed to be with your in-laws, but don't want to because Uncle Al is still touchy about that time you mentioned you accidentally held hands with a boy (wow that conversation should have died at Thanksgiving 2017 but here we are)It's a very cozy bar with a classic aesthetic with a solid mix of college knuckleheads, wise old sailors and honestly three of the coolest bartenders in town. Lisa, Kamiah, and Emily hold it the EF down with the drinks and fried foods, and excellent conversation.I was just a lonely alcoholic pool junkie (free pool on Sundays) before I found State, and now, I'm still all of those things but it's cheaper here than like Bellingham Bar Grill.A perfect blend of college kids, seasoned drinking vets, and the occasional transient all competing for the ski ball hi-score. When you walk in, 2022 feels like 2012, and the memories feel like 1999.“

“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.“