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  • 5/5 Kelli H. 4 months ago on Google
    Loved it! Friendly atmosphere and yummy innovative drinks!
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  • 5/5 David D. 6 months ago on Google
    Ladies and gents, let's raise our glasses to celebrate loyalty, dedication, and great service at this amazing bar! πŸ₯‚ Today, we honor the incredible efforts of Chrissy, who embodies these qualities. Her unwavering loyalty to her customers, her dedication to providing top-notch service, and her commitment to making every visit unforgettable truly sets her apart. Let's give a round of applause to Chrissy for making this bar a place we all love to be!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a place where maybe not everyone knows your name but the bartender does and he asks how your day is going this is the place. Great drinks, good food (small plates) and the most friendly bartender in the biz. He takes interest in his customers and always make you feel welcome
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cat P. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband and I visited Bellingham for a few days to see some friends and The Blue Abode was a huge highlight on our trip! We aren't typically bar-goers given the super loud music and club like atmospheres but this one was just perfect! It's small and intimate with oldies playing in the background and the lighting at the tables and bar area give a great ambience. While we were there, we tried 3 of their special cocktails, all which were very tasty but especially loved the Cherry Collins! The service was super great as we ordered those with some appetizers and we had fun getting to know the bartender a little who was very friendly and personable. We will definitely be here again the next time we are in the area!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Destiny M. 5 months ago on Google
    My partner and I decided to check this place out again after hearing it was under new management. We were impressed by the drinks and food, and the prices were very reasonable. Our waitress was also very kind and had a great sense of humor. We will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Atreyu e. 7 months ago on Google
    New owners. Love the place. Gentle nice atmosphere. Very delicious drinks. Beautiful lacquered thick wood slab bar.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Summer H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to stop for a drink. I had the Rittenhouse Manhattan and it was really good. I ordered the bacon and brie sandwich with a side of soup and it hit the spot.

  • 1/5 Rebeka Z. 6 months ago on Google
    This is for the new owners , I'm sad to see this place diminishing after Kurt left. They don't even recognize the regulars anymore. I noticed one of the regulars asking for a beer, and they just opened the can in front of him like it was a dive bar; Kurt used to serve the beer for him in a glass. Sad they don't recognize the regulars anymore. My boyfriend ordered a pink basil sour (as Kurt called it) which is now the gin basil sour. The quality went down; drinks don't taste the same. I was surprised when he ordered a Manhattan and the bartender shook it; that's not the way a Manhattan is made. My boyfriend asked why and she said it was something about the ice quality...really? For the new owners you need to find someone who knows about drinks and how to make them. Sad to see this nice place slowly becoming a dive bar. They asked for our ID even though we were regulars when Kurt was there.

  • 1/5 David M. 7 months ago on Google
    Young bartender, I'm 54 and got carded…no issue. We were on bicycles and came over for a quick cocktail before 8 pm. We saw a few friends and were laughing when we ordered and were refused service. Seriously. If this is the new ownership in our neighborhood bar then I encourage everyone to not come here. Ridiculous. I also have my MAST card and bartend. Train or hire better and now your on my do not patron list! Good Luck!

  • 2/5 Thomas M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Pros, good service and atmosphere. Cons, drinks. Ordered a dry martini with a lemon twist and received a not so dry martini with a olive and the glass was half way full. Sent it back and ordered a gin and tonic which was more like a tonic and a splash a gin.

  • 5/5 Darth R. 11 months ago on Google
    Great cocktail lounge on the smallish side. The pace here is a little slower and more laid back in contrast to the busy-loud downtown joints. Bartender/owner has a great knowledge of cocktails and can offer fantastic suggestions. I love a goof lemon drop and he had me try a spiced cherry lemon drop. This was an unexpectedly delicious libation, and the spiced cherry garnish was the delicious β€œcherry on top” β€” recommend everyone tries it. Been here twice, looking forward to my next visit. Fun fact: they open earlier and stay later than pretty much all other cocktail lounges around.

  • 5/5 Gordon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well, well, well! What a FIND!!! Just awesome! What a great host (Kurt) along with an outstanding cocktail, wine, whiskey listing, snacks, food and more. We had a wonderful glass of Chardonnay that was seriously UNDER PRICED (we would have gladly paid double!!) combined with the β€œlocal” vibe and music, we can see this becoming a regular haunt for my wife and I. Thank you Kurt for taking such great care of us and we look forward to swapping more Canadian stories with you in the future!!!

  • 5/5 Emma J. 1 year ago on Google
    Best vibes here!!!! Wonderful music!

  • 3/5 Deb J. 1 year ago on Google
    Had high hopes - but those were dashed! Slow service … be advised: the chicken with provolone is CANNED chicken on white bread, with one piece of tomato the size of a quarter smashed (in maybe a panini grill? or not). The side of salad was pure spinach with 3 pieces of rock hard crouton. They have a nice little personal set up but ….

  • 5/5 Devan M. 1 year ago on Google
    The atmosphere is perfect. I asked for a random mixer and the bartender did not disappoint. Simple, tasteful, and relaxing. A+

  • 5/5 Shanda S. 1 year ago on Google
    This was our first time in and won't be our last. AMAZING cocktails and wonderful atmosphere!

  • 5/5 PNW W. 1 year ago on Google
    We went there last night and we're there until close and had a blast. The owner was fantastic, he was super friendly, awesome service, great conversation, great drinks, great little spread of food, good prices an awesome little bar. Thanks again and we will definitely be attending again.


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  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Cheques
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour food
    • βœ“οΈ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Kerbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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