The Chuckanut Bay Distillery has become a Bellingham institution, a great place to go for a tasting, a tour, or a fantastic meal at their restaurant, Penny Farthing. But it’s about to become even more of a destination, with three beautiful new spaces opening up in the cavernous downtown building: a cozy speakeasy, a rooftop bar serving Thai food, and a large event space.
The second-floor speakeasy opened last month, and the plan is to open their new rooftop bar—the only one in Bellingham—over Memorial Day weekend. (We got a little sneak peek earlier this year and can confirm that the bay views are incredible!) Starting this summer, they’ll also be hosting weddings in their huge upstairs event space, which can accommodate up to 300 people and comes with a range of food and beverage options. The high ceilings and walls of windows give the space an airy feel, while repurposed iron details and wood beams from the original building lend a lovely industrial style to the room.
Between these new spaces, the updated lunch and dinner menus at Penny Farthing, and their new port-finished bourbon, there’s something new for everyone! 1311 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, 360.738.7179, chuckanutbaydistillery.com
