2020 has been a year like no other and as we continue to adapt, we continue to find new ways to support local businesses like our local independent breweries and taphouses in Bellingham and Whatcom County. It’s time to embrace a new philosophy; enjoying drinks outdoors —no matter the weather.
Bellingham breweries and taphouses have upgraded their patios, parking areas, and beer gardens to better serve you during the rainy season. Most have some sort of covered seating in the form of tents or temporary structures, as well as heaters. These open-air shelters provide fresh air and a roof overhead, so don’t let the rain keep you indoors — these establishments have got you covered!
If you’d rather enjoy your beer and cider at home, most places offer takeout options as well. You’ll find curbside pickup, delivery, and gift cards are available at many Bellingham breweries and taprooms.
This list is ever-changing as breweries and taprooms adapt to Covid-19 restrictions. This is not a complete list of breweries and taprooms in Whatcom County — check with each establishment for updates.
Check our Travel Advisory Page for current travel restrictions in Bellingham and Whatcom County including COVID-19 related guidelines.
📸 : Kristina Gray
Whatcom Think Local Gift Card
This holiday season, let’s think local! Our community has come together to support locally owned Whatcom County businesses with the Whatcom Think Local First Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to spending locally!
The Think Local Gift Card can be purchased at thinklocalfirst.org and can be used at a variety of local breweries and restaurants like Boundary Bay Brewery, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen and North Forks Brewery!
📸 : Kristina Gray
Breweries With Outdoor Seating
Aslan Brewing
As of November 17, 2020, the Aslan Brewpub is open for to-go service only. Aslan Depot is temporarily closed.
Aslan’s two Bellingham locations — the original Aslan Brewpub, open to all ages, and Aslan Depot, 21+ only, offer ample outdoor seating. You’ll find a heated area outside the brewpub as well. Check Aslan Brewing’s Instagram for updates.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders.
📞 (360) 393-4106
🏠 1330 N Forest St, Bellingham, Washington
Beach Cat Brewing
Whatcom County’s newest brewery, Beach Cat Brewing in Birch Bay is home to a covered, heated patio. Beach Cat is a great place to watch the sunset over the bay, rain or shine.
📞 (360) 366-8065
🏠 7876 Birch Bay Dr #101, Blaine, Washington
Boundary Bay Brewery
Leave it to Boundary Bay Brewery to offer all the options. Boundary is currently open seven days a week for curbside pickup and Bellingham delivery.
Customers can typically sit on the covered deck, a.k.a. The Greenhouse, or chill out down below in the beer garden. Boundary has rain canopies, fire pits, and heaters to keep you warm and dry while sipping outside.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Boundary Bay offers delivery and curbside pickup!
📞 (360) 647-5593
🏠 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, Washington
Chuckanut Brewery
This season, Chuckanut Brewery is serving up heated, covered outdoor seating with its world-class lagers and ales.
For a change of scenery, take a scenic drive down Chuckanut Drive to South Nut — home to the same great beers and even more outdoor seating.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Takeout and delivery are available.
📞 (360) 752-3377
🏠 601 W Holly St, Bellingham, Washington
Fringe Brewing
At Fringe Brewing in Ferndale, you’ll find a big ol’ heated tent with picnic table seating outside the brewery.
Takeout: Beer is available to-go. Order at the bar, or call (360) 398-6071 for curbside pickup.
📞 (360) 398-6071
🏠 5640 3rd Ave, Ferndale, Washington
Gruff Brewing
Outdoor seating? Gruff’s got it, with covered picnic tables and fire pits to keep your party out of the rain. They have one of the best sunset patios in downtown Bellingham.
Gruff is also dog-friendly, and you’ll often see well-behaved mutts hanging out in the taproom
Takeout: Beer is available to-go.
🏠 104 E Maple St #101, Bellingham, Washington
Kulshan Brewing
You can count on Kulshan to bring the heating, and outdoor seating, this season! Their Sunnyland (James Street) and Roosevelt (Kentucky Street) locations offer covered seating and heaters. Warm-up at either location with a chocolately pint of Kitten Mittens Winter Ale.
Check Kulshan Brewing’s Instagram for updates.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Curbside pickup and delivery are available from Kulshan’s Roosevelt location (1538 Kentucky Street).
- K2 📞 (360) 389-5348
- 🏠 1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham, Washington
- 🏠 1538 Kentucky St, Bellingham, Washington
- Sunnyland 📞 (360) 389-5348
- 🏠 2238 James St, Bellingham, Washington
Menace Brewing
The only brewery in town with “alien space heaters”, Menace Brewing is a sure stop for heated, covered seating on Meridian Street. Also check out their sister location, The Local Public House in downtown Bellingham who is open for takeout and delivery.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Curbside pickup and delivery (within a 5-mile radius) are available.
📞 (360) 306-3457
🏠 2529 Meridian St, Bellingham, Washington
Otherlands Beer
The newest brewery in Bellingham, Otherlands Beer offers heated, covered outdoor seating on their newly constructed deck. Stop by for their rustic lagers and saisons, and stay for a hearty meal. Customers can now order online too!
Takeout: Food and beer are available to-go.
📞 (360) 746-8118
🏠 2121 Humboldt St, Bellingham, Washington
Stemma Brewing
Stemma Brewing has converted a large section of their parking lot into covered outdoor seating complete with heaters! They are making some changes (heating, perhaps?), so keep an eye on Stemma’s Instagram for updates!
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Curbside pickup is available.
📞 (360) 746-8385
🏠 2039 Moore St, Bellingham, Washington
Stones Throw Brewing
Long before the pandemic, you’d find folks sitting and sipping outside all year long at Stones Throw Brewery in Fairhaven. Out front, folks gather in the heated, covered beer garden. Outback, you’re likely to discover imbibers gathered around the firepit. And if the sun’s out, climb upstairs (above the shipping container brewery) for a sweet taste of sunshiney bliss any time of year.
Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates.
Takeout: Pick up beer to-go from the taproom.
📞 (360) 362-5058
🏠 1009 Larrabee Ave, Bellingham, Washington
Twin Sisters Brewing
Twin Sisters Brewing’s huge beer garden is home to a heated, covered tent and picnic tables. They usually have a roaring fireplace and fire pit tables outside during winter, too. Check Twin Sisters Instagram for the latest outdoor seating info.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders. Pickup and delivery are available.
📞 (360) 922-6700
🏠 500 Carolina St, Bellingham, Washington
Wander Brewing
With covered, heated outdoor seating, Wander Brewing will keep you dry and warm.
Takeout: Online ordering is available for to-go orders.
📞 (360) 647-6152
🏠 1807 Dean Ave, Bellingham, Washington
Taprooms With Outdoor Seating
Goods Local Brews
Goods Local Brews has you covered in the beer garden, with covered, heated seating.
📞 (360) 647-6152
🏠 1807 Dean Ave, Bellingham, Washington
Elizabeth Station
Elizabeth Station is open for take-out only. Online ordering is available for to-go orders with pickup and delivery options available. And they have a pizza oven!
📞 (360) 733-8982
🏠 1400 W Holly St, Bellingham, Washington
Schweinhaus Biergarten
“It’s better outside.” That’s the slogan at Schweinhaus, whose Bavarian-style biergarten sports rows of picnic tables — all heated and sheltered from the elements.
Here you’ll find German-style brews served in litre steins, alongside German sausage plates and pretzels cooked in the wood-fired oven. The entire place is open-air, with a permanent structure overhead to keep the rain away. On sunny days, venture out into the exposed backyard. You can even catch a pro game on the big screen TVs. Prost!
📞 (360) 671-0206
🏠 1330 N State St, Bellingham, Washington
Thousand Acre Cider House
Thousand Acre Cider House, home to cider cocktails, seltzer, and beer, is open for take-out only with online ordering now available.
📞 (360) 795-5400
🏠 109 Grand Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, Washington
Breweries Offering Takeout Only
North Fork Brewery
The North Fork Brewery, in Deming, offers online ordering for to-go orders. You can also purchase gift cards online.
Follow North Fork Brewing on Facebook for updates.
📞 (360) 599-2337
🏠 6186 Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, Washington
Structures Brewing
Structures Brewing offers online ordering for takeout. Additionally, they offer beer shipping.
📞 (360) 582-7475
🏠 1420 N State St, Bellingham, Washington
