Poppe’s Bistro & Lounge With its sleek urban decor and energetic vibe, Poppe’s lush lounge is a favorite gathering place for Bellingham’s happy-hour hounds. It could be the easy-on-the wallet well drinks, or the killer combination of budget friendly booze and inventive but reasonably priced nosh specials such as piping hot calamari made fresh to order or the Dungeness crab cakes. Creative cocktails like the Gummy Beware Martini (garnished with the real thing) or a Dirty Martini dressed up with hand stuffed bleu cheese olives. Fans cluster on the outdoor terrace even in wither, thanks to awnings that boast heat lamps. Poppe’s only uses only the best premium spirits, as well as, real fruit purees such as passion fruit, mango nectar or pomegranates. We are also on the cutting edge by creating our own Stoli and Patron Infusions, made with fresh seasonal fruits. Poppe’s signature martinis arrive with a full shaker on the side. A truly unique experience, with professionally trained bartenders, quality ingredients, and a commitment to excellent service. At Poppe’s we take birthdays very seriously. We treat birthday people as VIP’s: They receive a complementary Poppe’s T-shirt and a balloon. We take a photo of the whole group, print it out and put it in a custom “Poppe’s” frame. Our employees take charity very seriously. We have sponsored a numerous of non-profit organizations, such as: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Animal Humane Society, Breast Cancer Research, and Food Life Line. We team up with companies like Kendall Jackson or will run a special martini where a portion will be donated. Our employees also volunteer for a numerous of events. Development of the bartender profession is always a motivating force for our employees. In conjunction with Future Brands we sponsor the “Bellingham Bartender Competition.” That is where 15 to 20 area establishments will enter a bartender team. These teams are judged by local celebrities on (1) professionalism ...