The best bratwurst in Whatcom County can be found at this unique Bellingham beer garden

We asked readers where to find the best bratwursts in Whatcom County, and the votes are in.

The poll had three local restaurant options in Whatcom County, including Herb Niemann’s Steak House, Schweinhaus Biergarten and El Capitan’s.

The competitive unscientific poll received 54 votes.

The best bratwurst in Whatcom County

Schweinhaus Biergarten received 31 votes, or 57% of the total to top the list of the best bratwursts in Whatcom County.

Schweinhaus Biergarten was voted by Bellingham Herald readers as having the best bratwurst in Whatcom County.
Schweinhaus Biergarten was voted by Bellingham Herald readers as having the best bratwurst in Whatcom County.

The German beer garden restaurant in Bellingham is known for its German sausages and large liters of beer and giant pretzels, and it also offers outdoor yard games, large TVs for game days and a heated and covered outdoor space. The restaurant also hosts karaoke and trivia nights.

Schweinhaus Biergarten is also popular online, receiving a 4.5-star rating from 967 Google reviews and a 3.8-star rating from 131 Yelp reviews.

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Schweinhaus Biergarten is open from noon to midnight Monday through Wednesday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1330 N State St. in Bellingham.

Schweinhaus Biergarten was voted by Bellingham Herald readers as having the best bratwurst in Whatcom County.
Schweinhaus Biergarten was voted by Bellingham Herald readers as having the best bratwurst in Whatcom County.

In second place was Herb Niemann’s Steak House with 14 votes, followed by El Capitan’s with 9 votes.

Whatcom bratwurst poll results
Whatcom bratwurst poll results

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