Downtown
Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
A Downtown brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
13 places · Washington
Kid-friendly restaurants, pubs & breweries in Bellingham, WA
This college town near the Canadian border packs an outsized brewery scene and plenty of casual family dining into a small, scenic downtown. Every spot below welcomes families and pours proper drinks for grown-ups — scores and photos come from our editors and Google.
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Downtown
Aslan Brewing Company
A Downtown brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Roosevelt
Kulshan Brewing Company Roosevelt
A Roosevelt brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Waterfront
Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden
A Waterfront brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Sunnyland
Otherlands Beer
A Sunnyland brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
York
Gruff Brewing Co.
A York brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Sunnyland
Wander Brewing
A Sunnyland brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Fairhaven
Stones Throw Brewery
A Fairhaven brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Guide Meridian
Stemma Brewing Company
A Guide Meridian brewery to consider for a relaxed family meal and locally made beer.
Brewery / $$ / House-brewed beer
Downtown
Bellingham Cider Company
A casual Downtown stop pairing family-friendly food options with a grown-up drinks list.
Pub / $$ / Beer and cocktails
Fairhaven
The Black Cat
Roomy, sophisticated tavern with a classic bistro menu, cocktails & accommodations for large groups. A family-friendly pick in Bellingham.
Pub / $$ / Beer, wine and cocktails
Fairhaven
The Filling Station
Retro-chic hamburger restaurant decorated with old license plates & vintage gas-station signs. A family-friendly pick in Bellingham.
Pub / $$ / Beer, wine and cocktails
Waterfront
Hotel Bellwether
Bellingham's waterfront hotel with the Lighthouse Grill, bay-view bar and a marina out front. A polished but family-welcoming stop.
Restaurant / $$ / Beer, wine and cocktails