Bold Rock Cidery feels like such a VA staple. If you're a cider person you have to check this…read morecharming spot out. It's family friendly and has a lot of easy parking. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Do know it can get packed on weekends so outdoor seating can be harder to come by. The Cidery overlooks a huge field below that is good for kids and pets to run around. They have a huge selection of cider. They also offer a cider that you can only get at the taproom. We recently went on Mother's Day and they were doing a cute brunch and giving out free carnations. I enjoyed their classic cider and exclusive one. They have a pretty big food menu which is nice. The food is good for what it is. My group really liked the pretzels. I'd recommending stopping by.

Absolutely a fan fave!…read more Whenever in the Wintergreen area, Bold Rock is a must stop. The beer The views The food The music The vibes We haven't been here in sometime but I'm so glad they're still giving five star service. We were looking a little lost coming in, but David grabbed us up and said "I can help you over here". From there it was love at first SIP! He has us at FREE SAMPLE ciders. David took us through the offerings, educating us along the way. He mentioned what ciders are the most flavorful and why. He hung with our curiosity, eagerness to drink and indecisiveness at the same time. Customer service is crucial to a pleasant experience. I can only hope the rest of the staff are as easy going and likes their job as much as he does. Now for the cider. GET THE FLIGHT! Sample and fall in love with options instead of one. We settled on: Pineapple Imperial Berry Summer Slice Paradise Orchard Imperial orange Vat #1 (champagne cider) Imperial All amazing and refreshing selections. Paradise orchard is my new fave. Let's get into this food. We ordered: Tacos w/ house chips Chicken Nachos Cajun Honey wings & fries All great and very fresh made to order, so good, good flavors. My fave were the wings and the house chips. Only notes is out more sauce and seasoning on the wings, I felt like BR was teasing me with a good time. I needed more! Same with the nachos so good. The chips were fresh, but I need more cheese throughout the chips. Chicken was on point. Everything was super super fresh so good. House chips is a huge staple love them. Keep doing them maybe add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you are reading this and you're debating about coming here get the house chips get a flight get it all. Our total bill $75, but omg we sampled sooo much! Love this place... BR give David a raise!

Stopped in on a beautiful sunny afternoon and sat outside with our dog and enjoyed music from a…read morelocal guitarist and singer. Tried many of their ciders. All were good to great. It's bar service so you have to go to the bar to order and pick up your drinks. Staff is very friendly.

The staff is sweet! The cider was good to ok. The best thing is actually the non-alcoholic cider so…read morebuy that. And the apples. I liked the game room and the grounds are really nice to walk around. Nice little stop which I recommend. Yes, it's kid friendly too!!

Absolute 10/10 establishment and staff! Our party of 11 showed up and the lady working there was…read moreextremely accommodating. She even offered us samples of the ciders so we could decide which one we wanted. The location itself is gorgeous and very nice and tranquil. There is ample outdoor seating, fire pits, umbrellas, and a pond. The cider itself is top notch as well. Can't say enough positive things about this location!

Tasty ciders, beautiful view and friendly knowledgeable staff! This was the best little find along…read moreour off-the-beaten path road trip

The Blue Toad Trip was the maiden voyage for my wife and me in our recently completed cargo…read moreconversion--and it set the bar high. The hosts were super communicative and easy to work with. The setting was exceptional: perched beside the cidery with a pasture stretching out nearby, it had that perfect mix of open space and laid-back charm. For a first outing, I don't have much to compare it to, but it's hard to imagine a better start. Connectivity was surprisingly excellent--we were pulling 5G UW, which felt like a small miracle and made everything easier. The location couldn't have been more convenient, with trails, venues, and restaurants all close at hand. The cidery itself offered around two dozen options, and the Imperial Peach quickly became our go-to libation. And yes, they've got a happy hour at the cidery--and you already know that's my favorite time of day. Within three miles, you've got IGA, the ABC store, and Beltie's, while Devil's Backbone sits right across the street. The on-site BBQ Beast delivered exactly what you'd hope for--no surprises, just solid, satisfying fare. We lucked into something special during our stay, landing right in the middle of a migration path. One morning alone brought the sights and sounds of over 25 bird species--nature putting on a full show. All told, it's a fantastic place to boondock. We enjoyed it enough to tack on an extra night, which says plenty. Here's hoping the rest of our adventures measure

We are staying across the street in our RV at another brewery and we saw on yelp that there was a…read moreCidery close by and it turns out it was less than half a mile so we absolutely had to check it so we walked over. We are not sad that we did. This place is amazing. The cider is top notch and the barbecue is spot on. Definitely try the ribs and if you're a collard green fan, they are pretty fantastic. They're not like the collard greens in the deep south, but they got game. The cider is very well done!!!

Peaceful location but cider is hit-or-miss. We visited Bryant's Cidery & Brewery on a Saturday…read moreafternoon, and it was mostly empty. The location is isolated in a lush valley. Country music played for the duration of our visit (either from the performance artist on stage or from the speakers). I tried five different ciders and only enjoyed drinking one of the five. At the time of my visit, none of the beer that they typically offer was available. Overall, I would recommend Bryant's Cidery & Brewery for the lovely location but not for the cider.

Every time we're in the Roseland area, we go to Bryant's. Sitting under the huge tree, listening to…read morethe wind blow, and chatting with friends is just like heaven. And getting to know the resident kitty (named Monkey) is fun too!

This is a tiny, homey, very cute drinking joint. They don't do flights anymore (due to Covid) so I…read moredid two glasses of the dryers ones on tap - the Allegheny Gold and Elevation. I liked both! No additives; just apple juice. Reminds me more of a winery cider than a 'beer' cider. The town is tiny, so most patrons are local. Almost all the apples are local as well. If you happen to be in town, it's worth a visit.

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!

Albemarle Ciderworks is located on a gorgeous property near the Charlottesville area. My husband…read moreand I both liked the various ciders we sampled and service was prompt!

Such a nice experience here. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming and it's a relaxed…read morevibe while still classy and well appointed. We arrived around 1pm on a Sunday and they were having a silent book club meeting in their back space - but easily welcomed us to enjoy a tasting flight, or whatever we wanted from their cooler/selections. My husband spoke to Guy who was incredibly knowledgable and kind. He made some suggestions and let my husband taste a few things before he decided to do their current flight which was March-madness themed and you got to vote on your favorite of the four. Husband really enjoyed the cider (I am pregnant and don't drink anyway so I had a nice, refreshing Perrier drink on ice. Pretty building and property - gorgeous and spotless bathrooms - friendly people. A+ highly recommend if you are nearby.

In the fall, Carter's Mountain is packed with folks buying pumpkins, apple cider, apple cider…read moredonuts, cider, and wine. On a quiet week day in the spring, we were able to enjoy the steep drive up the mountain and the views that greeted us without lots of people and cars coming and going. You can still buy the cider, donuts, ice cream, and more. You also can relax and shop their very cute country store, which sells locally made jams, syrups, mixes, and other foods. They also have lovely dish towels and many other such gift items. We recommend going both in the fall to be part of the festivities as well as in the spring and summer.

Really on top of the mountain with beautiful views and lots of variety. Enjoyed the cider donuts…read morealthough they were little cake like which I don't prefer. The peach cobbler aka mode was fresh and very tasty. Definitely take a side quest and check this place out.

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!