Finnriver is such a cool place, and after visiting on a Sunday evening on our recent trip to the area, I can definitely understand why it seems that lots of Chimacum and Port Townsend locals like to hang out here. The place is huge, with lots of seating for groups of all sizes, big open spaces for kids and dogs to run around, and a whole area of the farm where you can stroll and chat while admiring the wide array of plants they grow here. They have ample parking, and thankfully a very intuitive set up for finding food and drinks. They had a pretty good selection of food vendors on a Sunday night, and we ended up getting a banh mi each from Friendly Nettle, and a dozen oysters for me from Moonlight Oysters. Food came out quick, after which we found a seat out near the sunflowers. I really enjoyed my pork banh mi -- it's more of a pork sausage than a grilled pork, but it was really tasty with great bread and stuffed full with pickled shredded veg and cilantro. My dinner buddy found that he wasn't a huge fan of tempeh in a banh mi but still found it a satisfying meal. The oysters were also delicious. They were serving up the Aphrodite variety that night, which were petite shots of mineral-y goodness. After dinner and a stroll through the grounds, we got some delicious vegan ice cream at Fiddlehead creamery. We loved their strawberry flavor and were excited at how all the flavors are vegan here! Keep in mind if you're thinking of visiting Finnriver that even for this area the food vendors close early here (like 7-7:30ish). If you want to eat, make sure you come out on the earlier side! read more

We didn't know what to think walking up, but as soon as we were inside everything made sense! We ordered up a couple of cider flights and grabbed a table. The ciders are amazing (black currant was a highlight). We stopped over at the Dented Buoy counter and ordered up some pizzas. Not only are they delicious, they are insanely fast. They pair up so well with the ciders. It was a great was to spend an afternoon! Great service, great ciders, great pizza! read more

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I love this property! Lots of space and seating. Several different food options. A kitchen with sandwiches and salads, wood fire pizza, ice cream and bahn mi sandwiches They had at least 12 ciders on tap to try and even more bottled for purchase. Great space for families as well. They often have live music and events. Everyone we encountered were so nice. Is it worth the drive?...yes! read more

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There are food stalls here at the farm & cidery. We ordered a flight of house ciders and a pizza named the Olympic (bacon & pineapple). Fast service, nice indoor, covered, and order seating. A lot of people she here for a lazy summer Sunday afternoon. There was also a booth that sold coconut ice cream and ice cream sundaes. I did not get to try the raw oyster bar; but if the oysters come from Hamma Hamma oyster farm or another Hood Canal oyster farm, they would be as local as it gets for raw oysters. read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Olympic pizza (grilled pineapple and bacon) - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

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Amazing find on the Olympic Peninsula - Finnriver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum, 10 miles south of Port Townsend. A 40 acre paradise including a tasting room, outdoor dining, banquet facility, and dog friendly! The cider is amazing and the staff so knowledgeable and eager to share the history of the farm and outstanding selection of ciders! Wow! On top of that had Sushi Chef Wyatt prepare a veggie roll, spicy tuna roll and a tuna roll - all so tasty and amazingly fresh! I'd come back Just for his sushi. Highly recommend Finnriver if your plans have you on the Peninsula. Simply great!!! read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Sushi Chef Wyatt hard at work preparing his award winning sushi! My favorite is his tuna roll, so fresh I asked if he caught it today. - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

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We were pleasantly surprised when we drove into the full parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. An app described it as a perfect place for those with dogs. On a clear day it's perfect with tables under cover and in a field. The food options were minimal but the selection of ciders was great. We got the apple pizza which was tasty and got a berry ice cream which was also good. read more

It's hard to not leave with warm feelings from a "farm" experience because well, the land is giving gifts, and an encounter with a space that reminds us of the true source--of our own lives--is like a soothing bath we didn't realize we needed. It is a stark contrast from the consumerist drudgery, hyper-stimulation, and quotidian violence of the modern U.S. market-scape which has metastasized like a bad rash over the land. An alternative way of relating to strangers and community members alike, around long wooden tables, listening to local folk performers stirs up a sense of communality from long-ago genetic and cultural memories. Eating good food, and drinking from a curated collection of ciders each infused and brewed slightly differently makes you feel "rich" in the true sense of humanity and wellbeing. I recommend this unusual vision of communal gathering -- where you can wander between wooden beam-constructed huts in which various food vendors are selling specialty items, then gather to sit down and eat in a large tent. Here you can also enjoy open farm vistas, and explore some planted rows. There is whimsical art festooned around the collection of low-slung huts. The ground is not paved so you can feel as if you are in touch with the earth. My food choice was a bahn mi sandwich which was excellently executed with toasted bread, both tasty and filling. It used a tempeh made with wheat grown in Chimacum itself. It had beautifully pickled daikon, carrots, and cilantro while the mayo was warming. Missing jalapenos were compensated for with chili sauces that you could custom add. I washed this down with a small six ounce glass of a mix of ciders because I couldn't decide my favorite flavors (strawberry infused cider was my jam that day). Be aware that food vendors will be different depending on the day of your visit. I feel that the care & finesse with which the bahn mi was executed is an indication of the high caliber of curated, prepared food available for purchase at this "farm" experience. Get back to the land and lower your blood pressure at Finn River Farm and Cidery! read more

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LOVED this place! The cider was great, service was amazing, and pizza was tasty. The grounds are huge and fun to walk around. You can look at all the apple and pear varieties they use to make cider. They had lawn games and music on a Sunday night. They also have a beautiful flower garden. A must if you visit Port Townsend. read more

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Great place to stop and take a break out this way. Excellent ciders and flights are a fair price for 5 ciders. Lots of food choices and plenty to do for the family (including the four legged members). If you're up this way stop by Finnriver and relax for a bit. Extra bonus: Live music on weekends and one hell of an excellent GF chocolate chip cookie. read more

On week-ends, during fair weather, this place gets packed! It's quite popular with families with children, as there's a field for the kids to roam and play. People play Frisbee and cornhole, or just chill on the Adirondack chairs. On chillier days or if staying for the evening, bring a blanket, a poncho or a coat. There are multiple vendors that sell food (pizza, vegan ice cream and such), though they do not operate every week-day. There's a drinking room inside, which is also where people congregate in the winter. They've got a large variety of their ciders on tap accompanied by helpful descriptions. The bartenders are friendly and will steer you right if you need help making a selection. There's flights and glass pours. The flights are fun - I highly recommend doing it! My friends and I, we do a flight per two people, and then we each order a glass (or two) of our favorites. During cold winter, they also sell hot cider (not-alcoholic), which you can have spiked with apple spirit. On week-end nights, there's often live music playing in the early evening in the big tent / dining hall. It's open air, so bring a blanket or a coat read more

Pizza was bland. When I asked about parm they said it was already on there , only offered pepper flakes. It was pretty tasteless for $18.00. I love organic and fresh which is why I ordered it but it feel flat and tasteless. People working there didn't seem interested in making it right or offering more flavor/spices. Overall would not recommend read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Veggie pizza with added pepperoni for 18. 12 inches minimal crust - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

Had such a great time at Finnriver! The bartender was awesome and let us sample a bunch of different ciders before we picked one. It was such a fun way to try varieties we probably wouldn't have ordered otherwise. But the highlight of our visit was definitely Wyatt at the sushi counter. He was so easy to talk to, genuinely kind, and you could tell he really cares about what he does. The sushi was amazing, and it was obvious he takes a lot of pride in making it. Meeting people who are that passionate about their work always makes the experience so much more memorable. Can't wait to come back for more cider, more sushi, and to say hi to Wyatt again. Thanks for such a great afternoon! read more

Finnriver is a destination farm cidery! The spacious outdoor partially covered patio and field picnic tables are quaint and the folks running the tasting rooms are welcoming. The cider is top notch. You can order a sample tray or purchase cider by the glass. My favorite seasonal is the lavender black current but they always have delicious ciders on tap and other fun special drinks. The various food popup options are great, so far we have tried dented buoy fire pizzas, fresh oysters, and tacos. Check their calendar on weekends. They usually have a live music event as well. They also offer tours of their cider, which is thru beautiful farm gardens. Its definitely worth a stop if you are traveling by as it's not too far off the highway 101 for a detour stop. Cheers! The only negative I can think of is the fact note all food isn't available on all days so check their websites if you're also searching for food. read more

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I cannot express in words how much I love this place. Maybe I could choreograph an interpetive dance? My dance would look similar to how a dog expresses joy when a beloved owner returns. This place is, literally, one of the best places on the peninsula...no, wait...in the region. The state? Okay, in the world. Yeah, that's it. Finnriver has really fresh healthy food and great cider (if you like cider which I don't). But the location! Imagine looking out over the orchards at the vast valley that leads to the rolling hills topped by blue sky. Imagine children romping outside in the golden sunshine, adults lounging each with a sparkling drink in hand, local music playing. That's it, and that's just the start. And what's more, this place serious supports local. Local farming, local music, local plays, local arts and community events. Really seriously, I cannot love this place enough. One million stars. If you live in the area, support this place! If you are passing through, don't miss this local treasure. read more

Continues to be a lovely place to stop by. The views are incredible. The cider is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxing, fun, and community oriented. Staff are knowledgeable and engaging if you want to know more about cider. There's also lots of food options on weekends and evenings. We always stop by when in the area. read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Pizza and a cider sampler. - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

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Cute place! We came in January and they had the plastic windows down with heat lamps, so the template was comfortable. Ciders were awesome! They had some really fun ones, and some basic dry ones. We each got our own flight and there were still more that we wanted to try. Pizza was...overpriced. If you can, eat before you go because pizza isn't worth it. read more

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Finnriver is magic. Located on a beautiful organic farm, Finnriver offers outdoor and indoor spaces to congregate, to enjoy their many cider offerings, and eat from their many food vendors. They have a large field out back with long wooden tables that is popular with families. They also offer seating in their covered space where you can enjoy live music. The night we were there, they asked for a donation 'cover' to sit inside for the live music, which I thought was an interesting thing to ask people once they're already seated. Their ciders are all delicious. I highly suggest getting a flight so you can try a few. The salmon bowl from Finnriver Kitchen was tasty. I wanted to get an ice cream from the vendor, but was too full on cider to do so. We left with a happy feeling in our bellies and hearts. This is your sign to come visit Finnriver! read more

This is a very interesting place to visit. They've different kind of ciders to tasted. There's different area to purchase food and drinks. $5 cover charge per person for the live music. It was a little cold for the outdoor seating. It'll be nice to come back during the summer. read more

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I went with my cycling group after a ride on a sunny spring day. The vibes are good. The pizza was amazing. I also had a harvest bowl full of super healthy grains and fresh veg. We had the kombucha which was also delicious. Sat outside at a picnic table and enjoyed the sun. The gluten feee chocolate chip cookie was awful-- maybe had some rancid butter or something? read more

Definitely a chill place to grab a cider, they do have music on some weekends and several places to get food operated by different vendors. Open air seating lots of covered space. If the food vendors are not operating (typically early weekdays) they do allow outside food to be brought in read more

We have visited several times but the most recent was when they were having a celebration with live music. They have a great atmosphere and many different ciders on tap to choose from. They even have a frozen cider cocktail which is to die for on a hot summer day. The wood fired pizzas are excellent! read more

Such a festive, family-oriented, fun place! TIP: For those that don't partake alcoholic beverages, their homemade ginger ale is the BEST! read more

I purchased a small bottle of apple ale. I think that's what it was. There's was a farmers market in Port Townsend Washington. I wrapped until we reopened home to Utah to drink it. Sure wish I would have tried it while still in Washington! It was so delicious and fresh. I'll definitely be getting more next year when we visit Washington again. I highly recommend their products. It's easy to see they take quality seriously. read more

I have already reviewed Finnriver Farm & Cidery before and each and every time I come here it's a great experience . I was at their Tumwater taproom a couple of times and loved it there as well but they told us that that location has now closed. So bummer. But you can still get their bottled ciders around where I live which is Tacoma. What I wanted to update on for this location was that the owners of Finnriver now also have a brewery just up the road from here. There isn't a separate taproom but you can get their beer here. The name of the brewery is Chimacum Valley Grainery and I got their IPA. This was good one with bite as well as piney, malty, dry and hoppy flavors in this beer. It was really great! Probably what was the top shining winner was getting a glass of their Root Cause cider. It was a spiced, herbed cider that was highly reminiscent of root beer. With root at play it also brought earthiness, sweet and smoky flavor characteristics to this cider. It's also nice and smooth. Definitely another rewarding visit to Finnriver! read more

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This was our 2nd time here as visitors from out of town (family in the area) and we continue to really enjoy it! So nice to have a place for adults to hang out over cider and food while the kids run around! The lines for cider are a bit long but service is good and we enjoy ourselves! We only wish the wasps would leave us alone though! read more

I hate alcohol. All of it--beer, wine, hard liquor, etc. I'm not a big drinker. But this place? Man, they CHANGED THE GAME. Bf and I took a trip to Seattle and decided to explore the Olympic Peninsula to satisfy my childhood obsession of sparkly vampires and dark, brooding girls who aren't like other girls. We marked Finnriver as a must-visit given the raving reviews, and YOU GUYS WERE RIGHT!! This place is just miles and miles of apple orchards. Gorgeous. Then when you actually walk into the cidery, there's a bunch of little eateries alongside the walkway. We were able to get the seasonal cheese platter with bread slathered in the garlic herb butter (MOUTHWATERING) to have along with our cider flight. My thoughts? BEST THING I EVER DID WAS TRY THIS GODDAMN CIDER. I am so sad I can't have Finnriver's ciders EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is so fragrant, light, and airy, yet leaves such an impression on your tongue. I can't say enough about it! Oh, and staff were incredibly kind and helpful in educating us on the types of cider. They chose our flight flavors for us after asking a couple of other questions, and we were obsessed with all of them! Amazing job. read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Bread, olives, herb butter, assorted cheeses, cider flight - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

Full disclosure- I adore Finnriver's black currant cider, so I leaped at the chance to visit and try their extensive selection. There were some really great hits - the kiss of blueberry seasonal cider was the clear winner, and the lavender black currant was a fun take on my favorite but perhaps they might ease up on the lavender. It's the other ciders that made me drop a star, however. I prefer mine dry (excepting the black currant) but the various apple focused versions didn't tickle my fancy. Perry was probably the best of the lot. The rest were to...clinical is the word that comes to mind. For reference my favorite dry cider is from Manson - Rootwood Cider to be precise. It manages to be dry without losing that essential apple foundation. So I'll be sticking to the red and black fruit-forward Finnriver versions. read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Cider flight, with the "kiss of blueberry" cider in the background that was a clear favorite - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

My brothers and I had the best time out here when we were staying in Quilcene for the weekend! The lupines were in bloom, we tasted some blackberry wine and a & I had a dozen oysters from Moonlight Oyster Co. The owner was there & was a joy to hang out with & chat. It's a huge space with plenty of tables to sit & commune rain or shine. If you need to stretch your legs there's plenty of walk area & grass to take a stroll. This is the perfect stop off or lazy weekend chill spot! read more

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Without exaggeration, awesome sushi. Made in front of you, Limited menu, impeccable technique, butter textured tuna, and salmon... Sometimes has crazy good soups or little extras like sesame seed dressing on local greens or a seasonal sushi offering. He runs out on a regular basis, FYI so get there early. read more

What a great place to celebrate my birthday. First time here and we will definitely come back. We didn't eat any food because they didn't have any. But the Service was excellent. read more

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Such a fun place! I can see easily being able to spend a few hours here sampling cider, food, and seeing the farm and cidery. Seems like they often have events happening too, when I was there they had a book/arts sale going on. Really enjoyed getting a cider flight and trying different options! They have unique flavors and I loved the ginger and habanero ciders. read more

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Huge beautiful property. Very dog friendly! Excellent food and a long unique list of cider flavors. 10/10! I loved it here read more

Outstanding that's all I can say about this venue right now! Having to much fun with all of the great varieties of cider to try. And if you have a dog, bring it along its a great spot outside for them to sit with you. read more

What a great place! Step into the farm and into a little slice of heaven with food, drinks, views and vibes! I came here on a birthday trip and can't believe I hadn't heard of it before.The whole space feels very european/ ex-pat in the best way. There are ciders galore, a few beers and cocktails,, plenty of running and play space for children, and plenty of kick back adult space without children too. There is a stage for live music, plenty of food vendors (oysters, pizza, ramen (this felt out of place but was popular at $24) and salads). There's a huge flower garden you can wonder. Cornhole, plenty of seating and shade. I wish I lived closer as I'd be here a lot. As it stands it seems like a great 'once a quarter' day trip/ date spot. I love it here. read more

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It's a great place to bring your kids..whether they are human or pup. For the cold months, there are heaters and covered areas to hangout eat, grab some cider, and relax. For the warmer months they have a great field that has games for everyone. read more

The ambiance and the ciders were great! I just wish they had heartier food options. I do love that they had an ice cream option though.

My group and I originally wanted to grab some drinks in Port Townsend and then take the ferry to Whidbey Island to make our way up to Deception Pass buuuut time was not in our favor as the sun was starting to set. We decided to backtrack to Kingston ferry terminal and found this little gem along the way! It's located a bit outside of the town of Chimacum on Center Rd. There's a huge unpaved, unmarked parking lot. When we went, it was during a rainy day so the entire lot had a ton of potholes filled with mud and water. There was an indoor seating area where we ordered our drinks and a semi-outdoor seating area with heaters (it was still chilly even with the heaters) and a small stage for live music. During the times of the live entertainment, there's a small fee for the band playing when entering the lot. My friends and I came during one of the live music and had to play even though we sat in the indoor seating area. The indoor seating area had board games for people to play too! I ordered a pre-selected cider flight which changes (not sure how often). The flavors went from driest to sweet: Autumn's Blush, Sun & Seed, Pome & Stone, Cranberry Rosehip, and Black Currant. Honestly, I didn't care for the ciders at all. They just weren't that great. Maybe it's because it's not cider season but the flavors for their flight were either meh or bad. One of them smelled really bad which I could not stomach at all. Overall feeling for the pre-selected flight was a huge meh. Weirdly, on the other hand, my friend got their Pear Cider which was surprisingly good. A TON better than the ones I had. Too bad this wasn't a part of my flight. My boyfriend got a porter and that was good. Can't remember what it was, though LOL. On previous reviews and pictures, I had seen a food stall with oysters from Hamma Hamma and was really hoping the day we went had some as that was the huge incentive of choosing this location. Unfortunately, the stall wasn't there SAD. I guess we visited on the wrong season booo. But there was a food stall with pizza (I believe Dente Buoy?). My boyfriend was curious about the Orchard pizza which had apples and smoked bacon. It was delicious! The apples gave the pizza a sweeter flavor which worked really well. The only downside was how thin the pizza was for the price we paid. But loved the uniqueness of it! The atmosphere here was beautiful! There was so much going on which was nice instead of just having to drink and talk (not that that's bad). There were also families playing on the field that had corn holes and other outdoor games! Maybe I'll come back during summer when the apples are in season and Hamma Hamma is here. read more

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We purchased a tasting and flights at an auction and finally decided to use it. Fin River didn't disappoint!! Cougar led the tour and he was not only knowledgeable, but extremely friendly. We had lunch in the heated enclosed area. Which also has live music on weekends. The food was yummy and SO flavorful! Most, if not all the ingredients are locally sourced. It's a 1.5 hour drive from Seattle, but WELL worth it! read more

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The ambience and views in this valley settingare glorious. Stop on your way to Port Townsend and have a cider flight. They also often have live bands, which only adds to the ambience. The food options are a little pricey, so plan accordingly. read more

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Can be a bit chilly. Although they have heaters, the space is in kind of a wooden structure, and isn't well insulated. This might be a nice place to visit in the spring or summer. We ordered a flight of cider and a bratwurst hot dog. If you taste the ciders in the order they recommend, it gets progressively sweeter and fruitier. It was fun to taste test them with my partner and choose which ones we liked better. The service was fast - the same person took our order and quickly prepared our flight too. My hot dog came out with a hefty amount of sourkraut and mustard. In all honesty, I like the bratwurst from Leavenworth better, but it was able to satisfy my hunger. read more

Finnriver Farm & Cidery - Cider flight - Cideries Near Me - Chimacum, Washington

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