I really liked this spot. I had the spring honey saison which was delicious. We had some snacks at this spot and they did not disappoint. Everything that went by looks yummy. We shared the Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese and the latkes. Everything was tasty. The latkes were light and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was one of my favorite stops I'd definitely recommend stopping by for some delicious food. read more

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At this point, they're brand-new. They already have a great little space and a great lineup of classic styles of beer, and the food looks incredible. They've nailed that perfect blend of making you feel like you've come over to hang out with your friends at their home, and everything about the beer and food is first class. It's tough to beat the feeling that what they're serving is made to very demanding standards, but the vibe is completely relaxed and neighborly. It's a 2-story building across the street from some of the best kitchen cutlery made anywhere on the planet (that's a story for another review). There's a little host stand out front with empty growlers (so you can see the size) and the day's menu. They've really considered every detail--you can see that the people running the joint have been in the industry for a while. The outside host stand will probably move once C19 lockdown is over, but it's a funky, charming vibe for now. I do need to say that a couple servers walked back and forth past us multiple times without even saying hello, let alone asking us if we'd like a table. We didn't have to wait all that long, and I'm sure somebody other than them was doing that actual hosting yesterday. But train your staff to at least acknowledge people waiting in line, even if they're not regulars yet. Once we sat, we tore into the beer list quickly, but had just come from lunch so we can't comment on the food. It all *looked* incredible, and virtually everyone around us got something, so we saw a lot of it. I am already ready to come back for the food, too. Anyway, the beers. Pilseners. One unfiltered, one filtered. Both amazing. Light body, perfect bubbles, beautiful grassy and slightly spicy aromatics, quenching mouthfeel. I bought a growler of the kellerbier (unfiltered) to take home. They have cool pot-bellied growlers! Kinda wish they had crowlers but it's early in the game for them so I'm happy to own Otherlands growlers now. Saisons. I am so stoked to have another skillful saison brewer in the state. Each one is worth a barrow full of gold to me. One of their saisons yesterday was "well hopped" and the other was "extra hopped." They both are from the Dupont side of the saison family tree, showing floral notes, a bit of pepper, some tangy citrus, and then each showing distinct personalities from their hop profiles. I brought home a growler of the "extra hopped." IPA & Stout. The Wildflower IPA was excellent--big flavor and aromas with a crystal-clear body and nothing over the top. Distinctly not a hazy, not a glass of fruit juice. The export stout was toasty and a bit chocolatey, chewy and malty without being filling. If I had enough growlers of my own and had brought them all, I probably would have gotten growlers of every beer. These are classic European beers rather than the fruity, over-the-top stuff that's currently trendy in the U.S. (The U.S. makes millions of giga-gallons of AMAZING craft beers, too--my comment on the trendy stuff is ONLY on the trendy stuff. These guys have a skillful old-world thing going here.). The inside here is super nice. Shiny light wood floors and carpentry, dark painted walls, light and airy, cool little details to the decor. Uncluttered. You feel like you could hang out here for hours and never have anything but fun. I can't wait to come back. read more

My favorite restaurant in Bellingham. All the food is incredible. I usually pick the curry fries and a chaser salad and it is the perfect meal. Beers are delicious and the space inside and out is totally heartwarming. read more

I have been in this place tree times and have good experience throughout . Starting with the friendly welcoming smiles , there's outside or roomy upstairs seating options . They have healthy food options ; falafel yet not authentic, but delicious has an attractive mouth watering spicy sauce on it .Pierogies! Ok , so don't expect the version of it you had at an Italian restaurant that's fried in butter and what not , this is boiled and will have different texture yet the taste is preserved . This is their interpretation of the food , and healthier overall approach . I am a big fan . Their beer menu has good items , I'm enjoyed the lager . Don't expect an extensive beer menu but seems like it's expending . I would definitely give this place a shot . read more

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I mean what else can be said about this fine establishment? Consistently the best beer in town, the food being so so so so good or the fact that the vibe is always super chill even when it's busy. The service is always good, sometimes you may be served by the brewer/owner and he is just such a rad guy. I love this spot and guarantee you will too. Highly recommended! read more

Great ambience and food is excellent. Visited a few times before I realized it was vegetarian.

This brewery is in the middle of a neighborhood, just a little outside of downtown Bellingham. There is a nice outdoor set up that seems like it would be amazing in the summer. You get some nice mountain views too. Not dog friendly inside but it is on the patio. We sat outside on a rainy and windy day in the 1 hour there was sun which was just glorious. However it was still very windy so the outside patio's separators were blowing around like crazy and I was definitely chilly. We asked if we could turn on the heater next to us, and the server (who was super nice and attentive) couldn't get it to work due to the wind. She had someone else come out who I think was the owner or manager and he made several comments about distancing while there wasn't a single other party out on the patio which felt a little strange. Not a very long beer menu and only one cider. I ordered the lost giants cider (nice dry cider) and my partner ordered the wildflower IPA. Food menu was great with lots of European options (pretzel, pierogis, latkes, etc). We ordered the farmhouse platter which came with three cheeses (how many cheeses jerry???? *kevin hart voice* lol), pita, hummus, pickled asparagus, pickled egg, pickle, and olives. Hummus and pita were my favorites. Didn't care for the olives! Plenty of breweries in Bellingham that have more drink options but this is one of the few with unique food. Would give a 3.5 based on our experience today but rounding up. Give it a try, especially in the summer! read more

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This week I'm in Bellingham, Washington, exploring the local breweries and their modest pubs. I knew I stumbled across a gem when the normally rain soaked clouds parted and a singular ray of sunshine brightened my path as I pulled up in front of Otherlands Beer. It was a signal. I had two choices of where to enjoy my brief visit to Otherlands: indoors or outdoors. Again, I was in Bellingham, which immediately dictated that I was going to be dining indoors, as I prefer my meals to stay warm as long as possible. But, in fairness, they have a nice patio area which looked comfortable, but, again, it was cold and mostly cloudy. The weather strongly suggested indoor dining. They have a spacious dining area upstairs, and the bar is tastefully decorated and inviting. The aesthetic is exactly what you want to see in a small pub. They offered 6 beer selections, all of their own design. They proudly boast that they are "rustic, folksy, and funky," and I couldn't have said it better myself. Being a fan of black beers, I was marginally disappointed to learn that the closest thing they had was a dark lager, but it boasted of being malty and full bodied, so I said, "why the heck not?" The Night Mayor was smooth and malty, and had a hint of something roasted...not sure what it was, but it was a perfect companion for me while I waited on my meal. The meal? Well. That's what drew me to the place. They don't offer the standard bar fare. What do you do when everyone else is similar to each other, but you want to step into the scene? Well, you do something that no one else is doing--make your cuisine exotic, but with a familiar feel to it. In this case, they chose to serve European treats. And THIS is what makes them special. I chose the perogies and the latkes, and I'll address them individually. Perogies--so, I've had perogies in several different places, and they are usually different in each location. In this pub, they were like boiled dumplings and mine were filled with sauerkraut, served over mushrooms, with rye crunches, and crème fraiche. And they were AMAZING! The other choice was potato and cheese filled with a berbere curry sauce, but I'm certain I chose the best option. Latkes--I must confess, I've never had latkes before. And now I really regret not discovering them sooner. These little fried "crack balls" are absolutely addictive. They're golden fried potato and celery root pancakes (more like a fritter, really) served with lemon thyme apple butter, crème fraiche and pickled red onions. And let me tell you, I ordered the half order, and I wished I went for the full serving. I know I'm going to remember these devilish delights for many years to come. Otherlands has a great staff, tons of friendly smiles, excellent service, and a unique menu that will continue to set them apart from their competitors. Their foods and beers compliment each other. These guys are doing it right! A side note: the owners are a husband and wife team, and would love for you to stop and encourage them when you visit. #todaysdiscoveryi read more

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best brewery food you'll find on the West Coast, good seating options for all ages; good service too.

If you are in Bellingham you must check out Otherlands Beer. They may have only been open a few weeks but the beer and food were amazing! Their prices are also very reasonable: $6 pints and $3.50 half pints. We ordered a half pour of every beer so we could try them all and each one was delicious! Our favorite food on the menu was the pierogis and pretzels. They complimented the beer perfectly. Give this place a try! With a super friendly staff and amazing owners you will NOT be disappointed. read more

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Give it up for the good stuff! Subtle, tasty, well woven. The story of beer starts with lager and is continued at Otherlands. Amazing thoughtful brews with a defined European flavor. We loved each pour and will be back for the pickled goodness. Thank you. read more

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A unique brewery that is producing not-so-common brews using some interesting fermentation techniques. Highly recommend especially if you're looking for something besides NW & NE Hazy's/ IPAs/Pales/Pilsners read more

Cool place good beer the food looked really good too but didn't eat there would love to buy a tin tacker from them

Great beer Sweet space The food is so good, I didn't realize it was vegetarian and I'd eaten there 3 times! read more

I didn't care for the food, but the beer was fine, and the outdoor patio worked great for my two large dogs.

This place is a gem! It's so darn cute. It's a great place for a date night or brunch with friends. The food is incredible. They have outstanding vegan options. It is obvious that they challenge themselves to create thoughtful and intentional options. There are several vegan options on the menu at all times, plus they can veganize most others. I love everything that I have ever ordered especially the breakfast burrito, pierogies, the potato eater breakfast sandwich. Great beer, too! And I love the fresh flowers on the table. This place is one of the best in Bellingham! read more

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We came here primarily for beer but decided to check out their brunch options and had a wonderful experience. They have 6 beers on tap, with half pours of everything available for $3.50, a super reasonable deal. They offer brunch on the weekend from 10:30-3, with everything vegetarian and many dishes veganizable. It was hard to choose, as so many things looked delicious. I eventually went with the shakshuka--vegan version. You get a piping hot skillet, with red pepper and tomato sauce, with tofu scramble, cashew crème, some herbs, and served with 2 generous pieces of freshly baked bread. Really fantastic dish. Highly recommended place overall. read more

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Fantastic! Beer was unique and delicious and vegetarian menu was amazing. Tons of outdoor seating and staff was welcoming! read more

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Absolutely fantastic! On our tour of the PNW, among other places, this place had my absolute favorite saison. I personally don't like the sourness of most beers of this style, but this place absolutely nailed my preferences. As far as food, we had the farmers cheese pierogis, and they were great. And my wife had the beet rueben sandwich which was an absolute raison d'être. Try it. Love it. Definitely on the must return list. read more

Great beer and great food. Quiet spot away from traffic. I love their shakshuka's but be warned that they are super spicy!

Otherlands Beer has a welcoming ambiance both inside and outside with attentive staff and a delicious menu for both beer and food. read more

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Absolutely delicious beer and food. Our new favorite spot. If you like farm style old world brews and fresh seasonal food, you'll be happy here. Super kind and welcoming staff. Very cool menu, larger portions than we expected. Lovely heated patio. Roasted root salad was incredible. And get the pierogis! read more

We were in the area and specifically looking for vegan friendly options. They definitely delivered! The falafel was yummy and a very large portion, we opted for the side salad. The salt and vinegar fries w vegan aioli plus the smoked beet Ruben, again a large size and quite tasty. They had a nice outdoor crowd for late on a Wednesday afternoon, I noticed they are about to celebrate their 1 yr anniversary...nice to see they are being supported! Oh, and the beer was sublime! Melissa our sever was very friendly and quick. read more

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Excellent little brewery specializing in Eastern European type beers and food...Stand outs foodwise were the Latkes and the Hand cut Fries, Absolutely superb!!! These guys know their potatoes!!! The Pierogis and Falafel were good but not really anything special... I was there 2 weeks ago and still think about their Latkes almost everyday :-) Needless to say I will be back... read more

The beer and food were top notch, delicious. We had Latkes and frites. Both GF and I believe air fried. Nice and crispy and filling. My wife had beers she really enjoyed. She researches these places on Yelp and hasn't found anything for a long time that wasn't good. read more

The beer is always the best. I was definitely impressed by the Beet Reuben sandwich. It was out of this world.

Yummy Eastern European comfort food and an excellent selection of beverages. The upstairs dining area has a great ambiance and was pleasantly busy on a Friday night. Love coming here! read more

Healthy eats with out the crunchy attitude. Seriously, this one goes to eleven. Sooper Dank.

So much fun! It's in such a fun neighborhood, and the inside is so cute and well decorated! Everything I've had on the menu has been so delicious, the mushroom pierogi & curry fries were soooo good! read more

Service was great, very attentive and engaging. Food was excellent, this was my first time here and definitely will go back.

Love it. Awesome beer and nice folks. Great little place on a sidewalk in the industrial area of town. The pretzels are very good too, fresh and the beer cheese is spot on, although a little expensive. However, that appears to be the trend in breweries at the moment, charge as much as you can without running off customers. I will be back for sure, especially when the pale ale is back on tap. Worth it. read more

This place is so great. The beer is fantastic, the food is delicious. It's so relaxing. I had the fried peach pie with fruit sorbet yesterday and honestly was one the best things I've tasted in a long time. Now I can't stop thinking about it and will have to go back every day. Damn it. read more

For being such a new spot to open they are firing on all cylinders. Amazing food, world class beer, and even the air felt friendly surrounding this place. I keep debating day trips from Portland just to get a few growler fills. Will be back as soon as I'm able. read more

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What a great find. It's a good sign when everything on the menu calls out. The beer is quite good. I had a hoppy saison that was impressive. Often such beers loose the delicacy of the style to the hops, here they achieved a sublime balance. Now the food. I had the falafel, and it was the best I've had in years. It comes with fries which are at once crispy and meaty. And the portions are huge! Two could eat from most offerings. My husband had the latkes which were crispy and wonderful. To cap it off, service is attentive and engaging. They have done a great job making making things comfortable and safe under Covid. They were, to a person, also friendly and fun read more

Is there any bad beer in Bellingham? No. So on to the food. This is def in the top 5 in town for vegetarian menu. The curry pirogi...ta die for. Falafel wrap...amazing. The fries? If there was a chain they'd be off it. Parking and location is in a bit of a strange spot but don't let that deter you. Good boi's/girlz are welcome. read more

We liked the beer a lot but the food wasn't to our taste. Pros? Quite a bit of seating even though it initially looks like a small place The Polish lager was delish Refreshingly unique beer menu, not just the typical beers Latkes (otato pancakes) were yummy Cons? The pierogies were a big reason we came here, and also a big no for me. When I make pierogies I like to fry them up in butter to crisp the dough after they've been boiled... both me and my husband couldn't get over the texture (too doughy/ soggy)... plus there just wasn't much flavor or stuffing in them read more

Amazing food and amazing brunch. I've lived in Bellingham for almost four years and I am annoyed at myself for not trying this place out until now. Super accommodating menu for dietary restrictions but the food is still flavorful and delicious. Small menu but there was something for everyone in our group. read more

Delicious European style beers and yummy food! A great atmosphere, laid back, and cool staff.

How can this be?? A Bellingham brewery not dominated by IPAs? What? We tried Otherland on a Saturday afternoon and I was so happy to see so many beers on the menu that sounded appealing to me. Otherland's focus is on European-style beers - Helles, kellerbier, Czech, weizen -- and they are complex and highly quaffable. We came back the next morning (!!) for brunch and more beer, and wound up trying them all. There wasn't a beer in the bunch that I wouldn't have again. Now, the food. First off, no meat, which I consider to be a very good thing. I'm not vegetarian but I'm so sick of pork belly on virtually everyone's menu. I had a sandwich with a potato latke, pickled onions, Gouda cheese and other yummy things on a pretzel bun, with a side of more potatoes. My husband had an enormous burrito stuffed with eggs and sweet potatoes and so much more (but no meat). We also shared an order of salt and vinegar fries; I'm a fry addict and these are among the best I've ever had. Both entrees were also delicious,i and gave us lunch for the next day, as the portions are generous. Service is friendly and efficient, too. I'm anxious to go back for more beer, and to try the beet Reuben. Yum. Go there and get yo'self some! read more

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Everything about this place is just well done for their concept. Indoor and outdoor seating are both comfy and accommodating. We've enjoyed both brunch and daily menu items, all very enjoyable choices, and the beer selection seems to keep adding diversity with quality. Otherlands is a go to spot for us on friends' outings. read more