I should update this review since they have moved into The Plant Area in Pittsboro. Great…read moreaccommodations, like a great hall with tables, without the Medieval feel. Excellent area though. You can rent out this area for parties, etc. also they serve food too. I usually bring my guests from out of town here. Always a great time . The tasting is your best bet. I like the Traditional Dry myself. They do have special batches and seasonal Meade Wines. Another 5 star review.

I came here on a random Monday so naturally there was no one else here. There are a ton of tables…read moreand an open concept. The lady working was not very friendly. I mistakenly said that I didn't like beer and she had to say "there are no beers here. Mead is not beer." in a harsh tone. My friends and I each got flights ($12 each). Each flight comes with 6 options to choose from. I enjoyed everything tried. Some were a little too sweet for my liking. Meads - Little Dipper: I don't really remember what this tasted like - Cassiopeia: this was really good! You can definitely taste the fruity green tea. Ciders - Carolina Crisp: too sweet for me - Celtic Currant: too tart for me - Pink Dogward: this was my favorite - honey'd crisp: also on the sweeter side but not as sweet as Carolina Crisp They have games in the corner. I imagine it's a more fun vibe on the weekends and in the summer.

Love that there's a cider bar here. There are games to play, lots of seating and we had food…read moredelivered. They have fun drinks they can create too, a huge back area for large parties and the building itself is beautiful. Staff is friendly and fun.

Has not had it's grand opening as of our visit but nice crowd with doggies, kids…read more We sat at the bar and we were greeted by Lauren and you can tell this woman knows her stuff, inventory selection, cleans, gets along with her people and all along a smile that just makes the day. We had a lot in common with her and felt like walking into "Cheers", relaxed and inviting and only our first visit. We did order a flight, not so much the wife's thing but she did try all of them but 5 glasses is very filling, We had Orange You a Hippie, Resting Peach Face, El Matador, Smooth Hoperator, and Rhizz Up. All of which for me were very tasty, with El Matador being my fav. The wife switched to beer and I finished 4 of the 5, they are filling. Cool place to relax, have a Cider, Beer, Wine, Cider Slushy, they even have soda. A Little of something for everyone.

Great cider in a fun area - Chatham beverage district. although not a specific place for the…read morecidery, the building offers not just cider from Chatham cider works, but Mead from starlight meadery, spirits from fair game distillery, and local snacks and beer. There's a large open area to eat outside as well as nearby coffee shop, CBD shop, gift shop, and axe throwing.

Came back here almost a year later visiting friends who moved to the area. It's just as good as I…read moreremember - the Queen Bee is such a staple. The food options next door were open this time around (last time I visited they were still under construction) so we grabbed food from there and ate it here while we enjoyed a card game and drinks. It makes for an excellent combination of good times.

Lovely place to hang out and enjoy a cider or two. We ordered inside and sipped on our flights…read moreoutside. The flights cost $14 for 4 - 5oz pours. Single cider full pours are about $7-$8. They also serve beer, cocktails, and might have a trial cider option or specials. The weather was beautiful and Bold Batch Creamery even stopped by to sell ice cream. We enjoyed most of the ciders selected. Overall, a pleasant place for cider and company.

This place is amazing! Easy to find downtown with parking in a side lot or a parking deck across…read morethe street. We sat inside but there was plenty of outdoor space that would be perfect on a beautiful day. They also constantly have food trucks and the schedule is listed on their website. The interior vibe is so fun and fresh. And it is absolutely reflected in their cider. I don't think there was one that I didn't like. There were definitely some I liked more than other but everything was quite tasty. I tried the Off Main, Upside Down, and Sweet Carolina. I should have gotten some cans or growlers to take home but will try to do that next time. I want to come back to try the Bludacris! Thanks to the bartenders for being so knowledgeable and friendly.

One of the first things you notice as you enter the BC Ciderworks establishment is the clearness of…read morethe place, the openness of the place, and also how friendly and welcoming the staff are as they greet you with such broad and genuine smiles! I had such an enjoyable time hanging out at this place. They are even thoughtful enough to give you samples of the cider as well as giving you a full rundown on the flavor profile as you sip and taste. Also, they are not stingy with their sampling - which is so cool. They have a game room off to the right of the entrance for those who wish to get their game-on. Large screens TV's are available for your perusal as well. Very comfortable place with a wide range of seating to relax on as you sip your libations. I'll be back! #bullcitydrm

Owned and located adjacent to Old Armor in downtown Kannapolis. Similar to Old Armor there was…read moreplenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with a calmer vibe. They had a large variety of ciders, I tried the Carmel Apple Cider and it was very good. Service was excellent. It is a nice to have a beer and cider option next to each other.

The bartender was super friendly and very patient and knowledgeable about the ciders. Plenty of…read morespace inside the bar to seat. The bar is split between a cider bar and regular bar. No outside food or drink are allowed. There is a bowling alley downstairs below the bar. I got the cider flight which comes with 4 cider options. Cider order: 2 Honey Trees 4/5, 1 Pine Apple 3/5 and 1 Blueberry 3/5 I also had a slushy which was amazing 5/5. Can't remember which slushy she mixed together but it was heavenly. It tasted like a orange dream sickle. Highly recommend a slushy. Overall, it was a cute spot and I would recommend a visit.

Came here on a pretty dead Wednesday evening but still had a great time! The bartender was very…read morefriendly and the cider flight was perfect to try a few flavors before picking our favorite (the creme orange). They have many board games/cards/puzzles inside which we chose to play. A really cool and fun spot!

Great cider place and wonderful flights. But I would definitely recommend sticking with just the…read morecider. I know the name of the place is "Ciderworks" and they crush that, so definitely only order that. The bartenders were very distant and not very friendly. They were on their phone most of the time. I ordered a gin and tonic and she didn't know what gins they had and unfortunately their ice had tasted very mildewy. There is a lot of seating inside and out along with board games which is great. The bathrooms were mildly clean and most tables were very sticky. If you come just focus on the ciders!

Botanist and Barrel is worth your time for so many reasons:…read more 1. Cider that doesn't taste like it was produced by a blind platypus with an addiction to sugar. 2. The drive is beautiful- even if it might be long, depending on your starting point. 3. It's a peaceful, lovely spot where you can relax and hang out. With or without friends, this place has serenity etched into its bones. 4. Service is knowledgeable and prompt. But if you're claustrophobic don't wait at the bar indoors. Parking is plentiful, there are outdoors shades, birdsong, and again- cider. They also have beer and wine available. Bring your dog, bring your friends, bring your thirst. They're all welcome here.

Such an incredible establishment!…read more North Carolina has a bit of my heart when it comes to establishments such as the Botanist and Barrel. Both a natural winery and natural cidery, this place has something for everyone. With an INCREDIBLY laid back experience in mind, I recommend you visit this site on a nice day, bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of thier best offerings in thier back yard. My wife and I recently came for their anniversary celebration, where they had wine sampling, live music, and a pizza oven. With such a great space, such great beverages, and fun music, there is nowhere I would have rather been. Now let's talk about their beverages. We had samples of their wines, and we also bought a flight to ensure we sampled the full spectrum. All of their wines are made using the natural method, which means that they have exactly one ingredient - grapes. Their wine brand goes by the name of DeFi, and these are all NC and VA-procured grapes, fermented and bottled on-site. I especially loved each of their Pet Nats along with the Piquette Rouge. These wines are all bone dry and bring in some wanted natural notes, which I love in natural wines. Oh, and their ciders! I had never heard of a Pet Nat cider, but now I am all in! All deliciously dry and complex with fun added fruit flavors. I am especially fond that they use the only North American tropical fruit - the Paw Paw in their ciders. The produce used in their ciders is harvested locally as well, and with the amazing combination of different apples used in their ciders, each is unique and delicious. They also have an amazing little market with local specialties, which is based on an honor payment system (something I have rarely seen). If you are anywhere in the Raleigh-Durham area, I highly recommend stopping by and enjoying the amazing offerings here. You will not regret stopping by.

Delicious grilled cheese on sour dough bread. Believe it or not the vegetables were amazing! El…read moreDente and fresh. My husband's Italian sub was good and he loved the fries - a little different than the usual. We are here on a holiday weekend on Friday at 4:00. It is very cool inside with ac and lots of people are sitting on the covered porch out back. There is a little pond adjacent. I can hear myself talk and my husband even though people are at the bar cheering for the USA Soccer Team. I like it here. It is reasonably priced. People greeted us as we walked in, even holding the door. We'll be back when we drive through again.

Went here a few weeks ago, and sat near the bar. We could out it's a sister property of the…read moreWilmington Beach Brewery, which was nice, because you know quality is on the line. We split an appetizer while I enjoyed a flight of their craft beers and ciders, while my mother had a lite lager. Next we split their carnivore pizza - which could have had more meat toppings, other than the bacon bacon bacon. Not that I'm complaining about the bacon, but would have liked more of the other toppings. Service was friendly, but took a few extra minutes for the server/bartender to get to us initially. But service improved thereafter, even after the crowd started coming in. And even with the crowd the volume didn't raise much, making it easy to have a conversation without having to shout. The building itself is structured like a warehouse, but they did great with the interior, I just wish we could see the brew masters at work. 4 out of 5 stars, will definitely bring us back.