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    Blue Toad Hard Cider

    4.2 (57 reviews)
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    Me and a LOT of cider!
    Crissie H.

    A group of us were camping across the street at Devil's Backbone. We were thrilled to have another option in walking distance. It's a gorgeous spot and plenty to do. The cider flight may have been a bit too ambitious though! Thankfully friends helped!

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    Jessica L.

    Beautiful spot! We were disappointed, because we came for the Billievable Cider, and although signs were posted that they had it now, they were very carefree about telling us they didn't have it and to look on the sign out front to see when they would have it (news flash: the sign out front didn't mention the Bills cider). The service was generic, and they weren't that busy- too busy to talk about the Bills cider. Anyways, other than the small hiccup & lack of care for the Bills (#GoBills), we really enjoyed both the BBQ nachos & our ciders with the view! I would return!

    Angela welcomed us upon arrival. They have tasting of 4, 6 and 14. Go big or go home.. we got the 14 samples of all of the different ciders at 5oz pours each. Plenty for two people to share. Prices are far and options are good. We decided to build our own 9pack and grab two four packs. Plenty of seating outside in the sun, shade, quiet a few fire pits or relax along the river in the backside of the property. A few locals told us they have BBQ and other foods available during the weekends. It's Monday. Still highly recommend.

    a picnic table and umbrella
    Klara C.

    Really nice open area both indoors and outdoors. Plenty of parking, great cider and food and friendly staff. They had some live music on Saturday and it was a relaxing environment. We got the flight of 12 and we got the nachos and pretzel to snack on. Great portions for everything. I definitely recommend. We'll be coming back to try the Hot Toadie some time!

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    Kendall C.

    We had been trying to go here for a while, but there are hours are not as late every day, but we were finally able to get there on a Saturday night. The property and the space that they have is really nice, when we went there there wasn't much going on. We ended up getting the largest sampler with 14 samples, these were 5 ounce pours. I was excited to try several of the interesting flavors, but as we went through the flight, we noticed that many of the different siders tasted pretty much the same. I appreciate what they are trying to do with not having super sweet ciders, but the flavor profiles just don't come out. It was also $34 for the 14 pour flight, which wasn't listed anywhere and not really worth it.

    Cider flight
    Cassie W.

    Husband and I stopped here on a Sunday afternoon during our tour of Nelson 151. We ordered a cider flight (12 ciders) and sat out back by the river. Of the 12 offerings, we ended up choosing 4 as our favorites. Our bartender was knowledgeable and friendly, and the outdoor ambiance is great. Lots of dogs and there is a playground for the kids.

    Lauren L.

    My husband and I were in town for a "ski trip." When it is 60 degrees you cannot ski, so we hiked in the morning and drank our calories in the afternoon. I like cider and we got the 12 ciders on tap. I tried everyone before allowing my husband to have the ones I didn't like. It was very hard for me to choose which ones I liked the least. I liked them all so much! The space was very easy to navigate. The outdoor area was really nice to enjoy the views.

    Drinks and a view. Love it.
    David S.

    Yummy. Great location just mins away from bold rock and devils backbone. Please take a second and check out this great little known spot. If you like cider. It's a must stop. Do you self a favor. Try this spot out before bold rock and it could change your mind altogether.

    Outdid venue
    Carol D.

    We came here for the annual Blue Toad race the Saturday after Thanksgiving while visiting friends on Nelson County. Even during Covid they had a hundred or so people but everything was outside and distanced. Food/drinks: We stayed after to try the awesome cider sampler and it was so fun to try a the ciders! The ciders were fantastic- they have a wide range from lightly flavored to light seltzer's and spiced ciders. My current favorite is the "Cider Donut" cider (spiced with hints of vanilla to make it taste like cake!) Atmosphere/Covid: They had plenty of outside seating with fire pits. Lovely, large outside venue with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and creek. Come visit and support your local business!!

    Cider flight
    Megan F.

    Tons of cider options on draft- we did a sampler with all 16 to try. Some were not good good at all and some were really good -most however fell in the middle category. When I went there was a live band which made the atmosphere much more fun. Food menu very underwhelming.

    Cider flight
    Aubrey W.

    We got the tasting flight, which included samples of the 12 ciders on tap. However, it was priced at $30, which we thought was fairly expensive for the amount of cider in each cup (most weren't filled to the top). There was plenty of outdoor seating, and limited indoor seating around the bar. The main taproom, which typically has food, was closed which very was disappointing. The ciders themselves were a hit or miss: some were delicious, and some were very acidic and difficult to drink. The flight was not labeled or explained to us by the bartender, so we had difficulty discerning which drink was which. There were some fun outdoor games such as corn hole and connect four, which were great for our group of 6. The location is also very scenic, and there are lots of other great breweries in the area that make it well worth the trip.

    10 of the 11 flights. This corresponds to their drink menu.
    Brady K.

    Stopped here cause we wanted to try something new. Had never been nor heard of this place. Much smaller than its neighbors, but as my fiancé said this looks like a great place to get married. The lady serving Pints outside was really helpful and informative. She was extremely kind in pointing out where to go. We got the 11 cider flight for like 23 dollars? Not bad considering its 5 oz pours which was easily shareable for the two of us. (See attached) I found 3 of them I really liked and my fiancé liked almost of them so it was definitely worth it. They don't have really any food options, besides what looks like a rotating daily selection, but I'm not going to take off for it. You don't come to a cidery looking for food besides some small bites so I can't complain there. Will definitely be telling our friends about this place.

    Matthew F.

    Fun place; it feels like a bar except cider is the only thing on the menu! Todd was my server - he's not only the owner, he's the cider maker, lawn mower man, and all around fix-it guy. He's also a comedian because I was thoroughly entertained during my visit. 8 ciders were on tap, but I only tried 4. Paddy Green - OK; pretty dry but I'd take it if you served it to me Barrel Aged; I forget the actual name but not for me. To be fair, I'm seldom into barrel aged beers or cider, but I was willing to experiment. Winterfest: Amazing! Definitely my favorite of the lineup. Harvestfest: Pretty good But oddly enough the very favorite was a blend of Winterfest and I think Harvestfest. It brought out the best of both of them.

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    Enjoyed the sampler and got several cans to go, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere

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    2 years ago

    Wide selection of cider. Staff is very personable. The fall festival was so much fun. By far the best corn maze we have been too.

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    Blackberry cider is really delish. Nice location with a lot of seating and great fire pit.

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    We had a great time here! Our bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. Great outdoor space!

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    Great tasting cider, nice variety of options. Location is on a beautiful scenic property worth checking out.

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    Cider wasn't the best, I've had better. Very nice environment with fun games. Staff was friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Toad Hard Cider

    Can you bring your own food to eat at the cidery?

    We welcome you to bring your own picnic and sit by the Rockfish River, at one of our fire pit tables, or inside our tasting room!

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    You don't come to a cidery looking for food besides some small bites so I can't complain there.

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