Tapped Apple has a lot of charm on paper -- cozy downtown Westerly vibes, friendly staff, and a reputation for being a fun, low‑key spot to sip your way through a flight. And honestly, you can feel the good energy when you walk in. Other reviewers rave about the atmosphere and service, and I get it. The team is warm, the space is inviting, and the whole experience feels very "local gem." But here's where the 3‑star reality sets in: the flavors all start blending together. For a cidery/meadery with such a big menu, I expected more range. Instead, most pours land in the same sweet‑leaning zone, making it tough to distinguish one from the next. After a few sips, everything felt like variations on the same theme. Not bad -- just not memorable. If you're new to cider or prefer sweeter profiles, you'll probably love it. But if you're hoping for bold contrasts, dry options, or something that really stands out, the lineup might feel a little one‑note. Still, the staff is great, the vibe is relaxed, and it's a fun stop if you're already exploring Westerly. With a bit more variety in the flavor profiles, this could easily jump to a 4‑star spot. Cheers read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Everything is done on site. Very nice location and ambiance - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Very friendly place with a wide variety of cider options. There is plenty of seating and it wasn't too crowded on a Friday night. read more

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We visited Tapped Apple Cider & Winery while spending the weekend in CT. It is just a short ride into RI. Lori greeted us and recommended flights as we were first-time visitors. Between 4 of us we were able to sample just about everything on the menu. We also ordered snacks from the large assortment available. We were surprised to find that we had 6 choices from ciders, wines, cocktails, and balsamic vinegars. We were skeptical of those, but Lori assured us that the vinegar combos were favorites. We ended up buying a few ciders and wines. We will be sure to visit again when we are in the area. read more

Open Fri Sat Sun, we were lucky enough to time things right en route to another destination. There's a good variety from dry to sweet in both cider and wine, along with some more boozy selections. Flight options mean you don't need to commit to 1 choice. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon since we were already in the area. The taproom wasn't too busy and able to find a seat easily. The person working the bar explained the tasting menu and there were more options to choose from than expected. Our surprising favorite of both flights was the balsamic infusions! Both the maple and berry ginger were fantastic. The mulled cider is a cannot miss and we were excited it was part of the flight! Located in the cute downtown of westerly, definitely worth a stop! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Cider flight - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I hosted a private event this past weekend and the whole process was a breeze. The space is industrial with local art and high ceilings. A few cluster of balloons and some mini flower vases and the space is perfect for any event. The Cider, wine and mixed drinks as delicious. The staff is so nice, knowledgeable and friendly. I highly suggest the Balsamic Cider. So different but really amazing. This is a hidden gem that should be utilized for any event! From showers to birthdays, anniversary's, retirements and more. I'm so glad I found the space Cheers and Kudos to you! A very happy customer and now repeat customer. read more

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Came here while on a trip to Rhode Island and had a GREAT experience! Some of the most delicious and creative ciders and wines I've ever tasted, great value, super hospitable service! They had board games and music playing, very chill and fun vibe. Would go back again and again! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Stopped by on a chilly afternoon and enjoyed my time here. The ordering experience was a bit confusing and overly structured for a cidery -- you order at the bar but they ask how many are in your party and assign you a table, and the bartender seemed very frustrated that I didn't know the process coming into it lol. I went with a cider/wine flight and it was fantastic. For the price, I'd like to have the wine samples filled up like the cider samples but there might be a reason they serve it that way. This was a really unique cidery in terms of offerings and it was the perfect experience for a fall afternoon. I'd recommend it for sure! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Cider and wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

We stopped here on our way back to Boston after catching a solid meal at PizzaPlace down the block and we all had a great time! Our server and guide was a lot of fun and very informative for those of us in the group that were deciding to partake in the spirits. The tasting menu is laid out in a clean and logical way as well, making it easy to make selections to match one's preferences. The art on the walls was eclectic and interesting, even if it wasn't really my style of art. And the collection of board games and cards gave us something to pass the time while the boozers sipped their flights and decided what they did and did not like. Really the only disappointing thing is that they don't have any cider that isn't non-alcoholic, as I don't really do soda and am not a fan of seltzer. But would still recommend as a fun place to stop in and visit if you happened to find yourself in the area. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Tasting menu - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I really enjoy a good cider and was excited to find this place on yelp! It's a small, unassuming storefront in downtown Westerly but is warm and inviting when you walk in! We got a flight to try all the ciders on tap. Our favorites were gravenstein, blueberry vanilla and peach! Really clean flavor, very smooth. We brought a mix of cans home with us, which are reasonably priced. I'd like to visit again! read more

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On our last minute trip to Watch Hill, I saw great reviews for this cider winery and I immediately booked a reservation When we arrived, we were looking to ear first and John at the front gave us great recommendations on where to walk to and told us that our reservation works still be fine when we returned We returned, I had a flight tasting of apple cider with elderberries to apple cider with ginger and even one made in a bourbon barrel. This was my first apple cider tasting and I must say I was impressed with the selections The winery area is very inviting and I witnessed all the sanitation protocols they have in place which made me feel safe will definately return read more

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Went on Christmas Eve and it wasn't packed at all. We decided to go with the tasting and I loved it! You get to choose 6 options between apple based wines and ciders. We ended up trying almost all of them and they were all very tasty! My favorite was actually the ciders. The IPA cider was just so good I ordered it again! I had a very good experience at Trapped Apple Winery. The staff were all very friendly, wearing masks and the seating arrangements were definitely spaced out. I would recommend this place! read more

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This place just never fails! Super fun place to come spend the afternoon or evening! Everytime we have been here there has been live entertainment and it really puts you in a good mood! We decided to do another full flight tasting with chocolate pairing on this visit and I think all the wines are really good, but I am still sticking with Cerise Noir and Sweet Temptation as my two favorites! The chocolates are pretty amazing too!! After the tasting we opted for the Ginger Snap Spritzer Cocktail and omg was it delicious! Definitely one of our favorite go to spots! read more

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Tapped Apple is a fun and different winery experience. They offer several types of Apple wines or Apple-wine blends. They are all great, but I especially love the Cerise Noir. If you want to drink at the winery, they offer wine by the flight, glass, or carafe. The carafe gives you the best deal by far, giving you wine on tap at a fair price. You can bring your own food, but they also offer a variety of a la cart items to build your own charcuterie at a fair price as well. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Cerise Noir - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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This cidery was amazing! Really interesting flavors, incredibly affordable, and the staff went above and beyond! My two favorites were the mulled cider and the blueberry vanilla. The only thing to be aware of is that ride share apps don't service this area so be prepared to drive. I know it'll be hard for a small, family owned business, but I really hope they either move to a popular spot or start distributing throughout NE. Absolutely worth going to whenever you're near the area!! read more

SO and I went in on a Thurs after a vacation beach day. We got there around 5:30, shortly after it opened, and we were the only ones there until we left, when another couple came in. Lori was helpful with tasting flight decisions and recommendations (and also with game picking!). We also ordered a small meat/cheese/cracker platter. We each got flights (6/$18), and with the charcuterie board it totaled around $50-55. I bet it's a cool place to go for a weekend evening night out, and I'm sure it'd be quite a bit busier. It looks like they feature work from local artists here which is always cool. I'd def hang out here if I was local. read more

Loved getting the flights of the many choices they had. We got a cheese and olive platter, which was great. It was such a nice day I wish they had some outdoor seating, which is the only reason for the non 5 star rating. I would rate this 4.5, but being in Westerly I would have loved to have the option to be outside and enjoy the delicious cider. read more

I loved Tapped Apple Winery! My friends and I visited on a cold Thursday night over winter break and we are happy we did! The staff was incredible and the options for flights were endless! The flight is $2 per wine/cider up to 5 options and then $1 each after that. I opted to try 6 for the $11 and I loved the Apple Pie Wine so much I ordered a glass after! I wouldn't be alarmed if the place is empty when you arrive as the cider and wine is most definitely worth it. The decor is cute and the village in Westerly where it's located is quaint. The bartender we had was lovely and she provided us with a lot of knowledge on our samples as well as pleasant conversation. We will definitely head back down to the Tapped Apple Winery once it gets warmer! read more

100/10!! I was visiting RI from out of town with my cousin and we decided to stop in. Tapped is located in the quaint downtown of Westerly and features a delicious selection of ciders. The servers are knowledgeable and will give you the run-down of the menu. Definitely do a flight before choosing one, the ciders we thought we'd like the least were our favorites. We were recommended the maple balsamic cider and it was unlike anything we've ever had- absolutely incredible. Don't let the balsamic deter you, I ended up taking an entire growler home with me. The apple pie wine was equally delicious and just like the maple balsamic cider- taste was right on par. The other aspect of Tapped that I love is their features of the local community. This was not only reflected in their ciders by using locally grown apples, but also in the art they have on the walls. Tapped is a true local gem and I look forward to watching this spot grow! (Hopefully to a location much closer to home for me ) read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Tasting flight! - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Unique little spot in Westerly! Recently stopped in for a tasting one afternoon and had a great time. The inside is spacious and has plenty of seating for smaller groups as well as larger ones. We opted for a flight where you have the option of choosing from their ciders, wines, and mixed drinks. I preferred the ciders over the wines but enjoyed sampling all the different varieties. We also ordered a small snack board but it wasn't all that impressive, so I would forego that unless you really need something to snack on. All the employees we interacted with were really friendly and did not mind explaining all the different options and variations of the ciders/wines. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Cider and wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

My fiancé and I took a weekend trip to Mystic CT, and Rhode Island was not too far from where we were staying. We went on a Friday afternoon right as they opened at 4pm. It was just one other person beside the 2 of us, so we got a lot of individual attention from the lovely lady who worked there. She took the time to explain how everything works, flavors of the different ciders and wines. I had a great experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend, wish I could give more than 5 stars. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Flight including some ciders and some wines - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

My husband & I had this lovely Monday off of work so we decided to make a day and try some wineries on the Connecticut wine trail. We had to stop at the Tapped Apple Winery on the way. I think it's awesome that all wines are made from apples. What a fun little spot! We were the first customers so it was very quiet when we arrived. We wanted to do the tasting to get a feel for all of the wines/cider. To be honest I am definitely more of a sweet wine kinda girl but my husband enjoyed most of the wines and cider. I loved the small cheese and crackers plate and enjoyed pairing some chocolate truffles with the wine! So yummy! If I was in the area I would come back for sure for a build your own cheese plate & wine. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - SO good! - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I had my daughter's baby shower here on September 24, 2022. The owner John was very accommodating, he let us decorate and move tables around. The room is pretty and spacious and the staff was excellent. I had lunch catered by both my son-in-laws food truck, Farm To Sandwich. I had appetizers and drinks served by Tapped Apple. My guests all had a great time and loved tasting all the wines and cider. I highly recommend having a private event at Tapped Apple. read more

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I first tried the fruit wines at a fundraiser and was impressed. So we stopped at their store on the way to the casino. What a lovely area Westerly is with so many interesting stores and restaurants. I will definitely be back to explore the area soon. The winery read lovely. Sparsely furnished with the emphasis on the bar, the beautiful artwork on the walls and the wine vats all bright and shiny. We tried a few wines and each chose one to buy one by the glass. I really enjoy the fruit wines and it was a difficult decision but I loved my choice. We chatted with the owner and found out that there was entertainment regularly and that we could either buy snacks there or bring our own food. All around lovely experience that we look forward to repeating. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Lovely fruit wine and a hard cider - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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My gf mentioned this place and I really expected it to be your run-of-the-mill tasting, but fortunately I was pleasantly surprised. They are located in what looks to be a renovated old brick building which retained some of that old look while containing a modern bar area and some storage containers and stills toward the back. It's clear they are very proud of their product, and speaking to Adam, they aren't going to be content with the status quo and have plenty of improvements in the works. What I liked most was their variety and unique offerings. I expected wines with slight variations, but instead encountered very different creations that alone were surprisingly good when paired with their locally made chocolate truffles, adding an additional flavor wrinkle to the experience. All of the offerings were good in their own way, but the two most unique that I also enjoyed the most was a hopped wine called Hoposite Attraction and a smokey flavored wine called Light My Fire. The first smelled like an IPA but didn't have that biting hops flavor an IPA has. The latter was a smokey flavored wine that hints at a scotch. They have some really interesting changes and collaborations coming and I would strongly recommend checking them out and trying the really cool products they've created. read more

Great service, great vibes, love the byofood, great music - 10/10 love it, the beer is all you could want and more, family owned and operated read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

Good drinks and better service! I really enjoyed my experience at Tapped, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Got the flight of course! where you can mix & match 6 wines, ciders, cocktails.Pomme D'amour wine and Strawberry Daze Cider where delicious standouts in my book. B/t the friendly staff, comfy chairs and delicious beverages I would definitely go back! read more

Officially my new favorite winery because they are doing something different and fresh. Craft wine! Wine cocktails! All made from apples. Bring your own food, game nights, live music and open late. What's not to love?!! I had a sample tasting - the Hoposite Attraction is amazing. Wine with hops - I'm in love! I also had the Ginger Snap Spritzer which is Watch Hill White, a splash of apple cider and ginger beer cocktail. It tastes AMAZING. Everything I never knew I needed. Bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Ginger snap spritzer - wine cocktail with Watch Hill White and ginger beer! - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

APPLES ARE GOOD AS GRAPES! Now do yourself a favor and do the wine tasting. It's only $10 for 6 wines do it you won't regret its goes from super dry to sweet. Seriously you can't tell the difference. These wines were made with love and i was blown away by the flavors being so unique. When i say unique i mean in a good way like you will like it not done hipster rare flavor from oak feel. These wines are smooth and very parable with food. They even serve hard cider, coffee, and sodas. The service was 5 Stars they offered crackers and truffles i seriously recommend this place. They made us feel like we were home and we're so kind. It really was a great experience. read more

Stopped into Tapped Apple for a tasting and a quick bite to eat. My favorite was the new Gravenstein cider and the light my fire. Ordered some nice cheese snacks and enjoyed the great environment- Covid-era friendly of course- while being served with consistent and friendly service. Would recommend and come back! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Gravenstein cider - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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Let me start by saying my husband and I have been to EVERY current winery in Rhode Island. This one we spent 2+ hours at, comfortably conversating with customers and host alike. Dont worry if you are in a hurry, they can accommodate your needs. Adam behind the bar was a delight. He was funny, the perfect host. So much so that I wanted to hire him to host my cocktail parties. On to the apple wines, I did not dislike one... not one. My husband and I shared a flight of all six wines they offered. Their top seller, Light My Fire, was my "least" favorite, but still very tasty. We enjoyed a carafe the Sweet Temptation, five glasses for $20, can't go wrong there. We ended up leaving with a few bottles and plan to head back in the near future. Great job guys! Great addition to Rhode Island. read more

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Amazing wine. Unique flavors that you won't find anywhere else. Make sure you get a flight so you can try them all! The winery itself is also unique as you can see all the tanks of wine fermenting. I would give more than 5 stars if I could! read more

Already planning my next visit to get a carafe or two. Decor is welcoming and comfortable, the staff encourages you to relax and enjoy their offerings. So welcoming that when we mentioned we were only leaving because we needed dinner, they invited us to get take out and bring it back! Tastings are very reasonably priced and the flavors were varied and enjoyable. Their charcuterie options are inexpensive and good quality - best I've had at any local wineries/breweries. Westerly is a great town to walk around and spend an afternoon, I'd highly suggested starting or ending your day here. read more

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Amazing cider with creative and yummy flavors. Great atmosphere fun games and I love the local art on the walls. Always a pleasure to go here. Also always love to support local businesses. read more

2nd time visiting while in the area and still impressed! Everything was sanitary, distanced, and the flight boards with our tasting selection were perfect. Cozy atmosphere to just unwind and relax sipping cider wine. Will definitely be back next time through the area. Thanks! read more

Some of the best ciders that I have had! Try the balsamic vinegar in the cider...unique and amazing flavor. The service was top notch and they team was so friendly. Would come back in a heartbeat!! read more

Tapped Apple is my favorite location to sit, relax and have a great glass of wine in Westerly. Inside you'll find the bar, which was custom made to look like a barrel and some tables and chairs. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the products they sell. read more

Went for my birthday and it was such a fun and unique experience. I had never been to a cider place, but they have all sorts of cider AND wine. I tried stuff that was super unique. We enjoyed our flights and the service was great. I definitely took a 4 pack to go. I also liked that we could bring our own food so we made our own charcuterie board while we enjoyed our drinks. I do wish they had some food options, but there are restaurants on the same street to enjoy. read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Enjoying our flights! - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

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It was such a wonderful time! Very friendly and attentive to our needs, we were able to sit and have an amazing visit and never felt rushed even as the time flew by. The selection was also great, and seemed to have something to offer for any taste. We were very impressed with the unique flavor of the wine with the ginger bite. I personally really liked that the option was left open to bring our own food in, but we were able (and chose) to purchase some of the cheese, crackers and chorizo on location. 10/10 would recommend and I cannot wait until my next visit! read more

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery - Wine and cider flight - Wineries Near Me - Westerly, Rhode Island

I guess it's only hipsters who like this place. The wine is really "apple juicy" and while I appreciate a cool atmosphere, you really need a good product. The wine was not good and it was expensive (more than $20 for two glasses of wine). I know they are really trying to deliver something unique, but eh.... read more