5 stars again! As always! Hadn't been in Bellingham in far too long so of course my first stop was…read moreAslan. Soooo glad the menu is the same so got all my favorites (spicy katsu tofu, mushroom gravy poutine, and the kale caesar salad). Yum yum yum! Thank you so much. You guys are the best!

The space is awesome and the folks who work there are amazing…read more The food is good. A few vegan options. Menu has not changed in the two years we've been going there. Also, as an add on, not sure why tofu is move expensive than animal protein, as pound to pound tofu is less expensive.

Great service - lots of cider options. I like my cider sweeter and some of these were on the sweet…read moreside. There were also dryer options. I really like the Rosè Also tried their lemon/lime slushee cider drink which WAS SWEEET - hit the spot for sweet and a great drink to cool down in the heat Check this place out if you want a great cider tasting spot

Great little spot to visit if you are in the area! Tons of parking, and food truck right outside…read more The ciders were very good and even bought a few six packs to bring back to SF. The bartender and the people there were friendly and knew the area and gave us some recommendations. If I am back in the area I would stop by again.

Stopped in around 3 p.m. and had a really positive experience. Island Hoppin' had a very low-key,…read morefriendly, and relaxed atmosphere, exactly what I was looking for on Orcas Island. The Japanese-style lager on tap was excellent, and I enjoyed some pretzels and peanuts with it. The outdoor patio was very clean, with comfortable cushioned seating. A great place to unwind with a good beer. I would definitely return.

Great little brewery with really good beer. A must stop when visiting Orcas…read more Follow the signs to the parking lot and head down the staircase.

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.

A friend took me here--what a wonderful surprise!!! We two Bellinghamsters fell in love the…read moreplace!!! Their Smuggler's Tunnel truly is like a speakeasy. You'd never really pay a lot of attention to the building, coming up on it from the street (I couldn't believe it when she turned into the parking lot, thinking she must have had some errand to do first). She had to lead me inside along the speakeasy passage to the tunnel, it was so dark. I thought it was styled very fun and cute when my eyes recovered and adjusted. I wasn't super hungry so I only had the fried breaded pickles and the house battered prawns--both were great, but those prawns were something else. They were some of the best things I've ever put in my mouth--ever! Perfectly cooked, huge and moist and so flavorful. Their cocktail menu is great with lots of choices--we loved our drinks. We also loved Athena, our bartender and server, who had wonderful suggestions for us and was just wonderful in so very many ways. I so want to go back!

Definitely come early (they open at 4:00) to get seated right away, especially if it's New Year's…read moreEve, apparently! We were just in town for the day and hungry after tromping around the beaches all day. Is it always really busy? Hopefully- it's delicious. We took a walk down to the pier and back while we waited for it to open and beat all the crowds. We both had the fish and chips, which came with fries and coleslaw. I've never seen fries cut like this- as if potato jojos/wedges and twirly fries had a brain child?? Tasty though! The fish was crispy on the outside and I loved that it came with lemon AND there was malt vinegar on the table (and it came with tartar sauce too!) Perfect triple combo in my opinion and I didn't even need to ask. Coleslaw was great- not too much mayo or celery seed or anything weird. Just a good scoop of salad. I ordered scoop sauce on the side and it wasn't my favorite because I am the weirdo that doesn't like ketchup. If you like ketchup (and a touch of horseradish!) this is your sauce! It was creamy and balanced and it's popular.

I love Bellingham Cider Company! It's been a while and I was in the neighborhood so I wandered in…read more I had forgotten how charming I find the interior--and this was on a sunny day! Meaning I actually chose to be seated inside. Staff were wonderful as ever--new people to me this time: helpful and charming servers, Maysen and David, and excellent barkeep, Marko. The beverages were top notch as ever. I didn't find an old favorite on the menu, so I asked about a drink they used to have into which they infused magically with actual oiled smoke of some sort. I don't know if I ended up with that, but they brought me the Seasmoke which was so extraordinary. I loved the dry Black Cherry Cider and one other whose name I don't recall (blond...and a little citrusy nice). Truffle fries were nice. Kale Caesar Salad is scrumptious. I couldn't resist adding some of their fabulous crispy chicken. You get a supremely generous amount of chicken for a bargain--I ended up with extra for dinner. Terrific place. Glad I happened by...

We will never come here again…read more Party of five turned away at the door of an empty dining room by two rude hosts, saying "I can't do it". You just lost repeat local business and I'll spread the word.

Yes, yes, yes! The staff from the moment we walked in, to ordering drinks, getting drinks and…read morechecking to see our satisfaction was on Point! The cocktails are as unique as the glasses they are served in. The drinks were 10/10. The vibe...like the name....it's fun and flows with a funky sexual fun vibe. Definitely will be back!

The staff is very welcoming and really care about your drinks and make sure you are enjoying what…read moreyou are having. The music is great, the staff are friendly and the drinks are Incredible! Highly recommend!!!

My first time visiting Bellingham!! Walked into this dark vibe treasure. Service- Johnny is great,…read moredrinks-perfect! Decor, top notch. The ambiance is wicked comfort, everything you could want in a goth style bar. The playlist tonight just made the vibe the absolute best! This will be my go-to whenever I'm in town!

Drinks were good. The bartenders didn't seem very warm or welcoming. The space is very nice , but I…read moreexpected a friendlier vibe from the bar staff, especially for a newly opened spot.