This place deserves the very mediocre rating that it has. The staff here are extremely rude and do…read morenot provide a welcoming place to see live music in Bellingham. They could do a lot to improve their vibe and security. If that is the vibe you're going for cool, but I would not want to frequent a venue that treats there attendees like total trash.

Husband and I went when they had 2000's hits. The DJ was great! The ambiance was good and the…read moreservice at the bar was pretty quick. Very reasonable prices for liquor. It is now our spot to go if we want to dance and listen to some good music. I am just waiting for a great Latin night!

Great vibe all around -- amazing music, friendly people, delicious food and drinks…read more Can't wait to come back!

Went to the crimewave show there last night, had a blast! The bartender was great and so were the…read moredrinks, and it was a super fun time.

Ugh, I'm struggling to give a 3 star.. I sat at the bar and our bartender was attentive and great …read more I've heard great things about the cocktails at Redlight but I chose to just get a soda water with lime... delicious as always ! I ordered the chilled sweet and sour potato and was very disappointed. $17 for what I got was insane. It was just a few slivers of potato and carrot on top of cold vermicelli. I loved the decor and atmosphere, but it was a very underwhelming experience for me. I'll definitely give it another try and give something else a try. Maybe enjoy the outdoor seating , outdoor seating in the summer in Bellingham is a MUST

This place definitely has its ups and downs. Yes, the food is good as long as they don't overcook…read moretheir wontons or noodle dishes. Their drinks are spectacular, but a bit pricey for what you get. And the ambiance is great, but the noise level drowns it out.

A giant stage with lively bands playing, people of all ages dancing, a beer garden, food, vendors,…read moredogs, amazing weather...yup, this is pretty much one of my favorite local events. In fact, I'd say Downtown Sounds is the quintessential Bellingham experience. Held on multiple Wednesdays during the summer months, this free concert/street festival brings together the best our sweet city has to offer. And this year it got even better as the layout of the festival was flipped on its access, creating a larger beer garden (no more long lines!) with full view of the action on stage, plus a great food truck area with local yumminess like tacos, tamales, and ice cream. If it's a warm summer night, there's simply no place better to be. Want to experience Bellingham for all it is? Check out Downtown Sounds!

After being washed out for two weeks in a row, Downtown Sounds finally got a break from the weather…read moreGods. Perfect summer weather, great Latin vibe and lots of food, kids activities and dancing!

Probably the best night club in town. I've been there q couple of times last year and this time…read morecounting. It's usually packed friday night and haa free entrance for students, which is cool. Prices on alcohol are typical/expensive. But usually they make them strong enough for you to feel it. Yet, the more you spend and the often you come, they serve you better and better (and of course, you gotta tip for a better service). Music during those busy nights is great. Had a very fun experience during the halloween especially. Would recommend!

It's a cool fun laid back place with swing dancing I was v surprised to find a country bar like…read morethis in Bham

We went here and it just so happened that they have happy hour which is $1 off pints, not bad. We…read moregot some blackberry cider (their featured beer of the month) which was $5.50 which is a pretty good price. The cider was a bit watered down even if they didn't actually add water to it, it just lacked a bit of flavor. However, we did get the chance to sample a few beers and the server was patient about it. Good pairing with the burgers from the food truck El Pollo Feo and it looks like some people bring food from the food trucks here to enjoy with the beer. There is ample seating though it can get busy at times. Self-serve water station available.

In what might be considered a potentially controversial opinion, I believe that Kulshan is the…read morebrewery that set off the chain reaction that ultimately resulted in Bellingham becoming a PNW craft brewery destination. I had the pleasure of visiting Kulshan on their very first night of operation, which was a longggg time ago. At that time, the only other two major breweries in town had full kitchens and great menus, and Kulshan planned to only feature food trucks. I thought this was a horrible idea! Especially considering, at the time, there weren't all that many food trucks around. Well, I was wrong. Kulshan concentrated on making good beer, and serving it up with a friendly smile in their warm, inviting little space. Food trucks have come and gone over the years, but the beer has remained consistently amazing, the staff welcoming, and the space is almost exactly the same (with a couple of minor mods, including removing the dart board many moons ago). They've also since opened a second, larger location, adding "K2" and the Trackside Beer Garden to a list of what is now many, MANY breweries in the city. This is definitely a must-visit on any Bellingham beer pilgrimage. Thanks, Kulshan, for all those good beers over the years!

I don't know why this bar gets so much hate, but I find this place very relaxing and just a good…read moredrinking spot. Good atmosphere, cool and respectful security and typical prices on drinks. Definitely better than the other bars around. Has a second floor with additional bar area and few pool tables. The business also owns The Underground night club. Go check them out.

Blond bartender will call you out in front of everyone and wont serve you anymore if you don't tip…read more20 percent

I checked out Make.Shift during last week's Downtown Walk and was blown away by the sheer variety…read moreof art offered here. From modern and contemporary to upcycled to textiles to photography...it's all represented in this spot. Art Walk is a great night to go because you can meet the artists in person and hear about their work and what inspires them.

Every community should have a creative center like Make.Shift to support local arts and music. The…read morespace is non-profit, all -ages, drug-free, and Make.Shift offers practice space to bands passing through for a small fee. Make.Shift is also home to "The Magic Van" a resource for bands looking to tour the PNW who lack access to a band van. This weekend they hosted a local craft fair where there was a button trade, multiple floors of local crafts, and I even picked up some vinyl. Additionally down in the lower level I found an alternative lending library (with zines of course) and some indie publications for sale. There was even an artisan guitar maker who took a break from his craft to talk about what he does. The whole experience was straight up cool. I will make sure to stop back in the next time I am in Bellingham and drop a few bucks in the donation jar because creative spaces like this enrich communities and support the arts for us all.

Great beer. Had the IPA. Enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying the sun and beverage. Good service.read more

On a Bellingham Beercation popped in last week. To my delight the friendly beertender was... brewer…read moreDuncan! I always enjoy talking beer, styles and breweries w Brewers so I was in my wheelhouse. Stones Throw is a fun ... vacation vibe tap room... as it's tented and the sun is shining. Kind of broken up in to three spaces. The beer was delicious as the space was inviting. There was one regular bellied up to the bar that we made friendly conversation w about movies and such. Street parking is easy w a few spots across the street. Stones Throw should not be passed over, cheers.

Maybe we were here on an off night but wow...this was NOT good. Especially if you're a fan of the…read moreog Upfront (starring Ryan Stiles and crew). This one just felt amateur, and not in a good way. There were also no concessions (not even water!), which made for a long, parched evening. The improv "games" they were playing were anything from hard-to-follow to completely over my head. And yes, I've been to a lot of improv. I know improv can be hit and miss, but this was just a big, disappointing miss.

Great little, cozy theatre space. There are snacks and drinks available for sale. Service was…read moregreat. Cast member checked to ask if we enjoyed ourselves.