We're big fans of bad seed. Recently visited for the country night and enjoyed live music and refreshing sips! 10/10 time to wind down after a long week. Service is always friendly! read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

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I'm honestly so upset to update this review as this used to be one of my favorite spots in the area. My beloved chicken tender basket has been changed and is now minced chicken shaped into tenders. I used to RAVE about the chicken tenders! Now they look and taste like they were made by AI. I ate one and tossed the rest. VERY sad about this. I've always had pleasant experiences with the live music but the last time I went the "musicians" were teens who were so high they just kept laughing and stopping and announced "sorry I can't play and sing at the same time" which would have been FINE if they'd just played something nice or entertaining to any degree. It was just... awkward. Very much amateur hour, I'm shocked that they were hired and promoted on Bad Seed's instagram. The abundant use of AI advertising should have been a clue that they were making changes here. I am just truly so so sad to see a place I used to love go downhill like this. I still love the cider and ambiance of this place... hoping they'll revert to better choices! For now, I won't be back. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Minced AI chicken tender basket as of July 2026 - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Bad Seed is one of my favorites. The atmosphere, drinks and staff are fabulous. We had our daughter and son-in-laws the day after the wedding party here. We had about 50 family members attend. We rented the loft and had Rossi's cater. We basically used the loft for all the food and meeting place. We gave everyone tokens to use at the bar to put on our tab. It was a fantastic fall day and everyone gathered outside to listen to the band, hang around the fire pits and play games. The Staff made everyone wonderful for us. read more

Great spot to spend your afternoon/evening. They have ample seating outside and there's a fire pit if it gets chilly. The inside of the taproom is fun, clean, and has ample seating. The bartenders were friendly and do a great job of upkeep during a busy day. Family friendly environment with an arcade room...good for adults and kids and even had live music when I visited. I don't believe they serve food, but they had a food truck when I went. The Flavor Bandits food truck was popular with the crowd. read more

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Bad Seed Cider Company: Pizza food truck, pinball, fire pit, and live music this place was cool. A flight of holiday sours. My favorite was the one with the edible glitter. It's not on the menu but you can ask for it. Above Photography https://www.instagram.com/b.overly_delicious/-- at Bad Seed Cider Company. read more

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Decided to take a little break from the city to check out Bad Seed Cidery. We were able to order cider flights by writing down which flavors we wanted to try and the nice staff at the bar helped with recommending which ones would suit our tastes. Ended up trying the blueberry lavender, up north (semi dry), pumpkin, and hopricot. The Up North was my favorite, it wasn't too sweet and had a great apple flavor. My sister and I got to try a pineapple cider and a plum rose cider, which were flavors that were only in cans. The staff were nice enough to pour cold ones out in glasses. There was a live band playing and the vibes were super fun and relaxing. I really enjoyed my time at Bad Seed and would definitely come back! read more

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What's better than hand tossed pizza and cider? Rosemary fries! Ok Bad Seed Cider has it all but one thing I do love here is the Opus None and the Lavender cider. The Opus None takes the cake with the dry, oaky notes and drinks SO WELL! The best way to order here is to get a cider flight of 6 to be able to try different flavors and enjoy different sips! Then you can actually pick out your favorite to order a full glass of. Hint hint, like the Opus None. They do also have some beer on tap as well which is nice and you can mix and match in your flight of choice. Of course, you can't have a little drinky drink on an empty stomach so Bad Seed has already thought of this and they have an all day food truck available Saturday and Sunday that serves different types of pizza (yes, there's even gluten free!) and different types of fries. If you want to fully enjoy that pizza make sure to get some of their crispy fries especially the rosemary, they're packed with flavor! When it's not too cold the firepits are so nice to sit by and also this place is kid friendly too! Everyone here is so kind you can even take some of your favorite ciders to go! Word on the street is the Pumpkin cider is truly to die for. Not huge on pumpkin things so I can't really vouch for it but my friends totally can hehe. Fun place to come chill and have a few sips on the weekend. Great spot for the gluten free peeps! Even if you're not into cider you'll love this place! read more

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We booked the loft at the Bad Seed Cider Taproom for a baby shower/party for last Saturday. It was fantastic!!!! When we got there the loft was all set up for us. We had food delivered by Rossi's in Poughkeepsie which was delicious and it is also one of the caterers that Bad Seed recommends. We had the loft from 1-6 pm and were able to come in early to set up. We had 75 people, consisting of older and younger folks, babies, and children. Everyone had an amazing time! The staff at Bad Seed made everyone feel very welcome and were very professional and very friendly. The atmosphere at Bad Seed is so GREAT! Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the inside and outside. Room for kids to play. The pinball room was a major hit with the kids! Our guests and family members came from several states and some from very far away. They all talked about how great Bad Seed Cider Taproom is and how fun and relaxed it was. They are still talking about it! The Bad See Cider Taproom is just the best!!!!! read more

Came here with friends the other day and it was a really great place to visit! We had a few ciders and the Sunday brunch which was so delicious! I got the breakfast bowl and it was huge. Definitely come hungry if you plan to have that otherwise you can take it home with you. They are kid and dog friendly which is perfect since we had kids in our group. Plenty of space to play and even had some arcade games. On a nice day I would love to be on their outdoor patio. Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming to everyone! Will definitely be back soon read more

My wife and I were in the Hudson Valley for our anniversary and wanted a Sunday afternoon stop before coming home. We are big cider fans so this place fit the bill perfectly. The indoors of the cider house was pretty basic though they do have some cool vintage pinball machines upstairs. But its fall and its next to an apple orchard - are you really sitting inside? Outside they have a huge patio with a small stage, fire tables, tons of picnic tables, games and a food truck. We each ordered a flight of various ciders. They were all ok, but a little light for our tastes. The only one of them that we were wowed by was the pumpkin (and I typically hate pumpkin). To be honest it wasn't super pumpkin-y and we ended up getting a four pack to take home. Even though we weren't really hungry, we got a couple snacky-snacks from the food truck. Both were decent and portions were pretty large. read more

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Bad Seed Cider is amazing. We got married here about 18 months ago and continue visiting to enjoy the space, the people, and the tasty drinks. Lots of memories here so we were happy to see that Bad Seed still offered cider sales during the shut-down. A few weeks ago, Bad Seed announced they were offering contactless cider deliveries. We placed our order online and paid via their email invoice. Within a few hours, a case was placed outside our door. Since the first delivery, we've placed two more, all with the same service/quality. We especially enjoyed the "Hopricot" and "Pineapple" varieties. Today, Bad Seed is offering curbside pickup at the cidery. Although delivery is now halted, we still plan on ordering/picking up to-go cans in the coming weeks. Devin, Albert, Bram, and Kortney are all amazing people and we hope we can all get back there soon!! read more

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I can believe the last review was so long ago because I was surprised at the lack of people here when I went on a Saturday night. We were 2 hours away from home and decided to stop here and book a place nearby. It was cold outside, but I was expecting to see people at the firepit when we parked. The vibe was great and the setup was cozy...it was 19 degrees outside though. But still. We went in, ordered a flight of some very good ciders, and washed them down with some french fries and breaded cheese curds. Green tea was my least favorite cider, but it was not bad. I think a flight is the way to go since they have so many good choices though. read more

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We recently discovered this cidery and have been here twice now. The ciders are so delicious and there's a lot of unique flavors. We get the flights when we come so we can try as many as possible. There's a food truck outside with delicious fries and the store inside has some cute things. Everyone who works here is so friendly and it's such a nice time coming here and sitting outside with the music and cider to enjoy this beautiful weather. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Been coming here for years. The outside venue has definitely improved and attracted some more people. I'm just happy to report that the cider hasn't changed. Love the mix of herbs in their hard cider. We make the trip once a year to stock up on cans and bombers and love that they offer pizza and fries now. Still walked away with three cases after a power outage. Love this place and the employees. Always worth the trip. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Rosemary fries - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Bad Seed Craft Hard Cider is a craft cidery and orchard that opened in Highland, New York in October 2014. It was founded by childhood friends Albert Wilklow and Devin Britton. Albert is a sixth generation apple farmer and Devin has many years of brewing and fermenting beverages. They initially formed in the summer of 2011 in the back room of an old Hudson Valley barn, but it would be three more years before they opened their new taproom to the public. Their mission is to advance the craft cider industry through mixing old and new cider techniques and craft beer influences. All ciders are made from 100% Hudson Valley apples. In addition to the main taproom, there is a secondary taproom that is open at Wilklow Orchards (Alex's family farm that dates back to 1855) during the warmer months. My wife, son and I visited Bad Seed for the first time last Saturday while we were having a day trip in the Hudson River Valley. We had heard that Bad Seed was very family friendly. We arrived in the afternoon. They had a really nice biergarten-style patio area outside the taproom. There was a bluegrass band setting up to play on the stage area. My wife and I each ordered cider flights so we could sample all eight ciders that they had on tap. The cidery also offers wood-fired pizza on the weekends. We ordered a Margherita pie and a Mushroom pie and shared them; they tasted great with our flights! Our son liked the pizza too. We also had some tasty Rosemary Fries that the kitchen made for us by mistake; I love happy accidents. Our favorite cider out of the eight samples was the "Plum Rosé" (a dry cider fermented with blue plums). Before leaving, we purchased a four-pack of the Plum Rosé as well as 750 ml bottles of their Oak Aged Dry Cider, Bourbon Barrel Reserve Cider, and Spiced Rum Barrel Aged Cider. We really enjoyed our stay at Bad Seed and we would definitely go back again! read more

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Bad Seed is a great cidery to hang out and grab diverse ciders! I have been several times and always see groups of friends, wine tour groups and bachelor and bachelorette parties here. There is indoor and outdoor seating and even heaters around outside for those colder days. There is usually a food truck in premises too if you are feeling like eating. In terms of their cider, there are usually several options. My recommendation is to get a flight so you can taste a bunch. They have flights of 4 or 6 options. My favorite cider was the bourbon cider. They also have beer on tap and even non-alcohol cider so there's something for everyone! read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Bad seed is definitely off the beaten path and when you are driving to it, you'll probably think you're going the wrong way.. but keep goin! Its there! Tons of outdoor seating that is spread out. Dog friendly!! They have plenty of beer and cider options as well as some canned wine. The food menu is small - only some pizza and fry options. What we did have was good, but it took over 30 minutes to get it which was a bummer. Otherwise, solid experience and we would potentially return. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Really enjoyed our time here, we got good weather, live music, tasty cider and a very solid food truck. Definitely would recommend

Been here multiple times and I have to say it's one of my favorite cider places in the area! The staff is always friendly and helpful and the food trucks are amazing. A great atmosphere inside and outside! Will definitely be back (again and again) read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Stoped in on a whim. What a nice place. The Cider was delicious I had a flight. It had a great ambience and also the young lady behind the counter was very welcoming and had a great demeanor about herself. We enjoyed a mushroom pizza because of the new rules, but I must say it was quite delicious! I must say I was expecting like a Freezer pizza but this is quite nice definitely will make it a point to stop in again. read more

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Got married at Bad Seed last summer. 10/10 loved everything about it. They were awesome to plan the wedding, very low key and flexible, we had the whole space to ourselves. Brandon and team were fantastic behind the bar, everyone had a great time, friends still talk about how much fun the wedding is. My husband got to play a song up on the stage, too, any band or DJ could easily. I hope to have anniversaries back there, the Cider is fantastic of course but the people really make it a gem. read more

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If you are looking to have a relaxed time with some good friend bonding this is your spot. They have games you can play while sipping or guzzling some pints of cider. There is a decent selection and you can build your own four pack that they will pour from the tap and seal the cans in front of you! We played Jenga and drank a few pints before departing due to a wedding party coming in. This is a great location to hangout anytime of the year. I am looking forward to going back with more friends and building our own 4-packs! You guys must be doing something right! read more

Delicious cider and friendly staff! Blueberry lavender and raspberry ciders were so yummy! I suggest getting a flight so you can try the different ciders. Very nice outside fire w seating area and inside is nice as well. read more

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Great crowd, live music and awesome flights of cider. Nice size crowd, lively environment, but not too crowded. Able to easily get a picnic table outside with and umbrella. Picnic tables are new, nice.​ Easy to get drinks and food, food truck. They also have a couple fire pits. read more

Loved this brewery. Live music and lots of outdoor seating plus a food truck!! Really good variety of ciders and some beers, highly recommend the pumpkin cider. Friendly service and super welcoming chill vibes. Great place to hang out and relax for a day and the surroundings are beautiful too. read more

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This place is gorgeous! I was here for a wedding. If you're looking for a nice wedding venue with gorgeous views, this is the place! There was a very pretty apple orchard. Their outdoor eating area was very clean and spacious. Their bathrooms were clean! The staff was great and attentive. My husband and I don't drink alcohol so we ordered non-alcoholic apple cider - very good! I really enjoyed being here. read more

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Spent Sunday evening at Bad Seed Cider Company. I cannot rave enough about the cider or the space, and I made sure to bring home as much cider as I could carry. Quality: While I am sure Bad Seed Cider Company is a great spot to grab a drink anytime, the fact that they have the perfect setup for socially distanced outdoor drinking just makes them even better during COVID. The ciders are great, the food is unbelievable, and the space is awesome. We spent a good deal of Sunday evening making our way through each cider on the menu: Original Dry, Pineapple, Honey Crisp, Plum Rose, Raspberry, IPC, Docs Pumpkin, Hoppy Passion, and Peach Ginger Tea. Peach Ginger Tea was my favorite, but we also loved Honey Crisp and Docs Pumpkin. The only one I was not crazy about was Raspberry, but it seemed like it was the favorite of a lot of other folks. But regardless of whether you like your ciders fruity or dry, summer or fall-themed, you will find something to enjoy. And if that wasn't enough, they also serve up some great food. Since we had dinner coming up we skipped the pizza, but I was very close to a second order of Garlic Breaded Cheese Curds. The name says it all. Quantity: Good sized pours in the Tasting Flight, and Draft pours were 16oz. The food offerings were quite large, with the Garlic Breaded Cheese Curds being great for two or three to share. Value: $12 for a Tasting Flight. $7 for a Draft. $9 for the Garlic Breaded Cheese Curds. Ambiance: Bad Seed Cider Company is located in the town of Marlborough in Upstate New York. Alongside their apple orchard, they have a few red storage buildings, and an outdoor patio, which they have transformed into a comfortable and fun space. The taproom, which would normally have tables, has been transformed into a take-out bar. A second smaller bar can be found outside, but make sure to check both as the options are not always the same. Picnic tables with umbrellas fill the outdoor patio area, with the most in-demand spot being the couches around a fire pit. They had a live musician playing near the bar, and they had indoor bathrooms, but also spotless port-potties to prevent lines from forming. Crowd: A fairly large crowd, but the space was big enough to handle it without it feeling packed. Very dog friendly, so expect to see some puppies. And the hilarious musician playing his own songs, helped maintain good vibes. Service: Incredible and friendly bartenders. Took the time to talk about the unique aspects of each cider, and they had plenty of folks working to make sure no lines ever formed. The additional COVID measures made sure things moved smoothly. My only complaint was the pre-made Flights, which required overlap to try each cider on the menu. Parking: Large gravel parking lot out front. read more

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What an awesome spot! It's truly off the main drag and after the first mile you figure, ok, I went wrong somewhere, but keep going! It's back in the woods, I promise! Great location and open space, plenty of room and sometimes they even have food trucks doing catering. We bought some sausages from the Hudson Valley Sausage Co and DAMN DELICIOUS is all i can say! Every single cider I tried just got better and better and there was not one I didn't fully enjoy. Cannot wait to come back and experience again read more

We drove from CT and totally worth the drive. We LOVED this place. The ciders are dry which means they are not those sickly sweet ciders and we tasted 8 flavors. Our favorite was the pineapple, cognac aged, original and raspberry, but they all were so amazing. We had the Gluten Free pizza which was great and the rosemary fries which we highly recommend. The garlic aioli that came with the fries was the perfect addition. read more

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Good craft hard ciders. We visited Bad Seed on a recent tour of upstate NY cideries and really enjoyed their offerings. They have 10 ciders on tap, and rotate the choices seasonally. On our visit, the choices spanned a range from traditional (dry, semi-dry, barrel-aged) to more trendy-experimental (ginger, pineapple, honey mint, hibiscus ginger, etc.). You can purchase a tasting flight of 4 for $10, which is a nice, customer-friendly way of sampling their wares. They have outdoor seating, light food options, and cornhole, so on a nice weather day it's a fun place to relax and sip. If you're a fan of hard cider, definitely worth a visit. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Cider choices circa early September, 2018 - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

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Great place. Yummy ciders. Good food. Beautiful outside dining. Staff was very nice. Clean facility. Dog friendly. read more

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These guys are not messing around! Bad Seed made some of the most interesting dry ciders I've ever had the pleasure to taste. The stock ranges from your classic dry cider to all sorts of wonderful brews. We got to sample the Space Cadet, a hopped cider rich with Apollo and Galaxy hops, that I absolutely adored. It's not so much a cidery as much as it is an alcoholic candy shop of fantastic cider. The best part is, they have a tap room in Brooklyn too! Expect to see me there real soon~ read more

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The staff was so friendly, loved them including the owner Devin. Would've given them 5 stars if only part I was rating. Unfortunately cider was disappointing. We ordered the samplers. Pineapple, dry, and ginger a hit but others not so much. Had some weenies and sausage, nice small bites. Lots of games to play. Overall, lots of fun to stop but if you're looking for awesome ciders, keep going. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

This place has everything you could want in a cider house. A nice little food menu, a great selection of inventive ciders (I particularly loved the Brandy barrel, cognac barrel, and peach ciders), great atmosphere with a beautiful modern firepit set against a backdrop of orchard trees, and suuuuuper friendly staff. I want to work there. I want to LIVE there. Go there. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

We went here for the "after party" wish we had started here too instead of the Nostrano winery nearby (terrible all around at nostrano winery.) We had a great time at the Bad Seed Cider Company - the employees were so nice and the place was absolutely spotless! Loved it!!! read more

My fiancé and I love Bad Seed! We had our engagement party here in December, and our guests to this day still have nothing but amazing things to say about the drinks, atmosphere, and amazing staff. Even coming on a regular day, everybody is nothing but kind and helpful, and makes you feel at home. Their menu is vast and delicious, and changes often enough that you can never get sick of a particular drink. My favorite by far was the raspberry green tea cider, but I literally have never found one that I don't like. If you're in the Hudson Valley and have to choose one place to get cider, Bad Seed is 100% the way to go over anywhere else! read more

The atmosphere was relaxing and the employees were super friendly. A nice place to relax, grab a drink or catching up with friends. The raspberry cider was one of my favorites, along with the pumpkin. All the ciders were super fresh and crisp - definitely a place worth checking out! read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Fun vibe, inventive flavors, and overall really great beer. Even their Good Seed is worth a sip (non-alcoholic). We like to stop here on the weekend and bring friends from out of town, hang out with flights, and enjoy the outside if we can too. The service and bartenders are great, friendly and full of local knowledge and when they have snacks those are great too. read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Stopped by this spot on our bus tour. First time tasting their cider. The cider is great. The atmosphere is genuine. And, above all, the people are great. If you're in the area, stop by for a glass. You'll love it :) read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York

Nice location off the beaten path. The cider house sits right next to rows of apple trees. They have games including Cornhole and Jenga. The inside is cute and inviting. That being said, the guy who served us was not knowledgeable about any of the cider! We were choosing flights and he couldn't tell us one thing about any of the options to help us decide. So we chose randomly. Sad to say, we were not impressed by the taste of any of the ones we chose. So we left dissatisfied. Overall, underwhelmed by this place! read more

Bad Seed Cider Company - Wineries Near Me - Highland, New York