I love the concept of this place! We popped in for apps and drinks on a Saturday evening and were able to be seated immediately. The interior is cozy, and the reno of the building was done well. We tried a couple of the different ciders and enjoyed them. The firehouse is a great option if you're not the biggest fan of traditional cider. We ordered biscuits as a snack to share--the portion was tiny (I wish there were more biscuits, the biscuit/spread ratio was odd) but they were tasty. There are a couple of kinks to be worked out yet but I'll definitely be back. The menu is affordable and the space is beautiful. read more

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Abandoned firehouse turned Cidery! Very cool vibes for the Wash Ave and downtown area. The main floor consists of an open seating section with 14-16 person communal tables, some 2 person high top tables and bar seating. Upstairs seemed to have PLENTY of tables for dinner/reservations, but appeared to only be open for weekend use when they're busier. The exposed brick walls really bring out the awesome firehouse feel to the place. Unfortunately, even with really high ceilings, there seems to be a lack of insulation in the place which causes it to get extremely loud. I certainly wasn't yelling, but you are forced to talk reasonably louder than a casual conversation when it's busy here. Nonetheless, the ciders and food were all delicious! I was a tad surprised when I only saw 3 ciders to choose from, but they brought great variety between the 3. They're also a relatively new cidery from what I understand, so I'm sure more flavors and variations will come with time. They have multiple Gluten Free options throughout the menu (salads, wings, sandwiches, entrees). Flights will run ya $12, and dinner could be anywhere from $10-$20 a person depending what route you take. Overall, a great experience and I hope to come back down the road when they've got some history to their name and potentially some more cider options! read more

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Food was good. Ciders are very unique an interesting. Highly recommend getting the taster option with three flights of ciders. They're all totally different but good in their own right. Nice to be able to find the perfect one without burning the bank. read more

Love that this place exists! I prefer cider over beer and enjoyed Ciderfest. I did the cider flight of six. Sweet Lou's was my favorite. There was music, balloon animals, tours. Great deal on growlers. Unique flavors. Good location. read more

Brick River Cider - Cideries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I cannot say enough good things about this place. As a cider lover I was in heaven. My group was only in town for a few days, but we were told this a great local spot. Our server was excellent, he knew his ciders and was able to make helpful recommendations. I believe his name was Nate, and I have to say he made us feel right at home. For food they have a food truck that I think works out of their kitchen so I was surprised by the selection they had. I have to say that if you do visit, their cider is the number one attraction so come thirsty. I brought a 4-pack back home and even though I tried my best to save it, It's already gone. Need to visit again soon and stock up on more! read more

I wanted to like this place more. I am rounding up to give it a very generous 4 stars as the only cidery in the area. Nearby street parking. Free on Sunday. The interior looked cool. Service was alright considering there was one poor guy running the show by himself. Prices were very fair. I am not a beer drinker so the fact they are a cidery is awesome. We got the cider flight. I enjoyed all four. They tasted different. My favorite may have been the first one, which was the sweetest. I did not enjoy my food experience. My first choice was their wings. The server came back and reported they were out of wings. So I changed to the plate: pulled pork, risotto, and slaw. The server came back and reported no risotto. I asked for the balsamic mushrooms instead. Luckily I did not get another sold out response, but the mushrooms were pretty terrible. My pork was good and slaw (mayoless) was fine although I couldn't taste any chili lime. The mushrooms looked cooked, but the taste of raw button mushrooms is undeniable. I suppose they were just tossed in the balsamic vinegar glaze I suppose. In fact they were cool/cold on the inside. My girlfriend also got the plate with polish sausage and I thought it was the best thing of all the food we got, better than my pulled pork. Her cheesy potatoes were kinda meh. I didn't try but she said her cinnamon apples were good. I would come back.. for drinks. read more

Hands down my favorite cider. They had plenty of non sugary ciders that I absolutely loved. These ciders are certainly quality because I don't get headaches from them which I tend to get on most beers. Ben our bartender was so kind and friendly to me and my friends. I strongly recommend stopping by for a cold one this summer! read more

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This is my second visit to Brick River, and this one just missed the mark for me. My wife and I came in for a rare night out together, and she was very excited to come to Brick River. She loves their cider, but she loves their wings even more. The last time we came, it was brunch, so I wanted to see what the dinner menu was like, so I took a peek on their website. I saw they offer a brisket macaroni and cheese, so I had to try that. We got there around maybe 7ish, I think. We were one of three tables at the restaurant, so I gotta was happy to not have to compete with TVs or other families to talk to my wife. We sat down, ordered our drinks, chose what we were getting. I decided on the burger with mac and cheese on the side (server recommendation) and their in-house apple soda. Mary got the burger with no bun, side salad and a Sweet Tart cider. We got the deviled eggs and wings for starters. The apple soda was amazing. I probably had three refills, and could have had more. I liked that they didn't offer me a straw. Mary's cider was excellent, as always. Here's where it starts to slide. First, all of our food came out at once. Both apps, both burgers. Wut. That's a rookie mistake to me. Like, you've just defeated the entire purpose of ordering an app. Also, we were STARVING so once again, it defeated the purpose of ordering appetizers. The deviled eggs were okay. Nothing fancy. Tastes like the same eggs I would make at home. The wings, however, are INSANE. So damn good. I would have eaten them until I ate them all. The dry rub they use is beautiful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect compliment. Well done, Brick River. The burger was very good. I ordered mine sans tomato, and they remembered but they forgot that Mary didn't want a bun, so it was served with a bun that she didn't want. It's a shame, because it was wasted on her instead of someone who would have eaten it. My biggest gripe about the burger was that I wasn't offered any kind of condiment, so it was a bit too dry for my taste. The fried onions were a great addition, by the way. The side of mac and cheese was so disappointing. It was neither macaroni nor cheese. It was more like a paccheri noodle, short and wide. The pasta was limp af and the sauce was under seasoned. I'm glad I went with the burger for the meal instead of the brisket mac and cheese, or I would have had a much more disappointing experience. All in all, I'd give this visit 6/10, but I'll still keep coming back for dem wangs. Sooooooo good. More than worth some mediocre sides. read more

Terrible service , food comes out incorrect, waitress didn't try to do anything to make the stay more comfortable , food was forgotten, ran out of sweet tea an didn't inform me. Not a good experience at all for tourist like myself. Took 45 mins to bring straws, pepper, ketchup , i just HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Went here for my birthday. Was super excited, as I had heard great things about it. The server was great, and took the time to explain the cider options. We all ordered flights, and I got one extras, so I could taste all the ciders. That part was fun! I had never been to a cidery before. The food however, was a let down. A huge disappointment. I was with a group of 4, and we all ordered different food items. First let me say that I like to think of myself as a chicken wing expert, and lover of all things chicken. So, of course I ordered the chicken wings. The menu made everything sound so "gourmet," but they were just basic wings. Same thing I would get from any old bar. My friend ordered a burger, and again basic bar food. My husband ordered the grilled cheese, and it was decent. Verdict.... Would I go back? Yes! I would go back and enjoy the ciders. I'm giving 4 stars, because 3 didn't seem fair. Overall it's a cool place to hang out, and we did enjoy the service and the different cider options. Next time I just won't order the wings. read more

Had a great experience due to the new bartender manager, he greeted us kindly and took our order. We had a flight of 6 ciders on tap, the best was sweet Lou. Bartender created an awesome cocktail creation with the sweet Lou and ginger liqueur. The brisket Mac n cheese is the favorite of all the foods we tried. Wish there was an outdoor or patio/rooftop seating which would make me drink more cider. read more

Went in to buy a gift for a friend's birthday. The bartender and manager were both incredibly welcoming and helpful. They answered all of my questions and offered suggestions. While I didn't try any of the ciders, I highly recommend this place based on the service alone. read more

I'm a big cider fan, but I was hoping for more from Brick River. I loved the atmosphere of the fire house, but it was cold and echoey inside. Granted, the weather has just started to change, so I think that's why it was so cold. The drinks all sounded amazing on paper, but the flavors were just okay. My husband and I split a flight of four and both of us felt like they just didn't have much flavor. It was difficult to distinguish between some of the drinks and none really stood out as a drink I'd want to order again and again. I'll consider coming back when it's a little warmer to try some seasonal flavors. read more

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Great drinks for an affordable price. I would highly recommend their fall cider. Will definitely be back.

Visited Brick River Cider Company on Saturday night. Ordered a Tasting Flight of all four ciders they had on tap. Quality Almost every brewery will have a guest cider on tap, and after visiting a few breweries in St. Louis I noticed Brick River Cider Company was a common selection. A little research let me know that they are the first and currently only ciderworks in the city. A relatively recent addition to the scene, but one that had clearly won over the local crowd of brewers, I decided to give them a try. I have to admit I was shocked to only see four options of cider on the menu. They are clearly just getting started. I ordered a Tasting Flight of all four to try Cornerstone Hard Apple Cider, Homestead Hard Apple Cider, Firehouse Rose, and Brewer's Choice. Homestead Hard Apple Cider was the clear standout to me. It managed to toe the line between dry and sweet and had a delicious fresh finish. Exactly what I look for in a cider. Cornerstone Hard Apply Cider was solid as well, dry and earthy, avoiding any pitfalls of sweetness. The other two were not for me. Brewer's Choice was the better of the two, but I did not like the almost flowery taste. Firehouse Rose was tartness and bitter. I also did not feel like the mixture of sour cherry and hibiscus worked. Quantity The sample sizes in the Tasting Flight were quite large, I would guest a little more than 5oz. One flight was more than enough cider for me. Value A Tasting Flight of the four ciders on tap was $12, which was fine. Drafts of the ciders were $5 to $7, and they had other drinks like speciality cocktails and guests beers at similar prices. Ambiance Brick River Cider Company is located in Downtown St. Louis, but the area felt a little like a ghost town when we arrived. The ciderworks has taken residence in an old fire station, which is a very cool space. Leaving it as much in tack as possibly, you can easily imagine what it looked like years ago. They have two floors, but I did not make my way to the upper level. Downstairs the space is tight, with two longer tables, a few high-tops, and a small bar. Above the bar they had several televisions as well as a view into the actual ciderworks. The rest of the space was simple and likely needs additional time to develop some character. In the background they were playing some hip-hop music, which did not feel like the appropriate choice. The space has lots of potential, but needs some time and some work. Crowd It was extremely busy on Saturday night. I expected more of a brewery vibe, but it seemed like most of the other guests were here for dinner. They did have a pretty substantial menu plus table service, but this would not be my choice for a full meal. I was also surprised to see the number of children, because despite technically being family-friendly it really was not designed for kids. Service After we arrived and grabbed a few seats, I headed to the bar to order. I was quickly told that someone would be around to take our order. With only a few ciders on the menu I was ready almost immediately, but it was around ten minutes before we caught the attention of the waitress. It then took a ton of time for the drinks to come out and that was the last we saw of her. Apparently there is an upstairs area, and I don't know if that was where most of her tables were, but she was not making the rounds downstairs. I would have much preferred a do it yourself approach. Parking They had a very small private parking lot next to the building, but the spots were all full when we arrived. Instead we parked across the street where there were plenty of meter spots. Extra I am going to give Brick River Cider Company the benefit of the doubt because they are only about six months old. They clearly know that dry is the way to go, which I believe is crucial when it comes to cider. But they need to up their choices and ditch the full service element. Let folks order at the bar and if kids are going to come anyway, have some stuff out for them to do, at minimum some card and board games. read more

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Recently I stopped in on a Saturday evening for a friend's birthday gathering. Overall, I like their concept and the ciders themselves are good, if you like cider. It was a beautiful night and they had the large front doors open and it felt just right. It's great to have a local cider brewing company in Saint Louis, because so many people enjoy it. I tried the Rosé cider they had on draft and liked it a lot. It wasn't too sweet, which was something I am always afraid of with cider beer. One thing I really liked... they have other local beer options, even on draft, in case you don't want to drink cider. As far as my actual experience goes, not super impressed. There was one lady, our server who seemed to be doing all the work and had the entire dining area to herself. There were maybe 10+ tables in the restaurant, so our service was pretty slow, which was not her fault. There seemed to be two other folks, a bartender and a manger not really helping out when there were clearly things to do. I didn't get food, but I have heard really good things about it. Definitely will be enjoying some next time I'm in. As someone who doesn't drink a ton of cider, I don't know how often I will be back, but it's a nice place to spend some time with friends. read more

Disclaimer: not a big fan of ciders in general. Tried a few of them and they're just too sweet for my IPA taste. However, very cool spot if you are into ciders!! They also have other local crafts on tap (Citrapolis is my personal favorite). Their food is decent. I was a little disappointed in the burger, but interested in returning for the pulled pork sandwich. The Parmesan fries are amazing. Our table of four was also approached by, whom I at first assumed to be some random drunk man, the owner. He offered us a free tour of the brewing space in the back. Scored some knowledge on the cider world and was offered a free pour of cider straight from the vat which was never delivered (again, don't like ciders so I wasn't that upset as). Overall, I would return for the food and space. Again, I do not care for ciders so that was not my "cup of tea," but it was cool. Bartender (Dave?), messed up our order, but was a great guy and very attentive to us. He provided a free variety round of the deviled eggs for the mishap. All is forgiven "Dave". If you love ciders and/or you have a gluten allergy, but love beer, this is your spot!! read more

The Brie and apple grilled sandwich was delish! Plus 4 pack ciders to go for $10!? Can't beat it! We love all their ciders!

I don't drink a lot of beer, but I am keen on cider. I found out about BRCC when looking for a good dinner in St. Louis. I ended up there and had an excellent flight of ciders, a shaved brussel sprout salad, and a bowl of mushroom soup. It was all SO GOOD! The brussel sprout was amazing! It was tasty, filling, and the portions were HUGE! The mushroom soup was very tasty and was great for a cold fall evening. Food came super quick and service was impeccable. I think my server's name was Kelly, and she was very knowledgeable about what was on tap. The highlight was ciders. Definitely get the flight. It's well worth it, and it will help you figure which cider is best for you. I personally liked the brewer's choice. It was dry, had a granny apple smith flavor to it, and was very complex. I didn't try the rose. If cider isn't your thing, you could hit up some local brews as well. I also had a gose/sour that tasted like lemon meringue pie! Kelly was nice enough to give me a sample of a mix of the original cider with the gose and it was a totally different cocktail! Check out BRCC for great service, great food, and excellent cider! read more

Definitely improved their gluten free menu since the opening weekend. They will be consolidating the menu soon so I'll be interested to see how it looks after that. Bartender asked a lot of questions about celiac which was nice. No dedicated fryer for the wings/fries so celiacs stay away. Cauliflower risotto is my favorite along with the sweet Lou cider. read more

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If you like ciders, this is the place to go. Food available. Small area but fun atmosphere. Ciders are good but they also offer other brewery selections for those who aren't into ciders. read more

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My husband and myself (celiac) chose to go here for cider and their gluten free menu. I was bummed because while they do have gluten free items, this is NOT celiac friendly. The server was helpful in answering questions but in the end, the risk for cross contamination was not acceptable to me personally. However, this isn't a complaint, I'd rather know not to eat there than be told it was safe and later regret it. While their website denotes a gluten free menu, it would be helpful if they had a disclaimer about cross contamination. Though we didn't eat there, we did order a 4 Cider flight. Each glass held around 4 ounces and the flight was $12. Each cider had it's own personality that was (at least in my opinion), accurately described and refreshing. The menu did look delicious and prices were very reasonable. Even if you don't eat there, the cider was worth it read more

This past weekend the BFF and I took a quick weekend trip to St. Louis. All and all the trip fell flat, however Brick River did deliver one of the few positive moments of the weekend adventure. I ordered and fell in love with their flagship cider - Homestead, and the BFF loved the Sweet Lou's. We ended up going home with a 4 pack and a growler. Only bummer is that don't have the distribution to Chicago just yet, however after emailing with them, apparently they will be selling out here in the fall. So let the cider countdown begin! read more

Great food - got take out. Spinach Salad, chocolate flourless cake , wings, humus, Brussels sprouts and Damascus flatbread. While everything was awesome - special mentions - Wings were crispy with a great rub, humus had a nice kick and Damascus flatbread was awesome. Take out sucks most places but food was nicely packed and still great tasting! read more

The food was outstanding! I personally had the French onion chicken sandwich with cauliflower risotto. It was so flavorful! I tried my friends trout and another friend's grilled cheese with Apple slices .... delectable! I had a flight of the ciders to decide what to drink... and was SOLD on the homestead! Soooo good. They also have a sangria that I wasn't a fan of, but their mixed drink with the cider, whiskey, and cinnamon stick is a must try as it tastes like a liquid apple pie! The service was a little slow (i think they may be a tad short staffed) but everyone was very friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

I love this place! From the ciders, to the food, to the atmosphere. I did the flight of ciders to figure out which kind of cider, I will get next time I come back. For the food, I got the chicken biscuit. It comes out as 3 small chicken sandwiches on a buttermilk biscuit. The service was fantastic as well, they were always there if I needed anything or had any questions. I will be for sure coming back to this place. read more

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We loved this place, came for the cider, loves that there are both sweet and dry/tarter ciders. The food was excellent, highly recommend the burger and the spinach strawberry salad, 2 of us split this, huge portions. Recommend getting the flight then you can try all 6 varieties! read more

Brick River Cider - Farmtrac burger and spinach strawberry salad - Cideries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Opening weekend made for a crowded cidery. Service was slow, which I expected so it didn't bother me, and everyone was very friendly. They did a great job with the space, it hits those cozy-but-urban pub feel. There are four ciders on tap and you can grab a flight for $12. The flight pours are good sized. None are overly sweet and I enjoyed them all but especially the flagship ciders. My partner had a whiskey/cider cocktail that was a nice balance between the two. In addition to cocktails and cider, there are local beers on tap. The gastropub-y menu is legit! The portobello sandwich was SO GOOD. There were a couple vegetarian options and I think the portobello sandwich could be vegan (not sure if it was toasted in butter, but that's an easy request to make). My partner enjoyed his burger and I'll admit it looked good with two smash burger patties. Crowded, yes. Worth checking out, yes. I'll be back for another round of cider and to try the sangria! read more

We really enjoyed the cider tasting with 2 flights till we found our favorite - the peach! We enjoyed lunch and the food was really good. Staff did a great job! Really enjoyed the experience- we'll be back. read more

I was Soooooo looking forward to place!! I love ciders! We were there about 2-3pm on a Saturday- certainly not a rush time. And truley there were 2 tables occupied when we got there. It took FOREVER to get service! To get drink orders in, to get food orders in....FOREVER, I tell ya. We were getting hangry. And then the food came. Not one single person in our party of 7 was over the moon. I ordered the mushroom sandwhich. I was expecting a portabella mushroom "burger" Not even close. There were apox. 3-6 thin slices of small mushrooms. The bread was soaked, and I mean wet, with red pepper "sauce." No need to go on......won't be back. read more

My husband and I stopped by for lunch to check out the cider. Kind of in a weird area with not much around. We ended up sitting in the upstairs dining room cause the bar was packed. Service was ok. It seemed like our waitress wasn't too familiar with the cider, but in their defense the place hasn't been open very long so I am sure all the employees are new. We ordered the cider flight which is a great deal. For food, my husband ordered the Mac and cheese and I had the apple flatbread. Both were very tasty. Would definitely recommend for other to try. If you aren't a cider fan they do have other drink choices. read more

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Excellent ciders, good variety, and friendly customer service. I make it a point to visit any local cidery when I travel (so I've been to alot) and this is definitely in my top three. The ciders had a lot of flavor but weren't cloyingly sweet. I spent several hours there on a Sunday afternoon and the staff was helpful and upbeat. The foot selection is good, although I only got an order of fries. I'd definitely recommend stopping here if you like cider at all. read more

Brick River Cider - Cideries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

It's only been open a week but we wanted to try it right away. Cool ambience in a nice space. It filled up for having been open for only a few days and many of the folks were families. The food was pretty good. I had the best salad but the dressing was really salty. I also had the cider flight so I could taste them all and while they were good they weren't outstanding. Two were pretty basic ciders, and my favorites. The third was a sour cherry cider that grew on me as I drank it. The last was billed as "bold" but actually had the least flavor of the 4. Everything was good but not great. Sorry. read more

Fantastic Cider House!! My wife is gluten free (medical not choice) and does not prefer the sweet ciders. Brick River Ciders are semi-dry and not over the top in alcohol content. Bartender Joel was really knowledgeable and helpful. Four decent local beers on tap for the non-cider folks. The menu is equally impressive with tons of gluten free options. Pics attached are of wings, Brussel Salad and Roasted Beet Salad. All three outstanding!!! Found a new favorite place in the city today for wife and myself. Will definitely be repeat customers!! read more

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This place...so yum. We had the cider flight...all tasty, but the Homestead cider was our favorite. My husband had the peasant's pie, we shared chicken biscuit sliders, and I had the french onion chicken sandwich with side farmer's salad. Everything was so delicious!! We will definitely be back. read more

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We visited on their opening weekend. The bar area quickly filled up while we were there. They have an upstairs dining area also. We tried the cider flight that included their Homestead (semi-sweet), Cornerstone (semi-dry), Firehouse red (rose cider), and Brewer's choice ciders. They also have local beers on tap and specialty cocktails. Their cider braised pork sandwich with brussels and cauliflower side was fabulous! We'll definitely come here again! read more

Brick River Cider - Cideries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Went to Check it Out and was blown Away, The menu was great and very well explained i had the cider braised pork sandwich and it was on point hot and fresh. we also had a cider flight a wonderful selection and personally i liked them all, That being said I'm not the biggest fan of craft beer so a cider "brewery " really fills a void. Great service and facility. read more

Great food, great cider, great service. We had a flight, wings, hush puppies and Texas flatbread. I would highly recommend! read more

Brick River Cider - Cideries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Fantastic new cidery in St. Louis! Four ciders, my fav is the Homestead though all are very good! We didn't grab dinner but the menu looks fantastic! Try this place out! read more

This is only for the flight I had the other day, which I enjoyed. I'm not really a cider person, so maybe I can't really write about this, but I do things for friends who are cider people. Nonetheless, the setup was cozy, but the service was sloowwww. I thought maybe it had just opened slow, but it has been open for a month. Now I am giving this place four stars for a few reasons. Yes it was slow and didn't seem that busy, but the server was kind, the flight was good, lots of different flavors and unique clean cidery tastes, and the food looked bomb going out to other people, and while tempted, I had food waiting to be eaten at home.. I will probably go try it out sometime in the future, which I can then leave a more well-rounded review. They did have other beverages and some yummy sounding mixed cider cocktails for those of you not even willing to stray too far from your wine, beer, or whiskey. Also celiac people rejoice! Not only is the primary beverage here for you, a huge portion of their menu was marked as gluten free. I have hope for this place. read more