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    Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden

    4.4 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Kulshan Trackside
    Nikki B.

    Our first stop on Tuesday 24 September. Lots of free street parking. Wow....so much space!! Cara was our beertender. My mom asked about a few light beers and if she could just taste hem? Cara obliged nothing that if it was busier she wouldn't be able to get a sample. A little odd... but it wasn't an issue. We were the only ones there on a sunny and breezy morning. When we went to leave I assumed we'd run in to a biffy....nope they have actual bathrooms. Thanks! It's truly a great space.... so much space and shipping containers w murals on them. The Austin folk had told us they sell ice cream out of one of he shipping containers. There was also some food offererings. Definitely stop by if you get a chance. You can't miss it w all the mural covered shipping containers and the massive rusty old Digester tanks.

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    Erica W.

    We came upon this place on the first "E-Bike" ride around Bellingham. We recently did another "bike to beer" around the ham, and made Trackside STOP#1. It is in the commercial area, surrounded by old silos which make for a cool photo op, or background! A large grass courtyard, for kids and dogs to play; surrounded by shipping containers which house: beer, food, and bathrooms! They even have a dirt bike track with jumps. (You know... If you're into that kind of thing!) The beer container is ran by Kulshan. They have plenty of beers on tap, to accommodate any beer style preference! The only gripe I have is they don't offer beer flights. When I'm "biking to beer" I prefer smaller pours. Plus I am a beer enthusiast and I like to try all the beers on tap (without getting naked wasted!) Pints are my downfall. I am a quick drinker, and as soon as my pint is gone I have to have another. It's a dangerous cycle! I digress... Trackside is definitely my favorite place to hang out in Bellingham. I could literally spend alllll day here (as long as there is sun!)

    Jennifer J.

    Wow, this is the little beer garden that could! It's just what Bellingham needed...but didn't even KNOW it needed! I was up in the Ham this past weekend and wanted to check out the Trackside. I've heard soooo many things about it since moving away but I wanted to see for myself. Upon arriving, I was more than impressed with the area. It's not JUST a giant outdoor beer garden; it's a growing, burgeoning little container park starting to fill up with restaurants, retail, and food trucks. Oh, and let's not forget both the big kid-friendly and little kid-friendly bike tracks (with rentals available too). Judging by the huge crowd on this lively Saturday night, not to mention TWO live bands playing (and, of course, delicious Kulshan-brewed beer flowing) Bellinghamsters have embraced the Trackside. I only hope it survives (and keeps it's super chillax vibe) as the area continues to develop. If there's one place that really embodies the Ham, it's this!

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    Misty G.

    This is one of my favorite places to go! Good food,beer, & cider! Everyone has been really nice & helpful. I love that dogs are allowed here & it makes it really nice. They even have live music sometimes which really sets the atmosphere!

    J K.

    Good beer. Great pilsner. Good service. Lots of seating. Relaxed, chill customers. Setting suns.

    Beer Garden
    Dave W.

    Great beer in an awesome setting. Bring your bike. Bring your kids. Bring your kids' bikes. Bring your dog. Hell, you could probably bring your cat if you wanted to (assuming it's on a leash and well behaved, but I'd check first) You don't need to bring any beer though, because you'd be hard pressed to find anything better than what they're brewing right here. Their Trackside Haze IPA is as good as anything you'll find anywhere, and this is the only place you can get it. I brought my kite, and flew it in the gravel lot on the corner. That's how I got these aerial shots of the Beer Garden.

    Who gose there??
    Steve F.

    "Chill" doesn't begin to describe this place or the setting at The Portal - Bellingham's shipping container village. What a great experiment in urban space repurposing! It's everything a city can and should be doing to bring people together, to reuse and to inspire. Oh, and the beer is pretty darn tasty too. I had an insanely good raspberry gose, which was not too sour and not too sweet and oh-so colorful. There are several choices nearby for accompanying food. Add a bike rental and you've gotten all of the ingredients of a fine urban afternoon.

    Beautiful evening
    Joel U.

    Love this place. An amazing neighborhood meeting place. Love seeing the kids playing, families relaxing, amazing beer, lots of food choices from other vendors. Always great staff that makes you feel at home.

    Kathie s.

    Love this new Kulshan location! Outside, great space both in sunshine and fall weather and rain with the new tent to add some shelter. Great place to meet friends and bring family for a beer and some food from the food truck. tasty food from the food truck which rotates on a daily basis. Love the vibe and love the beer. I will be back often when I am in Bellingham. Thanks Kulshan, for another great location.

    Cynthia H.

    What a great family oriented place to have fun with your kids while drinking craft beer. We parked across the way and we're drawn to this place seeing the families, laughter, hula hoops etc. The brewery serves out of old railway cars. There are plentiful Picnic tables and standing bar areas. Families brought in blankets and food to sit in the lawn, parents were playing for hole with their kids. I could see at night this turning more towards adults. This is also a very dog friendly place and is right next to a bike park surrounded by vintage buildings. There are food trucks outside the brewery and bathrooms. We can't wait to go back and spend more time.

    Carey M.

    Perfect location on a sunny day to enjoy the best local brews in Bellingham, unusual architecture and people watching. Cornhole, live music and a bike track. Great food trucks, as well. Check out the Wednesday Farmer's Market!

    Enjoining another beautiful fall day

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    This is the best spot to go in the spring/summer! Love the atmosphere and everyone always seems to be having so much fun!

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    Awesome brewery and beer garden in Bellingham. Great IPA's and some funky live tunes on the outdoor stage as well! Amazing atmosphere.

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    Friendly staff, great vibes. Dog and family friendly, we had a great time here. Lots of quality food options.

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    Within eye-shot, there is a cool bike track for kids (adults too, I suppose).

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    Beach Cat Brewing - South Paw

    4.8(16 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    It's been a good time for beer in the Ham lately, starting last summer with the arrival of Birch…read moreBay's Beach Cat Brewing to their second, downtown Bham location. Now, we can enjoy those crispy, kitty-themed BC beers without the long drive north. The setting is lovely, too. They have a HUGE outdoor deck, right on the waterway, which is just about the perfect spot to spend a warm summer afternoon. I also got to visit recently, on a cold, bitter, grey January day, and the beer was just as good enjoyed indoors in their colorful tap room. Can't wait for more great days at Beach Cat as the weather starts to warm up and the sun (rumor has it) decides to come out even more.

    I'd rate this place 3.5 stars, all things considered. (Rounding to 4 because I can't imagine giving…read morethis view a 3 star!) To me the biggest pro is the location and views! The outdoor patio is sprawling with space! Tons of outdoor seating and quite a bit inside as well (for the rainy days I suppose!) Although every time I have visited (sunny days!) there were people sitting inside and I am not sure why anyone would choose to sit inside on a beautiful day!! I digress. The annoying thing about the patio, the music was on what felt like, volume level 7 out of 10. It was blaring. I could not hear my friend speaking to me across the table. While I totally dug the music selection, it was way too loud to have a conversation. The speakers are on like every other post so there was no getting away from it. At one point I did ask them if they could turn it down a few notches. (I apologized and said "with risk of sounding like a Karen or an old lady, but it is so loud and I cannot hear across the table). She laughed said no problem and she could turn it down a little. (Funny inside it was like on volume level 4, but outside it was blasting!) The beer is decent, also about 3.5/5. For me the star of the show is the location and the view. The food truck out front the last time we went (January 2026) was Indian fare. It was honestly terrible. Looked like cat food (how fitting). Probably had a total of 3 pieces of chicken in my tikka masala. I would recommend avoiding that truck entirely. It was a thumbs down for all 4 people in our group.

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    Beach Cat Brewing - South Paw - Beautiful view for a brew

    Beautiful view for a brew

    Beach Cat Brewing - South Paw - Crisp, cool and delicious  also super cute glasses - we bought both

    Crisp, cool and delicious also super cute glasses - we bought both

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    Gruff Brewing

    4.2(83 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Two stars - Disappointed…read more We went here with a group of friends towards the end of the evening on a Saturday. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. There are both outdoor and indoor seating areas. The seats by the fire pits outside were all taken, so we stayed inside. They have a variety of board games, and we took advantage of that. While I enjoyed the atmosphere, I cannot say the same for one member of the staff. I tried ordering food, but I had an unpleasant encounter with the person taking my order. They seemed completely uninterested in their job and made it seem like I was burdening them by ordering food. I ended up not ordering anything. The person at the bar was nice, and I did not have any issues with them. Perhaps it was an off night for the one staff member, but it rubbed me the wrong way. Despite my encounter, I liked the bar. I would probably recommend going to the bar with the caveat about potentially having poor service.

    Loved this spot! It was a great place to hangout while we were wandering around town. They had a…read morelovely outside space with plenty of seating, and a wide variety of seating - fire pit seats, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs. We sat by the fire for most of our stay and it was lovely. It was the perfect temperature to be outside by a fire pit. The drink I got was lovely, and they had a diverse menu of options with beers on tap and cocktail options. We didn't get a chance to try the food but it looked delicious! You order at the counter and seat yourself. I'd definitely come back!

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    Gruff Brewing - Merch & To-Go cooler

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    Aslan Brewing Company - Classic Double Smash Burger with waffle fries

    Aslan Brewing Company

    4.2(913 reviews)
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    Aslan Brewing is clearly one of the best in Washington State. They make a big variety of delicious…read morebeer. You will not be disappointed if you are a beer fan. They also have very good food and snacks. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and will guide you in the beer and food menus. Family friendly, with a bar area that is 21+ and also great outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Go have a beer and some food, you will be happy you did!

    Wanted to get a drink and some food with the dogs and this place hit all the marks…read more The outdoor heated patio is dog friendly, but they did not have the uncovered patio open when I went (April). The patio is nice because it has lights and heat, but MY GOD the bar stools are not comfortable. I felt like my legs were gonna have bruises and my lower back was gonna be sore. We are both young and active people but were DYING on the barstools. It was also odd to be so high up when we had dogs on the ground, as it made it hard to manage them. We ended up putting them in the car because it was such an awkward height distance (they are small dogs). I was excited about the online menu since they had a lot of gluten free options. The menu in person was different than the menus I saw online and on Yelp. Not too different, just definitely a rotation/seasonal element. I perhaps had some gluten free vegan wings in my heart that have not seen the menu in a while but are posted online a lot. I got a hawaiian style bowl with tofu and my fiance got a sandwich. We each got a cocktail as well, and our total was $100. I thought this was a little steep, but we did like everything we got. I will go back, but probably without dogs and without a dream of what I see on the online menu.

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    Aslan Brewing Company - Katsu Sandwich with sweet potato fries

    Katsu Sandwich with sweet potato fries

    Aslan Brewing Company - Yambanzo Burger with waffle fries

    Yambanzo Burger with waffle fries

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