What an amazing introduction to Whidbey Island! It was our first stop from the ferry. The hostess…read moremeets you at the yarn store and you are escorted back into the secret bar. One drink minimum and three drinks maximum is the rule. Excellent cocktails and mocktails with live music. It was super cozy and such a nice tiny space with maybe 6 tables and bar seating, the perfect place to meet friends and have fantastic drinks.

TL;DR: A legit…read morespeakeasy hidden in a yarn shop -- must-visit if you're anywhere near Whidbey. Drinks: - Clean, polished cocktails that would hold up in Seattle or NYC - Bartender knew what he was doing without being overbearing Vibe: - Speakeasy feel, tucked into a rural spot - Live jazz sax when we arrived, set the tone perfectly - Attentive, professional service without any pretension - Still kinda wild this exists on a random island What Could Be Better?: Some fuzzy house rules (1 drink min, 3 drink max, capped visit time) but nothing that really takes away from the experience

The pistachio gelato, cream of coconut, pineapple tiki drink here is incredible. My tastebuds all…read morelit up at that nutty savory sweet flavor. And the copper straw for that drink suited it perfectly, really brought out the ice cream coldness in each sip. Alas this wasn't my drink, but my wife's. I had the sotol cocktail and that was smoky and interesting too. Vibes were immaculate here for the weekend night I went. The gold and art deco furnishing with the varied lighting and green-gold wallpaper, along with the unexpectedly detailed wood carvings under the bar were great. Plus the relaxed but bassy music selection added to the lounge experience. Very happy, hope I can return and order the pistachio drink for myself. Fast service, no complaints.

I really wish we had something more like this closer to home this Speakeasy-esq place (it's not…read morereally hidden but it's a flight of stairs up before the main restaurant which is another flight of stairs above this cute place) They outdid themselves with decor and dark ambience, the staff are super friendly and attentive while giving you your privacy. It's not large but there were plenty of tables and seats at the bar I honestly cannot remember the name of the drink I had but it hit the spot and wasn't too sweet (always a plus in my book) we also had the Trio of house made dips 3/5 which was chunky hummus, a dried tomato and walnut romesco and feta kopanisti with LOTS of pita bread. All in all a great place to stop into and chill was a great ending to our day. Will absolutely visit again!

The Chicago hot dogs and fresh cut fries were amazing! The pretzel buns were a nice touch. The…read morecocktails were amazing! The atmosphere was perfect and the staff were very friendly. This place did everything right and was a favorite stop of our trip to Friday Harbor. We will be back many more times in the future.

Definitely popular among more senior members of our community. It's not for younger; more lively…read morecrowds. Drinks were unique although could've used more alcohol. Equal bar to non bar-seating ration.

This place is the worst The drinks are Uber expensive and the food is 2nd rate at best.read more

Worst place ever. The service is deplorable and the food is questionable. Last time I went there…read morethere was mouse feces on the plate. When I complained they argued Never setting foot in that rat infested sorry excuse for a restaurant ever again.

This place was beautiful. I highly recommend getting a table on the back patio and watching the…read moresunset. I'm not a big whiskey drinker but there are plenty of other items on the menu for you to enjoy. I ordered the bone marrow and lamp chops which were both delicious. Note, this is not the place for a large meal, they offer small plates to go with your drinks. The service was friendly. Afterwards, I encourage looking around the house and walking the grounds.

Hidden away on the water in a really cool house looking building that you would never expect to be…read morea coffee/whiskey place. Food/Beverage: I ordered the Rosemary Sage Latte which was not too sweet and perfectly balanced between coffee and milk with a beautiful rosemary aroma. They did not have very many food items available when I reached around 11am. Service: The barista was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance: The space is divided into multiple rooms, which were mostly full, I was able to grab a seat in the conference room which had a nice view of the harbor. There is free 2 hour parking. Great place to also take coffee to go and go for a stroll along the waterfront.

Connor is a genius! I told him I wanted a couple of n/a cocktails and that he could pick for me…read more(I'd like anything) or experiment on me. He chose the latter. OMG! Each used n/a spirits (n/a mezcal in the latter) and a symphony of sophisticated ingredients, which wish I tell you what. Each had a speared dried citrus slice and a luscious ginger bite (or something!) a top. The first had included honey, but it wasn't sweet--just complexified with a little snap to it that the honey smoothed; the second was a little sweeter in tone, including a bit of huckleberry along with the mezcal. (Connor might recall them by my play name for them. Inspired by a book in my hand on collecting meteorites, I nicknamed the first the "Extraterrestrial Visitor" and the second the "Heavenly Visitor.") They were so delicious I suggested he put them on the menu. If he does or doesn't, no matter. Just ask him if he has time to get creative for you. He'll ask you flavor tone preferences, or you can just go for whatever he wants to make, like I did. Again, he is excellent. I enjoyed my lovely drinks with a Caesar salad (another OMG!) which included crispy bacon bits and loads of tiny shreds of a delicious white cheese along with a creamy dressing. It was scrumptious as was the very lovely charcuterie plate. Pistachios, green apple slices, fat outstanding Castelvetrano olives (caution: with pits), a luscious pepper jelly that went beautifully dipped into with their choice of excellent crackers, delicately flavored salami and a prosciutto so elegantly-flavored it could make you weep. And it was lovely enjoying it all on their "porch" on a sunny day.

During a recent stay at the Fairhaven Village Inn (adjoining) we were excited about visiting…read moreGalloway's - based on the website's photos and posted menu. The place has potential but honestly disappointed. See photo below of the Hummus Platter. Really? Next came the "Baked Brie with Figs & Cherries" - which sounded delicious. No figs in sight - yes, a ramekin of baked brie with a bit of cherry in it, but... uninspired. We also ordered the Stuffed Potobello - and left most of it on the plate. Pros? It was close to our hotel, and has charming half-moon booths. Summary? Uninspired with potential.

Cute cottage cocktail bar on the island. First stop on our college girls reunion trip and it did…read morenot disappoint. The ambience is cozy with a little nautical flare. Bar seating & a handful of bar top tables located inside. Self serve water crafts and a whole menu of fun cocktails and light bites with locally sourced items. The So Long Summer was a refreshing drink. The owner chatted with us and gave us the run down of all items harvested today. Blueberries being one of them, score! Definitely a must pop in to start off an island vacation.

Great ambience and drinks. Really fun to sit at the bar and watch the bartender do her thing. Light…read moresnacks, not heavy food items, so beware. We stopped before dinner to grab drinks and hummus plate - it was perfect!