50 Best Bars near Ferndale

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“A excellent experience! Service was regular, and attentive. Food was made to order. Specific dietary needs were met without issue. Hope to return for their many wonderful dinner deals!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 drive down to Bellingham from Canada now and again . Enjoy dropping in here . Drinks are reasonable and the games are fun . DDR could use a better track list I’m not sure if they have locked it or it could be modded with a better track list“

“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 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜“

“One of my favorite places to go in downtown Bellingham. A great space inside and out with frequent music and events. I attended the Arts & Ales Holiday Market and enjoyed a pint as well as a cup of mulled wine while I shopped the market. Also fueled up with one of their famous bowls, the Banh Mi bowl.“

“I had such an amazing time Thursday night playing mini golf then playing bingo! I will definitely be coming back! Also was the best pizza I've ever had! Ate almost the entire thing to myself, also the salad was very good!!!!“

“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!“

“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 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!“

“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. 🙌🏻“

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

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

“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😊😊“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“No more deep fried pickles? Just because it caused a fire, you take away our pickles? Cowards!
I love this place. Friendly, good value and nothing, absolutely nothing, is described as being 'muddled' into a drink. A worthy fact on its own.“

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

“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!“

“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 to eat in all of Seattle.“

“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!“

“This is a great spot in downtown Bellingham to enjoy a craft cocktail in an upscale yet not pretentious environment. I have to say their cocktails are absolutely out of this world. And perhaps this should be the sole focus. The food fell short. The gnocchi Mac and cheese was soooo heavy with a very Valveeta/artificial cheese taste - and overly salty. The braised beef sliders were mostly bread with a little meat inside. For the price of the food I wouldn’t order again. Stick to the drinks and you will not be disappointed. Oh and the staff IS wonderful.“

“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 🥤“

“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.“

“Got the chicken curry. The curry is thick and you can see the herbs and spices in there. Chicken is tender. Also don’t neglect the garlic naan. The server was attentive but I think she thought I was some famous food critic. I can sense fear as she interacted with me. I did arrive at 5:00 pm before dinner rush. She asked me if I was here for taste testing. lol. No. I was just hungry.“

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