I am so thankful that we have a place to see live music here in Bellingham. The Shakedown works hard to bring many different artists to our town, and I'm not positive everyone knows how lucky we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David
Awesome music venue in Bellingham. Cash-only for the cover charge if you're there to see a show. You'll need earplugs, but they usually sell them for $1 at the door. Great drink selection, and lots of seating upstairs. Always a good time at The Shakedown!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
S Warner
Always a good show or 3 happening here. Have seen big names and small, from Green Jello, or the Melvins, to Dancifer and Mount Saturn. There is something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Maya Verona
The *best* local Bellingham music venue with attached Pinball bar (The Racket) and fantastic staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny Sires
Solid downtown Bellingham experience. I perform there every once in a while. Staff is super friendly, good crowd atmosphere. Outdoor patio right off the street if you need some fresh air. Good smaller stage. Upper balcony area is sometimes open also which is pretty cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sarah Johnson
Wonderful music venue. I saw a show here and had a great time ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hadyn Weaver
Very rude staff. Only reason they make money is from the bands bringing in their customers. If it weren't for music, AKA people other then themselves, they wouldn't be a business imo.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ples Bruce
A really cool spot to scratch that punk fix in Bellingham. And the bar staff was the best part.
derek plaslaiko
Did not eat while there for a concert. The Shakedown is a near-perfect concert venue. I think it says "88 person capacity" at the door. Nice low stage, excellent bar selection and a great layout overall. But, for me, the highlight was the sound! They weren't afraid to push the volume to a high volume, which might be an issue for some. But, those people should bring earplugs, anyway. Not only was it loud, but crystal clear! I think the venue should invest in some more low end, though. That bass/mid/treble balance was a bit off. But, hey, it still sounded fantastic. I will be watching the schedule for upcoming shows and will look forward to coming back again (and again and again and again)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ava R.
Awesome local bands, good food, good vibes, kind staff, but a horrible sound system. I like a good loud rock show, but it's so loud you can barely make out what they're singing.
I feel that everyone should know that all of the food is cooked on the same flattop that the meat and cheese are cooked on so if you order something vegan, it is absolutely cross contaminated. The kitchen staff are incompetent and don't know basic concepts about Food Safty. If you are a vegan I highly recommend not eating at this place. Cleanliness is lackluster and proper food handling education is absent.A true disappointment for the vegan community.I even overheard kitchen staff making jokes about "putting bacon fat in the falafel to get vegans addicted lol".
Julie Wickstrom
One of the best for music in town. Infused vodkas will blow your mind. Sandwiches and munchies next door but you can order there.
Jayson Barretto
One of the most legit bars and small music venues in Bellingham.
James M
They need to fire Crystal, she manages the shakedown and the pinball lounge. I tried to contact her quite a few times through phone and every time I tried to contact her at the pinball lounge, one of the other workers responds and she is never there until one time i hear her from the background of the phone call saying "did you tell them I'm not here?" But the worker messed up saying that she is here. Very rude.Plus when you have a concern with someone that makes you uncomfortable at the shake down or pinball lounge that is dangerous, she responded, "Not my monkeys, not my circus."She clearly doesn't care about anyone's safety within the shakedown and pinball lounge.Don't even bother talking to the owners either, they will ignore your concerns and only respond to you if you want to book a show.And yes Hollie, I messaged you about my concern through FB towards you and you left it at read. You're such a lying shameful person just as much as Crystal.AVOID FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
I am so thankful that we have a place to see live music here in Bellingham. The Shakedown works hard to bring many different artists to our town, and I'm not positive everyone knows how lucky we are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome music venue in Bellingham. Cash-only for the cover charge if you're there to see a show. You'll need earplugs, but they usually sell them for $1 at the door. Great drink selection, and lots of seating upstairs. Always a good time at The Shakedown!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Always a good show or 3 happening here. Have seen big names and small, from Green Jello, or the Melvins, to Dancifer and Mount Saturn. There is something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
The *best* local Bellingham music venue with attached Pinball bar (The Racket) and fantastic staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid downtown Bellingham experience. I perform there every once in a while. Staff is super friendly, good crowd atmosphere. Outdoor patio right off the street if you need some fresh air. Good smaller stage. Upper balcony area is sometimes open also which is pretty cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wonderful music venue. I saw a show here and had a great time ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very rude staff. Only reason they make money is from the bands bringing in their customers. If it weren't for music, AKA people other then themselves, they wouldn't be a business imo.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
A really cool spot to scratch that punk fix in Bellingham. And the bar staff was the best part.
Did not eat while there for a concert. The Shakedown is a near-perfect concert venue. I think it says "88 person capacity" at the door. Nice low stage, excellent bar selection and a great layout overall. But, for me, the highlight was the sound! They weren't afraid to push the volume to a high volume, which might be an issue for some. But, those people should bring earplugs, anyway. Not only was it loud, but crystal clear! I think the venue should invest in some more low end, though. That bass/mid/treble balance was a bit off. But, hey, it still sounded fantastic. I will be watching the schedule for upcoming shows and will look forward to coming back again (and again and again and again)
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome local bands, good food, good vibes, kind staff, but a horrible sound system. I like a good loud rock show, but it's so loud you can barely make out what they're singing.
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I feel that everyone should know that all of the food is cooked on the same flattop that the meat and cheese are cooked on so if you order something vegan, it is absolutely cross contaminated. The kitchen staff are incompetent and don't know basic concepts about Food Safty. If you are a vegan I highly recommend not eating at this place. Cleanliness is lackluster and proper food handling education is absent.A true disappointment for the vegan community.I even overheard kitchen staff making jokes about "putting bacon fat in the falafel to get vegans addicted lol".
One of the best for music in town. Infused vodkas will blow your mind. Sandwiches and munchies next door but you can order there.
One of the most legit bars and small music venues in Bellingham.
They need to fire Crystal, she manages the shakedown and the pinball lounge. I tried to contact her quite a few times through phone and every time I tried to contact her at the pinball lounge, one of the other workers responds and she is never there until one time i hear her from the background of the phone call saying "did you tell them I'm not here?" But the worker messed up saying that she is here. Very rude.Plus when you have a concern with someone that makes you uncomfortable at the shake down or pinball lounge that is dangerous, she responded, "Not my monkeys, not my circus."She clearly doesn't care about anyone's safety within the shakedown and pinball lounge.Don't even bother talking to the owners either, they will ignore your concerns and only respond to you if you want to book a show.And yes Hollie, I messaged you about my concern through FB towards you and you left it at read. You're such a lying shameful person just as much as Crystal.AVOID FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
An excellent venue for live music in Bellingham.