Had a good time with the cider here! I love that they have flights so you can try the different cider and then decide. The blackberry was my absolute favorite. They have a champagne one that's pretty darn good too. Love the vibe everyone is super friendly. They have a nice little store inside to buy swag. We had plenty of space to place some cards and there is a place where they play music although we were there when they were setting up. Highly recommend! read more

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We had so much fun at Bold Rock. We came on a Saturday afternoon after a hike and enjoyed a fall day sitting outside. Most of our group ordered the burger and loved it! I got the chicken sandwich and it was also great. They have a wide variety of ciders (perfect if you normally don't love a super sweet cider). They have some classic sweet, dry, and spunkier ones. My favorite was the roast (a coffee cider). Sounds weird, but it's fantastic. They also had beer and cocktails. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space - the perfect spot for an afternoon with a group. read more

DidnIt have anything to eat, brews ordered fantabolous, ambiance casa, fun, inviting, staff rocks!! Personable, super friendly spoke about the brewery, surrounding towns and breweries, definitely check it out if you're looking to relax and grab a brew! read more

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Back again. Great food, great beverages and great environment! I highly recommend making this place a regular stop. read more

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This was a fun place so glad we found it! There is a large area inside whee tou can sit, but outside has tons of seating both picnic tables in the expansive yard and chairs and tables on the covered deck. Husband tried the Carolina apple ( green apples), and I tried the flight because I could not decide ( blackberry, pear, pineapple, and coffee) Bartenders are super helpful with helping decide as there is a lot to pick from. They do have food options. There is a food truck buy you order inside where you get the drinks. They text you when your food is ready, head to the truck and pick up. Will definitely be back when we are in that area again. read more

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We stopped here on our way to Asheville and enjoyed the experience. The weather was nice to enjoy a flight and food in the outside covered porch. We'll worth the visit. I will recommend stopping if you are in the area! read more

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Yummy potato skins, good vibes inside and out, lots of parking. Rotating food options read more

Bold Rock Mills River Cidery - Potato skins - Cideries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

We stumbled upon Bold Rock Mills River Cidery for their 12 year birthday! Our group had enough time to look at the menu for food and we were able to order our food and drinks within the main taproom. I ordered the Steakhouse burger with fries, and had a Berry Peach cider. The staff was amazingly helpful in their recommendations with ciders, and draft beers. We sat in the mezzanine at a long table with a table of 6. The food truck took now time to cook our food and we were pleasantly surprised with the amazingly hot fries, seasoned with black pepper and salt. My steakhouse burger had caramelized onions, seasoned hand burger patties, on a sesame bun and it could easily have been a delicious meal full of flavor, or it was post tubing. Super clean taproom and although the rainstorms came down on the live music to celebrate the birthday, those folks who were outside during the outdoor seating to enjoy the sounds. Hands down, I'd come back to visit the brewery again and look forward to enjoying the views! read more

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Located in the open fields in Mills River in NC, the place was quiet on a Friday afternoon. The cider flights are a must if you can't make up your mind, but they also have beer. Staff are nice, but pretty short in conversation. If you order food, fyi you have to pick it up from the food truck outside even though you order it along with your cider. There is tons of seating with picnic tables outside and inside tons of high top and regular tables. read more

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Fun place. Half price apps on Tuesdays! We hit that. The ciders are hit and miss, but that's everywhere and with everyone's specific tastes. Got a flight and it was all pretty good. Been a couple times throughout the years and it's all pretty decent. Inside and outside seating, bring your dog. read more

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I haven't been to this location in years! I think it had only been open for a year or so when I was here last. The patio/outside area has definitely expanded and grown. It was nice to see those changes. The inside pretty much has remained the same, but that is fine too. We had a few drinks in the outside (pet friendly) area and had the pimento cheese appetizer. Great little stop if you are near the airport and are looking for some refreshments after a long flight. The cider is well done and they have quite the variety. You won't be disappointed. read more

My friend and I came on a Saturday night and we were pleasantly surprised with the crowd and live music! We found a picnic table outside to accommodate the puppy and went inside to the bar to order our food and drinks. My food took some time, probably around 30-40 min. My friend's burger only took about 15 min. I wasn't too impressed with the fried chicken sandwich because the chicken was a little too crispy and the meat was a little dry. I also wish I could taste the condiments more so the flavors would be a little more balanced. As the night went on, a lot of people went out onto the dance floor, including young children. I give this 4 stars for the overall experience but a 3 star for the food. read more

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It's not listed on the menu but if you ask for a gluten free bun they have it. Delicious brisket sandwich. Very helpful staff. Kid and dog friendly. read more

We feel in love with this cidery! On our recent visit back to Asheville, we were on a search for a good venue for friends and family. The staff was nice and friendly. It is a walk up service to order food and drinks and then you pick up your food in their food truck outside. My partner was surprised to fall in love with cider, in particular the Coffee roast cider. I really enjoyed their 8 days a week IPA. We both ordered burgers which were cooked perfectly nd sat outdoors. We came in the afternoon and it was not too busy. I loved the outdoor seating area. There are string lights and a stage, which I can imagine comes alive at night with local bands. It was a peaceful outdoor lunch with great views. Excited in return again. read more

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We decided to come back to Bold Rock as they had some new spring flavors we wanted to try. It is definitely a lot crazier and more hectic when the weather is nice compared to the late fall. That is definitely a great thing for Bold Rock, but I prefer a more relaxed setting that we had previously or have had at other Cideries/Wineries in NC. We got two cider flights which consisted of: Apple - like the last time, this was our favorite of the day. A good apple cider. Pineapple - It's okay, like I stated before, we have had better pineapple ciders. Blackberry - another okay cider, but we have had better blackberry ciders. Pear - did not like at all. Berry Peach - I was most excited for this one, but it is also just okay. Really only got blueberry, hard to tell if there was any peach flavor at all. Imperial - this one was good, but of the apple flavors, preferred just the apple cider better. Imperial Berry - This one was okay too, and we both liked it better than the blackberry. Strawberry Lime - another one I was excited for, but there was hardly any flavor. For the most part, their flavors are not very strong. While we thought they were fine while we were there to enjoy the cider flights, none of them really stood out to us to make us want to buy some to take home. Unfortunately, we just like ciders from some other wineries in NC better. read more

Hands down the best cidery I have ever been to (I just I lived closer so I could come back here!). So many delicious ciders. I did the build your own flight, and there was not a bad one in the bunch. Loved the blackberry and the pineapple. They also have food options - order with your cider and then they call you out to the food truck outside. Food was good, not the best - which is expected because this place is all about the cider. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. They have picnic-style benches outside, and the weather was nice while we were there so it was very enjoyable to sit outside with friends and enjoy good cider. We came in the afternoon so it wasn't too busy, but I heard that it's super popular and can get pretty busy. Wish we were there for the live music. 100% recommend and will definitely stop by next time we come back to the east coast. read more

Bold Rock has something for everyone. Great ciders, decent selection of craft beer, cider sushis, and AMAZING food! sign up for the rewards program (lcs rewards), it's unbelievable, very very good. The Golden Monkey is my go to beer here, it's a Belgian Strong Blonde Tripple, amazing. The pretzel sticks and soooooo good!! They even have good music playing and a wonderful outdoor space. read more

We were lured in with the advertised (new menu), and decided to go for dinner yesterday, ordered bunch of stuff, rounded up to over $120 for 2 adults and two kids (pretty pricy for bar food), every single thing except for the cider was bad, the salads were wilted and made with old ingredients, the burger wasn't edible, cheap beef! the chicken nachos which is a fav of ours from the downtown location was awful, the hummus had the wrong texture and taste and the pita was greasy and doughy, the pretzel which is usually the fresh twisted type... a solid choice, not yesterday, we were served 3 pretzel sticks from a frozen package, the only saving grace is the cider and the outdoor space, the kids got to play, but didn't eat. We were hoping the kitchen staff from the downtown location took over here... they didn't, would not go back. read more

We came here on a Friday for lunch during October and it was great! I expected it to be fairly busy since the Asheville are attracts many tourists during October for the leave changes, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of seating and short wait for food and drinks. They have indoor and outdoor seating, you order inside at the bar and pick up food at the food truck outside. The chicken sandwich was very good, honestly way too big for me to finish by myself. I would definitely split a meal next time. Everything was quick, clean, and overall a great experience, I'll definitely come back- I love their seasonal ciders! read more

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Delicious cider, decent service and chill atmosphere. If I lived here, I would come again.

Love this place. Kara is the best ! Always have a great time here. The food truck never disappoints!

This was my last stop of my Asheville visit before heading to the airport. The cider was very good, we loved the different flavors. I was disappointed by the plastic cups for the cider flight though, was hoping for cute glasses. The food was good; we got the wings, the pretzels, and the patty melt. Service was okay. The guy at the food truck was rude to my sister so that dampened our experience. Otherwise it was a good experience overall and beautiful venue! read more

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I have been to the OG spot in VA and this place is so consistent overall. They have such a well rounded amount of drinks that'll please a full crowd from coders to stouts. If you want food, you can order and receive from the food truck outside. It's all made fresh to order and I truly believe there is nothing better than a hot French fry. You can sit outside or inside and get amazing views with the family! read more

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Bold Rock was the definite highlight of my recent trip to Asheville. Everything about this cidery was wonderful. As soon as you step in the door this tasting room has a great cabin-like, outdoorsy ambiance. Bold Rock a wide variety of flavors on tap to choose from, and as expected every one I tried was delicious. What was unexpected was how incredible the food from their on-site food truck would be. I've genuinely never had better barbecue. I took a chance on ordering the cucumber salad as a side and am so glad I did because I've been craving it since my visit! Bold Rock's packaged ciders are a wonderful deal and I loved building my own custom 6-pack to take home for just $10. Way cheaper than anything you'd find in the grocery store! read more

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First time, but I'm in love! Anyone that can make an apple taste like champagne is my instant BEST friend!! I tasted the Prosecco, Vat 1, Blackberry....I had Roast (a coffee infused cider), blackberry, blueberry and ginger turmeric amongst others at their in-town Asheville location....seriously, each was better than the previous one! We visited this location to refill our growler on the way out of town and found a great deal on the seasonal Watermelon flavored cider ($5 for a six pack or 20 for a case). Of course, I bought a case of Watermelon AND refilled my growler this time with Prosecco. This location has a portion of the warehouse converted to a bar, seating and retail space, with the production area visible from upstairs and behind the lower level bar. They have 14 ciders and 10 beers on draft....something for every taste! The bartender allowed me to taste several and offered good suggestions. Don't think cider when coming here, it's waaaaaaaaayyyyyy more than traditional cider!! Don't leave the area with out a bottle, can, growler or case of their cider libation! In fact, i recommend buying several because you'll drink it very fast when you get home!! read more

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Good food, good ciders, good beers, great atmosphere. Definitely a great place to hang out! Love they are dog friendly. read more

The food, the service everything was top tier we will be back for sure!! My fiancé love Bold Rock and has for a long time!!

Drove out here yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. Huge venue with parking. A little out of the way but for a great space. We came for the flannel and flapjack event. Cute idea but we were wondering when things happen such as the costume contest. It all seem to be more of a come whenever you want. There was a chainsaw artist, but it was so rainy and windy. Nobody was really watching him. Not to the fault of the location. No one can predict western North Carolina weather. Waited in line to order. It was a little bit long and confusing. The people behind us asked if the line was for everything. We later confirmed it was. Might be helpful to have a drink, wine and a food line. I got the flannel cider after they really nice worker let me try it. We also got a blackberry wine which was a bit too sweet for me for the person I was with loved it. Because it was a special event they had special menu items. We got the Apple pancakes sausages and an apple donut. The Apple doughnut was handed to us immediately, and it was delicious. Warm and cake like. We waited about 35 minutes for the pancake and sausage. When we noticed a ton of people behind us getting theirs, I went out to the food truck. They were supposed to text but they didn't and it turned out ours had been ready. The pancakes were very cold and hard and the worker seemed really confused about where to get the syrup, but I found it on a nearby table. For $9 pancakes it seemed a little steep. The "apples" were just like three Apple pieces in a tiny cup. Besides the food, the drinks were delicious, and the brewery/cidery itself was incredible. Great place to bring a game and play. Very friendly staff. read more

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Enjoyed all the ciders I tried. Service was very friendly. We were headed to there outdoor area because we had dog but they let us bring them inside. Thank goodness because in just a few minutes it was pouring rain. Bought some cider to go. read more

Ciders are still 100% on point to be delicious and a guaranteed refreshing treat with seasonal options;the good old apple choices were available and inventory was very low. Still love the apple cider draft the best. My issue is with customer service. No welcome upon our entry or upon approach of the bar and it was a slow Saturday afternoon. Then the crazy bottoms out dangerous 6 pack blow out occurred and never was an apology offered to the older lady and we watched stunned as the whole 6 pack hit the ground and in seconds the next 6 pack fell out and exploded with the same 360 degree velocity. I asked when paying and she said a leaky bottle got the bottoms wet, she then told me the lady just looked at me like what happened. Well, yeah. We even got a sliver of glass at our table. Puppy paws beware!!! The lady was horrified and an immediate inquiry on her being okay was omitted by the staff and a quick next round is on us should have been offered up. Next is the food truck, we got limp cold fries and if we are ordering from a truck and wait 20 minutes that is not my expectation and assume my fried fish threw them for a time loop. We still bought afterwards so to go and thank goodness our 6 pack was the non exploding seasonal pomegranate. They are pup friendly on the inside and outside. read more

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Great place I love to come here any time I get the chance. Great weather this weekend to grab a pint and enjoy the weather read more

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Burgers are excellent! Service was great. Vibe was ok. This place is too close to a highway. Be better if on a hillside. Cooling misters would be good too. And they need to put a shade structure in front of the band. I'd go again for the burger and they have GF buns and GF brownies which was a nice surprise. read more

This is based off our COVID experience. We haven't done very much socially since March- we tend to be very cautious and have only been to a handful of places over the last few months where we have felt safe. Bold Rock was one of those safe places. It's obvious they have been following stringent sanitization measures, and their incredible staff has been following strict face covering protocol, socially distanced seating, time limits on tables, occupancy limits and various other safety measures during this unprecedented time. Highly recommend if you need to get out during these strange times. read more

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Unfortunately Today will probably be our last day here. We are locals, and have always loved Bold Rock. Today we were told that my 4 year old could not eat her outside food that I provided for her. Like most parents, I always pack food/snacks for my kiddo, The manager, Hagan, said that absolutely NO outside food is allowed, including snacks for kiddos. interestingly enough, we have never been told this before but were told They have a kids menu but only offer burger/cheesburger and grilled cheese... well, she doesn't eat either and what if she was lactose and tolerate and didn't eat meat, no other options? To that note; I guess if you were planning a birthday party there that means no outside cake or cupcakes. FIND ANOTHER PLACE. Beyond pissed and corporate will be hearing from our entire group and then some, Do better Bold Rock, read more

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Huge selection of unique ciders- tried two flights to try them all! The blackberry cider was so good we had to get some to go! The food was great- wings had great flavor and the nachos had lots of toppings! read more

Bold Rock Mills River Cidery - Nachos & wings - Cideries Near Me - Mills River, North Carolina

We came quite a few years ago, close to when they first opened. Had I rated it then, they probably would've gotten 3 stars as all the ciders tasted the same. But since then, they have definitely stepped it up with their flavors. They also now serve local beers if you want a change from sweet ciders. And the food truck serves delicious food. Inside and outside areas to sit. It's a great place to visit to relax with a cider or beer read more

WOW! I thought the location in downtown was nice, but this is my favorite Bold Rock. Great cider, really good food (potentially better than downtown imo) and the location is amazing. Everyone who worked there was very nice and helpful as well. They have a ton of gluten free options (ciders of course) and they also had beer on tap. I got the Pearidise which is my favorite cider. I also got a bottle of Vat 1 and it's delicious! For food I got the nachos which I though were a bit pricey for the amount you got (especially since you get more at the restaurant downtown for the same price). Let husband got the tomato sandwich and loved it. When we visit Asheville we will probably start to only visit this location. Plenty of parking, relaxing views of nature, and a great vibe. read more

Bast part of Saturday was going here Great food I mean it we enjoyed what we got Loved the bartender she was super helpful The outside was just as cool as the inside Best part my trip to Asheville was coming here read more

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Bold Rock was an exceptional cidery to visit. Very family friendly with lots of space for kids to run around. Onsite food truck made for a great lunch. Large selection of great ciders! read more

super well service good food super good drinks well cooked food and nice service to customers who come to this restaurant definitely coming again read more