Dining
AMENDMENT 21
BRUNCH | HAPPY HOUR | DINNER
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 | Saturday & 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experiment was a national failure, and in 1933—shortly after the current iteration of the Leopold was built—it was repealed by the 21st Amendment.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 true Bellingham brunch, happy hour, or dinner without delicious food to go with your expertly crafted cocktails—and Amendment 21 delivers. From classic shareables to satisfying mains, our menu is designed to hit the spot any time of day
Our vibe is relaxed, our space is welcoming to all.
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY Jazz BRUNCH
Jazz Brunch at Hotel Leo is now happening every Saturday and Sunday—bringing bold flavors and live music to your weekend lineup. Fuel up with brunch favorites and sip your way through the morning with mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Irish coffees, all while the band keeps things lively.
HAPPY HOUR
Unwind with a taste of the good times at Amendment 21’s Daily Happy Hour. From 4–6 PM, sip on $8 Atomic Highballs and enjoy discounts on craft cocktails, beer, and delicious bites. Whether you’re toasting the end of the day or starting the night right, there’s no better place to raise a glass.
DINNER
At Amendment 21, dinner is all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a little something for every craving. From elevated comfort food to expertly crafted cocktails, it’s the perfect spot for a night out in downtown Bellingham. Come hungry—leave impressed.
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.