Wow, what a surprise this stop was. I didn't think I would really like cider but they changed my mind. I tried a lot of samples and there weren't really any i didn't like. The ciders were more dry than I expected and not like the cans in the store at all. The building and seating outside are very nice and they are open late. The parking is not great. read more

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Stop 5 of 8 for Montana on our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing Brewery Race was technically a lovely Cider House We haven't had good luck with ciders & are not very experienced with cider. We admittedly drove by twice before parking a goid ways away & walking around the block & up. The parking leaves much to be desired if you are looking for an open lot or close spot. We'd been in the car all day & were happy to get in a bit of a leg stretch, even parked a bit further than we needed to for that reason, as we had plenty of time at this stop. We went up to the counter & told the gal we were lost when it came to ciders & explained our wine preferences (dry) for reference. This seemed to work well & she was happy to pound out several samples for us to try before we committed. I chose the backyard blend, which, as the name implies, is a blend of several varieties from local backyards (how cool is that?) While Kel went with the flathead cherry which had cherries fermented with the apples, giving a nice vinegar-like-taste (in a good way, kind of like red cabbage, if I had to give a comparison) Anywho, we were VERY pleasantly surprised. There are foid options but we didn't try any. The seating space indoors & out was lovely! read more

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And what seems to be the last of my Bozeman and Montana drinking establishment stops it appears that Lockhorn Cider House is the final one that I am due to write a review for. The cider that we had was fairly good but being from Washington state it's really difficult to compare cideries when they are out if the Wenatchee area but that is apple country and I need to take that into consideration when going to places that don't have those types of growing environments. But anyway onto the cider. The cider that I had and liked relatively well from this cidery was the Boar Sight Bittersweet. There are lots of bittersweet ciders I am noticing that this place puts out and perhaps I should have tried more than one of those for a compare and contrast demonstration for my tastebuds. But that didn't happen and that's okay. Flavor features that you can find with this cider are sweetness, apple and a clean and dry finish and aftertaste. It is a very smooth cider yet is refreshing to have. read more

Lockhorn Cider House - The Boar Sight Bittersweet from Lockhorn Hard Cider! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

If you're in the Bozeman area and enjoy cider, the Lockhorn Cider House in downtown is a must! I loved this Cider House so much that I was super disappointed to find they don't ship to other states yet - please get on this because I literally salivate at the idea of the Black Currant & Grapefruit Mint ciders - so refreshingly delicious, and overwhelmingly sweet. I stopped in here and tried a sampler of different ciders, including: Ginger, Black Currant, Grapefruit Mint, and Raspberry mixed with a touch of Habanero. To share with my fiancé and brother we grabbed some olives, the cheese plate (which came with an assortment of cheese, some jam, gluten free chips, and sliced apples), and the Bobcat Smoked & Cured Bratwursts (which came with one bratwurst that we cut into 3 pieces, and a side of sauerkraut and two dipping sauces). They have ample indoor and outdoor seating, and the service is great! read more

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My mom and I came in for crepe and cider brunch and we were so impressed! The crepe menu had savory and sweet options and as always it's fun and fresh here! We had cider mimosas and obviously we wanted a million more. We would come back to Lockhorn Cider every weekend!!! read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Parking sucks. Staff was nice. Cider was good. I really enjoyed the grapefruit mint, husband liked the hopped. We shared a flight and got some cans to go. Price is reasonable, place was cute. Glad we stopped read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Awesome local cidery! Small shop, patio seating and indoor/outdoor feel when the weather is nice. No AC, but they have standing fans inside that helped with the summer heat. They offer select-your-own flights of 4 that include their seasonal flavors. LOVED the raspberry mojito flavor, so tasty!! Friendly staff and great experience! read more

A great cider collection and a well-priced flight. My favorite was the Mackintosh variety. It seems like they have a cider for everybody. The interior was beautiful, but I do wish that the outdoor seating area was a bit larger. There is not a parking lot, but there are parking lots close by so we did not have to walk far. read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Flights - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Service was great. Loved the sample flight option. Ploughmans Board was very good. Seating was unique and enjoyable. read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Sample cider flights - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Rumor has it you're a cold hearted human if you dislike any of the allusive cider houses rarely found on the continental US. Lockhorn Cider House included. Don't expect frills. Don't expect a bumping environment. Don't expect a hip rooftop filled with the youngest best looking (though if this last bit were added I wouldn't complain). You know what they pour here? Cider! That's it, so keep your barley and hops at home. No candy sweet rubbish to be found here either, only the tart and dry varieties. 'Crazy Ginger' - the crisp and refreshing glass of fermented apples and ginger that pairs perfectly with a spring Montana day. Please ord Thanks Lockhorn! read more

What an amazing evening, we came for ciders and were pleasantly surprised with the addition of delicious French crepes! We spent the perfect night drinking cider and noshing on crepes, both sweet and savory paired perfectly with the grapefruit king cider. read more

Great variety of Ciders! Grapefruit mint, McIntosh, and tropical heat are worth a try read more

Lockhorn Cider House - four glasses of cid on a bar - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Excellent crepes and reasonable prices. Casual atmosphere. Friendly staff nice outdoor space as well

Have loved certain ciders for years. I have been to a few cider places throughout out the west. Heard about lockhorn cider from another local Bozeman brewery. Absolutely hands down the best cider, atmosphere and location. Ali, made the experience awesome. I plan on going to spread the word about a must stop in Bozeman, MT and the west for cider. Glen, please let me know how I can help Thanks Micha read more

Lockhorn Cider House - a close up of the sign - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I loved the variety this cider house had to offer! We got the blackberry basil (my favorite!), chai, habanero, and ginger. There were probably 6-8 other flavors that we didn't get to try this time around. The ciders weren't too sweet, which was awesome. The decor and vibe were very inviting. Highly recommend if you like cider! read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Sampler - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

this is my favorite place please get the grapefruit mint cider it is probably my favorite cider I've ever had read more

A local friend suggested we stop by and try the cider here, I rather drink cider than beer so this place was a gem. I enjoyed the cider flight and the cheese board and would of gone back if I could have on our vacation. read more

Loved this spot! Great ciders in so many unique flavors. Not usually a grapefruit fan, but couldn't get enough of the grapefruit mint. Nice outdoor patio with community tables where we met some new friends! Will definitely be back during my next Bozeman trip. read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Create your own flight - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

The cider was great but the crepes were divine!! We stopped by on our way to Yellowstone and by far the caramelized apple crepe is now one of my favorite foods! The savory chicken one was also amazing! read more

Excellent cider and great service in a cozy chalet/ mountain house taproom! Well worth getting a flight !

So happy to find a cider house in Montana! We each tried the sampler/flight, and enjoyed all four of the selections. Each was quite dry, but very drinkable. My favorite was the variety with hops, which was surprising as I tend not to like beers that are very hoppy. Definitely try the flight, you might be surprised as well! Some of the upcoming seasonal rotations sounded really good to me (but I've forgotten what they were already). The decor is very northwest modern, with saws and other tools inlaid into the concrete floor. The wooden benches are a bit hard for me, but luckily I travel with a cushion at all times! We didn't try any of the food on this visit, but I'm sure we'll be back next time we're in Bozeman. The outdoor seating area was calling to me, but it was a bit drizzly. Next time! read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Love this Cider. Ordered a bunch of stuff online they had it ready within 10 minutes minutes out in the alleyway is perfect super easy. Prices are spot on Damn good cider. Looking for to hanging out inside sometimes soon read more

We sat out on the patio with my parents and two kids. It was not busy but I am guessing that is because there is road maintenance on the street. The ciders were delicious and unique. We started with a taster of 4 different ciders. I am not a grapefruit fan, but the grapefruit mint cider was so good! After tasting we each ordered a pint, I got the sweet chili which was like nothing I have ever tasted and my husband got the grapefruit mint. We also tried the bison sausage, we cut it up and shared it between 4 people. We each got a few little bites. It was served with mustard, apple spread and goat cheese. They all paired very nicely with the meat. I don't care for sauerkraut, but theirs was tasty! I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

It's nice that Bozeman has a local cider house! They're open late too, later than brewery tasting rooms. Their ciders are decent - I've only tried the dryer ones as I'm not big on sweet cider (at least not a pint of it). Nice space to sit and enjoy the sun through the big south windows, the fire on the patio, or a quiet corner for conversation with a new or old friend. read more

Pleasant, low key spot that makes outstanding dry ciders. It has a small outdoor "garden" area with a fire pit. Start with the flight, then get a pint of your favorite. Definitely worth a visit when you're in town. Has a much more mellow vibe than the nearby breweries. All food is gluten free. read more

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Great tasting flight of ciders. The dry cider is actually dry! We stopped by during artwalk and it was delicious. go, you fool, go.

I love this place! Great cider, great atmosphere, great people. The fire pit adds something special on a chilly spring evening. I had the pleasure of enjoying a conversation w/ the owner, such a rarity to find nice genuine people these days. I'll admit it is small, but that just means not too many people. I recommend mixing the habanero with the blueberry. read more

Lockhorn Cider House - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

A great place to try a few kinds of cider with friends!

We have been dying to check this place out for the longest time. We have stopped by several times in the past couple of weeks to find out that they were not open yet. However, we finally were able to get in this past Friday after work. The place itself looks great. The interior is nice, pleasant colors and decor. However, I think they can make better use of the space in terms of seating. 5PM on a Friday night, the place started to fill up and there was standing room only. The outside has a small seating area with an outdoor fireplace. The location isn't the greatest. There really is not any parking except for on the street and depending on what time you arrive, you may not be able to find any parking nearby. As for the ciders, I would recommend the sampler first. They were all fairly dry and there were 4 flavors on tap at the time. Traditional, Hops, Ginger and Black Currant. Our group seemed to enjoy the Black Currant the most as it seemed the most flavorful. read more

This is one of the best locations in Bozeman. The ciders are more of the traditional dry and semi dry styles found in Europe. There are variety of choices on tap for everyone to find something they enjoy. Plus the food is solid. read more

Two stars because I LOVED the atmosphere. The outdoor fireplace and the bench seats with a live bluegrassy band playing was wonderful. I even said out loud to my sister, "I want to hang out here, but I don't want to drink this." It's too bad. The cafeteria style sitting area, and stand in line for drinks & pay at the counter vibe didn't really bother me, casual is fine with me, but when I got my drink I was less than impressed. The ciders I tried were not flavorful by any means, they merely had a hint of apple. I tried the original and the hops. I was wanting for something a little more full bodied rather than slightly tasteless, watered-down seeming cider. Along with the blandness it just seemed to leave a terrible after taste and bitterness in the mouth. Sad to say, but what I thought was going to be a great new place to hit downtown for music and drinks is just a flop. Pump up the quality of the ciders and I'd consider coming back. read more

We were anxiously waiting for this place to open, glad to have them in Bozeman! I prefer a sweeter cider, so I was a little disappointed, but my husband loves it and it's a great place to go with friends. The atmosphere is fun and unique. Lots of local artwork displayed on the walls and a fire pit outside to enjoy weather permitting. The staff are friendly and do a great job. I am looking forward to trying their new cider that is supposed to be a bit sweeter, which is more what I'm used to and prefer! Be sure to check out Lockhorn Cider House, it's not like any other place I've been to in Bozeman! read more

Cider is good and it is a nice place to hang out and grab a quick drink after a long day of hiking. The space is nice to sit and talk for while. Cheese plate is a little Pricy but delicious! read more

This is s fun little place I visited on a trip north when I was listening to a family friend play there. As one born in the southwest of England, I have a penchant for cider. Lockhorn did not disappoint. In particular, I liked that you could create your own flight. So many times, places that offer flights have them preselected and you end up with one or two you don't like. My favorite is the semi-sweet, although the bone dry is the house specialty. The owner/cider maker runs the shop, and is more than happy to help you make your decision. He's friendly, and polite. I'd definitely go there again. In fact, I wish he shipped the cider! read more

Good, dry cider is usually not only hard to find, but also fairly expensive. Well, at least in the Pacific Northwest, which is where I live. Lockhorn Cider House is that elusive beast that produces affordable, delicious, dry ciders. We wandered in here after a couple of beers at nearby Montana Ale Works, curious to sample the local cider. Since we came in an hour before closing, there were only a few other groups enjoying their drinks. Since there was reliable, free wi-fi, we even saw some students getting their work done over a glass of cider. How I wish I had a place like this near me when I was in college! My boyfriend and I each opted to get a cider flight, and thus managed to sample most of Lockhorn's offerings. Both flights and pints cost $6 apiece, which I consider very reasonable in the cider world. I thought the raspberry and hops ciders were the two standout offerings, with the ginger and dry apple ciders following closely behind. I was most disappointed by the bourbon reserve cider--it sounded so promising, but ended up tasting too funky to be enjoyable for me. Lockhorn also offers a completely gluten-free food menu that we didn't order anything from. It looked promising enough that I would not be opposed to sampling their fare on a future visit. We stayed in the cozy inside area this time (it was cold!), but the outdoor patio with a fire pit also looked very inviting. Ah well, they'll both have to wait until I find myself in Bozeman again! read more

We stopped by Lockhorn today to check out the best of what Bozeman has to offer. We got the flight: Traditional, Currant, Ginger and Hops ciders for $2 a pop. Their ciders were pretty good, but lacked the crisp aftertaste that I usually look for in a cider. We also got some Tamari Almonds to munch on, which make a nice gluten-free snack for the gluten adverse. Overall though, with the chic and comfortable interior with chilled imbibement in hand on a sunny day, I couldn't envision a more perfect way to pass the afternoon. read more

This is probably my favorite cider house as it also offers board games and a fireplace. The staff is very friendly and Emma, I believe was her name, was so helpful in recommending options and describing them. It's so relaxing to have such a friendly person guide you. read more

The best cider house in Montana. A great addition to the Bozeman downtown. The sampler is a good way to go if you haven't settled on your favorite cider drink. Seating arrangement makes for easy conversation with other patrons. Definitely worth trying while in the Bozeman areaz! read more

Lockhorn Cider House - The seating area with windows into the brewing area. Love these tractor seats! - Gluten-Free Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

The atmosphere of this place is great - it's a neat location with a good amount of seating, and a really comfortable vibe. I love the decor and local art displayed. All the varieties offered were dry, which is fine by me (I'd take it dry, sweet, and anywhere in between as long as it tastes good). However, this is some of the blandest cider I've ever tasted... I don't see many reviews raving about the cider, but instead about the cider house it'self (which is a great spot). Not sure why there are 2 other reviewers who gave 4 stars despite mentioning that the cider was lacking. We visited when there was still snow on the ground and they'd just opened, and all these reviews seem to be more recent. I am a craft beer and local winery lover and advocate (at least I was in Oregon), but the cider we tasted here seriously fell flat. We got full pints of the traditional and currant, and tasters of the ginger and hops. I honestly couldn't really distinguish between the varieties except for the hops, which stood out subtly from the others. I do love cider, so I'm willing to try it again at a later date, maybe after they've worked out some kinks and gotten some more feedback. read more

Small, but really awesome cider house just outside of downtown Bozeman. Can imagine it getting a little crowded, but there was plenty of room when we were there. Cider is really good, and the atmosphere is cute. Highly recommend if traveling through Bozeman! read more