Bellingham, Washington
Advertise with Us!
 Food & Drink

 Entertainment

 Outdoors

 Beyond Bellingham

Bellingham Bars and Nightlife

The Bellingham nightlife scene is full of fun and excitment – not just for young adults but for all ages. There are plenty of unique venues, many of which host live music and dancing every night of the week. Whether you want to relax after a day at work or go out for a night on the town, Bellingham has the bar, pub, or club for you.

The Votes are in!

The best club to dance: Rumors and The Royal

The best place to have a beer: Boundary Bay Brewery and The Up & Up

The best bar to mingle with singles: The Depot and The Nightlight

The best bar to chill and sip a martini: Poppe's, The Black Cat, and The Fairhaven

The best bar for music: The Wild Buffalo and The Nightlight

The best bar to play pool: Downtown Johnny's and The Quarterback

 

Bellingham Bars & Clubs

Archer Ale House
Archer Ale House
The Archer is a beautiful rendition of a high-quality English city-centre pub, located in the historic Fairhaven district. The pleasant environment and the selection of beers, both on tap and bottled, make this a must-visit for anyone looking for a fine place to savor good local and imported beers.
Archer Ale House
1212 10th St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 647-7002
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
A no smoking, all ages establishment, The Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro has been in business since 1995, catering to locals and out-of-towners alike. While our beer has won award after award, it is balanced by a selection of food that will bring you back all on its own. All presented to you in a unique atmosphere of energy, artistry, community and hospitality.
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
1107 Railroad Avenue
Bellingham, WA

(360) 647-5593
Downtown Johnny's Nightclub
Bringing a big city club flavor to the sleepy streets of Bellingham, Downtown Johnny's has all the ingredients of a hoppin' nightclub found in a big city — dancing, liquor and fine-looking people. Packed to the gills on both Friday and Saturday nights, a shortage of the aforementioned fine-looking people is not a problem at this place. To help you build courage to meet these new friends, Downtown Johnny's offers both beer on tap and in bottles as well as a full bar.
Downtown Johnny's Nightclub
1408 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 733-2579
Fairhaven Pub & Martini Bar
At The Fairhaven we offer a full menu of food, beer, wine, great martinis and the best bands to make your nights out on the town something to remember. We can also host your business or private parties; check out our Party Info page for details.
Fairhaven Pub & Martini Bar
1114 Harris Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 671-6745
Fino Wine Bar
Fino is a famous style of dry sherry from southern Spain. It is also our new, waterfront wine bar in Bellingham. We offer a rotating selection of aperitif, dessert, and table wines, each of which is sold by the taste, the glass, or the bottle. We provide a grazing menu of "fine food for wine lovers", featuring appetizers, tapas, hors d'ouvres, antipasti, and other "small plates". Seating is available from noon to nine each day.
Fino Wine Bar
804 10th St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 676-9463
Grand Avenue Ale House
Grand Avenue Ale House
A warm and welcoming atmosphere and a full bar with a good selection of beers on tap.
Grand Avenue Ale House
113 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 671-3080
Nightlight Lounge
Regular live performances from local and regional bands on a state-of-the-art sound system. Enjoy billiards, pinball and comfortable seating in a beautiful room. We serve cocktails, beer (macro & micro), and wine.
Nightlight Lounge
211 E Chestnut St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 527-1531
Poppe's Bistro & Lounge
Poppe's Bistro features a full lunch and dinner menu with large and small plates available. The Martini menu changes often and a Martini of the day is also created. Live entertainment on weekends showcases local Jazz artists. Stop by Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. until midnight, Saturday and Sundays we open at 4 p.m.
Poppe's Bistro & Lounge
714 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226

(360) 676-8519
Quarterback Pub & Eatery
Quarterback Pub & Eatery
All ages welcome before 9:00 PM. Billiards, arcade, air hockey and delicious hot wings... and MORE!
Quarterback Pub & Eatery
356 36th St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 647-8132
Rumors Cabaret
This gay-friendly nightclub has a full schedule of fun events and plenty of drink specials.
Rumors Cabaret
1119 Railroad Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 671-1849
State Street Depot Bar & Grill
The State Street Depot is once again serving Bellingham with a new focus on entertainment and dining. We offer fine food and drink in the relaxed atmosphere unique to Bellingham.
State Street Depot Bar & Grill
1327 North State Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 647-9670
The Rogue Hero
The Rogue Hero
1313 N State St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 756-0069
The Royal
The downstairs Nightclub features a Stainless bar and stand up tables, the largest back bar in Bellingham, an 1170 sq ft dance floor as well as lighting and sound that makes some of the Clubs in Seattle and Vancouver drool. Also located downstairs is a lounge area where you can relax when you are not dancing. The upstairs bar features 6 of the best-maintained Pool Tables in Bellingham, an Internet Jukebox, four 36" TV's, Darts as well as the popular Megatouch video game. The decor gives you the warm feeling of a traditional Pub with a touch of class. Hardwood floors and an all-wood bar accompany the round candle lit tables that are surrounded by cushioned and backed bar stools.
The Royal
208 E Holly St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 738-3701
The Up & Up
The Up & Up draws a largely college-age crowd and caters to its clientele accordingly: cheap beer and loud music. On Thursday nights the beer and food is even cheaper, with the added bonus of a vast sea of hunks and honeys parading around the bar.
The Up & Up
1234 N State St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 733-9739
Wild Buffalo House of Music
We bring in only the finest local, regional and national live musical acts. Blues, R&B, funk, soul, worldbeat, folk rock, classic rock and roll, Celtic rock, and Latin Salsa music is some of what you can find here. We have an elevated stage, a custom designed professional sound system, a spacious wooden dance floor, a mezzanine with a view of the music, a pool table, and spotless restrooms.
Wild Buffalo House of Music
208 W Holly St
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 752-0848