Starla's Tavern is incredible! I loved Blotto on Capitol Hill in Seattle and was so sad when they…read moreclosed. But I was so happy when I saw that Starla's Tavern was opening in Bellingham! The menu is much the same, and executed flawlessly. We had the Pepperoni & peppers pizza, with pepperoni that cups perfectly and just the right amount of Mama Lil's to make it interesting but not too spicy. The potato leek pizza was delectable, and the Blotto burnt potatoes with Labneh and chili-vin has my mouth watering just writing about it. Paired with an exceptionally funky Orange wine, this will be my go-to whenever I'm in Bellingham. Be mindful the place gets busy! Staff is kind and efficient. You'll love this place!

Cozy, casual wine bar but that dinner mean lack luster or boring. A strong wine line up is…read moreavailable for selecting from the board inside with help from their knowledgeable staff, if needed. Wine pours, or bottles, are served up alongside changing plates of bites that are great for snacking or sharing. This is the perfect spot to sit and share wine, food, and a good time with your friends or family and maybe relive some of Blotto's good ol' times. Like what you drank? They offer a well curated selection of bottles for retail, mostly from Europe. This neighborhood bar hits the spot.

Great summer spot for friends gatherings, or a romantic day out with a loved one…read more The service was superb, they have lots of drink options from wine, mimosas, slushy, or beer. It is 21 and over, but lots of areas for kiddos to run around. The rooftop has amazing views of the summer sunset.

From the owner: Outdoor wine bar in Bellingham at the Portal Container Village! Seating and upper patio deck…read more Great wine (local and far away)! Adult only, dogs allowed. Bring a cooler or pick up dinner in one of our local food choices, Riviera Club, Zeeks Pizza, next door, and lots of other choices! Fall hours are Weather Permitting! Outdoor seating. Call with any questions, 360-922-4610. We are closed for the Winter. See you in May 2026!

I think it was the best Caprese sandwich I've ever had. Just the right amount of pesto and…read morebalsamic, on the subtle side but great combination of flavors. Really pleasant space; sweet server. I'm excited to go back!

A small tapas bar with a very pleasant outdoor seating area (both on a patio with shade, and on…read morethe sidewalk with less shade). We had a cider and a glass of rose - both perfectly ok, but nothing special (Bellingham dry cider, San Marzano Tramari rose). We had two salads: the Italian chopped salad, which was delicious, and a daily special salad (a watermelon salad) which was bland (basically feta chunks, lots of arugula, and chunks of watermelon which was curiously lacking in flavor). The staff was friendly and helpful, unobtrusive but available. The net of it - a wonderful atmosphere, a choice of things to drink, and one great salad, one bland salad ... I'd go back - it's only a block from the Mount Baker Theater where we went for a live music performance -- but I'd choose what to order carefully.

If you love wine and food, this is THE place in town…read more My girlfriend and I had a date night out. We came here mostly for a charcuterie plate, but it turned out to be least impressive. However, we were both very pleased with the small plates that we shared: "asparagus" and "potatoes" with caviar. SMALL PLATES The asparagus looked like a salad but was a bit warm to our surprise. I enjoyed the different flavors put together, including some bitterness. My absolute favorite is the potatoes. We ordered it with caviar, which only cost $8 extra! CHARCUTERIE We ordered the imported charcuterie board for 2. It was presented nicely, but there was nothing to brag about other than that. The amount of food was right for 2, but it's because there's lot of bread but there's little cheese and cured meat. The quality of the cheese and the meat was just ok. COST We were shocked how inexpensive it was. We ordered 2 small plates, a charcuterie board for 2 people, a bottle of Spanish wine, a slice of olive oil cake, and 2 coffees. It all added up to only about $100. It's shocking as it includes a bottle of wine. The coffee was pour over, and they made one cup at a time, but it was only $3! CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM The small plates were excellent, but the charcuterie plate needs more work. There should be more cheese and meat both in terms of the quantity but also the variation (and less bread). CONCLUSION I will definitely come back here again for wine and a couple of small plates. ************************************************************ If you found my review helpful, please smash the "useful" button! Don't forget to share my review with your loved ones and those who you care about. If you liked my review, follow me on Yelp or send me a friending request. Also, don't hesitate to PM me if you want my opinion on the business. Stay safe and healthy and keep Yelping!

My first time here and it was such a cute little place to have wine. I order the vegan chucuterie…read moreplate with a nice glass of white wine. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend checking this place out l!

Good beer, wine and ciders. Love their personal pizzas . And not overpriced like so many places…read morethese days. They also have tvs with sports and good Wi-Fi.

Great open area. Every-time we have done there is seating- even when bus…read more Dog friendly Great beers Lovely people

Elk St. Tavern is an upscale 21+ only bar with an amazing menu and an outstanding bar staff with…read moresome original drinks but no arrogance towards the classics. The Shepherds pie was delightful as well as the Scallops. I highly recommend for an intimate setting or meeting another couple for dinner. The setting is darker with some outdoor seating on busy State st.

Same owners as Redlight and it was lovely to be able to go back to where it started with a…read morerefreshed interior and such a friendly vibe. Love the deep greens and plant accents. I came with a group of 6 for happy hour. Great happy hour menu with discounts on cocktails, wine, and some food selections. I wanted to try everything, but stuck with the happy hour menu - I had the Caesar salad, bar mix (seasoned pretzels and nuts), and the prawn roll. I ended up having the Ranger Life and Scarlet Fire. Highlight was definitely the prawn roll. Fresh prawn with a perfectly seasoned sauce and buttery roll. Epic! The Scarlet Fire...please never take this off the menu. Slightly sweet and tart with a hint of smokiness from the mezcal. Perfect! The service was great and friendly. I really loved the whole vibe as well as the soul music in the background. I will be back to check out more of the menu.

A coffee shop x cocktail bar in Bellingham with creative drinks overall. This place is best for…read morelarger groups as there is limited seating in the sense that there are a few tables that seat 6+ people easily, but we went around 3pm when it wasn't busy so we didn't feel guilty taking one of the larger tables to ourselves when it was only half occupancy. We tried the bioluminescence drink and the toasty marshmallow latte. The bioluminescence drink is very aesthetic and drinks like a soda / energy drink, though it is a one and done for me as I don't feel the sparkles are the most healthy thing. The toasty marshmallow latte was a bit pricy at $7.50 but they had 3 pieces of toasted marshmallow that is perfect (s'mores like but not burnt) and there is a lot of drink. It was on the sweeter side for me. They have Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the side but it was a bit stale, but I won't be docking off a star as there's not much to it and everything else was delicious. We opted to dine in for the aesthetics and I'd recommend doing so as there's higher price point doesn't seem as worthwhile if you take these drinks to-go

A 10/10 experience here in Locus. We got a variety of food, all very good, very fresh and fast out…read moreof the kitchen. The coffee was excellent too. The waitress we had was very helpful and friendly, and the music inside was a great addition

We stopped in The Temple Bar for drinks and dinner prior to seeing a show. The server was quick to…read moreseat us and she remained attentive. We ordered a special cocktail "the persuasion," with earl grey vodka, calamansi,honey, and lemonade. It was good but a bit unbalanced. Too medicinal. Perhaps too much calamansi. My husband later ordered an old fashioned cocktail. It was good. For food we ordered the blue cheese dip, the pork chili verde & polenta, and a reuben sandwich. The food took a while to arrive. The server might have noted our anxiety because she asked if we had a show, noting the dip in particular might take a while. She was accommodating, bringing items out as they were prepared and supplying us with to-go boxes in case. The blue cheese dip came first. It came with potato chips and bread. It was tasty but a bit too salty. It was better with bread--the chips were a nice idea but it pushed the sodium level too high. Both entrees were delicious. We ate them in a rush (not everything got photographed). The atmosphere is nice. Perhaps a bit dated (i.e.,1990s), but nice. I think it would be a perfect date spot when you have the time to leisurely enjoy bites and drinks.

Stopped here on our way up to Canada on a Friday night. We had a great time here for happy hour…read more The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was lively. We enjoyed the two charcuterie plates we got. The Petite Cheese board was a bit disappointing as there was only one cheese on it. The individual items on the boards were all good and the whole thing was a great value. I would definitely stop here again.