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Craft Breweries and Taphouses

Check out our current Travel Advisory for local travel restrictions including COVID-19 related guidelines.

Ready for some serious beer tasting? Bellingham and Whatcom County are now home to 17 popular craft breweries, including some of the most decorated and highly respected in the nation. The region’s natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation and the community-focused population has inspired a range of talented craft brewmasters here.

See our list of restaurants, bars and breweries offering Take Out, Curbside Pickup or Delivery Options.


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    Boundary Bay Brewery
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    Boundary Bay Brewery
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    Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
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    Boundary Bay Brewery
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    Stemma Brewing
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    Twin Sisters Brewing Co.
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Craft Brewery Updates

  • Experience Thousand Acre Cider House in Downtown Bellingham
  • Family-friendly Breweries in Bellingham: Raise a Pint with Your Half-Pint
  • Introducing FrinGe Brewing in Ferndale
  • Introducing Stemma Brewing in Bellingham, Washington
  • Revisiting Twin Sisters Brewing and Bellingham Beer Garden
  • Sip Outside: Year-round Beer Gardens in Bellingham

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    FrinGe Brewing
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    Twin Sisters Brewery & Bellingham Beer Garden

Bellingham and Whatcom County are also home to a brewery with a beer shrine (Northfork), and a tide-to-table brewery (Atwood Ales).

Fun beer-related activities in Bellingham include Tap Trail, Bellingham Beer Week, April Brews Day, and summer BREWers cruises on Bellingham Bay. Learn more about upcoming events and fun local venues with the links below.


Annual Oktoberfest Celebrations in Bellingham

Bellingham likes to mix it up with some Oktoberfest events starting in September with others being held in October. Regardless of when they are, Oktoberfest events are as good a reason as any to gather with friends over German-style lagers in the Biergarten.

For a full list of 2019 Oktoberfest events check out our Oktoberfest Blog.


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Beer Resources

Locavores who love their spirits find plenty to rave about in Washington’s far northwest corner. The region’s natural beauty and community-focused population has inspired a range of talented winemakers and brew masters here. Bellingham and Whatcom County are now home to 8 boutique wineries, 3 popular brewpubs, 2 urban tasting rooms and a mead winery. These are ideal destinations for visitors who love to taste the local experience. Transportation to wineries for weekend tours is also available from area hotels.Whatcom County wines range from traditional varieties featuring Yakima Valley grapes to very unique blends and ingredients, including locally-grown raspberries and hazelnuts. The wineries are open year-round for tastings and tours. Bellingham’s brewpubs range from the nation’s largest to one of the smallest, each with their own unique twist. The beer selections are constantly changing and evolving, so a sampler tray is a great place to start.

Locavores who love their spirits find plenty to rave about in Washington’s far northwest corner. The region’s natural beauty and community-focused population has inspired a range of talented winemakers and brew masters here. Bellingham and Whatcom County are now home to 8 boutique wineries, 3 popular brewpubs, 2 urban tasting rooms and a mead winery. These are ideal destinations for visitors who love to taste the local experience. Transportation to wineries for weekend tours is also available from area hotels.

Whatcom County wines range from traditional varieties featuring Yakima Valley grapes to very unique blends and ingredients, including locally-grown raspberries and hazelnuts. The wineries are open year-round for tastings and tours. Bellingham’s brewpubs range from the nation’s largest to one of the smallest, each with their own unique twist. The beer selections are constantly changing and evolving, so a sampler tray is a great place to start.

Locations
Thousand Acre Cider House Bellingham
Thousand Acre Cider House
109 Grand Ave Suite 101, Bellingham, 98225
1-414-534-3493
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Thousand Acre Cider House is a place for all to discover and enjoy cider. There is always something new to try with a rotating tap list of 24 craft ciders and beer. Our bottle shop adds 200+ bottled ciders sourced from the PNW and beyond. We are cider purveyors with a mission to guide first-time and seasoned cider drinkers alike to the perfect pour.

info@thousandacreciderhouse.com
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Beer, Wine & Spirits
Bellingham Cider Company
Bellingham Cider Company
205 Prospect Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-510-8494
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Bellingham Cider Co. is a local craft cider producer and restaurant with a full bar overlooking the Waterfront District of downtown Bellingham. Our food is prepped fresh and we source our products from local farms and businesses. Our small-batch ciders are made with 100% Washington apples and have no added sulfites, sugars, or preservatives.

drink@bellinghamcider.com
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Beer, Restaurants
North Fork Brewery Maple Falls
The North Fork Brewery & Pizzeria
6186 Mt. Baker Highway, Deming, 98244
1-360-599-2337
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Hand Tossed Pies, Wall to Wall Brewiana, British Style Ales, Belgian Style Sours, Lagers, Easy Vibe, Sassy Servers, Lively Locals, Beer to Go, Seasonal Specials and much more.

info@northforkbrewery.com
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Beer, Restaurants
Chuckanut Brewery Bellingham
Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen
601 W Holly Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-752-3377
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Chuckanut Brewery was awarded National Small Brewpub of the Year 2009 and Small Brewing Company 2011 at the Great American Beer Festival, Denver. The restaurant serves lunch, happy hour and dinner with an eclectic, fresh, local menu.

info@chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
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Beer, Restaurants
Twin Sisters Brewing Bellingham
Twin Sisters Brewing Company
508 Carolina Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-922-6700
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Twin Sisters Brewing Company brings you the ales and lagers you want to drink — authentic, approachable and brewed with pure ardor. Twin Sisters Brewing Company is projected to begin brewing in May and open to the public June 2018.

hello@twinsistersbrewing.com
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Beer, Restaurants
Packers Oyster Bar Blaine
Packers Oyster Bar
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine, 98230
1-855-917-3767
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This classic Northwest eatery is situated on the waterfront with an expansive view of Semiahmoo Bay. Locals and guests rave about the oysters on-the-half-shell and the fish-and-chips. A local hotspot for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a late-night get-together.

guestservices@semiahmoo.com
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Beer, Restaurants
Btown Bellingham
B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar
714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham, 98229
1-360-392-6520
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Located in the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar evokes a fun, urban dining experience. True to its roots, B-Town’s dining room offers a familiar Northwest coastal vibe paired with a mouthwateringly mod twist. Fresh, fun, innovative featuring quality ocean to table cookery.

info@btownkitchen.com
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Beer, Restaurants, Wine & Spirits
Stemma Brewing Company Bellingham
Stemma Brewing Company
2039 Moore St, Bellingham, 98229
1-360-746-8385
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Stemma Brewing Co. is a family run brewery that opened in Summer 2019. We are passionate about food, drink and bringing people together. Our hope is that our taproom becomes an extension of your living room and a place where relationships happen. We create beer so you can sit back, relax, and create better friendships. With a tap room open daily from 11 am to 10 pm, we invite you to share our family’s love and passion over a well-crafted pint.

info@stemmabrewing.com
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Beer
Kulshan Brewing Bellingham
Kulshan Brewing Co.
2238 James Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-389-5348
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We are a 15 Barrel brewery on James street in Bellingham Washington. We have a lovely tap room you can come and visit, as well as a dart board and a nice sitting area. For us, it’s all about the beer. Come in and try some! Or you can visit one of the many establishments around town that are already carrying our brews.

info@kulshanbrewing.com
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Beer
Atwood Ales Blaine
Atwood Ales
1100 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-399-6239
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Closed to the public. Our family owned farm and brewery produces a variety of ales, with many in the spirit of the French and Belgian farmhouse ales that help to inspire our brewing passion. Grange, Lodge, Dark Harbor and Mos are our regular offerings, with an endless stream of seasonals, experiments, sours, blends and estate beers pouring alongside and complementing them.

beer@atwoodales.com
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Beer
Boundary Bay Brewery Bellingham
Boundary Bay Brewery/Bistro & Taproom
1107 Railroad Avenue, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-647-5593
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Besides brewing bold NW beers, we’re big on community & a sustainable Bellingham economy. We partner with local suppliers/farmers to create a menu of fresh Northwest pub food and support over 100 local non profits annually. Save the Ales!

genmgr@bbaybrewery.com
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Beer, Restaurants
Stones Throw Brewery Bellingham
Stones Throw Brew Co
1009 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-362-5058
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Stones Throw Brewery, located in Historic Fairhaven, is the perfect place to relax for a post/pre-adventure pint on the South Side. Cozy up by the fire-pit, catch some rays on our outdoor patio – this family & dog friendly taproom’s unique approach to sustainability & beer will have you coming back for more.

info@stonesthrowbrewco.com
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Beer
Mckays Taphouse / Credit: Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
McKay's TapHouse & Pizzeria
1118 E Maple Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-647-3600
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“The best beer and the best pizza. All under one roof. Come see our selection of Brews from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Bring in the family, or order out for pizza delivery. We have something for you.”

mckaystaphouse@gmail.com
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Beer
Tap Trail
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, 98229
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Pick up map & redeem prizes at the Visitor Center, 904 Potter Street in Bellingham. Experience the best of Bellingham beer and get rewarded for your travels! The Tap Trail map directs you to more than 20 of Bellingham’s best breweries, tap houses and cideries. Collect stamps for each visit and trade them in for Tap Trail rewards! Learn more at taptrail.com

getstamped@taptrail.com
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Aslan Depot Bellingham
Aslan Depot
1322 N. State Street, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-392-0123
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The Aslan Depot serves as a barrel-aging facility, taproom, and event space located in the historic Union Depot building in downtown Bellingham. Featuring a diverse range of artisan beer, cider, and wine. Aslan’s barrel-aged, blended, and unique brews are joined by guest taps of varied craft breweries.

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Beer, Wine & Spirits
Aslan Brewing Bellingham
Aslan Brewing Co.
1330 N. Forest St, Bellingham, 98225
1-360-778-2088
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Our mission is to produce colorful and flavorful World street food with flare. We also distribute world-class 100% Organic ales, lagers, and soda-pop using local resources, sustainable and low-impact practices in order to promote a healthier, happier, and more environmentally conscious community.

info@aslanbrewing.com
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Beer, Restaurants

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Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Visitor Center Located at I-5 Exit 253
904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Hours: Due to COVID-19, the Visitor Center is open limited hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-3pm. Masks required.

Phone: 360-671-3990
Email: tourism@bellingham.org

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