Great gluten free fried and battered options. Everything in the fryer is gluten free. They have…read morevarious menu options and the storybook tavern menu is also available. They have ciders and cocktails that are delicious.

Came for their Thursday night trivia and had a great time! While limited menu options sometimes…read morethat's just enough as was the case. I ordered the buffalo cauliflower and wings (Louisiana hot). Very good! I do wish there were more none flavored cider but the staff was nice enough to let me sample a couple of light beer and was able to pick one to order. Happy hour off everything until 7 ($2 off). With trivia just cider remains $2 off.

Benny Boy Brewing is officially one of my new favorite breweries in LA! I came here specifically…read morefor their Chicken Shit Bingo, which is such a random and hilarious concept that came from Austin, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. My friend and I came with the intention of having a chill little Sunday, and somehow we ended up having the BEST time. It was super crowded, so we just committed and started ordering pitchers of beer . We ended up meeting so many cool people, made new friends, and stayed way longer than we originally planned. The whole place has such a fun, laid-back, social vibe. They also have a really cool photo booth, adorable chill cats hanging around, and they're always hosting fun events, so there's actually a reason to keep coming back. The only thing I'll say is parking can be a pain in the ass, but I mean... you're near LA, so what do you expect? Honestly, the vibes here completely make up for it. Good beer, chaotic bingo, new friends, cats, and a fun Sunday crowd... literally what more could I ask for? I already can't wait to come back!

Food/Drinks: Their beer and cider selection was incredible! They really lean into a mix of crisp…read morelagers and ales plus some fun ciders made with apples which was so fun to see! They also had pizza vendors on site, and it was so yummy, a perfect pairing with the drinks. Service: Friendly and easygoing, it was quite busy when we went but the valet was a nice touch especially when parking is limited. Some friends of ours found parking on the side streets though can't go wrong with the available service Atmosphere: The atmosphere was great both inside and outside! It's set up as a brewery, cider house, and beer garden all in one, an urban backyard vibe with fire pits and open sky. Such a fun, laid back spot to hang out with friends

Gotta tell ya, was quite surprised that this was open when I drove by. When I saw it open, I pulled…read moreover and went in. Apparently they mainly cater to private parties, but I think they are changing their format around and trying different ideas. Parking is all on the street, but for now it was easy to find a spot. Interestingly enough, there is the cider bar place, siesta day club, but attached inside was Dear Mama LA that served food. I didn't realize this until I walked in and ordered and asked about it. It's an all organic pop up place inside of siesta day spa. I got a cafe de olla and a breakfast sandwich. The coffee is very good! The sandwich, a tad more salty than I prefer, but that is my personal choice. They have a detached grill that they cook on, so I think that is why my order may have taken a bit longer than usual, but that was not a problem. :) The siesta day club part was huge inside. From the outside, it looks small, but when you walk in, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Jose was someone that I briefly talked to behind their cider bar. Extremely friendly person!!! Found out that they make their own hard cider! Everyone there is extreme friendly!!! Service was fantastic! When they get there hours more established, I'll be going there again!

My friend celebrated his birthday here. I thought of day bars with clubs, a pool, and being in the…read moreheart of LA. This was a unique experience, here's how it went. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking, it's competing with a park that can be pretty eventful so it can be easy or it can be difficult. Seating: Indoor seating or private cabana set ups for groups. Room for a total of 100 people. Feels: This was interesting. It's not in the heart o the skyscrapers of LA but moreover in the outer end. It's hidden in a factory/storage setup in LA and right across from LA Historic Park. The place makes you feel like you're no longer in Los Angeles. You're welcomed with EDM/Tropical music and a beach/island setup. You have cabanas set up, their surfboards for decor, and colored tile floors. Great place to lounge out and host gatherings. FOOD: Charcoal Froze (Recommend) A good mix of elderberry, orange, and agave. Sweet and pretty subtle. I got a good buzz from this. Cactus Rose Froze (Recommend) This is your selection if you're looking for something tart and sour. I enjoyed the tarty sweetness from the cactus pear and it was well-slushed. The slushy gives it a nice hint of orange. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Garrett was a good dude. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars! I've never really gone to a day bar but this was a cool experience. Reasonable prices (about $6), good selections, and a good vibe. I'm sure my experience would be different if I struggled with parking or it was excessively crowded but this was a cool gem. TIPS: * Great cider selections but they don't serve food, only snacks so if you're planning to fill your stomach, check out the local eateries!

Ok I never checked out a cider bar. This was nice to try and it had positive vibes. It was a…read moreThursday and they had like a trivia night going. They have a lot of activities here on different days, that seem very fun! It's a decent size and they have outside and indoor seating. The service was amazing!! Jim was very nice and he was very amicable. I tried the apple crisp and berry cider and it was definitely 5/5. I will come back to enjoy maple more ciders and the events they have. They also have a taquito vendor that comes there a few times out the month. It's right across from Claremont Ales and easy to find, with lots of parking. -Marshay D.

First time here and absolutely loved it! Great ciders ((definitely try the passionfruit!)) and even…read morebetter ambiance and service! The owner is super sweet and brings such welcoming vibes! We accidentally stumbled in on trivia night and although we came in last place, it was the fun we had that mattered. Thank you!!!!!

Super cute hole in the wall place. Very friendly owners & inexpensive place to try out all sorts of…read moreciders! I got a flight of 4: blood orange, apple, tangerine, and wild berry ciders. Blood orange and wild berry were my favs. They also had plenty of board games to play with friends and you can also bring in food to eat while you mingle, drink, and eat. Sometimes they even have live music which is super nice! Highly recommend for a hangout place (:

Great place to chill and hang out on a weekend. Both a winery and cider house but we were there for…read morethe cider that particular day. Ciders are dry but she did tell us that when we came in. We did a flight of 6 ciders. Would love to come back for the wines. She owns the place and is very knowledgable. Very relaxing vibes being there. Love they have games to also play. Place is clean and seems like a hidden spot. But in a way, like that it is quiet and tucked away. Will have to come back again with a group of friends.

Gr8 customer service and always on time ! Love this place! Also very clean store very impressed…read morewith overall visits

I really love this location! The selection of food and beverages is pretty staggering. The staff is…read moresuper polite and professional. They're very knowledgeable on all of the products they sell too. I also enjoy the big warehouse setting of this place. I was able to get in and out very quickly and that's very important to me in this day and age. I'm definitely going to come back here for all of my food and alcohol needs!

Raging Cider and Mead continues to not disappoint! Every time I visit here we are kindly greeted…read moreand served great product. It's a cozy establishment where you'll meet and make new friends fairly quickly here. We did! On our most recent visit we purposefully planned a meet up with a few friends of ours. Perfect Homey and cozy place to do just that. This business hosts a fun movie night on Thursdays. Although they don't have food on this night...you are allowed to bring in outside food and snacks. Our new friends provided popcorn for all the guests to share. That was awesome! I love places that bring these things together. Nice people and great brews! No brawls but only good vibes and laughter found here! The movie really helped too. We all had a blast. We got a flight of cider and a flight of the mead. Both styles of brews were great. I learned that the honey is sourced from vista and Escondido. Their product tends to be on the drier side and the mead more semisweet than too sweet. They do have fish fry-day on Fridays and we will come back for that in the very near future! I'm a sucker for fish n chips (with malt vinegar) and food when I'm enjoying a good brew. It's another hidden gem located in the furniture store area in San Marcos. On our previous visits we took advantage of the garden-esque patio seating in the front. Looking forward to our next visit here!

Raging Cider and Mead Co. in San Marcos is the spot for mead and cider lovers! This small and…read moreintimate tasting room specializes in high-quality, small-batch mead and cider, with rotating seasonal flavors that keep things fun. From dry to semi-sweet to fruity or spiced, there's something for everyone. Standouts include their crisp hibiscus cider, traditional mead, and unique barrel-aged options. The space is small, but welcoming, with knowledgeable staff who love to share what they do. It's a great place to try authentic cider and mead. If you don't know where to begin, ask for recommendations based of your palate. They've got a dog-friendly patio, which is a huge plus, and there's plenty of parking, making it super easy to stop by. The patio is shaded and covered by passionfruit vines. There's even an apple tree too! Raging also hosts a variety of events, like trivia nights and food truck pairings, that make each visit a little different. If you're in the area (or even if you're not!), it's well worth the visit. Support a local, family-oriented business doing something unique, and doing it well! Check their hours, since they are only open Friday through Sunday.

Great indoor and outside space for large crowds. They had a dj spinning some relaxing music and the…read moreservice was friendly and felt like we were hanging out with friends. We had some cider and that was refreshing. Street parking available and bathroom access is outside. Loved that they had water available to serve yourself. The interior did not have AC so we were a little uncomfortable but that didn't stop people from enjoying the cool hipster vibe.

Stumbled in here as I was meeting a friend next door. I bought a mixed 4-pk. Customer service was…read moregreat. The interior of this place is very spacious and offers a relaxing environment. They do have a large outdoor area to sit at as well. As for the cider drinks I bought...they are possibly the healthiest of cider drinks I've ever had. The flavor profile was pretty tamed. Nothing in the drinks for me really makes me want to come back here again. So the drinks weren't for me, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try them out yourself.