Hale & True Photos
You might also consider
More like Hale & True
Recommended Reviews - Hale & True
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Ciders on a Wednesday what could go wrong. Wondering thru the gayborhood of Philly you'll find this quiet spot in the city to catch up with friends and enjoy some ciders. The flight is the best way to sample all that they have to offer. Grab some food from local spots, bring them in and enjoy inside or outside. I decided that the local sports commentators keep me company as I people watch for the evening.
Such a good variety of ciders, great ambiance, and super cool staff. Cant say enough great things about this place!
Possibly one of the most underrated and friendly establishments in the neighborhood. If you're a cider person this is definitely worth the trip and time! They're happy to explain how great and homemade the cider is too
Tasty! I gravitated away from cider because it's typically so sweet, but I was clearly unaware of hale and true's exclusively dry cider. Amicable staff, nice outside space and indoor tasting room. Also, their bathrooms are really nicely done and clean (with cute hail to the top can candles burning). Will definitely return and will probs be eating nomad pizza again here too. Love when local businesses team up to support each other! My favorite of the flight was the bee sting, which had a very distinct ginger flavor that I loved. Obviously can taste *some* sweetness, but the best one they have isn't in the flight unfortunately. It's the Poga, which is guava, orange and passion fruit. 10/10. Also, side note: their one cider called hail to the hop should be called HALE to the top. Okay.
All hail Hale and True for bringing us a true variety of ciders and a great place to wait 240 minutes for your table at Fiorella's. A few weeks ago (on one of the last nights we were allowed to go out) I checked out Hale and True for the first time during happy hour and it was truly a delight! We opted for a flight and some cider cocktails after. The flight and several of the ciders were discounted for happy hour. The flight was a great way to sample all the ciders (except their rotating collaboration cider but the waitress gave us a taste of that too). The waitress came over and explained all the ciders several times and was so excited it was really cute. Great to see people passionate about their work. There really is a cider for everyone- dry, not too sweet, hoppy, tastes like beer- you got it! And if all else fails they also have cocktails and a few beers and wines. The food offerings are small- a cheese plate, some olives and pickles supplied by The Good King Tavern, nothing too heavy. I've seen that they have pop-ups with a Filipino restaurant so need to go sometime when they are there. Can't wait to go back after all the lockdown lifts! In the meantime they are offering no contact takeout of growlers, bottles and 4 packs of some ciders from their window- support local businesses during this time!
My friend and I had a fun evening at Hale and True! The seating area is pretty small, but the space is bright and modern. We each got a $12 flight which included a sample of the four ciders on tap (The Standard, Hail to the Hop, The Professor, and Lil' Sunshine). The Standard was pretty bland, but I really enjoyed the Lil' Sunshine and Hail to the Hop. I also got a full pour of the Basement Series No. 32 "Astro Peach." It was very hazy and pretty tasty. I definitely plan to return in the hope of trying some different rotating ciders!
A must-visit during this fall season when you can't make it apple picking but still want all the benefits of that cozy autumn feeling. As mentioned in other reviews, the ciders are not sweet (which I LOVE- no hangovers!), but still have an abundance of flavor. I liked the bee sting the most with its ginger flavor, but really wanna try the peppercorn one our waitress told us about in her going-over-the-menu spiel (which was MUCH appreciated, having never been here before). Can't wait to go back again when I'm in the neighborhood! Also- it's BYOF (food), and there's outdoor seating. Double yay!
Nice spot to have a cider or a special cocktail. They also offer some small snack items. When we visited there was a small stand inside selling empanadas but was not owned by the business, so seems like there is other food options besides what they offer at times. The place overall is small and cozy so this makes seating limited. Staff are very nice and keep an eye out and seat you as soon as they can. We tried the cider flights which helped to try a variety of the options they have. There is some table top games to play and TVs for sporting events. Very clean inside. Overall a good place to visit with friends and have a drink.
Cider is one of those brews that took me awhile to fully appreciate. But with the help of local options like Sir Charles and Kurant, and winning tickets to Pour The Core Cider Festival a couple of times (Thanks Yelp!), I've found myself enjoying them a lot more. But when it comes to local cideries that I've visited, Hale & True is the one that has really stood out the most for me. The cider house rules with it comfy wooden interior, and plentiful seating arrangements. While you can easily get a good group in the back, I prefer sitting bar side and talking with whoever is on duty. My favorite time was when their cider master was bartending and was able to go into details about where he sourced his ingredients, and gave some good stories about the orchards he visited. While they don't have a kitchen of their own, they do have an assortment of small plates provided by Good King Tavern across the street. Picture cheeses from Dibruno Bros, and spiced nuts marinated in cider to go with your flight. And that flight is a good deal at $12 for their four signature ciders that include earthy Giant Peach, and the dry citra hopped Hail to the Hop with notes of grapefruit. But they also have a fifth rotating cider from their Basement Series, ones that utilize experimental and local ingredients. The current one called The Season is fermented with cranberries and maple syrup, and my favorite one utilized tomatoes and fresh basil. Toss in good local beers from the likes of Brewerys ARS and 2SP for non cider drinkers, a selection of local spirts for booze imbibers, and good cocktails that combine those spirits with their ciders, and you have a great spot.
I was out for a long walk yesterday when I came up to Hale & True, and immediately noticed the signage outside. They are currently offering cider to-go through their window. How could I resist? The employee was friendly and informative about the different types of cider. They had two different bottled ciders, another in cans, and everything on tap was available for growler fills. The employee put on gloves for the transaction and it was quick and easy. I went with the Lil' Sunshine, which is made with honey and orange peel. I'm saving my cider for the weekend and can't wait to pop it open for a little taste of sunshine!
This location is incredibly cute. As a marketer I loved how cohesive the branding was throughout the restaurant. But that only goes so far in my book because it still comes down to the drinks. I recently got into cider a few years back and while Hale & True was good, I didn't think it was anything out of norm. If anything, my take on it is that the offerings were more of a safe or purist take on ciders. Not a bad thing, just something to note if you're thinking of stopping in. My husband and I both ordered a flight, and he agreed it wasn't much to write home about. They do offer some snacks but not actual plates/entrees. With all that said the inside was squeaky clean and the staff was very pleasant.
I was super excited to try Hale & True while visiting the area. The space is beautiful and very clean, so it provides a modern, but warm space. It was a weeknight, so there weren't many customers when we arrived. The cider flight my partner and I sampled was pretty subpar, nothing very impressive, but we were happy to try everything anyway. I ended up ordering a cocktail, also nothing very impressive. The main issue I ran into was with the server/bartender from the moment we arrived until we left. The man who was helping us was very snippy with me and it was completely unwarranted. There was another table next to us and the bartender was friendly to them, but as soon as he came to our table, he acted as if me placing an order was a huge inconvenience. His attitude was distasteful, considering we're probably the most chill customers you could ask for. I'm not really sure what the problem was, but I would never return or recommend Hale & True unless I didn't like the person.
AMAZING spot. I stopped in with my friend for the mini donuts and cider pairing, and it was well worth the drive over. The cider was delicious, and the donuts (all gluten free!) were all unique and paired perfectly with the ciders. Personally I don't like hopped cider much, but they paired it with a grapefruit donut and I swear having them together enhanced both flavors!! The team there is so kind and friendly too... I got some great recommendations on other drinks to try, and I left with a very cute and soft t-shirt to commemorate. Would highly recommend to cider lovers or to alcohol and good vibes lovers!
3 years ago
2 years ago
One of my closest friends is a regular here, so when I found myself with time to spare on South Street prior to a visit to the magic gardens, I remembered this spot and wandered in. Situated just a block south of South Street, the cidery is bright, clean, and welcoming. They have a range of ciders in terms of sweetness. I tried a few, but the Poga was my favorite. They also serve cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. You can order food from Good King Tavern, and they have fun pop-ups too. read more
2 years ago
Local ciders made with Pennsylvania apple. I'm a huge fan of dry ciders so I think I've found my place. read more
Ciders on a Wednesday what could go wrong. Wondering thru the gayborhood of Philly you'll find this quiet spot in the city to catch up with friends and enjoy some ciders. The flight is the best way to sample all that they have to offer. Grab some food from local spots, bring them in and enjoy inside or outside. I decided that the local sports commentators keep me company as I people watch for the evening. read more
2 years ago
Such a good variety of ciders, great ambiance, and super cool staff. Cant say enough great things about this place! read more
3 years ago
Possibly one of the most underrated and friendly establishments in the neighborhood. If you're a cider person this is definitely worth the trip and time! They're happy to explain how great and homemade the cider is too read more
Tasty! I gravitated away from cider because it's typically so sweet, but I was clearly unaware of hale and true's exclusively dry cider. Amicable staff, nice outside space and indoor tasting room. Also, their bathrooms are really nicely done and clean (with cute hail to the top can candles burning). Will definitely return and will probs be eating nomad pizza again here too. Love when local businesses team up to support each other! My favorite of the flight was the bee sting, which had a very distinct ginger flavor that I loved. Obviously can taste *some* sweetness, but the best one they have isn't in the flight unfortunately. It's the Poga, which is guava, orange and passion fruit. 10/10. Also, side note: their one cider called hail to the hop should be called HALE to the top. Okay. read more
7 years ago
All hail Hale and True for bringing us a true variety of ciders and a great place to wait 240 minutes for your table at Fiorella's. A few weeks ago (on one of the last nights we were allowed to go out) I checked out Hale and True for the first time during happy hour and it was truly a delight! We opted for a flight and some cider cocktails after. The flight and several of the ciders were discounted for happy hour. The flight was a great way to sample all the ciders (except their rotating collaboration cider but the waitress gave us a taste of that too). The waitress came over and explained all the ciders several times and was so excited it was really cute. Great to see people passionate about their work. There really is a cider for everyone- dry, not too sweet, hoppy, tastes like beer- you got it! And if all else fails they also have cocktails and a few beers and wines. The food offerings are small- a cheese plate, some olives and pickles supplied by The Good King Tavern, nothing too heavy. I've seen that they have pop-ups with a Filipino restaurant so need to go sometime when they are there. Can't wait to go back after all the lockdown lifts! In the meantime they are offering no contact takeout of growlers, bottles and 4 packs of some ciders from their window- support local businesses during this time! read more
7 years ago
My friend and I had a fun evening at Hale and True! The seating area is pretty small, but the space is bright and modern. We each got a $12 flight which included a sample of the four ciders on tap (The Standard, Hail to the Hop, The Professor, and Lil' Sunshine). The Standard was pretty bland, but I really enjoyed the Lil' Sunshine and Hail to the Hop. I also got a full pour of the Basement Series No. 32 "Astro Peach." It was very hazy and pretty tasty. I definitely plan to return in the hope of trying some different rotating ciders! read more
A must-visit during this fall season when you can't make it apple picking but still want all the benefits of that cozy autumn feeling. As mentioned in other reviews, the ciders are not sweet (which I LOVE- no hangovers!), but still have an abundance of flavor. I liked the bee sting the most with its ginger flavor, but really wanna try the peppercorn one our waitress told us about in her going-over-the-menu spiel (which was MUCH appreciated, having never been here before). Can't wait to go back again when I'm in the neighborhood! Also- it's BYOF (food), and there's outdoor seating. Double yay! read more
3 years ago
Nice spot to have a cider or a special cocktail. They also offer some small snack items. When we visited there was a small stand inside selling empanadas but was not owned by the business, so seems like there is other food options besides what they offer at times. The place overall is small and cozy so this makes seating limited. Staff are very nice and keep an eye out and seat you as soon as they can. We tried the cider flights which helped to try a variety of the options they have. There is some table top games to play and TVs for sporting events. Very clean inside. Overall a good place to visit with friends and have a drink. read more
Cider is one of those brews that took me awhile to fully appreciate. But with the help of local options like Sir Charles and Kurant, and winning tickets to Pour The Core Cider Festival a couple of times (Thanks Yelp!), I've found myself enjoying them a lot more. But when it comes to local cideries that I've visited, Hale & True is the one that has really stood out the most for me. The cider house rules with it comfy wooden interior, and plentiful seating arrangements. While you can easily get a good group in the back, I prefer sitting bar side and talking with whoever is on duty. My favorite time was when their cider master was bartending and was able to go into details about where he sourced his ingredients, and gave some good stories about the orchards he visited. While they don't have a kitchen of their own, they do have an assortment of small plates provided by Good King Tavern across the street. Picture cheeses from Dibruno Bros, and spiced nuts marinated in cider to go with your flight. And that flight is a good deal at $12 for their four signature ciders that include earthy Giant Peach, and the dry citra hopped Hail to the Hop with notes of grapefruit. But they also have a fifth rotating cider from their Basement Series, ones that utilize experimental and local ingredients. The current one called The Season is fermented with cranberries and maple syrup, and my favorite one utilized tomatoes and fresh basil. Toss in good local beers from the likes of Brewerys ARS and 2SP for non cider drinkers, a selection of local spirts for booze imbibers, and good cocktails that combine those spirits with their ciders, and you have a great spot. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I was out for a long walk yesterday when I came up to Hale & True, and immediately noticed the signage outside. They are currently offering cider to-go through their window. How could I resist? The employee was friendly and informative about the different types of cider. They had two different bottled ciders, another in cans, and everything on tap was available for growler fills. The employee put on gloves for the transaction and it was quick and easy. I went with the Lil' Sunshine, which is made with honey and orange peel. I'm saving my cider for the weekend and can't wait to pop it open for a little taste of sunshine! read more
8 years ago
This location is incredibly cute. As a marketer I loved how cohesive the branding was throughout the restaurant. But that only goes so far in my book because it still comes down to the drinks. I recently got into cider a few years back and while Hale & True was good, I didn't think it was anything out of norm. If anything, my take on it is that the offerings were more of a safe or purist take on ciders. Not a bad thing, just something to note if you're thinking of stopping in. My husband and I both ordered a flight, and he agreed it wasn't much to write home about. They do offer some snacks but not actual plates/entrees. With all that said the inside was squeaky clean and the staff was very pleasant. read more
I was super excited to try Hale & True while visiting the area. The space is beautiful and very clean, so it provides a modern, but warm space. It was a weeknight, so there weren't many customers when we arrived. The cider flight my partner and I sampled was pretty subpar, nothing very impressive, but we were happy to try everything anyway. I ended up ordering a cocktail, also nothing very impressive. The main issue I ran into was with the server/bartender from the moment we arrived until we left. The man who was helping us was very snippy with me and it was completely unwarranted. There was another table next to us and the bartender was friendly to them, but as soon as he came to our table, he acted as if me placing an order was a huge inconvenience. His attitude was distasteful, considering we're probably the most chill customers you could ask for. I'm not really sure what the problem was, but I would never return or recommend Hale & True unless I didn't like the person. read more
AMAZING spot. I stopped in with my friend for the mini donuts and cider pairing, and it was well worth the drive over. The cider was delicious, and the donuts (all gluten free!) were all unique and paired perfectly with the ciders. Personally I don't like hopped cider much, but they paired it with a grapefruit donut and I swear having them together enhanced both flavors!! The team there is so kind and friendly too... I got some great recommendations on other drinks to try, and I left with a very cute and soft t-shirt to commemorate. Would highly recommend to cider lovers or to alcohol and good vibes lovers! read more
After living in New England where there are so many good ciders, it is great to have found another one in Philly. Hale & True definitely meets and then exceeds expectations. They have a great variety, the staff is nice and patient, and they have stuff for those crazy folks that don't dig cider (wine + beer). They have a solid list of liquors and some mixed drinks too (with cider mixed in). The spot is open and welcoming, and is a great place to stop before or after dinner at Nomad or the Good King Tavern. Even though we don't live in the neighborhood, I would call it a neighborhood gem. read more
I always love trying new local ciders. Being gluten free, Hale & True was perfect for me! Not only did they have several ciders on tap, but they had a few gluten free food options as well! I opted for a cider flight so I could try several different flavors. Hale and True ciders are more bubbly than I'm used to. The Bee Sting was unfortunately my least favorite as it was too gingery. Lil Sunshine was my number one for sure. I'd definitely be back. Great atmosphere too. read more
4 years ago
Stopped here on a whim after walking by the cute cidery and decided to try a flight since I have been on the hunt for a refreshing, dry cider. The flight gave you a pour of each of their house ciders, and I was disappointed. The ciders were a little too dry with a bitter aftertaste, though if you don't want any sweetness in your cider this might suit you better than it did for me. I was also surprised to find that there weren't more options for cider, I will most likely not be returning. read more
Oh my god! Where do I start about this place? The place itself has really nice atmosphere to hang after dinner and if you want, you can also bring your own food which you have some drinks. My husband and I ordered a whole selection of flight which allowed us to explore their menu and find our favorite one. Personally, I loved the Lil' Sunshine and Sail Away. It tasted very fresh and felt like just came out of brewery. P.S if you are not a heavier drink, the 6 selection of flight is enough to enjoy the night read more
I was thrilled when I heard about this cidery and it definitely met my expectations! From the cool and casual vibe, to the friendly and attentive staff, and of course those ciders, what great timing for it to pop up right in time for the summer! My boyfriend and I walked in at about 7pm on a Thursday night. Luckily, there were some seats open at the bar so we grabbed them right away. The super friendly bartender was quick to present us with menus and tell us about the ciders they have to offer (four at the moment). They do also have beer, wine, spirits, a few cocktails, and a non-alcoholic beverage (Kombucha). Since it was my first time there, I decided to order a flight ($12!) so I could sample them all. After trying all of then, it didn't take long for me to find my personal favorite - the Sail Away! The Sail Away cider is made with pure mango. As a lover of all things mango, I swear this cider is made for me! It's definitely the juiciest and fruitiest of them all. The Standard and Lil' Sunshine were also very good, leaving the Hail to the Hop being my least favorite. This hoppy cider made with grapefruit notes was a little too bitter for my liking. Staff was fantastic. I really appreciate how personal and inviting everyone was. The owner, Kerry, made a huge effort to talk to all of his customers - something you really don't see often! You could tell how much pride he takes in his work. I definitely plan to pop in here often in the summer. Due to how much I liked the Sail Away, I asked if they sell growlers. Although they don't right now, I was told that they plan to in the further. Hopefully they'll have that available next time or maybe even a few more ciders will be added to the menu! Hale & True, welcome to Philadelphia! I am so happy to have you! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
7 years ago
8 years ago
We drove past this place and it looked poppin' so we looped back around and came in for drinks. As it turns out, we stumbled upon their one year anniversary. What an event! It was pretty crowded but we snagged a couple seats at the bar. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The staff was super friendly and down to earth. You HAVE to try the Schrute Farms Beet Cider it was delicious. I had two of them. There was a cider that tasted off however; like it had a flavor I've never tasted in cider before and I didn't like it. Oh well, they 'sold out' of it a minute later! Cheers. read more
If you ever want to check out a really dope cider brewery this is the place to go. It's small cozy and very unique. During my visit I ordered the Old fashioned; Kinsey Whiskey rye, bitters, sugars; And I must say it was truly an experience. I've never had a drink before but I definitely see myself ordering it again! Can't wait to come back! read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
5 years ago
8 years ago
Page 1 of 2
More info about Hale & True
613 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
South Street District, Bella Vista
Directions
(267) 639-4334
Call Now
Visit Website
https://haleandtrue.com
Full menu
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
