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My Favorites :)

My Favorites :)

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Created by Sarah T • Updated On: August 23, 2012

This is a list of my favorite places in and around downtown Bellingham :) Have fun exploring, day and night!

Fred Meyer is one of My Favorites :).

1. Fred Meyer

6.9
800 Lakeway Dr (at Lincoln St), Bellingham, WA
Supermarket · 15 tips and reviews
20th Century Bowling is one of My Favorites :).

2. 20th Century Bowling

6.3
1411 N State St, Bellingham, WA
Bowling Alley · Central Business District · 5 tips and reviews
Bigfoot Java is one of My Favorites :).

3. Bigfoot Java

1100 E Sunset Dr (Barkley Blvd), Bellingham, WA
Coffee Shop · Roosevelt · 3 tips and reviews
Man Pies is one of My Favorites :).

4. Man Pies

6.8
1215 Railroad Ave (btw W Holly St & W Chestnut St), Bellingham, WA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 17 tips and reviews
The Teriyaki Bar is one of My Favorites :).

5. The Teriyaki Bar

119 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA
Japanese Restaurant · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews
Starbucks is one of My Favorites :).

6. Starbucks

7.7
132 E Holly St, Bellingham, WA
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews
Bob's Burgers & Brew is one of My Favorites :).

7. Bob's Burgers & Brew

7.1
202 E Holly St (at Railroad Ave), Bellingham, WA
American Restaurant · Central Business District · 18 tips and reviews
Uisce Irish Pub is one of My Favorites :).

8. Uisce Irish Pub

8.0
1319 Commercial St (btw W Holly St & Magnolia St), Bellingham, WA
Irish Pub · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews
World Famous Up & Up is one of My Favorites :).

9. World Famous Up & Up

6.7
1234 N State St (btw E Chestnut St & E Holly St), Bellingham, WA
Beer Garden · 11 tips and reviews
Wild Buffalo is one of My Favorites :).

10. Wild Buffalo

7.7
208 W Holly St (btw Commercial St & Bay St), Bellingham, WA
Music Venue · Central Business District · 19 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: This is the only place it is acceptable to drink $2 Rainier. Awesome music venue, always a good time!

Beaver Inn is one of My Favorites :).

11. Beaver Inn

5.7
1315 N State St (btw E Holly St & E Magnolia St), Bellingham, WA
Dive Bar · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: The Beaver Inn moved to E Holly St & Railroad. It is taking some time to get adjusted to the new space but it is the same bar :) Free popcorn all night long!

Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro is one of My Favorites :).

12. Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro

8.5
1107 Railroad Ave (btwn E Maple St & E Chestnut St), Bellingham, WA
Brewery · Central Business District · 85 tips and reviews
Casa Que Pasa is one of My Favorites :).

13. Casa Que Pasa

7.2
1415 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA
Bar · Central Business District · 48 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: Potato Burrito. Just order it, no need for a menu :)

The Grand Avenue Alehouse is one of My Favorites :).

14. The Grand Avenue Alehouse

7.1
113 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA
Bar · 17 tips and reviews
Bellingham Bar & Grill is one of My Favorites :).

15. Bellingham Bar & Grill

7.5
1408 Cornwall Ave (btw E Magnolia St & E Champion St), Bellingham, WA
Bar · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews
Jalepenos Family Mexican Restaurant & Lounge is one of My Favorites :).

16. Jalepenos Family Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

7.7
501 W Holly St (at Central Ave), Bellingham, WA
Mexican Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: Big Mama's are out of this world :) You do not go to Jalepenos for the food, but the food is pretty decent. Stop here for an afternoon marg!

Jimmy John's is one of My Favorites :).

17. Jimmy John's

7.7
1204 Railroad Ave Ste 102, Bellingham, WA
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: Super quick service! No need to call ahead because your sandwich will be done before you are finished paying. Don't expect anything fancy, it's just a cold sandwich, but damn, they make a good one.

Redberry is one of My Favorites :).

18. Redberry

202 E Holly St (at Railroad Ave), Bellingham, WA
Ice Cream Parlor · Central Business District · 2 tips and reviews
The Temple Bar is one of My Favorites :).

19. The Temple Bar

8.2
306 W Champion St (at Bay St), Bellingham, WA
Wine Bar · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews
Avenue Bread & Deli is one of My Favorites :).

20. Avenue Bread & Deli

8.7
1313 Railroad Ave (btw W Holly St & W Magnolia St), Bellingham, WA
Sandwich Spot · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews
Rumors Cabaret is one of My Favorites :).

21. Rumors Cabaret

7.0
1119 Railroad Ave (btw E Maple St & E Chestnut St), Bellingham, WA
Night Club · Central Business District · 23 tips and reviews
The Underground Nightclub is one of My Favorites :).

22. The Underground Nightclub

6.2
211 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA
Night Club · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: By far, best dancing in Bellingham :)

Scotty Browns is one of My Favorites :).

23. Scotty Browns

8.3
3101 Newmarket St (at Barkley Blvd), Bellingham, WA
Lounge · 25 tips and reviews
Horseshoe Cafe & Ranch Room is one of My Favorites :).

24. Horseshoe Cafe & Ranch Room

5.3
113 E Holly St (btw Cornwall Ave & Railroad Ave), Bellingham, WA
Café · Central Business District · 22 tips and reviews

Sarah T.Sarah T: After 2am, you will NOT be able to find a seat in this place. Dirty old diner with okay food but an AWESOME atmosphere :)

Sehome Diner is one of My Favorites :).

25. Sehome Diner

232 36th St, Bellingham, WA
Diner · 1 tip
QQ Li's is one of My Favorites :).

26. QQ Li's

5.8
505 32nd St Ste 107, Bellingham, WA
Chinese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

27. Thomas Architecture Studio

109 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
Office · Downtown Olympia · No tips or reviews