Gateway Liquors

great place for everything from simple wine, craft beer and all liquor. have a great selection and awesome customer service. Love how close it is to my house.

I was really surprised to check out Unilocal recently for Bellingham area business and see that Gateway has only one review. So, I thought I’d add a quick one.
This is a new (1, 1 ½ years?) store in the middle of Bellingham town center, occupying a rebuilt corner where Town Pizza used to be. They carved out a very nice little store there, and I’ve been several times.
The folks there are very nice, and when I’m spotted browsing near the beer section, I’ve been engaged in some interesting conversations about micro-​brews. I’ve also been for a wine tasting event there which was very nice.
While I really like the way the store is run, and I think their prices are reasonable, I will say that the space is too small and feels a bit claustrophobic. Since the «Oh Yumm» bakery next door closed, I’d really really suggest that the owners (who own the entire plaza I believe) take it over and expand. move the beer section over and enlarge it, and then open up the aisle spacing in the rest of the place.
If you live in the area, I think they are by far the best place to use in Bellingham though!

All of the employees are so nice and helpful. They always help my nana bring all of her wine out to the car. Such nice people with a surprisingly large selection for a small store.