Up & Up Tavern

Went here for the first time a little while back. The people working there are very friendly and were very helpful. Glasses/Pitchers are poured favorably to the customers.

Nice, laid back place. Pretty casual. Younger crowd, most people arrive in groups.

I heard a few people throughout the night slightly complain about the fact they don't serve other types of alcoholic drinks.

up and up, UP AND UP!! YARRR!! I love this Bellingham bar!  The dart board is always free, the pitchers are poured full and the people there are always amazing but mostly it's the bartenders that make that place so great.  Very gracious, funny and stern when they need to be.  I miss you already!

So it has been about 30 years since my last visit as a student at WWU.   Back then it was a true dive bar, clearly the Up has had many renovations.    The bright work (wood finish) was as good (maybe bettor) than any pub in Ireland.   It really did not have that dive feel to it as I expected.   My wife was not keen to go there due to the reputation but we were both pleasantly surprised.  Admittedly I was looking forward to seeing the ol' place in it's original condition, no joy:)    We were there well before the crowds on a Saturday.   The bartender was full of great factoids about the place.   Huge selection of draft beers, another big change.   In my previous visit, you had two choices, PBR draft and in the can.   There is a great historic feeling to the place,  Didn't try the food but peeking into the kitchen it looked clean and well organized.