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    Prospect Drafthouse

    4.3 (86 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Cideries, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Michele F.

    Wow, this place has 23 different flavors of ciders to try, so there's something for everyone! My friend and I stopped in today and were blown away by the number of options. They offer $2 tastings and you can order as many as you like. We each selected 4 different ciders to try and really enjoyed them all. I'm typically not a cider drinker as I find most to be too dry for my liking, but the semi-sweet flavors really hit the spot for me. I tried the Slopeside (blackberry pear), Virginia Crush (orange vanilla), Red Velvet (vanilla raspberry) and Apple Pie and all were fantastic. This is a cute little dog friendly place with indoor and outdoor seating. Now that I have found ciders that I like, I'll definitely be back!

    Cute, decorative design at Coyote Ciderworks.
    Joy B.

    I had no idea of the variety in ciders. There was chocolate cider, granny cider, gingerbread cider, and many more. The place was packed when we arrived. We had heard great things about Coyote Hole Ciderworks and looked forward to trying the many varieties of cider. Some were better than others. I really liked their giant, fresh, warm pretzels. The nacho cheese dip was delicious. And, last, but certainly not least....the cider flavored donuts were fabulous. They were soft, warm, sweet, and scrumptious! You get your cider flight and you get a buzzer, for when your food is ready. The picnic tables were not the most comfortable, so next time, we will look for the tables and chairs. There is live music on occasion. The place is cute and our cider assistant was very sweet and friendly. We would definitely return, if we were in the area. Thanks Mike, for the recommendation.

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    G L.

    I am local but I continue to come to this place. So many variations of cider to choose from. If you can't find one, well I don't know . They have good service and even though it gets busy, I've never had anyone be short or rude. Several seating choices to code from outside in the sun, under the umbrellas or even inside. The food menu does not disappoint either. They even have breakfast !!!

    Mike B.

    Ciders: 3 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Me and my friend did a tasting of all of their ciders. You can get these fantastic little taster cups for about 2 bucks a piece, and they have the whole set up for these little square metal trays with laminated cards that list out the somewhat insane amount of ciders they carry. There were 22 ciders on that tray, and then 2 specialty ciders they had outside of their normal offerings, so we tried in total 24 ciders lol. I did not drive home - keys were handed immediately after the tasting to a friend who wasn't drinking. I mean... I LOVE the variety. Don't get me wrong. But after tasting a good lot of them, it just begs the idea that they should probably focus on making a smaller selection of excellent ciders than a surprisingly large selection of ciders that are a bit sub par. My favorite amongst all of the ciders was a cider called Santa's Cookies I believe. There a couple of other somewhat enjoyable ciders... but most unfortunately tasted a bit too watery for my liking. That said, they do have wines available and I could easily see myself going back and indulging in some wine while enjoying the expansive outdoor patio that is lined with firepits. You pay to get the firepit going and then can purchase more wood after the fire dies down. It's very reasonably priced. The service was also super great. The woman who helped us was kind as kind could be. A huge shout out to the giant soft pretzel I got too. The perfect pairing in my opinion for pretty much any alcohol. I gave the business 4 stars because I would go back - no question. Yes... I wasn't a huge fan of most of the ciders... but I was a fan of a few. Also, they have other drinking options as well and service and food (my pretzel) was stellar. Sitting around a firepit and chatting with friends on a beautiful day while tasting ciders was my idea of a perfect Saturday. We even made little judging sheets and rated the ciders 1-5 stars as we went through the more than 2 dozen we tried. I absolutely loved my visit, and the ciders not being to my taste could just be a bit of personal preference. In fact, one of my friends who came ended up taking home 2 6-packs of cider, so I know for her it definitely was.

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    Howard F.

    A great cidery in Lake Anne, that also sports some good food, oversized games outside, and let us bring our dog. We tried the Sister Sangria (not a winner), the Green Apple, the Oma Smith, and the Coyote HPA (a hopped cider), ultimately leaving with 4-packs of the Coyote HPA and the Oma Smith. Our family enjoyed the flatbread pizza, wings and grilled cheese as well. If it was not so darn hot, we would have hung out a lot longer outside and played some giant Jenga and Connect 4, but maybe next time.

    Cider flight!
    Gus O.

    Such a cool place! We were out in the area for a motorcycle rally and this proved to be a fun ride out. The place is packed with options for outdoor seating, games, and indoor seating as well. We went early in the day and we had the place basically to ourselves which was nice. We could see how on a nice weekend it would get packed. We tried an assortment of ciders and they were all delicious. We chowed down on the amazing pretzel which is a must have and shareable. The donuts were a delight as well!

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    Ry L.

    They have creative and fun flavors. Even though not all of them were quite my taste, I still enjoyed the experience. It's a little expensive for what you get, though.

    Event space
    Susan K.

    Coyote Hole Craft Beverages is a stand out at Lake Anna. Excellent variety of fresh ciders and now expanding to wee Mineral Minerals Brewing they have a balanced offering of cider, local wines and creating some exciting new brewskis! The kitchen is offering a nice assortment of flat Breads, salads, subs and pizza with brunch on Saturday & Sundays. Friendly crew, ample seating inside and out, an events room and an assortment of local talent, karaoke, line dance, and entertainment!. Lots to enjoy!

    Neal E.

    My first visit to Coyote Hole Ciderworks was late on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered a tasting flight of all their ciders - 9 in all for that day: Roasted (6.5% ABV) (3.25 stars on Untappd) Apparition (6.9% ABV) (2.75 stars on Untappd) Bel-Hole (6.5% ABV) (3.25 stars on Untappd) Oma Smith's (6.9% ABV) (4 stars on Untappd) Red Velvet (6.5% ABV) (2.25 stars on Untappd) HPA (6.9% ABV) (2 stars on Untappd) Ciderita (5.4% ABV) (2 stars on Untappd) Sangria (5.6% ABV) (2 stars on Untappd) Sister Sangria (5.6% ABV) (2.25 stars on Untappd) In general, across the board, I found most of the ciders at Coyote Hole - to be too sweet for my palate. I prefer crisper, dryer ciders. My absolute favorite though - was the Oma Smith's cider. I really felt like the Apples in this cider were the star - and it was not as sweet as the others. The ambiance of Coyote Hole Ciderworks is really cool. I like the venue - and the folks were super nice. I expect to come back and try the ciders again - next time - with a group of friends, as well as try out the food! #CoyoteHoleCiderworks

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    Kristen E.

    When we're at Lake Anna, we love to stop by for food and drinks outdoors +/- trivia. The soft pretzel was a big hit; the nachos comes with a LOT of chips. Their ciders are so creative and diverse that you're sure to find a flavor or two that speak to you and every drinker on your gift list. Personally, I like the Oma Smith's green apple cider and the Cider Margarita. I don't recommend trying to drink an entire flight by yourself, however, as I and multiple family members have failed at that. Better to get a flight to share with 2-4 people and then take home a couple cans of everybody's favorite(s).

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    Very fun location nestled in Lake Anna! has a variety of different types of ciders and food.

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    Castle Hill Cider

    Castle Hill Cider

    4.0
    (105 reviews)
    23.8 mi
    $$

    My friend took me to this cute cidery when I was visiting Charlottesville in July…read more We parked in the grass lot and grabbed our drinks inside and went outside. The inside wasn't very decorated, and didn't have that many seats. It seemed a bit bare. I wanted to get the frozen drink, but they said they had run out. Outside had a few more seats, but our stay was cut short by some bees that were very interested in my drink, purse, and my friend's face. I might have to give it another try but it was just an average experience for me.

    I've never been here when the weather was nice enough to let us enjoy the full setting, which is…read morethe only reason its getting docked a star. There is very limited seating in the indoor wine bar--two small tables is just about it. If they don't have a wedding or other event, the large barn-like event space is open with seating, but its cool and drafty so if you're hiding from the weather it is not ideal. They have a very small food menu and offer a rotating menu of cider flights and cocktails. Generally, ciders are quite dry, not at all like angry orchard or redd's (for comparison). The cocktails are fun and creative. I loved having the option for a hot drink in late December. At some point, I'd love to be able to come when the weather is beautiful and can take advantage of their outdoor wine bar, fire pits, and view. Ample parking, though as you follow the road up to the winery, you move from gravel to packed dirt. Parking can get quite muddy as it is just grass/dirt, and there can be some deep tracks left from cars in previous weather. Definitely not a reason to skip this place, but something that we noticed as we were coming/going since we were in a very small car.

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    Cider Lab

    Cider Lab

    4.9
    (14 reviews)
    26.5 mi

    First time at Cider Lab…read more It was a warm Saturday afternoon. As I entered - I noted it was rather warm inside. To warm. I made a comment about it to the lady who was taking my order. She acknowledged it was warm - but that was about it. It was nicer outside temp wise - but at this time of the year - the pollen levels are now in the high range - I did not want to sit outside and inhale more pollen. And it's to warm inside. I ordered a tasting flight of 5 ciders. They ciders are served in cool looking test tubes - from a "Lab," - hence the name of the place. My cider flight included (with associated Untappd rankings): Green Apple (4 stars) Blueberry Peach Jerk'm (4 stars) Elderberry Cider (4 stars) Passionate Perry (2.75 stars) Blackberry Jerk'm (1.75 stars) I really enjoyed the first three in the list - the Passionate Perry just did not resonate with my taste buds - and the Blackberry Jerk'm was bordering on a cough syrup taste. I did not drink all of my tasting flight - as it was to warm inside for me - so I really could not enjoy them the way I wanted to. Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. Hope to come back some day when the AC is working! #CiderLab

    Cider lab was really fun! Our server was a very delightful woman with super style. The place was…read moreempty since it was the day after Christmas, but they were eager to help. The place has outside and inside seating and sure it would be great fun in the summer! We got two large growlers of cider wine to take home. Definitely recommend that you give it a try!

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    Potter's Craft Cider

    Potter's Craft Cider

    4.4
    (54 reviews)
    40.0 mi

    Quite quaint. Good ciders. Pretty location. Get the dry…read more Not too far to get to. Great to try new stuff

    My husband and I were just in Charlottesville for a week to go hiking at Shenandoah with our pups…read more We went to a couple of pet-friendly places each day to unwind after hiking and Potter's Craft Cider was one of our favorites. We saw online that they had open-mic night that Thursday and had hoped it would be outside since we had our dogs and had to be on the patio, but alas it was not (maybe because it was cold or maybe it's always inside). We did get to see bits of it when going inside to use the restroom or get more cider though and it was so fun! It definitely draws a big crowd, so they were very busy once it started around 7. They had "happy hour" open to close with $15 carafes. We ended up splitting 3 over the course of a few hours. We tried the grapefruit hibiscus, the imperial dry, and the farmhouse dry. All were so good and crisp! To help keep us warm we split the special that night, which was the black bean chili nachos. They were delicious, but a little pricey at $19. Although I'm sure it's because it had so many ingredients in it and you have to account for potentially not going through all of them, and we were on vacation, so we looked past price points during our trip. Later in the night we also split the warm artichoke dip and rented a fire pit beside our table. Outside patios in the fall are always chilly, but the fire pits were the star of the show and warmed everything right up and provided a cozy ambiance. It was also magical to sit outside because the property stays relatively dark and sits further out from Charlottesville than other breweries, wineries, etc and you can look up and see all of the stars while sipping your cider. We would love to come back if we are ever in Charlottesville again!

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    The "build-your-own" cider flight. Pick 4 for $15.
    The "build-your-own" cider flight. Pick 4 for $15.
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    Passionfruit Mosaic Cider
    Old Episcopal church sanctuary that is now the tasting room. Deena giving great customer service!

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    Old Episcopal church sanctuary that is now the tasting room. Deena giving great customer service!
    Old Hill Hard Cider

    Old Hill Hard Cider

    4.7
    (36 reviews)
    65.0 mi
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    Old Hill Cider is part of Showalter's Orchard. You see one, you see the other. The orchard grows…read morethe apples that are used in the cider. (In the fall, you can even pick the apples!!) If you're in the area, Old Hill is a great spot to try. You can't go wrong with cider, especially with the number of options that they have that range from dry to sweet. We tried the cider flight and Jenny was amazing! She was very attentive and friendly. I asked about the LOVE sign and she not only pointed me in the direction but she was nice enough to talk our picture! Do a guided tasting. Or take the flight and sit outside and enjoy the view. Make sure to stop in during the fall and enjoy the changing colors, some apple picking, and their apple cider donuts!

    Delicious crisp ciders with unique flavors and a light touch of sweetness. The ciders aren't sugary…read moresweet like Angry Orchard or Bold Rock but not dry like the ciders down south in Charlottesville. The tasting is a great deal and I believe it's $5 for 5 tastings and you can pay extra for more samples. There are no flights. The Off the Press cider with no added sugar was quite sweet on its own and my favorite! My hubby enjoyed the peach and Honey Ginger cider. The cinnamon spiced Wassail cider was tasty and perfect for the fall and comes in larger 16 oz cans (4 pack is $14) while some of the other flavors like the Honey Ginger and Peach ciders come in smaller, 12 oz cans (4 pack for $11). We bought 3 packs - Wassail, Honey Ginger, and Off the Press (Peach was sold out!) and devoured them within a week! I wasn't a big fan of the Strawberry and Blackberry ciders. There's outdoor seating to soak in the sweeping views of the Shenandoah hillside and the beautiful fields and pastures! The indoor seating is a bit cramped for only a dozen or so people. There's a small market next door that sells produce and meat. The food truck sold cider donuts and some hot food and drinks, I wish the donut was hot (it was stone cold!). Love the cider and will be back when we're in the area!

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    Strawberry cider
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    Old Hill Hard Cider

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