It seemed appropriate to order local Julian Hard Cider at Heroes Wood Fired Pizza to accompany our pizza; enjoying it, I looked up where we could purchase more to take home, and realized their tasting room was just down the street! We opted for their (2) taster flights ($18/flight): Core Flight and Specialty Flight, consisting of 6 generous pours, appreciatively served with a cup of pretzels. We left with 22 oz. bottles of their Apple Pie and Harvest Apple ($8.04 each; a 10% discount is offered with a 6 pack purchase). Fun find and experience! read more

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Yes it's cozy. Yes it has drinks for everyone. Yes it has cute indoor and outdoor seating. And yes, it's a perfect must try spot for your Julian trip! This place is so cute and so cozy for anytime of the year. The inside is beautiful! You can tell the owners and workers enjoy where they work! My bf and I stopped here on our way down from Julian town, we tried so many ciders for such a great price (around $35). These little ciders are strong beware! This is a great spot for a girls trip, Julian trip, and a date spot if you need to show someone around Julian! read more

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We went camping one weekend in Julian and wanted to explore the town. Drove by and came across this place and decided to stop in for a tasting. The restaurant had split seating -small dining area in the front of the restaurant and another seating area in the back. Rustic interior and decor, which represents Julian. Ordered a couple of cider tastings. I liked all of the different selections that were on the menu. There were more than some of the other cideries o have been to. Presentation of the tasing was cute - they were delivered in muffin tins which I thought was creative. I did not like the fast that the drinks were served in cheap plastic cups. Something about drinking from a glass just makes things taste better. That would not stop me from returning though. read more

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Everything here was so on point! The cider is delicious, nice and strong for what it is, and a great value. They have a food booth here that serves hot dogs, burgers, chicken, etc which was super convenient to have under the same roof. They offered a chocolate tasting which was so so good! Plenty of seating both inside and out, and dog friendly! Only one bathroom but better than nothing. Came during March and there was no lines or wait for anything. The vibes inside are so cute and the people working are very friendly. A perfect day! read more

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Amazing as always. No complaints. Bevys are fresh service is phenomenal ambiance is acceptable and works for the location. read more

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We were so exhausted from walking through town. We stumbled into Julian hard cider So thirsty .. We were pleasantly surprised by the flight of insiders that came in these super fun muffin tins. The cider were delicious. They were refreshing. They were flavorful. We almost went back for seconds, but then we realized we needed to get on the road. They were so fun. They have a gorgeous indoor area as well as a patio with huge trees. In the back of this cider shop, our other shops and a play area for kids or just hanging out. It was really quite something , our guess is that the locals absolutely love it You can either hit this place on your way in to Julien or you can catch it on the way out like we did . Either way you're gonna be so happy you did. read more

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We stopped by Julian Hard Cider after an afternoon in town grabbing pie. It was nice to get out of the chaos that is downtown on a weekend. This cider co is in a building with a few different vendors - there's some antique shops, boutiques, and an old timey bar. It's a really cool spot to walk around in. We got the cider flight to try a bunch which was definitely the call, and more than enough for the two of us (beware elevation effects). They even gave us some pretzels on the side. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Great place! I got the cider flight which was $18 and had 6 different small cups to try. I like all of them! They also have a pizza stand outside to purchase food. I enjoyed the live music and the vibes! read more

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Cute little stop on your way to Julian or leaving the town. I didn't get a chance to stay long due to my kids who wanted to rush me so we can get back to the hotel for swimming. Service could have been better. I really didn't get that friendly vibe. They offered flights at reasonable prices. Drink responsibly because these ciders are strong. As far for cider options, there were some interesting flavors like apple pie, cherry bomb, caramel apple, harvest apple, and so much more. I ended up buying two cans of the cherry bomb and harvest apple so I can enjoy outside seating area while the kids indulge their lunches. Outside foods and beverages weren't allowed in tasting room, therefore they had another designated area specifically for those who brought in their own food and drinks. This is located at the Julian Station along with other tasting rooms. Wished I could have stayed longer to enjoy some of the other ciders. For sure, next time when I'm in the area. read more

We stopped by a week and a half ago because my mom talked this place up. It has such a chill vibe, the bartender was nice, and the hard cider is delicious. They have several flavors to choose from, my favorite was the blueberry one. I even brought a pack home and my only regret is not buying more. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Cider flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

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Such a cool place to check out! It was a slightly cold rainy day but decided to take a drive up to Julian. We were looking for somewhere to get some cider which is my favorite alcoholic beverage. When we got here we were greeted and took a look at the menu. We decided to get a flight of ciders to try and got my nephew a hot apple cider. They have so many kinds to try. They have some classic ciders but also some very original ciders. We had a fun time trying the flight of six but also wanted to try a couple more so I went back and purchased a couple more cups of individual ones. We each walked out with a pint to take home and grabbed a few apple ciders for a morning treat. A very cool space to spend some time. I would absolutely recommend a stop in! read more

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Jillian Hard Cider is such a hidden gem in Julian! I instantly loved how open and spacious it felt--like a mix between a western town throwback and a super cute public market. The little boutiques and shops inside are adorable, and the whole place has this old-timey ambience that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time (in the best way). My favorite part? The arcade section with the pool table! It's such a fun touch and makes it more than just a cider spot. They even have a food section with smash burgers, seriously sooo good. And of course, the cider tasting room itself is amazing, with tons of flavor options to try. But the real showstopper is the patio deck. The view is absolutely stunning....I'm talking "you could host a wedding here" level gorgeous. Perfect for hanging out, sipping cider, and soaking in Julian's charm. Only tiny downside: no AC, so it can get a bit warm in summer. But honestly, it just makes me want to come back in the winter to enjoy the cozy vibes even more. All in all, it's such a fun, unique spot. Amazing cider, great food, western charm, and one of the best patios ever. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a must visit when your in the Julian area and a hard cider fan. They have all their flavors on tap in addition to seasonal ones. The seasonal one I get in the growler is the caramel apple around fall. They also have great merch too. They have seating areas inside and out and there is a large collection of military, police, fire, ems patches on the wall. I donated one years ago. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Check it out the next time your up there. read more

Julian Hard Cider - caramel apple hard cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

My husband and I love this spot the vibes are great super family or big group friendly I love that you can be indoors or outdoors and we love to do the flights the service is great too only bummer is the hours! But all in all we will continue coming to this spot and enjoying the cider! read more

Julian Hard Cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Adorable building, great customer service (although it wasn't busy when we went so I suppose they might get overwhelmed on a holiday weekend), delicious cider tasting! And the woman at the register gave us recommendations to add a few extra ciders on the side based on our preferences. Bring cash, be prepared to leave with a few bottles, and of course bring a designated driver. If you're driving out to Julian it's worth a stop. read more

They have a decent offering of flavors, and the staff is always friendly. We do visit while in Julian and purchase a box to take back with us. Regardless of hearing that they may source apples from the Pacific Northwest and sourcing may not be entirely from Julian apples, it's a fun place to visit and we drop in whenever we are in town. read more

I'm not a very social person. I'm a little shy. Especially in an environment I'm not used to. Sam really went out of her way to make sure that I felt comfortable. No giant loud hello, no in your face questions that feels too personal. Just kindness and Grace. As a little bit of an introvert, I really appreciated her careful approach. I will be returning again during a bachelorette weekend. And Sam is definitely who we are going to be looking for. What a great cider house! Thank you for having someone for everyone! read more

Julian Hard Cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Such a quaint little spot on your way in or out of Julian. Theres plenty to do in this plaza. I saw a beer tasting area, wine tastings, multiple stores, and even a kids play area. We stopped in for a hard cider tasting which just hit the spot. All the flavors offered in the $18 tasting of six different ciders were all unique but insanely flavorful. I especially loved the mint/lime and apple pie cider, so refreshing and tasty. Theres plenty of parking and seating spread out all over. You can chill out on couches and watch your kids play or even sit by the fire outside under lights. read more

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Had such a fun time doing the flights of hard apple cider. We did the original and specialty flights that come with 6 flavors and then some pretzels. We sat outside on the patio at some tables which was nice. The hard cider was fun although I think I like classic flavors more personally. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Classic Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Cute spot to grab a drink. We got the sampler and a juice. Loved the unique fun flavors! read more

Julian Hard Cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

I love that they have a play nook for small kids now! It's just outside the entrance to the cidery. I love that it's away from the touristy and crowded main road and it's on the way home read more

Slow down and enjoy spike Apple ciders. You'll miss it if you're driving eagerly to Julian town! This place is absolutely cute for a day date to Julian and they are DELICIOUS. They offer these cute cider flights so you can taste the favorites. So much fun to visit on our day trip! The service was good. The place is not big but they offer additional seating at the back. read more

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Had the specialty flight and every single tasting was a winner, not too sweet and refreshing! We got some to go pints that came in a complementary masion jar! Lots of board game to choose from and spacious area with plenty of tvs to catch your favorite game. The bartenders were attentive and helpful with local tips. Family friendly, This place was huge offering local shops, 2 outdoor patios, an arcade and a kids play area. read more

This was a great experience staff was super friendly, great open seating, quick service, the cider however was okay. I tend to like angry orchard, shock top, blue moon. This tasted really bland to me I think the best one was cherry and it was just okay. I definitely recommend if you like more neutral tasting beer. I also recommend to give this place a try reallu cooo great environment. The apple cider however was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I would go back just for this. read more

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We visited Julian Hard Cider while on our way back from a day trip to Julian. We drove by and thought they had a nice outdoor space and good reviews. We decided to get the two flights they offered to share so we could try it all. There was definitely a great variety of ciders offered. My favorites were the P.O.G. And the tiki torch with the spice. The only negative about it was that you weren't able to take the ciders outside of the tasting room and patio. It's located in a really cool building with other shops and a little arcade so it would have been nice to sit and enjoy the cider while the kids enjoyed the arcade games. I'm sure that's a licensing thing so not a huge thing. Overall it was delicious and I would go back. read more

We are visiting Julian for the first time and due to the extremely high winds, MANY places were closed due to power outages. On our quest to find a tasting somewhere....beer, wine, cider..... we came across Julian station after no luck anywhere. The only open door was at Manzanita Supply, so we went in for some intel. Cindy was so friendly and helpful! She literally walked us out and through a door with a "closed" sign on it. There, we met Nicole, who happily took us over to Julian Hard Cider. She opened up for just us to have a "Core" tasting to sample all the ciders made there and on tap. We ended up leaving with a Howler of Pearanormal, a large 4-pack of Black & Blue and a 6 pack of Apple Pie ciders. Just from this experience, we have decided to return later in the year for another visit. We shared with her our dinner plans, then she recommended Heroes afterward for some live music tonight. read more

There were four of us with two dogs. We really enjoyed the outside area with the dogs. Shady with a nice breeze. Friendly people. Cider was OK. Two of us had the Core Flight and two had the Special Flight. I liked the basic apple cider the best...crisp, not too sweet. The rest of the flavors were OK but not ones I'd buy individually. Definitely a nice place to hang out with the dogs. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Core Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

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5 ! The freaky tiki and salted caramel apple ciders were amazing, but those don't even compare to the amazing vibes and customer service we received. My daughter left her AirPods behind and we didn't realize until we had driven home- several hours away. The team was kind enough to ship them to us directly. Thank you thank you, and we look forward to coming back for some amazing cider! read more

Stumbled on here a couple weeks ago, it was too hot for us to drink and the inside was filled with folks enjoying themselves. They seem to have a nice selection and open air seating enjoying the views. Fall is coming can't wait to come back and visit! read more

We didn't order food but their different ciders are great. We did two samplers of their ciders. I purchased some to bring home and give away. Service was great. He explained everything about the cider and made recommendations for how to drink the ones from the cans for better results. The location is great. Plenty of shops and we played pool enjoying our ciders. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Ciders and pool time - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Love coming here after walking around downtown Julian! It is about 10 minutes drive away from downtown and a must visit. I had the "core" tasting flight. It comes with 6 hard cider tastings and a cup of pretzels. My favorite was the apple pie, perfect amount of cinnamon and nutmeg flavor and not to heavy. They have a nice outdoor seating area with corn hole. There is also food and a few small shops in the same building. Right across the street is a farm that in October is a pumpkin patch with activities! Great down to earth place to stop while visiting Julian. Staff are very nice and helpful if you are unsure of what cider to get. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Core hard cider flights - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

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Went here for the first time and it was so fun! The menu had a nice variety of flavors: I definitely recommend the Apple Pie cider-not too sweet and rich in spices. We also tried the Black and Blue cider- drier with faint notes of berry and a rich, purple color! There were plenty of booths , which made it family (and dog) friendly! Parking was easy- a large lot off to the side. Bonus: they have easy, icebreaker games like Connect 4! Give this spot in Julian a try! read more

Julian Hard Cider - Apple pie cider and black & blue (berry infused) ciders! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Great stop in Julian for some cider! I loved their large variety of ciders and interesting flavors. We tried both the core and specialty flights. I was really impressed by the flavors. They really came through strong in each cider. I really enjoyed the Apple Pie, Pearanormal, Tiki Torch, and Summer Sangria. It's also cool how it's located amongst various other businesses, so you can grab food and shop as well. There's a large seating area outside and even corn hole to play while you enjoy your cider. The service was great- fast and friendly! Would definitely come back. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Core and Specialty Cider Flights - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Although we are not hard cider aficionados, we decided to stop here when we visited Julian since our son recommended it. They are in an interesting mixed business building - rather quaint. To our surprise, the hard ciders were very good. We purchased the standard flight and shared (since one of us had to drive) and really enjoyed the cold hard ciders on a hot day. A must visit. read more

Delicious We went for a hike and decided to stop in to try their flights. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice and mellow. We will be back for more next time we are in the area. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Cider flights - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Nice Fire-Rescue patch exchange wall. Lots of open space in the back. Good variety of flavor options in flights. read more

Julian Hard Cider - Specialty Flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California

Love Julian hard cider. We make this trip once a month. The ciders are delicious. Nicole is always in great spirits. Friendly and well informed. The ambiance reminds me of old western times. Would highly recommend. read more

On a hot day--and it can get REALLY hot out here--there's hardly anything nicer than sitting on their outside patio and drinking some ciders. They have at least 12 different ciders on draft and there could be more, for all I know. They offer flights of 6 ciders but you have to choose from two different set flights. So, no mixing between the two flights. I find that a little strange but perhaps they have their reasons. I don't love all of their ciders, and they tend to be on the sweeter side, but overall, they are very nice and refreshing. My personal faves are Cherry Bomb and Apple Pie but no doubt, you'll find a few you like. They also offer bottles for sale. Reliably good stuff here. read more

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It's so cheap here. As someone who's used to paying an arm and a leg for a bottle of Julian hard cider in the bay area, coming to Julian for a tasting is a treat. I was able to try all their ciders they had available (in two tastings). There were some that were hit or miss for me and I can say that I had some strong favorites. Mango, anyone? The great thing is that buying here was about half the cost of what I'm used to paying in store or at a bar. Soooo I may have stocked up a bit. read more

We went on a day trip to Julian and stopped to do a little shopping at this plaza. My friends bought a couple bottles of hard cider and shared it with me. They come in cute mason jars and it's neat that they write the names of the flavors on the caps. Both the October Surprise and Ginger Mule tasted great! They weren't too strong either, so that was a plus for me. They also carry flights as well, so that would be a great way to try more flavors. read more

Julian Hard Cider - October Surprise and Ginger Mule hard cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Julian, California