50 Best Bars near Ferndale

“Birthday! Brought us yummy truffles. Dad is 93 and can't walk really well. We let him off at valet and helped him in. They were so sweet to him and security brought him out to the car afterwards in a chariot(wheelchair). He and mom raved about the service. Steaks and potatoes were amazingly luscious but a little too salty for our taste.“

“Portage Bay Bar & Lounge is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a stunning interior that sets the perfect mood for a relaxing night out. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and taken care of.

The drinks? Absolutely top-notch! Whether you’re in the mood for a classic cocktail or something more adventurous, the bartenders here know their craft. The selection is impressive, and every drink is expertly mixed to perfection.

The ambiance is fantastic, especially with the beautiful lighting and cozy seating. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, whether you’re looking for a casual night out or celebrating something special. Located inside Silver Reef Casino Resort, it’s also a great place to take a break from the action and enjoy a quality drink.

If you’re ever in the area, Portage Bay Bar & Lounge is a must-visit. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Jamie was surprised to see 5 of us roll in at 8:30 on a Monday but she was so accommodating and did such a good job showing us new drinks that we ended up liking better than what was on the menu. Absolutely top notch service. So happy we stopped by.“

“Amazing atmosphere for all occasions! We loved working with Tomas and his staff to plan an event here. The staff are wonderful to work with, not to mention DownTime Taps has an amazing selection of appetizers and drinks! Very highly recommend!“

“The staff are kind, attentive and do an amazing job: Yes, the food is great!“

“fantastic bar! My friends and I always have a blast! great food, wonderful bartenders. love the atmosphere. they have so many cool bands! The owner Dave has been nothing but great!“

“The best pollo soup I’ve had in a long time.. friendly & prompt service and tidy environment. Can’t wait to come back to this place from Canada! Thank you Nopal!“

“I have been here many times, through a few evolutions of three menu, and it hits every single time. Sometimes I just want to be full after a meal, that can be found anywhere - but when I want to feel good, satisfied, and truly fulfilled with a dining experience, Admiralty is where I go. The drinks are on point, and never disappoint. The service is top notch; the likes of which is harder and harder to find nowadays. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The only critique I could ever come up with would be that I want more items on the menu, only because I want to try every flavor they come up with. Keep doing what you’re doing Admiralty, and I’ll keep coming back!“

“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“

“We happened to stop by on a night when there was a film event going on, so our party of two was put on a waitlist behind fifteen (15!) parties. Not to worry, though, our host assured us it would go quickly. And it did!
The bar organization was impressive, the drinks were heavenly, the staff was kind, and the food was good.
Great service from the host with great tattoos and the bartender with cool snake(?) spine earrings (:
Additionally, they asked about allergies at the top, and made sure to note them on our ticket so no cross-contamination could occur. They had vegetarian and vegan options, and all the food was DELICIOUS. The pork and scallion wantons were total show-stoppers. The fried tofu was prepared perfectly. The crab fried rice could’ve used a bit more crunch, but the flavor was lovely.
Couldn’t have asked for anything more on a spontaneous date night out!“

“Good price for a big, filling pizza! Chewy crust, tasty toppings. Order the large and 3-4 people will get a couple slices each. One of the better deals in town, for sure. Was pretty to look at but wolfed it down before we remembered to take a pic!“

“Our Pug Rescue- Evergreen Pug Rescue recently held an event here and it was a 10/10 experience. Loved the selection of beer and cider to choose from. The staff was extremely friendly and Shannon who called out the bingo numbers was hilarious. Loved that our pug Gloria got to run around and meet all the other dogs and people.“

“……………….DO IT!! ……………………..“

“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 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜“

“John was an awesome bartender and host for my birthday. My friends and I had an amazing time and enjoyed ourselves. Definitely suggest the D20 shots, best part of the experience outside DDR and the selection of pinball machines and console systems.“

“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!“

“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!“

“This is seriously a great space for a company outing, date night, or afternoon/evening activity with friends! They have 14 different pinball machines (all maintained by the Bellingham Pinball Collective) with various movie and video game themes, and are such a blast to play! Plus, they've got great food and drinks to enjoy either standalone, or while you're pin-balling upstairs. We had a blast here and 1,000% recommend it to everyone else in town.“

“love love love this little bar“

“Friday burger and Fries $6 , best fries in the county!“

“My favorite new bar in town. Finally downtown has an actual sports bar (more upscale) with a full bar. Nate the bartender is fantastic and knows how to concoct good drinks. Service is swift and the vibe is perfect with leather couches, free play old school games, and a good amount of tvs. Food comes directly from Brandywine next door. While the bar menu is a limited menu with sliders and fried cauliflower, you can pull from their full menu if you’d like (especially if you want salads or more veggie options). Brandywine just gladly brings it over. I am glad to see this new offering! Kudos!“

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

“Fun people (especially Glynn!) and great food!“

“My husband and mother-in-law and I went here for their jazz brunch. The music was great and the atmosphere was very fun. It was t very busy which was nice. The staff were all really friendly and great. The staff was really nice about accommodating for my dietary restriction too.“

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

“An escape from the day to day BS. My server was a beautiful ginger who really knew the menu. Her recommendation was absolutely perfect for my mood and palate. 10/10. Made my weekend feel like an escape. 🙌🏻“

“This has got to be one of the best experiences I have ever had in a restaurant. The good was absolutely amazing! I love the premise of the whole restaurant and the 420 theme 😍 The staff was phenomenal, just an all around wonderful place. Will definitely be coming back😊😊“

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

“Extremes was just steps from the Holiday Inn Express! Food was excellent and service from Ryan “Scooter” was amazing!!“

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

“Just incredible, honestly. The food, the service, the overall vibe, it's the whole package. Excellent food (We had the pesto gouda chicken and bacon balsamic Brussel sprouts). Very pleasant, attentive staff. Such a great experience, we will be back!“

“A no frills dive bar with 1 air hockey table, 1 skeeball machine, and 2 pool tables in the back. Tons of seating. Free popcorn from a machine you scoop yourself! Small staff working there was very nice. There's a change machine for you to get coins to play games.“

“This was such a a fun venue! Big enough for a crowd, small enough to feel intimate. Great vibes.

You get a hand stamp when you enter and can leave and reenter if you choose too.

They have AC! If you run warm, try to be under a vent.

10/10 would go back in a heartbeat.“

“Grew up going here. Always quick and always good food. I remember as a child they even had someone dressed as Santa visiting tables and he gave me a Barbie. Pretty neat memory as a kid!“

“Enjoyed dining on Christmas Eve! Best Singapore Street Noodles ever! Highly recommend!“

“Love Caps!! Love chatting with Lily and Jordan. Lil made me an awesome raspberry lemonade shot when I was wanting something different. Jordan knows my usual, a PBF. Doug (the bouncer on the weekends) is amazing and always makes sure everyone stays safe. He even helped me find my airpods when they fell out of my pocket and onto the sidewalk lol. There is another review about someone's birthday being ruined, but pay it no mind. A group of 8 girls came in and demanded a birthday shot with no other drink orders, and became upset when they were told that giving out free alcohol is illegal lol.“

“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“

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

“My favorite place for fishnics with the kids and weekend eats! I can order out and take it to the beach or meet with friends and family for great food and island atmosphere. The short ferry ride there and back is a plus!“

“We did a wedding welcome party at Penny Farthing with about 30 people and we had a great time! The mezzanine space was perfect for us with the area around the bar for mingling and the back room for when folks wanted to sit and chat over food. The food was plentiful and delicious, and the bartenders were friendly and made good drinks. Working with Suzanne on scheduling and catering was easy; she offered good suggestions and was timely in her responses. Plus, they let us run over our allotted time a little bit, which we appreciated. Thank you!“

“Always excellent food and service.“

“My office had our Christmas party here this year and the owner was a pleasure to work with! He was so nice, communicative, dealt with last minute changes and helped accommodate food allergies. The food was excellent, the owner served us personally and was so attentive to our needs. I’ll definitely go back and maybe we’ll do our party there again next year!“

“Great local place to drink 🥤“

“My favorite place to eat in all of Seattle.“

“Consistently been to Naan & Brew the last few years and would hands down mark them as one of the best places for Indian food in BHAM! Quality is consistently high with a variety of delicious options (including some great vegetarian/gluten-free dishes) and we always have great service when we come here! Menu Faves: Garlic naan, veggie samosas, chicken samosas, veggie pakoras, paneer pakoras, butter chicken, chicken tikka, lamb palak, channa masala & coconut chicken curry. Definitely a must-try here in town!“

“Thank you Stella for a kind dining experience. She made me feel like I was eating at home! I had the fish and chips. Chips were perfectly cooked and sweet n salty, yum! The fish was cooked perfectly but nothing remarkable ( kinda bland and mushy meat) Coleslaw was the best. Crunchy and seasoned perfectly.“

“Everything I have ordered here has been amazing. My favorites are the eggplant pakora and all of the chicken and lamb dishes. The vindaloo is especially good. The vegetarian dishes are fantastic as well. I am a big fan of the saag paneer and their other spinach dishes. The bar is good with a decent selection of beer and drinks. The best part are the people, they are so friendly and happy to help you through the menu if you're new to Indian food. BEST INDIAN FOOD IN BELLINGHAM.“

“My favorite meal in Lynden! Mushroom Burger & Salad I also love the atmosphere & ambiance! The staff are the friendliest! Highly recommended“