Who doesn't love a good happy hour?
We rounded up the best local happy hour spots to unwind in Bellingham, all week long.
Best Craft Cocktail Happy Hour
Redlight | 3-7pm Daily
The mixologists at Redlight really know how to mix up the magic with unique flavor profiles and combinations using their own house infused spirits. Our pick would be the Blue Raja (Blueberry Mint-Julep) – blueberry-infused bourbon, house made mint syrup, orange Angostura bitters, soda water.
What sets Redlight’s Happy Hour apart? Most places we’ve found only offer a few basic cocktails on their happy hour menu, whereas Redlight offers $1 off of nearly all of their crafty concoctions! 3pm-7pm daily.
Redlight Kitchen & Bar
1017 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
https://www.redlightathome.com/
360-393-4483
Best Beer Happy Hour
Mckay’s Taphouse | 11am-6pm Daily
So many beers (over 50 on tap!) and so many hours to be happy with specials from 11am- 6pm every day! They also serve delicious pizza and other pub food staples like sandwiches and wings.
McKay's Taphouse
1118 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-647-3600
Best Wine Happy Hour
Artifacts | 4-6pm Wednesday to Saturday
The crew at Artifacts has created a really special space here next to Whatcom Museum, which makes it a perfect stop before taking in some new art exhibits. We can’t wait to visit on a sunny day to sip some vino on their beautiful patio.
Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm Wednesday to Saturday, featuring $2 off of tap wines and $1 off of the small bites menu. Psst…the goat cheese with onion jam was delicious!
Artifacts Cafe & Wine Bar
202 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-778-2101
Best Natural Wine Happy Hour
Gainsbarre | 3-6PM Thurs-Mon
If natural wine is your thing, look no further than this adorable, minimalist wine bar in downtown Fairahaven. Gainsbarre only features wines that have no additives, and are organic, biodynamic, or sustainably produced.
Happy hour is from 3-6PM Thursday through Monday (the only days they are open). Look for discounts on select food and an asterisk* on select wines for a dollar off.
GAINSBARRE Vin Naturel
1143 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-392-0304
Healthiest Happy Hour
Culture Café at Kombucha Town | 3-6pm & 10pm-late Daily
When you are looking for a happy hour with fresh options, Culture Café is where it’s at! 3pm-6pm, and 10pm-late (plus they have fun activities every night of the week) $4 draft beers, $3 wines, or choose your favorite spirit with a FREE Kombucha mixer. Our favorite picks for food: Kombucha Town poke salad or their Town Tacos. You really can’t go wrong here!
Culture Cafe
210 E Chestnut St STE 2, Bellingham, WA 98225
http://www.culturecafebham.com/
360-922-3374
Best Family-Friendly Happy Hour
Aslan | 2-5pm & 9-10pm Daily
Granted, Aslan makes our list for one of the best happy hours with, or without kids in tow, but for the sake of this collection we do feel like they offer the best family setting with something for everyone. Kids love to color, sip their house-made root beer, and munch on the delicious waffle fries. Grown-ups can enjoy $1 off 16oz or 20oz beers, or $2 off a pitcher. Our go-to food items are the pulled pork tacos which are generously filled for a mere $2.50 each and a fresh salad for $5.
Aslan Brewing Company
1330 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-393-4106
Best Happy Hour with Appetizers
Rock and Rye Oyster House | 4-8:30pm Daily
Airy, brick-lined locale in a historical building serving New American cuisine, seafood & cocktails. Excellent oysters to go with your beverage of choice!
Rock and Rye Oyster House
1145 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
360-746-6130
Best Boozy Beverage
The Real Mccoy | 4-7pm Tuesday – Saturday
OK, The Real Mccoy’s boozy beverage isn’t part of their happy hour, but it’s definitely worth mentioning. If you’re in need of a sweet and boozy treat, be sure to order their bourbon milkshake made of créme de cacao, borghetti coffee liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and topped off with a generous helping of branca menta whipped cream. Won’t pony up for full price? They offer $5 gin and tonics (hint: homemade tonic) and medium sized burgers for $6 (for meat eaters and vegetarians).
The Real McCoy Home Bar & Kitchen
114 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225
http://therealmccoybar.com/#bellingham-cocktail-bar
360-392-8051
