JUXT Taphouse

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Three stars - Fine…read more We went here with some friends on a Saturday night to catch up while we were in town. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the bar. My biggest gripe was that the live music was too loud. I am used to loud music in the background, but this felt louder than normal--all of my friends were complaining about it. This obviously made it difficult to talk with others. It might not be as loud when there is not live music. The food and drinks were okay. It is bar food with a Bavarian twist. Our servers were nice and periodically checked in to refill our drinks. I'm not sure if I would go here again if I was in town, but this would be a fun spot for some.

Great food, 3 kind mustard and real beer cheese, awesome!…read more Really really nice Service & Ambiance. Vibe was chill, beer was good, everything chill! Mahalo

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4.2(922 reviews)

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The space is awesome and the folks who work there are amazing…read more The food is good. A few vegan options. Menu has not changed in the two years we've been going there. Also, as an add on, not sure why tofu is move expensive than animal protein, as pound to pound tofu is less expensive.

I came here with my girlfriend for a burger and some tacos. I was disappointed to find out that…read morethey used wooden stake through my burger. I ran my finger along this wooden item and there was a sharp part alongside it that might have been from a piece of wood splintering off of it. I ended up eating around the middle of the burger in order to avoid any wood that might have been left inside it. Please do not use these items inside the food as they are not well made. Instead of enjoying the food I ended up being paranoid about what foreign object might have been left inside it.

Katsu Sandwich with sweet potato fries

Yambanzo Burger with waffle fries

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Tap room wall

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4.7(17 reviews)

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Drinks 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Gorgeous view of the water and lots of indoor and outdoor

I'd rate this place 3.5 stars, all things considered. (Rounding to 4 because I can't imagine giving…read morethis view a 3 star!) To me the biggest pro is the location and views! The outdoor patio is sprawling with space! Tons of outdoor seating and quite a bit inside as well (for the rainy days I suppose!) Although every time I have visited (sunny days!) there were people sitting inside and I am not sure why anyone would choose to sit inside on a beautiful day!! I digress. The annoying thing about the patio, the music was on what felt like, volume level 7 out of 10. It was blaring. I could not hear my friend speaking to me across the table. While I totally dug the music selection, it was way too loud to have a conversation. The speakers are on like every other post so there was no getting away from it. At one point I did ask them if they could turn it down a few notches. (I apologized and said "with risk of sounding like a Karen or an old lady, but it is so loud and I cannot hear across the table). She laughed said no problem and she could turn it down a little. (Funny inside it was like on volume level 4, but outside it was blasting!) The beer is decent, also about 3.5/5. For me the star of the show is the location and the view. The food truck out front the last time we went (January 2026) was Indian fare. It was honestly terrible. Looked like cat food (how fitting). Probably had a total of 3 pieces of chicken in my tikka masala. I would recommend avoiding that truck entirely. It was a thumbs down for all 4 people in our group.

Beautiful view for a brew

Crisp, cool and delicious also super cute glasses - we bought both

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Aslan Depot

4.2(45 reviews)

Aslan depot is a fantastic place to get a beer or cocktail and listen to some music when they have…read morelive bands performing ! The space is beautiful with a moody vibe. They have a beautiful outdoor beer garden for the summer, and a lovely little semi private space for friend hangs. They have daily happy hour specials, and a $10 pizza slice with Aslan Beer special. Pizza was delicious, with the most amazing crust.

Aslan Depot was the perfect location for our wedding last weekend! The staff was kind, timely, and…read morehelped make the day so perfect. We love the vibe of the indoor space and were able to fit everyone on the patio for the ceremony. We put a big emphasis on the food, and Aslan delivered 10/10. All of our guests raved about how delicious everything was, food and drinks! Special shout out to Emily, the event coordinator as Aslan Depot. She worked tirelessly to make us feel special and make our day perfect. I highly recommend Aslan Depot on any given day, but especially if you are considering a private event in Bellingham.

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4.3(159 reviews)

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How do we know the kitchen closes at 9...... I didn't care…read morefor this place the first time I was there- I wanted to try again. Arrived at 9:03 and was rudely told the kitchen was closed... "every night" the girl said like I was supposed to know. We won't be back.

This place is really cool and funky. A lot of college students come here. The seating arrangements…read morevaries from corner to corner as long benches to tables over whiskey barrels. The beer selection is overwhelming and the cooler runs the length of the whole place. But also have a cider room with large selection of ciders. There is also a large seating area in the cider room. We got here on a Friday night and the place of packed. They had 24 beers on top to add to the indicision... This place is an experience in and of itself... Do you want it Do you want it

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Gruff Brewing

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Two stars - Disappointed…read more We went here with a group of friends towards the end of the evening on a Saturday. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. There are both outdoor and indoor seating areas. The seats by the fire pits outside were all taken, so we stayed inside. They have a variety of board games, and we took advantage of that. While I enjoyed the atmosphere, I cannot say the same for one member of the staff. I tried ordering food, but I had an unpleasant encounter with the person taking my order. They seemed completely uninterested in their job and made it seem like I was burdening them by ordering food. I ended up not ordering anything. The person at the bar was nice, and I did not have any issues with them. Perhaps it was an off night for the one staff member, but it rubbed me the wrong way. Despite my encounter, I liked the bar. I would probably recommend going to the bar with the caveat about potentially having poor service.

Loved this spot! It was a great place to hangout while we were wandering around town. They had a…read morelovely outside space with plenty of seating, and a wide variety of seating - fire pit seats, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs. We sat by the fire for most of our stay and it was lovely. It was the perfect temperature to be outside by a fire pit. The drink I got was lovely, and they had a diverse menu of options with beers on tap and cocktail options. We didn't get a chance to try the food but it looked delicious! You order at the counter and seat yourself. I'd definitely come back!

Merch & To-Go cooler

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4.2(12 reviews)

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We really enjoyed the new Stemma location. (It's in the old Twin Sisters Brewing location). The…read moreinterior is light and bright! Lots of seating spread over 2 floors. The outdoor patio area is expansive. So much seating! Even a large tent to keep dry on rainy days. Much more on tap than at the OG location (or so it seemed? They have a few onsite food options. The Mexican food truck outside looked excellent! Had I not had breakfast on the way to Bellingham, I would've definitely tried it out! I could enjoy a lot of time outside here. Beautiful space and good beer.

Love love love this brand new Stemma in the former Twin Sisters Brewing location! For now, just the…read moresmaller "taproom" is open, but soon they plan to re-open the larger restaurant facility and, of course, the ginormous beer garden. They offer all of the Stemma beer favorites, plus (of course!) their delicious Super Squeeze hard seltzer, and a small selection of ciders and wines. There's a food truck outside, too, and plenty of parking. I was also happy to see some familiar Stemma faces, as they're rotating staff from their og tap room. The vibe was definitely a little different here, but that's to be expected. Looking forward to spending some warm summer days in the beer garden here for sure!

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Structures Brewing

4.4(41 reviews)

0.3 mi

I went to a show at Structures, it's a great venue with a nice outdoor space for the stage…read more The train whistle was a little weird though hahaha, There's a great indoor space as well as a large pavilion. I tried one of their beers, a hazy New England style that was good. The folks I was with got burgers that they said were good.

Yet another amazing Bellingham brewery! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating and family friendly with…read morea fun vibe. There are 2 locations, Old Town is much larger for seating than State St. and I am not sure if State St. has food. Fast and friendly service, especially for a pretty busy Saturday night. At Old Town the food is burger and a chicken sandwich. They are all delicious! Tasty potato chips too! The beer is delicious and spot on with several different varieties! Everyone in my group tried different beers and we all enjoyed them very much! I particularly liked the Edel, although Fvzz was delicious too!

Sandwich, beer, and potato chip specials.

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Culture Cafe

3.9(137 reviews)

I have come here many times with my friends for the trivia with Randall. Randall's trivia is good…read moreand he always makes us feel welcome. I usually get a drink and they are often fine but not great. The service is always good and the employees are usually very busy during trivia nights. I don't ever get food while there, but sometimes my friends do and they usually seem to enjoy it. This is a great time to come for trivia but I don't know that I would come if not for it.

**Review for Ono Kitchen and Bar**…read more Ono Kitchen and Bar is a fantastic spot that offers Latin dance lessons on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 PM--highly recommended for anyone looking to learn some new moves! The watermelon and crispy pork belly starter was to die for: juicy and perfectly fried, truly heaven in your mouth. The kalua pork tacos were decent; the bao bun was perfectly fluffy like a cloud, but they were a bit greasy, making them slightly soggy. However, the flavor was still great. Our server answered our many questions about drinks and food. Overall, I recommend Ono Kitchen and Bar, especially for the dance lessons and for grabbing a few drinks and bites afterward.

Dining Area

Lomo Salmon, phenomenal when high

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Matthew’s Honest Cocktails

4.4(24 reviews)

0.1 mi

We were wandering around in the dark and happened upon Matthew's. We loved it! And how lucky for us…read morethat it was Happy Hour! Our wonderful server, Seth, immediately and proudly proclaimed (with smile) that they use premium liquors for all their Happy Hour pours (at a mere $5!) I ordered the Rosemary Gimlet from their Unique Cocktails list: House infused rosemary gin, fresh basil, lime juice, simple syrup--it was total perfection. Nate, our second server, joined in the fun as we toured the photos of young stars. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff, delicious drinks. A fun time was had by all!

The service was my absolute favorite part of this experience! I had no idea what i wanted when…read morebartender personally came to our table to take our order. She made several recommendations that panned out perfectly. Such an amazing night time atmosphere for date night with the hubby.

Old fashioned

Heliotrope IPA and Dirty Vodka Martini Dry

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Michael J.

6 years ago

Lots of excellent beers on tap, as well as draft cocktails. We tried the steak and cornish game hen, and both were excellent and reasonably priced. The mushroom gravy poutine was also very tasty and a new take on the dish I hadn't tried before, and the old fashioned from the tap was also surprisingly good. The space itself is stunning, with subtle indirect lighting, skylights, and the huge front windows. There's a good view of a TV from any seat for catching a game, and a small, more private room in the back with couches and a fireplace that looks like it might be my favorite place to be this winter. read more

Jack S.

6 years ago

It can't be easy to open a Taphouse/restaurant in the middle of a global pandemic... but these folks have done it with style! JUXT Taphouse has an instantly friendly atmosphere - great food and beer selection, as well as a variety of cocktail offerings. The decor is beautifully warm and inviting - and the current layout is COVID-regulation compliant. Staff and clientele seem to be enjoying themselves. Been there a couple times already and plan on making it a regular spot. read more

Matthew D.

2 years ago

Juxt offers an exceptional dining experience with its cozy ambiance and attentive service. The menu features a delightful array of dishes, each bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for a memorable meal. read more

Jen N.

3 years ago

JUXT is an amazing spot to try out! The cocktails on tap are consistent, which makes it easy to find your favorite. The nachos are the best in town, and I've had nachos all over town! The servers are pretty awesome and handle the crowds with ease and patience. Stop in, you won't be disappointed. read more

Amy W.

6 years ago

Favorite new spot!! Awesome place to watch games...or just enjoy a nice atmosphere with lots of day light! Great beer selection and fun house cocktails. Super good food too, my fav are the tacos check out the back room - too cool, no where else like it in town! Will be going back for sure! read more

Matt B.

6 years ago

Amazing transformation of the old Teriyaki Bar location. The food was great. I tried the Juxt Burger and the humus. Fries were excellent. The cocktails do not skimp on the alcohol either. Great place to watch the Seahawks games too. read more

Jessica W.

6 years ago

Juxt is warm and welcoming with their huge open windows and has amazing food. Get the nachos or pulled chicken sandy and you won't regret it. Great place to watch a game or get a nice drink on tap. Highly recommend! read more

Miranda R.

2 years ago

JUXT is my favorite! The atmosphere is so chill. it's clean and bright! the nachos are my go to along with the truffle fries. we love it so much we joined the flight club! 10/10 recommend this stop read more

David B.

5 years ago

My friend and I had lunch here today and it was sooooo good. We split a burger (with a Caesar side salad) and a BLT and they were both excellent. I look forward to coming here again. read more

Steve S.

5 years ago

Enjoyed the flight of beer. Never order the falafel, it's nasty. Service and atmosphere are fun. They have indoor and outdoor eating areas.

Patti M.

6 years ago

Had their grilled flat iron steak yesterday and it was over the top delicious and I have to say the best steak I've had in Bellingham!!!

Bianca P.

3 years ago

Wonderful drinks/food and exceptional service. Attractive staff! Great place to spend an evening.

Ramona B.

4 years ago

Very cozy place I was there during lunch it was not full but good service and food!!!

Kami W.

6 years ago

Great food, friendly staff that takes safety seriously. Try the poutine!

JUXT Taphouse - beerbar - Updated August 2026

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