First thing, the ciders are 10/10. Very creative and a lot of variety. We came on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and there was no one manning the bar. Within a few minutes, someone came but she left after we got our order. The replacement didn't know the answers of some questions and just recommended doing a brewery tour at a different time. Two flights and two full pours were very reasonable in price. I would definitely buy this product if I saw it in store.

This was our second visit here. We sat at the bar. Took a while to be acknowledged then finally got…read moremenus. Ordered some appetizers which were delicious. At one point a bartender asked if I wanted another. I said yes. She walked away, served others, and cleaned. Finally my husband got her attention and she said I knew I forgot something. Last was when another bartender asked if I wanted another. We said we wanted to check out. She just walked away. After we finally got someone to cash us out we stopped in taproom to get some cider to go and Leah was amazing! We told her of our experience. She immediately wanted to get a a manger. I told her not needed. She felt so bad she gave us a quick tour. She could not apologize enough. I will go back but to the taproom that had more to offer in cider and service plus they had food

Sowams was the perfect stop on our trip to enjoy a few samples of delicious ciders. These ciders…read moreare mostly dry and sweet and very fresh! The server did a wonderful job taking us through the complexity of each pour even down to where the apples were grown! They press the ciders on site and have antique presses as decor! We wished there could have been even more options to choose from but we had a wonderful time stopping by!

My husband and I went to Sowams for the first time yesterday. We were the only customers there, and…read morehappened to be served by the owner. The owner, Spencer, was incredibly nice and taught us everything about the ciders from the pressing to the serving. Spencer has his own orchard so the apples and entire process are from him. You can tell he loves what he does, by the passion in which he speaks of everything. The cider was delicious, each one we tried better than the next. We even got a fifth and unexpected tasting, which was delicious. The ambiance is relaxed, inviting and feels like you're in the middle of a mill, which I loved. It's so welcoming! We will be back soon, and see it as a regular spot. Spencer was so nice, and the cider so good, I'd really love to see more people come and try the place!

We visited Tapped Apple Cider & Winery while spending the weekend in CT. It is just a short ride…read moreinto 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.

Tapped Apple has a lot of charm on paper -- cozy downtown Westerly vibes, friendly staff, and a…read morereputation 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

Really great experience to witness the apples crushed and pressed into cider. Old time method of…read moremaking cider still in use. Staff knowledgeable and willing to answer any question. My family and I have been going for more years than I recall. Like over forty years. Think they were open when we moved to Old Mystic back in the 1970s.

One of the last steam powered Apple cider presses in the country. Cider pressing demonstrations on…read morethe weekends. Also on the weekends they have free Apple wine tastings with a ton of small batch local Apple wines to choose from. Big country store with great gifts like pancake mixes, jellies and jams, hot sauces, apple wines, etc. Hot cider (can get caramel added to the cup if you want) and hot apple cider donuts for sale. Not sure if they have it all the time but sometimes at the counter they have a tray of sample donuts ( basically the reject ones. But who cares. Still taste amazing). Tons of bees and wasps here so take notice if you have a a fear or allergy.

Excellent spot , close to Gillette Castle, with a wonderful backyard…read more Honey Crisp and the Blueberry were SUPER delicious. About $9 a cider. Totally fair. Will definitely come back.

Located on a dark road. Parking is across the street. We couldn't choose which cider to pick so we…read moredid all 12 for $36! Tip the bartenders via venmo. ALL the ciders were delicious from dry ti sweet.

A great little find with some very interesting hard cider. Get to meet the guy who makes the cider.read more

I highly recommend the Rasé cider! Excellent for a refreshing sip on a warm evening. Great flavor…read moreand light. Had it shipped to California, it traveled well.

Great service and hospitality. Loved the flights and beer on tap. We will definitely be back.read more

Excellent drinks and service. Fun night of trivia in October complete with lots of decor…read more Reasonable prices and they have beer for those who do not enjoy cider.

Spoke + Spy Ciderworks is a craft cidery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in March 2018. It…read morewas founded by husband and wife Ronald and Kimberly Sansone. Ronald lived in London, England for a time and worked as a graphic designer. While in London, he saw how popular hard ciders were and it sparked his interest in the beverage. After returning to the states, he began making his own cider at home and enrolled in programs at Cornell and Oregan State Universities. He won numerous accolades over the years from his homemade ciders. Eventually, the Sansones decided to open their own cidery that featured hard ciders made from locally sourced apples. The cidery officially opened to the public in 2016 inside Middletown's old Remington Rand building. The historic building complex opened in 1896 as the Keating Bicycle Factory. Throughout the decades, motorcycles, automobiles, typewriters and even military missile parts were manufactured there. The building closed its doors in the early 1970s and fell into disrepair. The city later took it over and by 2009 it had been refurbished with several new tenants renting space inside. Sansone named the cidery 'Spoke & Spy' as a reference to the building's history as a bicycle factory as well as the Northern Spy Apple (one of Sansone's favorite varieties). I first visited Spoke + Spy in August 2019. I was training for the upcoming Closer To Free ride, so I decided to cycle from my home in North Haven all the way to Middletown (21 miles). By the time I made it to the cidery, I was very thirsty. The taproom is decorated with all sorts of bicycle memorabilia. I decided to order a sampler flight that consisted of six ciders ranging in flavors from pear to grape. I liked them all, but my favorite was a tart, semi-dry strawberry-rhubarb cider called "Love Shouldn't Hurt". I ended up purchasing a growler of it to bring back home. If you plan on visiting the cidery in Middletown, I must recommend making it a craft beer afternoon because the Remington Rand building is also home to Stubborn Beauty Brewing and Forest City Brewing.

Cool place. I guess new thing in CT is touring breweries…read more We did 3 brewery tour while we were visiting CT. This place is located right next to Forest City Brewery. I never tasted cider as beer, but liked them a lot. We tried a flight with 8 different ciders. Some tasted like apple juice with bubbles, but pretty good. It was 20F below out side, in side of this old factory converted brewery was not much warmer, but extremely good ambience. Definitely we will visit here again whenever we are in CT.

An amazing new local brewery! I really enjoyed their beer, a wide selection. The staff was…read moreamazing, and the owner was engaging and very personable. They had a food truck which we enjoyed. They have a great outdoor space and and very comfortable indoor seating and a larger bar. We got to enjoy karaoke, and they seem to have live music a lot. Worth a visit!!

A quaint spot with many cider flavors. The staff was fun and helpful. Chatted with some local…read morepeople while enjoying yummy buffalo dip and playing musical bingo

Overall it was a nice experience…read more Good: The food and cider were good. The vibes were very comfortable and family friendly. The pretzel itself and the chicken and waffle were very good. The drinks were great and reasonably priced. They have seasonal family activities on property that can make the dining very convenient. Bad: Do beware of the 5% fee automatically added. The beer cheese that came with the pretzel was straight out of the fridge cold.

Went to the TapHouse for trivia night. Food was good but experience was just okay. Trivia took too…read morelong and was difficult to hear. But my issue with them and the reason for the low ranking is not food or atmosphere. They charged us a 6.5% " administrative fee" on our bill. When we asked what that was, we were told it went towards the kitchen staff and dishwashers. What??? Do they pay their kitchen staff so little that they have to charge their diners extra? I have years of restaurant experience and I am appalled that this establishment charges their customers this fee. Will never return.