The Shakedown

Bellingham, United States

4.3

Closed now

12 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 360-778-1067
Website:
shakedownbellingham.com
Address:
1212 N State St, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.7 miSouthbound WWU - Viking Union
0.8 miNorthbound WWU - Haggard Hall
1.2 miSouthbound WWU - Birnam Wood
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Hipster
Noise Level
Loud
Good For Dancing
Yes
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Tue, Wed, Fri
Coat Check
Yes
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Bellingham) 09:43 Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Thursday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 4:00 pm – 2:00 am

Description

Specialties

Live music venue, great drinks, amazing food and pinball!

History

Established in 2011.

The Shakedown was established by two people that can’t think of a better way to spend their time than watching one of their favorite bands perform. Over the years, it’s become a hub of the local live music community and a favorite spot for touring bands. The Shakedown Kitchen is establishing a following of its own, with Philly cheesesteaks and falafel that are to die for.

Meet the Business Owner

Hollie H.

Business Owner

Musician, live music photographer and favorite bands/​musicians include Unsane, Helms Alee, Big Business, PJ Harvey, Sam Cooke, Hot Snakes and The Jesus Lizard.

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12 reviews of The Shakedown

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Place rating: 1
San Clemente, CA
Came here for a cheesesteak and left pretty bummed. Literally had to push the meat to one side of the bun and the the bread in half. Then the bartender asked if I was done haha
Place rating: 5
Burlington, WA
Come for the shows, stay for the amazing falafel and the second floor with pinball machines! Make sure to play the creature from the black lagoon!
Place rating: 5
Bellingham, WA
Um, DUH?! :)
So apparently this started as a tip because I’m new to this passive aggressive app, damnit!!! Hearts!
Place rating: 4
Garland, TX
This place is fun. They have a unique selection of infused liquor, great bands play there, and the upstairs has pinball.
The seating is ok but when it gets busy, not so much.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
Love the owner. Cool place
To chill earlier in the ending with delicious infused vodkas and lovely tasty snacks.
I’d love to come back and hear some great live music here.
Place rating: 5
Ferndale, WA
This is my favorite venue when it comes to music. You can see great rock n roll from all over the world. Karaōke is top notch here on Tuesday nights. The food is excellent here. I suggest the lamb falafel. Ask the bartender Zach what drink would go well with your karaōke song and costume and he will most likely know exactly the right concoction. He is like Woody from Cheers except smarter faster and better looking.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Once upon a time it was the pink diamonds 21st birfday Hansen was playing and the spirits were high. The wicker man exploded into flames and so did my heart. Happy birthday pink diamond. And thank you shakedown for not being a DICK!!!
Place rating: 5
Bellingham, WA
I can’t say enough how much this place means to me. What they do for Bellingham and local music is so fantastic. Plus their falafel is amazing! The owners and staff are all awesome!
Place rating: 1
Port Townsend, WA
Came for karaōke, left early because of the lungfuls of cigarette smoke we were forced to breathe in. People shouldn’t be clustered around the front door smoking, it’s against the law and totally uncool. Going to bed with a headache and chest pains. I used to never be able to go out to bars until they passed the laws that protected us non-​smokers, but tonight brought back painful memories. Sorry, we won’t be back. Good cheesesteaks though!
Place rating: 5
Bellingham, WA
Great music venue and great food. The Shakedown recently revamped their menu. They narrowed their focus to Philly cheese steaks and falafel sandwiches. I can’t speak for the cheese steaks because I don’t eat beef, but the falafel is downright respectable. For $ 5-​$ 7 bucks you get a pita stuffed full of fully seasoned falafel and a generous application of tahini and veggies. For $ 1.50 more, you’ll be enjoying a huge side of steak fries. The falafel is filling enough, though, so the fries are an indulgence for only the hungriest among you. And you can get them on Sunday when it’s happy hour all day. Can’t wait for the patio to open so I can eat one outside.
Place rating: 5
Bellingham, WA
Awesome bar in downtown Bellingham. Rad shows, good drinks (try the Arnold f’n Palmer), and all the rainier tall cans you can drink.
Place rating: 5
Bellingham, WA
The Shakedown is the best bar in Bellingham. On any given night you can stop in and see fantastic live music– you’ll find amazing local bands and national headliners gracing the stage. While having your mind blown by the awesome Rock and Roll (or Bluegrass, or Metal, or Hip Hop, etc.), make sure and stuff your face with the best fried food around– the tater tots are… impossibly delicious. I effing love the cider they have on tap, and at $ 4 a pop you can toss back a few well drinks without breaking the bank. 90’s night is a super fun dance party, and Tom Waits Mondays are like medicine for the soul. My favorite day of all is the lovingly dubbed Bellingfamily Sunday. This place has done it right.