We had an amazing experience! Right at the gates, Rick in security made us feel like VIPs and that…read morewe were welcome and expected. Erin gave us a thorough and knowledgeable tour in the gorgeous treehouse, with delicious tastings and stories about the development process of cider production. Cameron in the retail shop was also knowledgeable and helpful so we could find just what we were looking for. Harrison was cheerful and friendly and made us feel right at home. The bar staff was friendly and very prompt with service, and even with the wildfires, the locale was scenic and enjoyable. 10 out of 10 experience and would recommend for groups and families!

I've been coming to Angry Orchard since they first opened to the public, back when tastings were…read moreactually free! It's been incredible to watch how much they've grown and expanded over the years. As someone who lives nearby, it's nice to see a local place become such a popular destination. Today, they offer seasonal events, live music, lawn games, expanded tasting spaces, food trucks, and even the Tree House experience, which I've done a couple of times and really enjoyed. The ciders are consistently delicious, and the food trucks always offer great options. My favorite time to visit is definitely the fall. Sitting by the fire pits with a fresh cider and warm cider doughnuts is hard to beat. That said, weekends can get extremely busy, so I usually recommend visiting during the week if you want a more relaxed experience. The only downside, in my opinion, is that it's become very crowded. When the tour buses arrive, the atmosphere can start to feel more like a tourist attraction than the laid-back orchard it once was. I think limiting attendance a bit during peak times would create a more enjoyable experience for everyone. I'm also not a big fan of having to rent the sidelines, as it adds to that commercialized feel instead of the relaxed winery atmosphere that many people are looking for. Overall, it's still one of my favorite places to gather with friends and family. The beautiful setting, excellent ciders, seasonal activities, and welcoming atmosphere keep us coming back year after year.

Wayside Cider is an absolute charmer and so photogenic. It's the perfect spot for cozy autumn…read morevibes. The property is decorated with twinkling fairy lights, an old truck, and a rustic barn that are good backdrops for a picture or two. The staff was incredibly nice and knows their products really well. They brought our group bottles of all the ciders and took the time to explain each one to us. The honey cider was the group favorite, but I personally preferred the one with beet in it. They told us it was a controversial flavor that people love or hate, and I understand why. It has such a unique, earthy flavor. Outside, there's some fun activities , including ping pong, a fire pit, and Cornhole. It's a great spot to relax with your friends, sip some refreshing local cider, and enjoy the outdoor view.

Andes feels like it's on the cusp of something. The past is prologue; the future remains to be…read moretold. Situated on the outer edge of the Catskills, it feels like Andes is just being discovered by visitors. To wit, at the cidery, I heard a Brit (conversing in English) with two Slavic speakers, one of whom was responding solely in his native language. Over there, two youngish guys were discussing bodybuilding form, which led to one of them dropping to the gravel to demonstrate his one armed pushups. And that was just the crowd... I sampled two ciders; everything is available on tap, plus guest taps of craft beer. The first (Catskill, I think?) was semi-dry. I usually lean towards drier varietals, but this really hit the spot after a long tour through the Southern Tier. "Wild" is just what the name says: foraged apples, never twice the same flavor profile year to year. Absolutely outstanding, so a bottle came home with me. A local in line ahead of me said their kitchen was slow, so I didn't attempt food. Really nice location, old coal yard or some such, very vibey, and pleasantly situated in a cute little town. The servers were super nice and engaged, which is always a treat.

This small cider/winery is an excellent stop on your tour through the Berkshires. They have some…read moreinventive ciders and wines that don't follow the "rules" of flavor profiles. Using grapes shipped from CA and mixing with apples crown on site, this small batch operation is a delightful stop. Specifically, I want to shout out our wine guide who took us through several of their wines. She made our experience there memorable with her amazing personality, charm, and humor. The space is small but offers a variety of options to hang out and enjoy their wines and ciders - inside by the fireplace, outside on the screen porch, or outdoors on the patio. We loved our time at Hilltop and hope to return.

Sara is the best! She is friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the wines. We loved the…read moreunique flavors and the story behind them all. Once we had tasted a bunch and decided on a glass she suggested that we take a walk through the Orchard up to the top of the hill, which was so peaceful and scenic. Of course we got a few bottles to go and the delicious donuts. We would love to come back.

Bad Seed Cider Company: Pizza food truck, pinball, fire pit, and live music this place was cool. A…read moreflight of holiday sours. My favorite was the one with the edible glitter. It's not on the menu but you can ask for it. Above Photography https://www.instagram.com/b.overly_delicious/-- at Bad Seed Cider Company.

I'm honestly so upset to update this review as this used to be one of my favorite spots in the…read morearea. My beloved chicken tender basket has been changed and is now minced chicken shaped into tenders. I used to RAVE about the chicken tenders! Now they look and taste like they were made by AI. I ate one and tossed the rest. VERY sad about this. I've always had pleasant experiences with the live music but the last time I went the "musicians" were teens who were so high they just kept laughing and stopping and announced "sorry I can't play and sing at the same time" which would have been FINE if they'd just played something nice or entertaining to any degree. It was just... awkward. Very much amateur hour, I'm shocked that they were hired and promoted on Bad Seed's instagram. The abundant use of AI advertising should have been a clue that they were making changes here. I am just truly so so sad to see a place I used to love go downhill like this. I still love the cider and ambiance of this place... hoping they'll revert to better choices! For now, I won't be back.

Great outdoor atmosphere and perfect place to stop for a drink if driving upstate. The zero sugar…read moreadded is a major bonus.

What a great concept to bring to this lovely but rather sleepy Catskills hamlet…read more Came the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend when staying nearby and had a great time. The owner seems very dedicated to having live music and supporting the arts so they had a band playing that actually sounded good! Lots of young families around enjoying the lawn games. Local ciders and beers were reasonably priced and tasty. I'm usually not the biggest fan of either but I ended up trying a peanut butter cider that turned out to be absolutely delicious. Not too sweet or tart and tasted actually quite natural. Ended up taking a growler home to share with friends. We weren't hungry so we didn't try the food but they had a chicken barbecue going and were selling cheese boards that looked pretty great. The bathroom situation is port-o-potties but to my surprise and delight they were actually clean and they offer a handwashing station outside. A++ recommend and would return.

There is nothing like homemade fresh pie to brighten your day! I was able to try the cranberry…read morewalnut and my mind and tastebuds were blown away! Life is good with a new favorite flavor of pie!

Stopped here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and the place was packed! They had a live band playing,…read morewhich definitely drew a crowd. My fiance and I ordered at the bar - a pilsner for him and a cider for me. Vosburgh makes their own hard cider and it was fantastic! My fiance liked his beer too. There were plenty of tables and seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly as were many of the patrons. Hopefully we'll make it back on a nicer day!

Ok this place is a really nice place. Having the band play outside is great, the table and chairs…read moreare very nice, the umbrellas on the picnic tables is really nice. Great so far. Having Bluebird there cooking is a good idea though we didn't eat this time. My husband enjoyed the beer but I'm disappointed that you don't have lemonade or soda for those of us that don't drink beer. There are children that come with their parents and flavored seltzer really doesn't cut it. I bring my own lemon & mint water as I don't drink seltzer, a lemonade would've been nice. I think the tables could have been set up closer to the music. Great farm but lacking the ambience I feel. This is our second time there and I thought they vamped it up a little more, guess I was wrong