The Admiralty Lounge

Came last night for the first time, it's walking distance from my work and it worked out perfectly since I worked late. The service was great and my martini was delish but they were out of titos which is my go to so I chose grey goose instead. We enjoyed the Ceasar salad the dressing was perfect the deviled eggs were great but why give just 3 and not 4 ? Like where did the other half go ? We were very puzzled by this. The bubble and squeek I think it's called was just OK it was like a mushroom hash honestly..that was the one I'd never get again. We had clam chowder that was yummy with lots of clams some in shell some not. I used to come many times when it was hundred north I love this spot the big windows it's fun to people watch while dining here. All in all it was decent next time I want to get the beef cheeks those sounded delightful

In short:A cool bar in a vintage space with some historic flair in the decor, great cocktails, and a really comforting menu.In long:It shares a roof with the Mount Baker Theater, which is great on show days if you have tickets, and probably less slammed on most other days. It fronts out on Commercial, and the staff seem to have all they can do without even knowing who's playing or whether there's a show. I've been here only on a show day, but this seems like a very good sign that they're just always busy. We wandered in half an hour before a show was set to start in the building, and scored seats on a genuinely comfortable vintage couch at the back of the bar. There's old brick, high windows, and some wood on the walls. Look at the very top of the wooden walls--same wood, but much, MUCH lighter at the top. Probably decades of cigarette smoke soaked into the old wood. Not a trace of smoke scent in the air, though, so I LOVE this little detail.Staff were super friendly from the host station to the bar to the servers. Everybody's enjoying their shifts, and drinks fly out quickly. Nobody right before the show was eating, and we had just come from a light dinner. So I will vouch for the deviled eggs (three halves, very light and airy yolks, tons of interesting seasonings and flavors) but can't speak to anything else. I will soon enough, though. Lots of nice touches on their menu and we're eager to come back and check it out.We had great luck with cocktails and the wine was fine. I think the bottles of red on the counter might get lightstruck here so maybe still with refrigerated wines or cocktails. Prices were fair and they were great about getting a room full of people out the door for showtime.It was just a quick visit for a drink, and we ended up oohing and aahing over the menu and messaging friends to plan a return visit. What a great find at the absolute last minute before the show.

Nautical-themed bar meets craft cocktail geekiness, with a side of scratch-made creative comfort food in this warm-and-woody concept restaurant in the heart of Bellingham. Nice! You can tell I dig a joint when I get out the hyphens and let the adjectives fly...Very nearly five stars - if I'm being persnickety, I'd have to say 4.5, due to some slightly unbalanced cocktail mixology (an overly-spiced and bittered Cork Leg cocktail, and a gin cocktail with a funky-smelling dried fruit garnish that did it no favors...). ...and chewy pre-fried shallots on the otherwise-noms Tavern Steak entree (it's super easy to slice them thinner on a mandolin and flash-fry crispy to order in a light, seasoned panko, guys... that's how you avoid that gummy stale texture and preserve that shallot piquancy).But it was otherwise spectacular, especially the service, which was engaging, cheerful and good humored, yet still prompt and efficient. Yes, it can be done! Our waitress looked out after us well.I do recommend the fries, which are a hand-cut affair, perfectly seasoned and served with a delicious tartar and -get this- scratch-made apple-based tarragon ketchup! A must-try (See what I mean about the hyphens?). Also, the deviled eggs, garnished with paprika, Calabrian pepper and fresh dill, were to-die-for, although harder to share than I'd hoped, with only three to the plate. I have a good idea how much money is on that plate; maybe a little more generosity would be good for that appetizer..?Not perfect, but dang close-to, and for a new joint they are knocking it out of the park. You can tell they're proud of their stuff, here. We will certainly be back to sample more! Highly recommended.

Bubble & Squeak is life! Sat at the bar and had a great time. Inventive cocktails and rotating menu. Yum yum!

Another awesome place I'm a little hesitant to recommend out of selfishly wanting to keep it to ourselves.....excellent food, great drinks, attentive service, and a relaxing atmosphere. This is at least the fifth restaurant and/or bar that has occupied this location in my time here in Bellingham, and although a few of the others were pretty nice, I think The Admiralty Lounge finally nailed it, and I hope they are here for a good long while. Go here frequently - just not when I want to. Or at least don't sit at the couch.....

We went on a busy Saturday Night. Thankfully I made a reservation 2 days before because they were having to turn people away. The staff did a fantastic job of maintaining a calm atmosphere with a flood of people lining up out the door. This is a small intimate space with a great mello vibe. The food is an epic tasty adventure, the menu has something for everyone. I had the Fish and Chips, the batter was perfectly light and crispy with an nice amount of salt sprinkled on top. The fish was fresh and didn't loose its flavor in the fryer. This dish came with a generous amount of house made fries and house made slaw. It was perfect.Along with my dinner I wanted to try one of the craft cocktails. I asked the waitress for her recommendation and she brought be The Stem the Tide. It was absolutely delicious in fact so much so I had 2. If you are looking for something completely different that has perfect cocktails a fabulous crew and delicious food in Bellingham I highly recommend The Admiralty Lounge, make a reservation first so you don't miss out.

Amazing food and drinks. The pork fritters were surprisingly very delicious. The tavern steak on onion toast is melt in your mouth and the fried fish is someof the best in town.

Incredible fish and chips. Friendly and attentive staff. Good cocktails. Will visit again.

Every time I see a show at the Mount Baker Theatre, I stop here for drinks and food before. Super cool vibe and fantastic service. I have been lucky enough to barely get a seat at the bar each time because most seats are reserved throughout the evening due to their popularity. If you're seeing a show and want to stop in, reserve ahead of time or get there early! It's worth it.

My wife and I enjoyed our meals here and the drinks were amazing. Great location and the staff was kind and knowledgeable about ingredients in each dish for those with allergies. Great ambience for dinner and drinks.