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Confusing on where and how to order. No snacks or food. just some terrible cider flights in the pouring rain. Disappointed in all the raves.
I have ordered multiple times from far from the tree cider so when we decided we were coming to the Boston area, I knew I wanted to take some time and come up to actually visit the cider house that I love so much. While this location is located about a 15 minute walk from the main downtown area of Salem, the walk is pretty easy. We got there around 2:30 3 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon and the location was fairly steady. They did have live music as well. We both ordered the honeydew slushy and absolutely loved it. I wish there was a way to be able to ship it to Florida as it was so amazing. I also got a flight so I could try some of the new ciders that I hadn't had before. Or all they were good I think my favorite was the broken heart and the Collab for the dog adoption.
I'll start with the good. The ciders were yummy! We got a flight of 4 for $20. They have a lot of fun flavors, and one for the current zodiac. It seems they rotate them pretty frequently. The bad- the atmosphere. Maybe we got them at a bad time, but it was DEAD inside. The floors and walls were cement, it felt like we were drinking in an unfinished basement. If the place had some more decor and a few more patrons we might have stayed longer. But we drank our flights fast and Ubered out. The bar is a bit far from downtown. It's walkable, but after two days of 20k steps an Uber was in order.
*DOG FRIENDLY* I came here for a Gals Best Pal adoption event, loved the inside and outside space. The peach cider was yummy and next time I'll try to slushie
As major Hocus Pocus fans when I spotted my two favorite things Cider and Hocus Pocus themed flights I knew I had to try it. I was certainly not disappointed! It is outside of the big hustle and bustle but not too far of a walk. We walked in and ordered our drinks and in less than a couple of minutes we were trying our flights. The only down fall is Far From The Tree Cider is not located closer to where I live. Certainly a great place to relax with friends and have a fantastic pour!
The person behind the bar was so friendly as soon as we walked in. We were near by for an event and I had seen their pride flight on instagram and was intrigued. Not every flavor was a 5/5 for me, but I loved the creativity with each flavor! The sour cherry almond was one of my favorites, and my boyfriend really liked the key lime coconut. There were a few parking spots behind the building and there were both indoor and outdoor seating. There's also two slush machines with rotating flavors- perfect for this summer heat. The pride flight was only for the month of June but I'm excited to see what additional flavors they'll showcase in the following months!
If you like ciders this is the place for you. The flight was good but a little too sweet & flavorful for me. I did enjoy the Lei which was a pineapple jalapeño cider & their flagship Massachusetts cider is always nice & refreshing. They also had two frozen ciders you could order at the time. The spot looks to be an old mechanic shop of some kind & they have a nice little out door area off to the side. It does get pretty hot in there on warm days so be prepared for some condensation on your drinks.
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the ciders here! We tried the Hocus Pocus flight and they were all beautifully flavored and delicious! Definitely a "must stop" when visiting Salem!
Stopped by for the Hocus Pocus Cider Flight! The flavors were so unique. This is a great spot that is a little off the beaten path from the main streets of Salem and is a calm retreat from the busy tourism. It was a beautiful spot to sit and relax in between museum tours!
Make sure to venture a couple of blocks away from the hustle and bustle of all the shops and restaurants in Downtown Salem and make your way to Far from the Tree Cider to sit down and take a break while tasting a delicious variety of draft ciders. All the ciders are made from locally grown apple and with some 11 different flavors to try from, there's bound to be a favorite or favorites for everyone. Since I prefer my beverages on the less sweet side, I chose mostly the drier ciders. My friend who has more of a sweet tooth ordered the sweeter flavors and that way we were able to try some 8 varieties of ciders by tasting each others flights. All delicious in their own way we both finished all our pours with my favorite being the Winifred , with hints of tangerine, cherry and ginger. And with it being close to Halloween, there were some seasonal flavors like Extoplasm , bright almost neon green in color like Slimer from Ghostbusters , and a cute Hocus Pocus themed flight, I wanted to try them all but sadly I was pressed for time so had to pass on some of these. The place itself is cute with seating inside and outside with an adorable apple tree in the middle of their outside patio which was decorated with little skulls fitting for Halloween season. What else can one ask for, Cider, Halloween month and Salem, perfect combo to get all the Fall Vibes feel.
This quiet, unassuming space has very flavorful ciders! Their more unique flavors are worth trying. I enjoyed a flight of their pie flavors during a recent visit to see family.
This was the number one destination for me when we can to the area. The two things I wanted to do was visit the distillery and the cider. After visiting two breweries by accident and the distillery, we finally made it to the cider. yay! This place was awesome because they had some really good ciders. We were able to sit outside and enjoy our ciders. I had picked maybe 6 different ciders to sample and then got a glass of something that I liked. Juicy Mix was my favorite, it was a low ABV but delicious. Not many hard cideries out there but this was one of my favorite that we've tried. Cheers!!
Was a rainy day, we were really excited to get to know this place, the ciders were delicious, one better than another! Try as much as you can!!! Also the decoration was nice, service was good too! Just make sure you bring your ID!!!
Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the creative cider selection with rotating flavors, a relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff.
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They play pop-punk over the speakers and do cool things to cider. A real oasis in an unassuming neighborhood! The vibe is very relaxed and the staff is so friendly. They've got an outdoor patio, bar seating, and tables. Take your pick! If you just wanna grab and go, they've got a fridge stocked with your favorites as well as growlers available to fill with whatever's on tap. I love trying their seasonal offerings. A new favorite of mine is the BPM, or "beets" per minute, made with beet juice and thyme. Quite often they will host dining pop-ups or themed trivia. This spot is a short distance from the heart of Salem and definitely worth a stop. Thanks for the fermented apples and New Found Glory, Far From the Tree! read more
3 years ago
Far From The Tree Cider is great. It's in an unexpected location, and it's wicked chill with a fun atmosphere and music. It was busy inside, but they have a huge patio, which is nice. I love that they offer flights, and Stacey M. and I shared a flight, which was perfect. My favorite was the Cord (semi-sweet; aged in French oak with maple syrup). The cidery sells snacks or you can order delivery if you get hungry. Staff was really friendly. I'm excited to return the next time I'm home. read more
8 years ago
Drinking cider here is my favorite thing to do in Salem! Every time my friends and I make the trek to Salem from Boston, we ALWAYS make it a point to come here. I love trying out their cider flights and seeing the newest ciders this place has to offer. Plus, the prices are pretty reasonable ($16 for a flight of 4 glasses) and I just love how it is a super mellow place to spend a few hours. Coming here has become a must-go whenever I celebrate halloween in Salem--so let that be reason enough to add Far From The Tree Cider House to YOUR list of things to do in salem :) read more
5 years ago
Really cute cider place with lots of options for tasting, indoor and outdoor seating and really good cider read more
You're in for a treat, because I am thrilled to tell you about this place. So the bar scene is kind of, as you guess, a hit or miss. Some places are fun dives but others can be really divey. Others have a tense and pretentious scene, awhile others just feel worn and tired. Then there's Far From the Tree Cider. This place is nice, clean, with a mellow atmosphere. Definitely has a bit of a hipster crowd providing their patronage, otherwise a friendly and relaxed group that appear to frequent here. Being just outside of Downtown Salem, you think this would be a disadvantage. Fear not! There are a couple of advantages to this horror for any place of R and R in Salem! For starters, the taproom is on a street with easier access to parking, so no walking 10-20 minutes to your car, or paying for parking for that matter. Being at the edge of the neighborhood, it's serene and quiet compared to Downtown Salem. The crowd here seems to understand that, and always appear respectful of that. The taproom itself is of decent size, not very large in space. However, the patio area is used to provide more area for patrons to relax. The business even provides heat lamps for the patio area to keep patrons warm. There are special events going on during the week to provide entertainment. Speakeasy Donuts will come, which in itself is worth the visit. The different ciders available are unique and delicious, with a sampler rack availble to explore with your palate. What is also niffty is the merch available, but you found a cider you like? Take a 6 pack home with you to enjoy! My recent visit, opted for Idle Wild, Bog, Dive, and Ectoplasm. The Idle Wild was crisp and sweet. The Bog had undertones of cranberry with hints of herbs in the aftertaste. The Dive was a unique flavor with the smoked nutmeg, the only way I can describe it is a mild fall flavor with the nutmeg but then a more smokey wood finish. Last one, has to be discussed at length. The Ectoplasm was unlike anything I've had before. Green bell pepper, jalepeño, and kiwi in a cider? Are you insane? Yes they were, but it ties together insanely well. Even though served cold, there was the warming sensation from the jalepeño; yet the heat was not overpowering at all. It was just enough to let it's presence be known; but without coming in banging pot's and pan's screaming "I'm here" by having too much heat in the drink to cause that burning of the tongue from capsaicin. This was a masterful stroke of brewing regarding the ingredients utilized. This is not something I could drink all the time, but it was a wickedly delightful experience. I need to come back, because they have frozen ectoplasm! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Bad service. They need to let their customers finish their beer or ask them if they are finished with their sampler. Get better. read more
8 years ago
What a great find! If you're visiting the area and appreciate craft libations, go to FFTT. This was my first time visiting a place that made craft hard ciders, and it was great. You can get a tasting for 14$ for 4 ciders. They also sell their ciders in growlers and cans. Nice atmosphere, good crowd, and very comfortable. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Love that they do flights so you can try multiple ciders. Not a fan of the Halloween activities in Salem so I love that this place is away from the downtown area. They have games available so you can make an afternoon out of it. If you like spicy things try the Ectoplasm but they have flavors to cater to all palates. Would avoid going when they have a special event since there is usually a line wrapping around the block. read more
6 years ago
This tasting room is legit! Great casual vibe, games galore, and (most importantly) lots of awesome cider options on tap. My recommendation would be to get two flights (four pours per flight), so that you can work your way through whatever eight ciders they have on tap at the time. My personal favorites were the Nova (this would be my personal choice if I was to get a full-sized glass) and the Lei (pineapple + jalapeno - but not too spicy!). I also have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the Earl (an earl grey tea cider). I generally avoid all things tea-flavored, but this was not too overwhelming, and was enjoyable even for someone who doesn't typically love tea. They were advertising a bunch of upcoming events, which made me instantly eager to return to this place (themed trivia nights... adult coloring nights... pop-up food options... and more!). Service was friendly and prompt, even with a decent-sized weekend crowd. So glad we discovered this spot! read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Came up to Salem on the train for a day trip, and I'm so glad we took a slight detour to check this place out. It's a short walk from the main tourist area of Salem, which is fine with me. I really liked this place, and cider isn't usually my first choice. The bartenders were incredibly friendly, and they suggested that two of us share two flights so we could taste all their ciders (they had like 8 on tap that day). I loved the Nova and the Roots. The chai cider was way too sweet for me, and the matcha one was almost undrinkable because it was so thick and grassy. We spent a lovely afternoon sitting outside in the Adirondack chairs. Later in the day, Moody's from Waltham set up a charcuterie station, which was a welcome salty snack after all that cider. It was a great way to spend the afternoon! read more
Planning an evening visiting Salem? If you're a fan of Cider, you'll be a fan of Far from the Tree and its tap room. We stopped by to get some of that sweet spicy Lei and sample some of the other ciders they have. A fairly small space, its essentially a large bar with a few tables surrounded by cider barrels. Unfortunately, Lei is a summer cider, so they didn't have any on tap when we visited. They did have a set of 6 ciders on tap, and while we could have gone for full pours, wheres the fun in that? All 7 of us ended up getting a flight and taking over the area of the bar we were seated in. There was also a Staff Cider challenge occurring, with two ciders made by the staff facing off against each other, with patron's voting on one or the other. They sounded pretty interesting, with a concord grape/ginger concoction going against a bacon infused cider. The bacon won hands down surprisingly. As far as parking was concerned, there seemed to be limited parking around the tap room. Fortunately, when we arrived, they weren't quite busy yet, so we were able to get parking no problem. read more
6 years ago
If you are still social distancing this is your dream! We felt so safe coming here with all kinds of considerations made us feel safe but a refreshing sense of normality. We would recommend getting a (cough several) flights of their outstanding cider and just relax outside! Fantastic service, clean bathrooms, fun music... we will be back! read more
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7 years ago
Far From the Tree has a great variety of delicious ciders! Definitely a must visit if you're in the Salem area. For winter, there is a hot Mull cider for only $5 which was my favorite on the menu. Overall I was very impressed by the space and amount of cider they have to offer. While I went in winter, they do have have a great patio area that seems it would be great to host many people. I'm exited to go again when it warms up and try it again! read more
6 years ago
7 years ago
A fantastic cider place! Each one terrific. My favs include: Dive, Macachusetts, & Chai. The space is terrific. Outside seating with fire pits and blankets to keep warm. Kid & dog friendly. Full selection of games and coloring books in the back to stay entertained! They also sell many of their cans, glasses, magnets, shirts, etc. read more
4 years ago
Excellent! The staff was super friendly and the drinks were very good! We also took some drinks and glasses to go home souvenirs. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Great ciders, great staff. They've been super helpful and accommodating during the covid pandemic. Highly recommend. My favorite is probably the Strawberry Basil but they're all spectacular. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Came here with the besties. I got a flight. All of them were so delicious. They dont have food so it's like a bring your own which I find pretty cool. Outdoor seating. Just a good time with good friends drinking good.cider read more
What an awesome place! We frequent breweries a lot but never a cider place. And I LOVE cider! It has a dog friendly outdoor seating "patio" space with large and small picnic tables to sit and hang at. It's right on a street corner, so nothing fantastic to look at. But I'm sure the people watching can be rather fantastic. The inside has a small 3 sided bar area and 3 very attentive "cider tenders" that were very helpful and full of information..... Whether it be about the cider or where to go next. There are also a few small high top tables to sit at and go up 2 stairs and there's a little private little table where they have all their swag for sale. They sell flights of 5 (or less I'm sure) and by the glass. I didn't notice of they have snacks. But they did sell their side by he can in four packs or by the growler. My most favorite cider of the night was their BOG. It's cranberries. Thyme. Rosemary. And Sage. Absolutely amazing! Just too bad it's a seasonal one. The first cider I tasted (and I can't remember the name now) but I think it's a stand one. But it was just like a champagne. Delish! This is a must go to place if you're in the area. Heck. Make a road trip like we did! Cheers! read more
Okay, this place is getting an awesome review for too many reasons to name here. First of all, although it may have nothing to do with the actual bar, they allow dogs in here...or maybe I'm not supposed to write that so that the health department doesn't shut it down! There was the cutest lab puppy that was being held like a baby and playing with everyone and a few other dogs. So yeah, five stars right there. But other reasons that this place gets a solid review are that it has an awesome vibe, great tasting menu, and each of the ciders has a distinct flavor profile. With all of the options, you'll definitely find at least one that you want to buy a growler and take home with you. Maybe it was because it was outside of Boston, but everyone just seemed a little friendlier and wanted to engage in conversation. It was something that I haven't really experienced at other places closer to downtown Boston. They also have corn hole set up outside, although you can bring drinks out there. But yeah, let's bring it back to the puppies and remember them one more time. Thanks for the good time, Far From the Tree Cider. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
This one was a great stop on my trip to Salem, a small spot with amazing ciders. We started out with the flight to get a sample of a few and they were all very good. The Apple of my Chai was definitely my favorite, I ended up getting a full pour and a growler for later. My only disappointment is that they're only In Massachusetts, hopefully they make it big and I can get it in San Diego some day. read more
I would have extended my vacation just so I could have this place again! We decided to come in our last day in Salem as I read good things about them and wish I had went every day we were here. The unusual flavors were everything I had hoped for. I loved how their menu always changes with the season and though its been a hot minute since ive come back home I still miss this place. Make this your 1st stop for a drink! read more
Oh man was I excited to hear that FFTTC was opening a tasting room. And I was totally not disappointed at their Grand Opening this past weekend. The space has a cool industrial vibe with an outdoor space, graffiti walls and garage doors that open the whole room up. It isn't fancy, but it is nice and welcoming. The tasting room staff were all as nice as can be and were really on their game, despite it being pretty busy. Not feeling ignored while at a bar is always a plus. Every cider they make, they make REALLY well. Stand outs for me were Nova, Lei (grilled pineapple & jalapeno) and Patch (strawberry & basil). Beware...this cider really packs a punch with a 6%+ abv. This isn't some ol' Mott's Applejuice. My husband isn't the biggest cider fan and he loves this place. That is just how good they do what they do. They do tasters, full pours and growlers. I'm excited to see what fun ciders they will have on tap in the future! We will be back and we are bringing our growler for a refill. read more
10 years ago
I never thought I liked Cider until coming here. The place is chill, you can order delivery or take out from a local place and eat it here while enjoying their man ciders. The outdoor area is cool, laid out with lounging chairs, high stools and some corn hole if you feel like moving around. I a very impressed with the cider. I never even thought about adding hops to a cider. It is SO good. I usually drink beer, but I really think I have switched. It didn't feel as icky and full after drinking cider here as I usually do with beer. And the dry ciders infused with hops and mint were my favorite. All really really delicious!! I'm going to keep a look out for their cider in stores. You can also buy growlers of the cider to take home. read more
2 years ago
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108 Jackson St
Salem, MA 01970
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(978) 224-2904
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