So much beer, so little time. With nearly 20 craft breweries now operating in Bellingham and Whatcom County, it can be tricky to keep track of them all. And there are many variables to consider when choosing which brewery to visit. Which ones offer food? Can you bring the kids? Fido? Do they offer happy hour? Who’s new, and who has been around awhile? What is each brewery known for?
To address these burning questions, we’ve compiled this list of breweries in Bellingham and Whatcom County, with quick facts for reference. Cheers!
This question comes up a lot. The answer, of course, is a moving target — it seems we have a new brewery pop up every few months or so. At last count, there are at least 14 breweries in Bellingham city limits and five in other locations to total 19 breweries in Whatcom County.
You'll find plenty of kid-friendly breweries in Bellingham, with a few exceptions. K2 (Kentucky Street), Structures Brewing, Aslan Depot, and Gruff Brewing are 21+ establishments.
Most of Bellingham’s breweries are located within a couple miles of each other in the downtown core. Some are very close together (Boundary Bay and Gruff are right across the street from each other). Others — like Kulshan, K2, Menace, Otherlands, and Stones Throw — are a bit far to walk from downtown, but easily accessible by bike, bus, or car.
Kulshan Brewing - Trackside Beer Garden (Seasonal)
