Poppe's Bistro and Lounge is connected to Bellingham's Lakeway Inn Best Western and serves a full dinner menu in addition to a martini menu with daily specials. Local jazz acts play live at Poppe's on weekend nights and other acts play on occasional weeknights as well as recorded music by DJs. Happy hour beverage and appetizer specials are available from 4 to 7 p.m. nightly.
The Fairhaven Pub and Martini Bar focuses on live music, with a centrally located stage offering 200 fans an unobstructed view and a total capacity of 300. During the 2002 remodel, the Fairhaven Pub upgraded the sound and lighting to better accommodate musicians and provide clear acoustics. Martinis are the specialty of the Fairhaven, but wine and beer are also served, along with a full menu of burgers, salads and dinner entrees.
Featuring live music nightly, Wild Buffalo's diverse entertainment includes happy hour jazz, reggae night, blues jams and acoustic acts. Cover charges vary, with some nights being free and others ranging from $3-$10. Advance tickets are available for shows at the Wild Buffalo for those wanting to guarantee entry. Wild Buffalo House of Music requires patrons to be at least 21.
Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro brews its own selection of beers, which are also bottled and distributed to local stores. Located in downtown Bellingham on Railroad Avenue, Boundary Bay has a common dining area, outdoor covered beer garden and a tap room featuring happy hour specials. The bistro serves a full menu of local seafood and pub fare and is family-friendly with a casual atmosphere. Evenings at Boundary Bay feature live music, with bimonthly jazz nights as well as folk, bluegrass, punk, alternative and acoustic acts playing regularly in the tap room or beer garden. Boundary Bay offers live music without a cover charge.