This is a unique family owned business in Victoria. We got the non-alcoholic flight of ciders and…read morethe traditional apple cider was our favorite. The service was prompt and efficient. We sat on the back patio which had incredible views, including seeing Mount Baker in the distance that was completely snow covered. We got a short interesting story of their business. We stopped here after a visit to butchart gardens, which is recommended too. Enjoy!

Food & drink - flatbread & the dip were both good. i actually put the dip on a slice of my pizza…read more the tasting is 6 ciders - i had the canadian invasion. perfect sized tasting with some light snacks for an afternoon break. my fav cider was the sassamanash but i am also into sweeter drinks. Service - very friendly, everyone loved our little pup. they brought him a water bowl. our server came around quickly & our food items also came out fairly quick. Ambiance - very chill. we sat on the patio with our pup & there were a ton of other dogs also laying out soaking up the sun. plenty of umbrellas to give shade in the hot summer sun. beautiful view.

Had a great afternoon picking berries and stopped for some cider and charcuterie in the cidery when…read morewe were done. So refreshing and welcoming.

From the owner: Indulge in orchard-fresh delights at Taves Estate Cidery, where our orchard to bottle ciders meet…read morethe charm of cuddly goats, creating a unique blend of flavor and fun

Decided to stop into Junction Orchard & Cidery after getting off the ferry. Didn't realize that…read morethey took over from Tod Creek Craft Cider. We dropped in on a Saturday (4:15pm). There's a huge outdoor area of picnic tables with umbrellas and games (jenga, corn hole and ladder toss). Two flight options along with a small snack menu. Bottles are $11.14 to $25.00, which includes taxes and deposit. They offer 10% off bottles with a purchase of a flight. - Flight #2 ($11.50) - farm house, piquette, kiwi sour and quince. Best flavour and the most unique was the quince (sadly, it was only available on tap). Touch of funk in the farm house. Piquette was supposed to have upfront ginger notes, we didn't detect any. Kiwi sour was light in flavour. JO&C had interesting sounding flavours but the ciders left us wanting more.

Cider and "pizza"? Stopped by on a Friday for the first time for cider and pizza from the "Pizza…read moreshack" on the premises. Cider was wonderful and a flight let you try the unique blends for just over $11- delicious. Sat outside on some wobbly picnic benches and soaked in the ambience, music a little loud. The only downer of the evening was the 3 choices of pizza from the pizza shack, order at window, that were the most minuscule ( a few bits of dill pickle and dusted with mozeralla and I mean dusted! This also applied with the "meat topping") pizzas I have ever encountered for basically the same price as you would pay in a pizza restaurant, served on a floppy paper plate. I realise food supplies are expensive but seemed to me that these pizzas were very over priced. Kind & helpful staff all round.

the drinks are yummy! the vibes are good too. it was just a bit annoying that we sat at the picnic…read moretables on the grass and it was really slanted. other than that. great experience.

After checking out the Saturday farmers market, we decided to visit a few spots around the island…read more First up on the itinerary was Ciderworks. They're a family run cidery that specializes in dry, 100% certified organic ciders. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 2:30pm). They have tables outside (in the back) with a sweet view but you can also walk down and sit in the orchard yard. Only thing is it's very, very slanty. They had 8 ciders on the menu but only 7 that you could try in a flight (flight options were $9.00 for 3, or $17.00 for 7). Most of their ciders are in the very dry to medium dry category. There's also a small snack menu. Bottles are in the $6.25 to $6.50 range. You save slightly when you buy a six pack. You can buy fresh apples ($3.00/lb). Apple chips but these weren't cheap ($5.00 for 60g or $10.00 for 140g). - 2x Flight ($9.00 for 3) - we opted for the original, firkin and sky blue. Honestly, there wasn't much difference between the three that we tried. Then again, we aren't the biggest fans of dry ciders. Didn't love any of their ciders. 2.5 stars.

A place you might not actually find without a Garmin, a nice farm/orchard that makes different…read morekinds of Cider from the wild grown Apple trees on the island. But the menu items were a great selection for a nice afternoon lunch waiting to check into the Hastings Manor. Operated by younger folks both for getting Cider and the meals, we went with a charcuterie board that was the nicest spread of delectable items and a flight of five ciders to try.

the food is really good here i was surprised since they specialize in cider. we had dinner here and…read morethe service was great. we got the tasting flight and it was nice to try so many different types.

Four of us came for an afternoon tasting and bite to eat…read more We had a tour with Roddy and enjoyed it very much. Quite the character. We tasted four ciders and two liqueurs. Afterwards, we had a dessert afternoon tea accompanied by more cider. All very good and great staff.

If you're in the cobble hill, please make sure you stop here! We visited Merridale for a tasting,…read moreand what a hidden gem it is! The food and cider menus were extensive, featuring special items, mocktails, and cocktails. The service was excellent, and the spot is beautiful. It's also kid-friendly with games on the lawn and other activities. I enjoyed each of the ciders. I had the non-alcoholic flight, and my favorite was the lavender one! The fennel soda was very interesting, the ginger soda was a take on a ginger ale and the apple juice was great. Great value as well for $7. My husband had the world alcoholic cider flights and thoroughly enjoyed his selections. The farm itself is incredibly charming and offers activities for both adults and children. They also have some tours. I will definitely return for another visit and highly recommend Merridale cider and distillery

It's new and NOT to be missed! I was astonished by the lack over reviews for this standout cider…read morehouse. I've been on a self-guided craft cidery tour of Victoria Island and the quality of the cider here is second to none. And the atmosphere is classy modern-farmhouse if you are collecting Instagram pics! They won the People's Choice cider festival award for a reason! The owner was on site and very friendly. She explained the apple cultivars are all old-world imports, and you can absolutely taste that in the flavor bouquet. None of the usual flavor gimmicks here! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and encouraged me to try the lavender, (normally I'd not bother with flavors) an it was fantastic-- inviting and crisp on the nose and pallet. After that taste, I dove into a quince and a hopped semisweet, and was blown away the complexity. All selections had beautiful clarity and a mellow butter smoothness and full bodied viscosity. Of note, even on a busy holiday weekend there was plenty of room and very fast service--unlike some of the more touristy spots. Families, doggos, couples and groups all had space and privacy to laugh and enjoy themselves. Don't hesitate. Go now!

We were out for a drive looking for a unique spot to stop for a nice beverage....voila...wow, did…read morethis place impress. We will be back for sure. Great venue, cider was outstanding! Ended up leaving with a few bottles for the fridge at home.

We stopped at the Bing Bang Cidery on Sept. 21, 2024... The service was wonderful and the cider…read moredelicious. Loved the ambience. Would highly recommend stopping in to sample the Cider.

From the owner: Big Bang Cider is a farm based cidery located in Nanaimo. We focus on making traditional dry ciders…read moreusing proper cider apples. We are excited to share our first blends with the Nanaimo community this summer.

Great cider and great views! Unfortunately, poor service. We were there for a friends' birthday on…read moreSunday and made the most of it, but the service was very slow, our food took nearly an hour (for a hot dog), and the server was rude. The server never gave our table the bills (big faux pas). We were just given the machine with tip included. Having been in the service industry for years, this was really disappointing. All that said, the drinks and scenery were awesome. I just hope they work out their staffing.

Another great visit to the Cidery. My server was prompt and came…read moreback numerous times to check to see if we needed anything. We ordered a pizza and it came super fast and was delicious. I brought someone with mw who had never been there and she remarked how the atmosphere was so relaxed. Thank you!

New cidery on the island that we chanced upon while riding our bikes around the island! They have 3…read moreciders - Orchard, Perry, and a golden russet single varietal. They are all nicely done dry ciders, with just a hint of funk. If we weren't on bikes we definitely would have brought some home! I love that they let you sample them before deciding if you want to buy a glass, sampler, or bottle! We enjoyed a glass basking in the sun by the beaver pond and playing cornhole in the lawn. Such a nice way to end a day on orcas before catching the ferry!

From the owner: Orcas Isle Cider is a family-run farm in the heart of the Salish Sea, with the goal to grow and…read moreproduce minimally processed cider and perry with low-intervention methods. Visit our farm and tasting room on Orcas Island.