The Orion

"I loved this place but recently came back and the number of people they allow in at a time has to be some kind of code violation. This whole experience was rough. So many people coming and going. I understand it’s a business but it shouldn’t ever take 25 minutes to get a drink."

"Everyone’s fantastic! Kay, Pat, Russell, Ross, Johnny, annd everyone else are incredible! Best bar in town! If you pick one place to go in Bellingham, make here! (Also their drinks are beautiful!)"

"Went to hear some music in their new Odd Fellows Temple Room. Great venue and incredible music. Fantastic. No cover. Remember to tip the musicians."

"I went here on Monday night for my birthday and since I just moved to the area from out of state, I still have my Texas ID. When my friends and I walked in we showed the bartender our IDs and she took them back with her and just googled on her phone what a Texas ID looks like. She told us she wouldn't serve us because it "didn't look right". The issue isn't that we weren't served, but that I feel like a bartender should know what a real legitimate ID is and how to accurately check one (this is the only place in Washington that has said my ID was fake). It was especially confusing that after denying us, the same bartender recommended other bars that we didn't have to worry about being carded at. I'm a 26 year old adult, but if I had been under age it's concerning that we received such a recommendation."

"This place has beer, but I really liked the cocktails. They are not fancy and they are cheap. They are straightforward, balanced, and tasty. Well one was very sweet with no acidity to balance, so do read the descriptions (or just ask the staff). The trash dog is interesting and worth a try. It'll hit the spot when drinking. It's a little messy (comes with a napkin and plastic cutlery). The atmosphere here is nice. Nice seating, dim lighting, cool decorations, and not too loud."