The Barnacle 249 Prune Alley, Eastsound, WA 98245

"A fun and cozy cocktail bar for rainy nights or while waiting for your dinner reservation! Has a great atmosphere and creative cocktails - I recommend the One Love."

"Fantastic cocktails crafted by the owner Michael. Small and quaint space but perfect for our week night visit. You can tell this bar in a staple in the community. Lots of local knowledge was shared and really helped on our decisions for the orcas island. Highly recommend a visit here for high quality cocktails"

"Table beer to start was good. It's worth a try. Ordered a Final Ward to finish off the night. You will not be disappointed. Be patient. Craft cocktails take care and love. Worth the wait. Go easy, get breezy."

"This is a craft cocktail bar offering true cocktails (not tiki drinks or slush drinks) alongside some nice snacks featuring local ingredients. It gets bonus points for using a decent amount of local liquor including an impressive truly small batch bourbon and local gin. The cocktails here aren't cheap, but they are worth it. They are craft cocktails using balanced recipes that make good use of aperitifs, amaro, and bitters alongside good liquor."

"Updating this review because fairness matters. We returned and gave this small biz a chance to get it right without introducing ourselves or expecting to be treated any differently than others. So glad we did. It gave us a chance to indulge in more of their excellent cocktails as well as enjoy their freshly made trout dip. Presentation was on point and they seemed to be back on their game. We look forward to returning frequently and adding this to our list of favorite spots one can't miss when visiting this island. Sidebar: They have Weller Bourbon on the shelf. That's not exactly a standard and makes for a killer Old Fashioned if not simply enjoyed straight up. Spell of the Sensuous was another hit. It's like a pisco sour with an upscale twist. Lackluster service at best. To sit outside waiting for service for nearly 20 minutes, then to place an order for two menu items and wait nearly 30 more minutes before my husband ventured inside for service (we weren't alone in our alarmingly long wait but the place wasn't abuzz either) is a disappointment. The cocktail prices are on the high side of the scale (they're excellent, I'll give them that) and to not be met with even the most simple acknowledgement made me wonder how this place has survived in the era of covid. How can a cute little spot downtown offer such inadequate service as visitors return to regurgitate life in this town? We couldn't even get a simple glass of water we'd requested. What a disappointment."