Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, located in the vibrant city of Bellingham, WA, offers a delightful culinary experience that goes beyond standard pub fare. Patrons rave about the extensive beer selection and the friendly, accommodating service. Many reviews highlight the inviting atmosphere that makes newcomers feel like part of a community; for example, Anikah's attentive service earned special praise for her ability to connect with regulars. A standout feature of the menu is the diversity of options, including vegan dishes that cater to various dietary preferences. Dishes like the salmon chowder, vegan chili, and innovative appetizers like the cashew queso and deviled eggs showcase the kitchen's commitment to quality and creativity. The outdoor seating area is particularly popular during warmer months, providing a charming backdrop for enjoying meals with family and friends. Overall, Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro is celebrated for its combination of exceptional food, friendly service, and a welcoming environment. Whether you're there for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, the brewery promises an experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. With glowing reviews from novices and locals alike, it’s clear that this bistro is a must-visit for anyone in the area.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great dessert
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
Vern Western
May 2,2025
Great beer selection, excellent service, friendly atmosphere. The food is a cut above the average pub fare. I had the salmon chowder and the pesto salmon sandwich with roasted potatoes. Delicious! Anikah served me at the bar. She was there when needed, and never intrusive. It was my first time there, but she greeted many of her apparent regulars by name, and knew their preferred drinks. Great place! I hope to become a regular.
Samantha Dugan
Apr 13,2025
Been here twice now on a whim and had the BEST lunches. Immediately got sat, service is so fast professional and kind. More recently, got a Cuban with potatoes, both absolutely incredible, and an Arnold Palmer that was perfect as well! Pricing is not bad, gf buns are a huge plus, and the outdoor area is amazing in the spring/summer! We will be back many times in the future.
Tehzeeb Arif
Apr 8,2025
Best food and best customer service ever!! The staff there were so chill , accommodating and kind !!! There were also many vegan options for my friend which was really nice , she got the vegan chili and I also gave it a try and it was sooo good !! And the vegan cashew queso was excellent and the deviled eggs were also amazing , they come on tasty little bruschettas. The pretzel was definitely worth trying too! It was delicious !! The presentation of everything was beautiful
Moira Casey
Apr 4,2025
Located about halfway between Vancouver and my family in Lynwood it was a perfect location for a pre-Christmas meet-up. There are several vegan options on the menu, food and drinks/beer were great.
Crystal Dawkins
Apr 1,2025
Great food including vegan options, and large assortment of beer. We asked for a flight and it came in an adorable little boat. As a head's up, in the spring and summer, the farmers market is directly across the street and parking can be difficult to find. All parking (street and in a lot) requires payment
Simon Lo Pinto
Feb 17,2025
I had salad and soup. My son had the burger and wifey had quesadillas I believe. They were all fantastic! I was shocked at how good the clam chowder soup was. BBB will be seeing us soon when we’re back in lovely Bellingham. A must go for all. Especially Canadians because that’s who we are. And the service was amazing as well as the atmosphere.
Robert Mador
Feb 15,2025
I was in Bellingham for business, on a Sunday, and stopped by Boundary Bay, on a recommendation, to get something to eat before heading home. Parking was a little challenging due to my pickup. Luckily there were multiple options because I was visiting on Sunday afternoon. After being seated, again a lot of seating choices, I studied my menu and found 6 sandwiches I wanted and had to choose one! This was probably my worst experience at Boundary Bay. I spent an agonizing time figuring out my order, but eventually chose the Cubano sandwich on ciabatta with the roasted potatoes side. I was NOT disappointed The ciabatta was lightly toasted, adding a little crunch. The pork and ham with deliciously seasoned. The sandwich was just awesome! The roasted potatoes the size of large grapes or olives and had their own seasoning. Unfortunately, I spent too long enjoying the ciabatta cubano and my potatoes were cold before I paid any attention to them. Even so, they were still tasty. I chose to be seated at a table in the bar area and was watching a Seahawks Pre-season game until I lost interest to concentrate on my delicious sandwich.
Nikki Bang
Feb 8,2025
We visited 15 breweries on our Beercation. My mom who's a solid Miller Lite drinker said after her second sip of Boundary Lager, "this is my favorite beer". Then she had her Banh Mi Bowl... "this is the best food." She liked it so much that our last day in town three days later she requested this be a last stop for beer and food. I explained crowlers to her and asked if she wanted one, but she declined. We parked out front of the brewery @ a meter...after sticking my credit card in three times and getting an error we went to the brewery to ask for assistance... we know we're smarter than a meter! We asked hostess Brawnty which she just kept saying they have nothing to do w the meters. My mom asked if anyone could help us? Brawny directed us to bartender Madison who said she wasn't sure either but she could try to help, my mom & her went out to the meter. Surprise!! Bellingham... what?! You put your credit card in the meter so it doesn't even read the chip!! Meter hack... I guess. Brian was our friendly server and when we returned a few days later, he was our server again! I like the tap room, it's spacious and fun: read note the canoes and other things suspended near the ceiling. I was intrigued to try the beer as Boundary Bay was celebrating 29 years that week! My mom opted for the Boundary Lager, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I opted for small pours of the Scotch Ale and Forever Young Porter. For lunch she had the Banh Mi bowl. After discussing w Brian who recommended the Cubano I opted for Mama J's BBQ Pork. Ehhh... it was good....but underwhelming... nobody put the bbq sauce on it. It was juicy buy juicy pork w coleslaw wasn't what I was going for. The sides options were chips or baby red potatoes. Brian suggested the potatoes... I wouldn't do those again. I only had a few but they took up a lot of space in my belly so I took most of the sandwich home w me. I should have flagged Brian down but..... Passive Aggressive Midwesterner.... Clearly that didn't sway our decision to come back. My mom again got her Boundary Lager. I opted for the Oktoberfest and split the Banh Mi sandwich with my mom. I liked their use of kegs on the patio. Thanks Boundary Bay for delicious beers, ,meals and helpful staff.
Reviews For Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro