This place is AWESOME! New owners, new vibe, it's great. The new stools and couch are super comfortable, the drinks are amazing and the bartenders really seem to know their stuff! It's also a sneaky place for a good bite to eat. Can't go wrong with a Buffalo chicken wrap with fries. I will definitely be coming back and recommend this place to anyone who hasn't been before.

I have been a regular at the Barkley businesses for the last 24 years I have lived on the hill. Here is my interaction with the blue abode bar and why I will not be back. Audio review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udkvza8jAac Post: ME: is at THE BLUE ABODE BAR. 16 hrs · Bellingham · I like this spot but come on guys. I know they are busy but i put my card down on purpose 35 minutes ago with a full beer so I could get it out of the way. Don't wait till I'm done with it to make me wait longer. Response on my PERSONAL FACEBOOK PAGE: THE BLUE ABODE BAR Hi ####. It was our busiest Thursday night ever and we aplogize for the wait. If you notice the bartender is clearly slammed -- I recommend you simply get his attention and ask for what you need (or cash out right when your beer is brought over). Rather than assuming he noticed the small card quietly placed down in a busy bar. Just holla at Kurt next time ;-) Cheers! ME: @BLUE ADOBE : What a disappointing response to a post on MY personal page. I have been frequenting your bar now for about three months at about three times per week. I always order the same thing and the same three pints. Here is what I recommend to you. A customer shouldn't have to baby the staff. The staff, or in this case and more importantly the owner (Kurt) should be attentive enough to see a bright blue card put down on the edge of the bar when a beer is 3/4 full. It is not the customers job to make sure the staff is paying attention. I purposely