History takes on craft cocktails
and classic dishes

The original Leopold Hotel served the first legal post-Prohibition cocktail in town, so we have a tradition to uphold.
Weary travelers need a place to unwind and have a cocktail and a bite after checking in. For those who live here year-round, an additional cocktail bar in Bellingham is always a welcome addition to the local landscape.

HOURS:
Tuesday - Thursday 4 - 10 pm | Friday + Saturday 4 pm - 12 am | Sunday Brunch 8 am - 12 pm | Sunday 4 pm - 10 pm
Happy Hour 4 - 6 pm | $8 Atomic Highballs + Discounts on food, beer, and cocktails

 Speaking of drinks, we named our Bellingham bar Amendment 21 for a reason. Like many cities of its time, Bellingham didn't exactly spend the Prohibition era as a dry town. Given our proximity to Canada and the scrappiness of our local population, bootlegging was alive and well here. As we're all well aware, the Prohibition experiment was a national failure, and in 1933—shortly after the current iteration of the Leopold was built—it was repealed by the 21st Amendment. Considering the Leopold was the place where the first cocktails in Bellingham were served after Prohibition, it seemed a fitting tribute to name our Bellingham cocktail bar Amendment 21.

It's not a Bellingham happy hour, late night, or just because night without delicious food to accompany your expertly crafted cocktails, and Amendment 21 has you covered. Whether you're craving snacks or want to make it a meal, our classic shareable and main dishes satisfy any craving.

Our vibe is relaxed, our space is welcoming to all.

Did you know our walls talk?

Our decor hearkens back to the building's 1929 origins—indeed, thanks to the rich photo archive at the Whatcom Museum, our walls are covered with photos depicting earlier eras of life in Bellingham and the many characters and personalities that make this town what it is today. You could spend your entire visit to Amendment 21, drink in hand, wandering the perimeter of the room and taking in the visual history of the town. We can think of no more enjoyable way to learn about Bellingham's—and the Hotel Leo's—colorful past.