The Archer Ale House is a classic Irish pub that is one of the oldest restaurants in Bellingham. It was established in 1992 and was actually the first restaurant in Whatcom county that didn't allow smoking inside. The original owner was a smoker himself, but he believed that the smell of smoke ruined the flavor of the fancy European beers that he was importing. Since then it has evolved into one of the best restaurants in Bellingham with a scratch made menu of elevated pub fare with classic standbys like Bangers & Mash and Shepherd's Pie alongside local seafood and engaging specials. With so many restaurants moving towards pre-prepared and processed food, Archer's stands out for its commitment to making real food from scratch and it is easy to taste the difference.
