This place is really special. The way it is designed, you as a patron are encouraged to share the…read moreexperience of gaming which is hard to do. Most barcades will lock the patron in a singular experience exclusively and assume "this is what people want, right?" And while 1up knows that this is totally a valid part of a gamer's experience, they remember that sharing games with your friends is what makes gaming memories last. Thanks for creating the most unique and thoughtful space for really enjoying games and employing staff that understands that.

I just love this place. They have something like 2500 games and every system from Atari to…read morePlaystation 4 and everything in between. So I can get my mario fix and check out some of the newer games. (Like the newest Tomb Raider on PS4!!!! Ahhh I love it!) This place is so nostalgic for me. One game I used to play a lot as a kid is Alex Kidd on sega. So much fun to play that and think of "the good 'ol days." They have happy hour everyday from 4-7. Which means the drinks (draft beer and a simple selection of liquor) are a bit cheaper and it is drink to play. If you don't want to drink it is $5 an hour for the first hour. Up to $15 for a day pass. Or $40 something for a month pass. Considering what you can get for that it is an amazing deal. They also have food. This is the only spot that made me consider not giving 5 stars, but I love this place even if they didn't have food. It was what I imagine all teenage boys eat while playing for hours in their basement. Frozen food they pop in a convection oven. And it is all nasty. However, I do watch people eating and they seem to enjoy it. Oh! This place is 18 and up after 8. They seem to be a bit easy on this rule, but just keep it in mind when you have a hankering to play some Mario at 9pm with a teenager. Lol

I was perusing the interwebs one evening when I saw that one of my favorite local comedians, Sam…read moreMiller, was doing a show not far away, in the bustling mini metropolis of Sedro-Woolley. I quickly grabbed tickets and we headed over. It was a nice, warm evening and there was plenty of seating in the large beer garden. We grabbed a couple of pints inside, and sat down for the show. It was a fun crowd, a lovely evening, and (more than once) I found myself wondering how I ended up at a weeknight outdoor comedy show in Sedro-Woolley! They had a bunch of delicious beers on tap, plus wine and cider too. They even have some pinball machines, which are hard to come by around these parts. In a county devoid of many taphouse options, I'll definitely be adding this spot to my regular rotation.

Barley & Brew is by far my favorite place to get a beer in Sedro. Greg, the owner is one of the…read morefunniest, most affable humans I have met, and he goes above and beyond for all of his patrons--regulars and otherwise. I'm fortunate to call myself one of the former. They have paint and sip nights, live music, and a bunch of other super fun activities, along with an incredible patio. B&B is dog-friendly, so there are usually a bunch of adorable pups around. They have 12 taps, along with a great selection of bottles, cans, wines, ciders, spiked teas, etc. And they are always stocked with delicious snacks. Do yourself a favor and check it out. If you don't love it, your next beer is on me! :)

This place has me and my friends purring, not in weird way. Even more so that pets are allowed!…read moreThey rotate the food trucks and today was Lumpia Luv. Some others they have are BBQ, taco, filipino, and pizza. From Lumpia Luv I had scrumptious pork lumpia's with angel hair noodles and one of my pals had rice and chicken. This food truck was owned by a lovely wife and husband who were quite pleasant to speak to. Going into the Beach Cat brewery made me feel as if I was a coconut in a palm tree enjoying the light breeze and good company. The ambiance was beautiful there was indoor and outside seating with games available. It was a gorgeous place with an amazing view. I would recommend this place!

Still one of my favorite brewers to come to! Beautiful view, great beer options : white paw seltzer…read moreand American Lager are one of my favorites! And the service is always great ! Happy 5 year Anniversary Beach Cat!

Three stars - Fine…read more We went here with some friends on a Saturday night to catch up while we were in town. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the bar. My biggest gripe was that the live music was too loud. I am used to loud music in the background, but this felt louder than normal--all of my friends were complaining about it. This obviously made it difficult to talk with others. It might not be as loud when there is not live music. The food and drinks were okay. It is bar food with a Bavarian twist. Our servers were nice and periodically checked in to refill our drinks. I'm not sure if I would go here again if I was in town, but this would be a fun spot for some.

Great food, 3 kind mustard and real beer cheese, awesome!…read more Really really nice Service & Ambiance. Vibe was chill, beer was good, everything chill! Mahalo

This year, my "26 in 26" goal is to visit new-to-me local businesses (or re-visit ones I haven't…read morebeen to in awhile). Judging from the fact my og review of Overflow's Lynden location is almost 10 years old (!), I'd say it's more than time for a refresh. A lot has changed since my 2016 declaration that "beer and Lynden" are not often two words you associate with each other. Lynden now has a few hoppy outposts, including a second Overflow location on the west side. Guess I'll add that one to my list, too! This particular Sunday, we were looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a quiet beer and play a game of cribbage. I was excited to see Overflow was open (back in "the day" most Lynden businesses were closed on Sundays). We grabbed a couple of pints (just $5 ea!) and sat down for our game. The service was friendly, the place was uncrowded, and it was hard not to order a second pint before the long drive home to the Ham. Overflow, congrats on 10 years in Lynden! It's great to see you're still thriving, still serving up some great beer choices, and still supporting clean water initiatives. Cheers!

Overflow taps has 2 locations - Lynden, WA (original), and Bellingham, Wa in the Barkley village…read more Their locations are cute, with ever growing additions. Great beer, cider (lemon basil is delicious!), and now snacks. Great place to meet up with friends for a beer and a board game.

There service is spectacular and I had a very nice server her name is Lauryn she even stopped by my…read moretable and was talking to me about everything so I gave her a $2 tip for her and there garlic scampi spaghettini was very delicious to have

I have visited this establishment over 10 times. The reason it's one of my favorite spots of for…read morethe high quality standard of the food and the friendliness of the staff and servers. The bison tacos, falafel bites, prawn tacos and the burgers are my go tos! I look forward to my next visit to any of the TP locations!

We really enjoyed the new Stemma location. (It's in the old Twin Sisters Brewing location). The…read moreinterior is light and bright! Lots of seating spread over 2 floors. The outdoor patio area is expansive. So much seating! Even a large tent to keep dry on rainy days. Much more on tap than at the OG location (or so it seemed? They have a few onsite food options. The Mexican food truck outside looked excellent! Had I not had breakfast on the way to Bellingham, I would've definitely tried it out! I could enjoy a lot of time outside here. Beautiful space and good beer.

Love love love this brand new Stemma in the former Twin Sisters Brewing location! For now, just the…read moresmaller "taproom" is open, but soon they plan to re-open the larger restaurant facility and, of course, the ginormous beer garden. They offer all of the Stemma beer favorites, plus (of course!) their delicious Super Squeeze hard seltzer, and a small selection of ciders and wines. There's a food truck outside, too, and plenty of parking. I was also happy to see some familiar Stemma faces, as they're rotating staff from their og tap room. The vibe was definitely a little different here, but that's to be expected. Looking forward to spending some warm summer days in the beer garden here for sure!

This is a great little place to catch some comedy, have a drink, or listen to some live music…read more It's cozy and they have a pretty decent tap list, which includes beer, wine, cider, and cocktails, and there's a limited food menu. You are also permitted to bring in outside food, which is convenient because The Filling Station is literally across the street. Parking is on the street which can be tricky on busy days, but a short walk doesn't hurt! Service is always friendly, and I have had a good time here because there's truly something for everyone.

I have the opportunity to visit the Corner Taphouse a few times this year with The Dude, and we…read morereally like it. They have a nice selection of taps (including more than just beer), some vintage video games, and offer live music regularly. On our most recent visit, we found one of our fave local musicians, Michael Dayvid, playing and managed to snag a cozy seat in the front row. We sipped our pints (I got an amber, Dude got an IPA) and enjoyed the show - right after a rousing game of Pac Man, of course. This is large space, so there's seating in the back if you don't want to be front row for the music. The service is friendly, too. Parking can be a little challenging, as it's only street parking, but it's not too bad. In a town that has a lot of breweries, but could use a few more cozy taphouses, Corner Taphouse fills a niche (especially in the Fairhaven area). I hope they continue to thrive!

This is a great outdoor venue. They bring great live music with a sound quality unmatched! The beer…read moreis amazing, cheap in price, but never compromising the quality. They have a beer for every taste. This is a quaint environment. It is safe for children and there is a sense of community between folks seeking a wonderful evening of fun and outstanding music.

I play music in a quintet around Whatcom County, and Valley Tap House has become a "home court" for…read moreus. There are some fine business operators in the area, but none better than Cindy Lambert Morgan and Kevin, her other. VTH is a cozy, intimate tap house, maybe seating for 30-40 indoors, more in the beer garden for warm weather. No food served, but you are more than welcome to bring your own from Little Caesars next door, any other Everson digs, or your own. Cindy takes the time to know your drink preferences, offering your standard, a new option if you're adventurous , even mixing brews to offer you a truly unique blend, all the while making you feel like you're in the company of friends which many of the townsfolk willingly are. What a great place! Worth the experience.

This year, my "26 in 26" goal is to visit 26 local businesses that are either brand new to me, or…read morethat I haven't visited in a longggg time. Overflow Taps definitely fits in the latter category. A Barkley Village staple, Overflow has been around for awhile now. It's a great spot to stop in for a pint or glass of something tasty on tap. They feature small breweries, cideries, and wineries and have a broad enough selection that it would be hard not to find something good to drink here. They also offer some NA options like hop water, and even have a cooler with cans to go. I was more than pleased to see they've added a few, simple food options too. (Helllooooo Cajun tots!) I hadn't visited Overflow since attending one of their pre-covid Clean Water Happy Hours, but was invited last night to watch the Seahawks game with friends. It was a light but fun crowd, enjoying the cozy ambiance together as we cheered the 'Hawks to victory (with the help of one especially enthusiastic staff member/superfan who sported a Seahawks flag-cape and got the crowd roaring together for every first down). Here's to good beer and a friendly atmosphere at Barkley Village. I'll definitely be adding Overflow back into my regular rotation!

Cozy,friendly, good place to meet people. Great for families. Dog friendly and welcoming staff…read more The new outdoor patio is a bonus!