Nitty's Cider is one of my go-to spots when I have friends coming in from out of town. I believe that Nitty's is easily becoming an iconic location (if it isn't already!) that exemplifies what I love about Sacramento. It is family-friendly, in a great area, affordably priced, makes a great product, and is still weird. First, Nitty's is known for their cider, which can be found at other great businesses that sell alcohol. BUT you should absolutely come to their retail location because they have a plethora of unique and weird flavors constantly rotating. I remember one time they had an ube cider, which I appreciate as a Filipino AND it was delicious! In addition to their cider, they also brew some pretty solid beers. While I don't find their beers to be the best to be had for a local brewer, they are still delicious and hit the spot when you want a change of pace from ciders. I mentioned family-friendly at the beginning of this review, and while that may be a turn off for some people I would highly recommend you check out Nitty's regardless. The back half of the cidery has a small arcade, but the real deal is upfront. Everyone I have taken to Nitty's becomes absolutely giddy when I let them know that Nitty's has skeeball (4 units) and they also have a competitive skeeball team! I believe Wednesdays and Thursdays are skee free so you can enjoy a pint and play skeeball with your friends or fly solo as I often do! Nitty's is also has a great outdoor patio area with misters during the warmer months and beautiful art murals all around the bar. Everyone I have met and talked to at Nitty's, patron and employee, have been super cool and welcoming. Definitely come check out Nitty's if you've been looking for a bar to call home. read more

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My girl had the idea to check out Nitty Cider and try some cider flights, which was actually my first time doing a cider flight. For a Saturday, the place wasn't packed at all, which made for a nice, chill experience. The bartender was great! She took the time to explain the different ciders to us and gave us some really good recommendations. We decided to take our flights outside since the weather was nice and warm, and it was the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and try something new. Some of the ciders were definitely hit or miss for me, but that's part of the fun of getting a flight, you get to try different flavors and figure out what you actually like. Overall, I had a fun time tasting all the different ciders. The only setback was that I wish they served food because having something to eat with the cider would've made the experience even better. Funny enough, right as we were leaving, a food truck showed up, so apparently we were just a little too early . I also noticed someone outside eating their own food, so next time we might bring a sandwich or something to enjoy with our drinks. Overall, we had a really good time. Good cider, great service, nice weather, and another fun experience with my girl. I would definitely come back and try another flight! read more

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Local hard ciders spotted! You will notice this metal building on the corner of a busy East Sacramento intersection, step inside and you'll find a cute, lively bar with a detailed mural featuring apple trees and cider barrels. It has a really nice neighborhood hangout vibe. There are tons of games in the side and back rooms, including arcade games and skee-ball. There's also a huge front patio, which is a great spot to hang out when the weather is nice. Parking: Free street parking Food: Rotating food trucks Seating: Indoor + large front outdoor patio Service: fast and friendly Nick, the owner, aka "Master Nitty," had a great mentor who encouraged him to start his own business while he was still working for him. Nick has now created 160+ ciders! They usually have around 11-25 ciders on tap, and many of the names are inspired by popular music. Their cider style leans more toward the dry side, so don't expect overly sweet ciders. My picks: #1. Cry Yourself Dry: Apple, 7.1% #4. Dancing in the Sand: Pineapple Lime, 6.7% #9. Butterfly Lounge: Butterfly Pea + Lemonade, 6.8% #12. Doves Cry: Paloma, 6.7% Best time to visit: Thursdays! Flights are $2 off, pints are only $5, and there's free skee-ball. Definitely a fun neighborhood spot if you like trying different hard ciders. read more

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I'm not even a beer girl (the thought of the taste of beer makes me instantly ill) but I've been driving past Nitty's for years and have been wanting to try it out because cider is better than beer. YEAH, I SAID IT! Service is great; the staff are friendly, they come by to pick up glasses, and pour well. We walked in and waited to be served and ended our tab with one flight and 2 pints. Sampling is done with small cups and they give about an ounce or more for you to taste. We sat outside and it's a pretty chill and lax environment. They have a photobooth inside. There's seating inside and outside. It's not a super loud or rowdy place (I went Saturday evening). The ciders themselves all reminded me of a dry white wine, but better. No sulphur headache or hangover the next day. The Jalepeno Carrot stood out to me amongst the list of mostly fruity ciders. It's like a spicy marg but not sweet. They rotate weekly so it's likely the next time you visit, there will be new flavors to try out! I would definitely come back here again. Can't speak to parking as we took a Lyft here but our Lyft driver did say she picks up people from Nitty's all the time. read more

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Came here on Juneteenth before our bowling date and had an amazing time. The server was extremely personable and friendly and was knowledgeable about the drinks flavor profile. I have passed this location so many times and they always look like the place is lively and the vibe is on fire. I love a good cider so I couldn't wait to taste my flight. Not gonna lie the flavors weren't my taste like a cider with a bit more sweetness. Overall the place itself was amazing and while it wasn't my favorite cider I enjoyed the location and will definitely give it another try read more

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I love Nitty's Cider so much. This place is located near me so it is easy for me to get to. There's street parking but be mindful of the time limits and if you have to pay for parking. In addition to the great cider they offer, they have trivia nights and I LOVE how they have different food trucks there so you can enjoy a bite to eat as well as drink delicious cider! The people who work here have been friendly and helpful every time I went to the bar to order. I do love that this place has kind staff, clean restrooms and a great amenities for play such as a ski ball. Check out Nitty's Cider! read more

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Nitty's Cider in Sacramento is an absolute blast. The whole place feels like a grown‑up playground -- video games lining one side, ski ball holding down the other, and a bar planted smack dab in the middle like the heartbeat of the whole operation. My first interaction set the tone. The woman behind the bar was incredibly welcoming, genuinely kind, and clearly knew her stuff. She walked me through the ciders with confidence and made choosing a flight of four way too easy. I wanted to sample as many flavors as possible, and thanks to her recommendations, picking my lineup was zero stress. After ordering, we headed out to their spacious patio -- picnic benches, sunshine, and that perfect Saturday‑afternoon energy. The prices were solid, the flavors were plentiful, and every sip hit exactly how you want a weekend cider to hit. Super fun atmosphere, great service, and cider worth coming back for. And trust me... we definitely will. read more

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This was my first visit to Nitty's Cider and it was wonderful! It will definitely be in the rotation going forward! A nice little walk if you live in East Sacramento. The vibe is great, with skee ball and a photo booth and tons of it indoor and outdoor seating. The cider selection is great, the service was incredibly friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed a delicious jumbo burger from the Juju's Burgers food truck. It was a bit pricey, but even I could have shared the burger and fries with someone, and I am not a good food sharer! Definitely check out Nitty's! A great neighborhood spot! read more

After we knocked the run out, we sat there doing what all responsible adults do after cardio... talking about how funny it is to go burn calories just to immediately put them right back in. Honestly, fitness is a scam and I support it. It was St. Patty's Day, and since our original spot needed to close early, my friend hit me with, "Want to take this down the street?" and I was like... duh. Say less. So we walked over to Nitty's Cider and let me just say--what a surprise in the best way. From the outside, you'd never fully guess how cool this place actually is. But the second you step in? Boom. Whole vibe. Games, great energy, super fun local atmosphere... the kind of place that makes you instantly relax and think, "Yep, this was the right move." And let's talk about the service because that part really stood out. We walked in looking exactly like two people who had just completed a run--aka one of us looked casually athletic and the other looked like cardio had taken a personal shot at them. I'll let you guess which one I was. Meanwhile, my friend somehow looked effortless, like she had just stepped out of a commercial for activewear and good decisions. But the staff? Super friendly, welcoming, and cool right away. No weirdness, no awkward "you clearly just exercised" energy... just genuine hospitality that made it easy to settle in and enjoy ourselves. That's always a win. The cider hit, the vibe hit, and the whole place just felt like one of those hidden little gems you're happy someone put you onto. This is definitely one of those spots where you can walk in casually, hang out, laugh, play a few games, and lose track of time in the best way. In all, Nitty's is way cooler than it looks from the outside--and that's saying something. So next time you're nearby, stop in, grab a drink, and catch the energy for yourself. Because this place? Yeah... it's got something. read more

Attended a private party at Nitty's Cider. They have a small room off to the side that you can rent for private parties. The room is complete with several tables, about five arcade-type games, and a counter where the party hosts served some of their own food. There is also sinks available for easy cleanup. They also had a food truck outside with burgers and such. And of course, there were alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider available for purchase in the main area. I tried the flight of four different ciders. There were so many different flavors to choose from, I asked the guy at the counter to help recommend some good ones. LOVED the vibe at Nitty's Cider. I would definitely visit again. read more

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What great place to chill, meet friends, have a party or just drink some cider. This place is huge with a patio two game rooms and a main room. There are a ton of ciders to choose from and a flight of 4 cost $12. Check their schedule on Instagram for food truck availability. They normally don't arrive until 2pm. Unfortunately they don't have a live music permit but it doesn't detract from their appeal. Parking can be a problem so uber/Lyft is an option to consider especially if you're drinking. Dogs are welcome and you can bring in your own food as well. Come throw back some ciders at this cool spot. read more

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Love it here! Why have I lived here and never knew about this place! Staff was very nice Size of venue is not huge not small Cool area inside and some gaming area as well. They had a group showing up for pickle ball & the price is so reasonable! I love Cider and it's not always the easiest to find! Great place to come parking may be an issue depending on time etc. read more

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Nitty's Cider House is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the ambience is warm, inviting, and full of great energy. It's the perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or just unwind with a fantastic drink. The service is excellent -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell the staff truly care about making your experience special. This is a dog, friendly establishment, with indoor games, and a beautiful outdoor fenced in patio. And the cider? Simply wonderful. Crisp, flavorful, and perfectly crafted. Every sip is refreshing and delicious. read more

First time here. Indoor and outdoor space (with food truck) is spacious enough. Very chill&laid back atmosphere. Came for a pop up comedy show. Great staff!! Not a cider drinker so I was lost reading the drink menue which the bartender LINDSAY immediately spotted and offered to give us her "spiel". She proceeded to give the most polished, informative & easy to understand beverage option description! We took her up on her top 2 recommendations for cider&slushy combos and both were hitting. We'll be back! read more

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I went to Nitty's for a work event and had a really great time. I liked all the activities available and the cider selection is amazing. I got a pumpkin pie cider and it was so good. It really tasted like pumpkin pie! The service was excellent as well. read more

Cute little place! Had some tasty ciders with my friends. Clean building with some cool arcade rooms and a Photo Booth. Very relaxed environment. read more

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The location is great. Right on the edge of East Sac and Mid town. There are many other restaurants, bars, and stores nearby. The only issue is the parking situation, it's mainly street parking which fills up near dinner. They have a game room and a photobooth! The service is great. The bartenders are friendly and fill up your drinks quickly. They have many unique cider flavors, some great and some not so good. Still a fun adventure to try their more uncommon flavors. The prices are about average. You can walk out of here with a couple drinks for under $20 which is pretty good in today's economy. The bathrooms were clean and so was the establishment. They have a nice patio outside that has heaters for the winter. Bottom line/TLDR: great little cider spot. read more

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Loveeee this place especially for their Thursday $5 pint / $10 flight deal. Lindsey and all of their staff are super great and friendly!

I'll tell you what!!! (Said in an uninvited southern accent). This place has so much to offer. Aside from the amazing staff and delicious cider, you can come on any given night and have a different experience. They line up a variety of the best food trucks in town each night. They have trivia night, skee ball, a separate room with arcade basketball and air hockey as well. But wait there's more!!! Aside from the cider, they have rotating beers on tap as well as some NA options, and snacks! I highly recommend coming to experience the vibes. Indoor and outdoor seating. When it's hot they have misters outside. When it's cold they have heaters. Dogs and kids are welcome (in that order). You can even try out the Photo Booth to keep the memory!!! I hope to see you there!!! read more

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Awesome little Cider tasting room in East Sac. Visited this place to enjoy Chavious Pizza. Came on a Monday and it was pretty chill with a small crowd and pretty chill atmosphere. Really enjoyed finding a nice cider place and Nitty has an awesome selection of drinks and great food vendors that seem to be there often. The staff were awesome and very helpful about me trying to select my flight tasting choices. I also love the amount of seating and the little games and photo booth for everyone to enjoy. Only issue with this place is parking and I can imagine it can be worse on the weekend. Super excited to visit this place more often! read more

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We tried Nitty's at an event and happen to be in the area. We wanted to check out their ciders so stopped by. Parking can be a bit tricky in the area as there are many restaurants and shops and houses. They have a large outdoor and indoor area as well as a bar to relax. They usually have a large selection to choose from and you can taste if you are not sure what you want. The staff and owner are very nice. They don't have food but they do have food trucks sometimes. You can bring your own also. The Tastes like Sangria and the Pineapple/Jalapeno are great. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside. Some days they offer Music bingo which we tried and had a good time. read more

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Nitty's Cider in East Sacramento has a great selection of flavored ciders and is a fun place to hang out. The business is just like the many breweries in Sacramento area, with seating indoors and outdoors, plus games like skee-ball, however, instead of a beer menu, they have a large cider menu. Many of the cider flavors are fruit flavored, wine, and with fun names. There were 16 different pours to choose from when I went. They sold a flight of 4 for $12, a pint for $7.50, 1/2 pour for $5, and 5oz. pour for $3. There were so many good flavors to choose from and you can sample up to 2 flavors. I chose a flight of 4 in order to try different flavors - Tastes like Sangria (Sangria), Darling Nikki (raspberry lemonade), Watermelon Crawl (watermelon cucumber), and The Cider that Jane likes (lemon lavender). All of the flavors tasted really good, but I enjoyed the sangria cider the most. Of the flight, this is the order I liked them from most to least (although all were good) - sangria, watermelon, raspberry lemonade, and lemon lavender. I also tried the F*ck cancer (blackberry blueberry) and Guavecito (guava), which were both good. Nitty's Cider doesn't sell food, but they allow food at their place. When I went, there was a pop-up event by Hanai, who was selling Hawaiian food. I ordered the kalua plate which was delicious. They have different food vendors everyday and weekly events like trivia, music bingo, and free skee-ball. Check their IG to see which food vendors and events will be there. You can also bring your own growler for a cider fill up. In addition, Nitty's has a private room for private parties. Nitty's Cider is a great place to get some delicious cider and hang out. read more

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This place is located on a corner with plenty of street parking. There is indoor and outdoor dining with plenty of tables. There are also some games inside and it is family friendly because I did see children being entertained by the games. We got a flight of ciders (so much to choose from) and I couldn't even finish my flight. We even received some samples of ciders we had a hard time deciding between. The service was fast and friendly. read more

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They have a dazzling variety of ciders that are really good. They also have beer now, if that's more your preference. The food vendors are sort of luck of the draw for those of us with food restrictions--my spouse can't eat shrimp and I can't eat onions, and usually the folks serving food have limited menus that have at least one or the other of these in what they are serving. I gather most people don't have problems with either, however, and the food is always good quality. Wish they had a schedule posted on their website so one knows what will be available for food in advance. But we enjoy getting together there with friends and sampling the different ciders. The ambiance is fun, with various games available, and both inside seating and a patio. read more

Fantastic ciders and a really good vibe. Great place for all ages and your pups too! Worth the trip from Monterey.

Truly a ONE OF A KIND place. My husband and I love it here and have been coming since they opened. The cider, hospitality, staff, and overall vibes are exceptional. We hosted our 5-year anniversary party there in June of this year with over 200 people in attendance. They handled it like the professionals they are and everyone had an amazing time. They enjoyed the great drinks, games, and patio with misters (thankfully!). We worked with Mak - the venue manager - and we love her!! She was organized, transparent, and easy to work with. She helped us every step of the way and was always there to answer our questions. Also, the owners are awesome. Definitely, DO support this fantastic local business and we'll see you there! read more

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Cool spot for a game night outside of your house! I went with a party of 8 around 5:30 pm on a Saturday and I had no complaints. There was zero wait time despite the massive indoor space. They have a large selection of flavored hard ciders. I tried a few flavors, but the most memorable ones were the ones with hints of "rose" (yes, as in the flower). They were refreshing and perfectly sweet. Now, what made the experience unforgettable was that they had so many games: board games, indoor basketball hoop, and even an arcade claw machine (my husband won me a stuffed octopus)! They also had a Photo Booth inside that was working and we got to take photos to take home :) The staff was great! They had to deal with a rowdy group of girls that were celebrating a birthday and they seemed to enjoy our company! read more

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Def a cider lovers paradise! Chill staff, all ciders (one wine), open spaces and pretty lively, yet, chill. $5/pint, not bad at all. They let me try a few, even mixed a few for a unique flavor. Def encourage visiting. I will be back. The music bingo was very nice as I caught up with my friends. Nice "blasts from the pasts" jams honestly. Hearing ppl vibe to it and sing along was pretty great. They did have a food vendor out in the back area, I didnt try them this time around. They have an area inside for corn hole leagues (didn't know this was a thing), and I believe it's open if not reserved. Looked super relaxing to just de-stress from the work week. One thing of note (not in their power), parking is buttt, seriously. So get there early, and be prepared to walk a bit. read more

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Amazing service, welcoming ambiance, delicious cider, I wish I had come here sooner. These ciders are the perfect balance of flavors which are easy to drink with impressive ABV %. Tasted several and ordered the Guavecito 6.7% $8 pint. (5/5). Highly highly recommend. They have TVs, good music, a nice outdoor patio, skeeball and Photo Booth. Chill place to hang out with friends and family or come on a date. I love this place!! read more

I was in the area waiting for a family member, and decided to try out Nitty's Cider! I've been wanting to try this place out and finally gotten a chance too! The moment I walked in I was immediately greeted by the beertender. I like how open taproom is. When it gets busy, it wouldn't feel like your in the crowd. The beertender let me sample some of the cider's before I ordered one. All of the ciders tasted great! I was surprise that these ciders weren't too sweet, I would warn though that these ciders and strong, and I could definitely feel some of the effects after one drink, and I have a high tolerance for alcohol. Overall I would be back for Ski Ball and Cider! That sounds like a perfect combination. read more

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So many great flavors of cider! Got a flight of 4 tasters for $12 which I thought was pretty good. I'd like to come back and try more flavors. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. Dog friendly as well which is great! They have vendors come out every so often and on Sunday they had tacos. Lots of people hanging out and it was very relaxing. read more

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Nitty's is great. I was never really a cider guy until I started coming here. Every drink I've had I've enjoyed. They have a great patio and food trucks and fun events like trivia, music bingo, and skeeball tournaments. Staff are always helpful and friendly. read more

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We walked into an empty bar. The gentleman behind the bar didn't look up or attempt to greet us. When asked for a drink the only reply we received was "yep" Beer was eh-- Would never go again just because of the rude service. read more

If you are in the mood for some ciders this is the place for you. It's in midtown Sacramento. Located across from KRU sushi restaurant. There's street parking in the neighborhood nearby. Not a far walk at all. There are so many cider's on tap. All sorts of flavors. Some really unique flavors as well. I tried a pickle cider. It was pretty good. But very interesting and different. We tried a bunch of flavors. All of them were very good and well thought out when created. My wife and I like cider's so we thought the place was great. Inside and outside has tons of space for huge groups. Very welcoming atmosphere. Inside has TV's to watch the games. They also have skee ball and mini basketball hoops to play. Plenty of boardgames to pick from as well. Very cool place to go to and have some ciders. I think they have food trucks but when we went they hadn't arrived yet. I'll be back for more cider's for sure. read more

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Nice local spot. Difficult to find parking. Thursday special - $5 pints and $10 flights! read more

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Fun place. Good tasty ciders selection! Love music BINGO they have weekly. It was my first experience of music Bingo Night, it was fun. I was surprised you can bring your own food to this cider bar. Flight was good to start for tasting. Love name of all ciders read more

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Nitty's is the place to be! We really enjoyed coming here in the summer, with their misters on and music bumpin'! We can definitely see ourselves continuing to come back all year round, because honestly, who doesn't love a good cider?! From the chill and relaxed vibe, to their uniquely tasty flavors, we love Nitty's! Once an old dance studio, the interior of Nitty's is spread out and has an open layout. The lot has plenty of outdoor seating and the inside is equally as spacious. The drinks are straight ahead and there's some games to the right. We always feel welcome when coming in and always opt for a tasting to try all that Nitty has to offer! Nitty's feels like a "locals" joint in the BEST way possible. There's no place like Nitty's! read more

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Cider is 3 stars but vibe and millennial music is 10 stars cider is very dry, not sweet at all. Lots of flavor options. Lots of games too! read more

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I tried the raspberry pomegranate and ube blueberry ciders here and the ube blueberry was definitely my favorite. They let you sample the cider here before buying as well. Great service. There is a lot of outdoor and indoor seating and games inside as well such as arcade-like basketball and ski ball. There was a food truck here when we went so I tried the pork lumpia. read more

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I've been coming here for a while now and decided to re-review. The atmosphere is great, music isn't so loud I can't talk to someone without yelling. Dog and kid friendly! Best part is, you can bring in outside food - feeling like Japanese or Italian? There's restaurants across the street and plenty of seating. Tasting notes: I love cider and have been a big fan since they first started hitting the shelves here in CA. The first few big companies that started it were angry orchard, etc. The overly saccharine flavor and cloyingly sweet flavors got old fast. Nitty's is a great balance of sweet and crisp without the sugary hangovers! Tip: secret hot dog water cider is an acquired taste read more

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