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Cozy deco era cocktail bar in Bellingham's historic Fairhaven district with craft cocktails and tasty bites.
Space-themed bar in downtown Bellingham with drinks, hot dogs, and 25-cent pool.
Delivers tropical vibes right in the heart of downtown Bellingham with boozy slushies and hot pink cocktails.
Serving fine wine, beer, craft cocktails and local fare since 2002.
Bellingham's only Irish pub boasting the city's largest selection of Scotch and Irish whiskey.
A lowlight speakeasy with nuanced mixology and an old school vibe, known for its specialty cocktails.
A popular brewery known for its unique and flavorful beers in a cozy taproom setting.
An organic brewery with a taproom and restaurant, serving craft beers and pub fare.
A curated evening itinerary from early drinks to late-night dancing.
Start with cocktails or craft beers at a neighborhood bar. Keep it relaxed — the night is young.
Galloway's Cocktail Bar
Fairhaven ·
Hit the main strip. Rooftop bars, live music, or a lively pub crawl through the best neighborhoods.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery
Downtown ·
The clubs open up. Dance floors fill, DJs take over, and the real nightlife begins.
The Royal Night Club
Downtown ·
The heart of Bellingham's nightlife, offering a dense concentration of bars, pubs, live music venues, and nightclubs, many within walking distance of each other.
A historic and charming district with a more relaxed and upscale nightlife scene, featuring cocktail bars and restaurants.
A developing area with newer establishments, including some larger venues and specialty bars.
| District | Best For | Crowd | Walk Score | Top Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Bar hopping | — | ||
| Fairhaven | Craft cocktails | — | ||
| Bakerview-Cordata | Specialty drinks | — |
Bellingham offers a diverse nightlife scene, with a strong focus on craft breweries, cozy bars, and live music venues. Downtown is the most active area for bar hopping, while Fairhaven provides a more relaxed and upscale atmosphere.
Some of the best bars in Bellingham include Galloway's Cocktail Bar for craft cocktails, The Orion for a unique space-themed experience, L&L Libations for tropical vibes, and The Temple Bar for fine wine and local fare.
Most bars and breweries in Bellingham start opening in the late afternoon, around 3-4 PM, with activity picking up in the evening. Nightclubs typically open later, around 9-10 PM.