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Buskey Cider

4.3 (130 reviews)
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Cassie M.

I got the spiked pineapple soft serve. It was definitely unique, and thick. It was creamy but almost spicy at the sometime haha. The vibes inside are immaculate though! I love the abundance of game and space they have to hangout. Service was quick, and it's important to remember it's DRY cider.

Maria M.

Lovely place to drink different ciders. The inside and outdoor seating was comfortable and relaxing. Nice to have a permanent food truck out back!

Menghai T.

Buskey has some amazing ciders here! I got the flights and chose a variety of different ones to try. I got the cherry, berry, and peach. They were all good, with the berry being my favorite. A fairly decent sized brewery with some board games. A good brewery to drink and have fun at! Drink: 9.0 Staff/service: 7.0 Value: 7.0 Overall: 8.0/10

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Stephanie S.

Fun trivia night friendly staff delicious Watermelon Rosemary Randall will be back soon for more.

Tangerine key lime!
Stephanie A.

New tangerine key lime cider and the Hewe's crab apple cider (won the governors cup in 2023!!). Absolutely delicious!!

Amy I.

Buskey Cider has amazing cider. Richmond doesn't have that many cider places and I love the atmosphere of this one. The inside of the building is very cool. It gives off fun, chill vibes. They even have some fun board games like Jenga. I love that they have so many different events and cider to food pairings. My friend and I wanted some good cider and to just hangout today. We were there for literally 5 hours. They have two different places to get cider, when you walk in the door we went to that bar. We ordered our flights and opened a tab and the bar kept our cards. We did the girlscout cookies to cider pairing flight. We loved trying them together. We didn't feel like they made the cider taste different but it didn't make it taste bad either. it was a really awesome concept. My friend I was with even said they she's gone a few weeks ago and they did a slider and cider paring. I saw they do trivia on Wednesdays and in a week or two they have a comedy night! It was very busy today but it was a really nice day!

Boozy soft served cider!  Dragon fruit acai flavor
Mary R.

Kid friendly! Chalk wall available for distracting the kids lol. Street parking and hand sanitizer available. Mask only if you're not vaccinated. Came here for the soft served dragonfruit acai cider. You can order in a cup or cone. Of course I had to order a cone! You might want to second think about ordering this if you have kids. I had to fend myself off lol. It was refreshingly delicious on a hot day like today. Stickers are free and the staff was awesome!

Mike J.

We stopped by Buskey Cidtoday to try something new in the area. What a pleasant surprise. My wife and I tried several of their ciders ((responsibly of course, lol). We tried the Pumpkin (had to now fall is here) and saw the barrels from A Smith Bowman so had to try their bourbon barrel aged. Wife had their Pineapple Upside Down and Tart Cherry. We really liked all of them, I actually had 2 Pumpkins if your counting for me. Cool place to chill and watch the Eagles and Commanders play.

Flight -- jalapeño lime, cranberry basil, blackberry juniper
Nikki J.

First time visiting post COVID. Inside is spaced out so the seating isn't close together. They also have a very small outdoor patio. I was disappointed in the jalapeño lime. It was not spicy at all. And it had more of a green pepper/veggie taste than anything. The cranberry basil was pleasant. My favorite of the three. Both flavors subtle but refreshing. The blackberry juniper was good. Semi sweet, not as dry as the other flavors.

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River Dog Winery - Wine flight where you can choose your own.

River Dog Winery

(8 reviews)

Wife and I visited yesterday. I'm not a wine drinker but I know what I like. It was very handy to…read morehave descriptions of the wines written out so we could choose which ones to taste. I hate going to a winery and not enjoying half the wines because what they say they are, are nothing like how they taste. That is not the case here at all! Debbie also labeled our flight tray, so there was no confusion over which wine was which. As far as the atmosphere, it was early on a Saturday afternoon and there was only one other couple there when we arrived, but more folks came in while we were enjoying our wine. We sat outside and enjoyed a beautiful day, but there is indoor seating and it is very nice and clean. Debbie (owner) was very friendly and informative about the wines. We did not try the snacks as we had had a large breakfast, so I can't comment on those. We bought 4 bottles of wine, which I felt were reasonably priced $15-$25 with a discount for amount spent, which was unexpected but nice. We will definitely return.

Very friendly, family-run vineyard and winery. The family converted a home into their tasting room…read more The winery has only been open for 3 months, so they were pouring all of their wines for the tasting (10+ for $15). The grapes are a bit younger (oldest vines about five years) so the flavors are sharp and punchy. There drinkable now but also will age well. They have quite a variety on the tasting menu - from port style, whites and reds. We had a great tasting experience with one of the owners and felt comfortable sitting and drinking wine after our wine tasting. No snacks yet, but they are planning on getting.

Upper Shirley Vineyards - Bread sampler and view of the river in the background

Upper Shirley Vineyards

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Upper Shirley Vineyards is a beautiful space! I came here with a group to celebrate our friends who…read moregot engaged that day. It was a beautiful sunshiny day! We wanted to sit outside, but if you want to do self-service, you have to sit beyond the patio. There wasn't a lot of shaded seating left so we decided to go by the river with some blankets for more shade (we were a group of eight). We ordered both of their roses. I really enjoyed their bubbly rose. We also go the truffle fries and charcuterie board to share. We enjoyed munching on those. They have women and mens restrooms indoors. There is a lot of free parking out front. There are indoor seats available, but I believe inside and the patio are only for full service. If you want something a bit closer to the city, this is a pretty spot.

Well this was a second visit here with the first time last fall (September 2024). Today (July…read more2025) we found out that in our opinion this place is consistent. Each visit we brought out of town visiting guess for lunch and flight tasting. Let first talk about the meals. This time I decided on a burger and chips. It was a nice size meal and perfectly cooked. The wifey had the Turkey Bacon Ranch Panini with chips. She liked it and it also was a very filling meal. My guest has the Southwest Cobb Salad and she really liked it and the portion was huge. She ended up taking about 1/2 home for a late dinner. The Truffle Fries appetizer was outstanding and also a very large portion. The both ladies did have wine flights and both found a wine that they really enjoyed. As for service: our young lady was very nice and took decent care of us. She checked on us a couple times during our nearly 2 hour stay. As for the location: We love it. The view on a sunny day of the water/grounds from the patio deck is wonderful. Although on both times of my visits we have eaten outside but the inside is really nice and cool inside on hot day like today was. One last thing - reservations. We made a request for the outside patio and we got exactly what we wanted. We are also glad we made reservations because we would not have been outside without them today. The inside although a nice crowd - wasn't full. There were tables. But with all this said I highly suggest reservations. So go and enjoy your visit at USV.

Jolene Family Winery

Jolene Family Winery

(57 reviews)

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Came here for a girls wine tasting. Jolene Family Winery is located in Kent County, VA, about a 40…read moreminute drive from Richmond. The winery is situated by a river. There was parking available, but if you come late, you may have difficulty finding a spot. We entered the building and proceeded to the counter to check out what they offered. The staff were pleasant and patient in explaining the various wines and other beverages they offered. The ambiance was chill, as we had visited on a Saturday which also included a food truck onsite and live music. We settled on the nine-sample tasting which was only $20, a great deal in our opinion. It consisted of 3 whites, 1 rose, 4 reds, and one tasting at the end that we could choose the flavor: raspberry or peach; some chose raspberry some peach. There was plenty of seating inside and outside. There was an outdoor covering, in the event of inclement weather, which also housed a fire hearth, good for a fire roaring chilly night of wine tasting. There were also outside open seating with tables. We also noted that folks were bringing their own chairs, which was a good move given that the crowd grew the longer we were there. Our tasting was nice: we were given a metal tray that held our tastings with a paper under that identified each wine and also given a paper with a description of the notes of each wine. It was mix of dry and sweet red and white blends, which was good. We all had a favorite with one clear winner: the last peach wine of the tasting! You could also purchase wine by the glass, bottle, or to go, in addition to wine slushes. They also had snacks such as cheese, crackers, dried meats, perfect for making your own charcuterie board to nibble on with your wine. There were also folks who brought their own snacks. The food truck on site was Cousin's Main Lobster specializing in all things lobster. They had the traditional lobster roll, lobster grilled cheese, lobster quesadilla , lobster tacos, lobster bisque, etc. We ordered the traditional lobster roll with mayo (they also had one with garlic butter and one with Parmesan), lobster quesadilla, lobster tacos, and shrimp tacos. The food was ok, nothing stood out overall. The seafood was fresh and did lack seasoning, but overall, good. The winery also had local artisan items for sale such as jewelry, t-shirts, wine glasses, throw pillows, etc. We also saw that this was a family and dog-friendly winery as there were plenty of both there. The winery overlooked a lake, which was picture perfect. There was a duo playing music under an outside pavilion stage. All in all, a great afternoon sipping wine with friends and family.

Took a random trip to Jolene's while trying to figure out how to spend a day with nice weather and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint. Ended up trying different wine flights and they had a lot of options that I definitely enjoyed. They occasionally have live music, and it sits right on the lake, which is definitely a nice way to spend the day. Ended up coming back with my mother and she loved the place Everyone was so nice and knowledgeable and I definitely felt right at home. Definitely think this is a good spot if you're looking for something chill to do on a nice day.

Ashton Creek Vineyard

Ashton Creek Vineyard

(95 reviews)

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We had been on the road and thought it might be good to have a leisurely lunch - Ashton Creek for…read morethe bill! We enjoyed a lovely rose' with our food - benefit of lunch @ a winery. I had fried chicken & frites - the chicken was crispy & flavorful outside and moist on the inside. I didn't really depict the honey - but didn't miss it till almost done. Wayne had the burger - made with lamb & topped with cheddar cheese & bacon. Service is always at the bar, but quick & efficient. We sat by a window and took our time with lunch. So nice.

Living in Richmond, it was a treat to make a short drive to the southside to Chester to visit…read moreAshton Creek! The grounds were well maintained and the outdoor seating was nice, pretty views of the vineyards. The inside was rather plain, but nice, it would be better with some wine themed decor, a bit industrial for my taste. The restrooms were clean and had unique fixtures. Our service was super quick and the folks there were friendly and informative! We all ordered various flights of wine to try. I ordered the Lady May Rosé, the Ta Ta Tannat Rosé and the Lori Ann Cab Franc, which were all lovely. I do prefer the rosé blends. We also ordered the charcuterie board and it was huge and full of meats, cheeses, crostini, fruits, and various chutneys. It was marvelous. We also devoured the massive Bavarian pretzel with cheese and mustard dips. The menu also offered salads, tacos, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The food was excellent and went well with our wine flights! I'd like to go back and try some of their whites and more reds!! The prices were very reasonable and we went home with several bottles of wine!!

Buskey Cider - wineries - Updated May 2026

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