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SLO Cider

4.8 (46 reviews)
Closed 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Cider flights

We ordered the cider tasting flights and they were great!! The guy behind the counter was very friendly and happy to share ciders that we should taste. They have a nice patio area to drink and also a cozy inside.

Rachel G.

Such a great cider spot and space for karaoke and live comedy! The staff here is so friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. I will definitely be back! The cider flight is great for trying a little bit of everything. The mango and blood orange were my favorite, not too sweet but had great flavor. I recommend asking for a tajin rim! It paired so well with it the mango. Overall, would highly recommend this spot to grab a few drinks with friends and enjoy some live comedy. I can't wait to come back!

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Terri S.

So much fun here. Live acoustic music. Great service. Delicious cider. We enjoyed this off the beaten path place after a heavy day of touristing.

Sampler and a full size.
Jessica W.

Cider is my favorite and this place came highly recommended. They will do a Tajin rim or half rim (which I did on my mango selection). The sampler is great when you want to try many. The only one I didn't love was the lavender shandy. It was a lil too lavender for my taste buds. Check this place out. It's tucked away but a great weekend chill space.

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Daniela M.

My boyfriend and I drove up the Coast a few weeks ago for a small weekend getaway. Sort of a last minute trip, and we were kind of scrambling for things to do. Fast forward to our stop in San Luis Obispo, we did a quick Google Search on "things to do in Slo" and stumbled across SLO Cider Co. Not only did we think the word "cidery" was cool to say out-loud, but thought, "we've never been to a cidery before......let's see what it's all about!" I cannot begin to describe this place and it's ambiance. DELICIOUS ciders, the bartender who I regret not getting her name that night (she's pictured in the photo I attached!) was extremely welcoming and educated us about how SLO Cider Co. got its jumpstart. We had just missed the live band, but the tastings made up for it. The bartender was very knowledgeable about each individual cider and an expert on what ciders pair well with foods, snacks and other ciders (i.e blends). While all ciders tasted amazing, our top favorites were: * Lemon Ginger * Holiday Spice (the nutmeg flavor is *chef's kiss*!) * Tropical As a longtime cider fan, it's really refreshing to see this new trend of ciders not being considered a "weak drink", especially for guys. It's a craft that apparently goes through tons of labor, which adds some appreciation behind every sip. While we are bummed that SLO Cider Co. has not made it's way down to LA yet, we hope to visit soon and run into the wonderful bartender who made our experience here memorable. Thank you SLO Cider!

Renee B.

After a day of shopping, a good cider sounded good. We found this hidden gem that was open. It is relatively new, opened March 2020. It is small but has a front area to sit in or you can keep walking and go to the bar area. So glad we came here! Nate was awesome!! We did a flight of everything on tap to truly get a feel of what he had. As we tasted through we realized that he truly believes in the apples and the fruit because it comes through without being sweet. It is dry but not so dry that you lose the apples. Everything we tasted was yummy and unique with each one. We will definitely be back! And recommend if you haven't been here, come and check it out.

Grabbed a 4-pack; we'll try to recreate some of Sean's mixing magic.
Dee J.

Happened into SLO Cider yesterday and am happy to report that it was an amazing find. From the start, the crew made us feel welcome, so much so that we turned a quick drive-by into a 90-minute visit. We parked ourselves at the bar and chatted with Nate and Sean, all the while sipping a variety of delicious and diverse SLO-made ciders. They had about 10-12 different options on tap, and Nate and Sean offered us samples to see which we liked best. Sean was also quite the magician; he combined a number of flavors to create unique, off-the-menu treats. Can't say enough about what a warm and welcoming place SLO Cider is. If we lived in town, this would be our local, not only for the cider but also for the great crew that runs it.

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ItsaBudiful D.

I will come here every time for the all of the amazing flavors of cider they have they have Cranberry and original cider that are to die for that are just the right amount of flavor to sweetness and koral is a absolutely amazing bartender and makes this place so lively and amazing she is AWESOME

Grand opening night
Jason T.

Kind of eerie, a little quaint, all goodness. We came in on opening night and expected this dead night with a just a few craft beer drinker usuals. You enter in this foyer that is a very cool causal setting. As you proceed down the hall to the main bar, you enter this hip, sexy open area that is lively and entertaining. Being in this space you can see all of your buddies and friends who forgot to invite you. That's ok, the cider cures all. I sampled a few, but the hopped and Hazy are my favorites. But cider is just an easy drinking adult beverage you don't feel bloated and guilty after drinking. A very unique spot here in SLO that was needed

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Norman G.

Oh the flavors!!!! I love their varieties of ciders. You can order flights and be able to try why you want. The venue is very chill. The front room has a couple of pews to hang out on, then in the back is the tap room to hang out in with high top bars. Outside is a patio section with tables and chairs and a couple of cornhole sets. The weather in SLO is always amazing so we hung out outside. It was a bit chilly and so we purchased comfy sweatshirts to hang out. If you like cider, this is your place!

Sign out front
Josh K.

This place has top quality atmosphere. A great place to gather. Excellent mood lighting in the bar. Top quality beverages. Without a doubt, SLO Cider is the finest hard cider tasting room in San Luis Obispo.

Pint, Growler & Flight
Shay S.

This is hands down my favorite cider house on the central coast. The staff is amazing. The ownership supports local non profits and gives back to the community. Can not say enough good things about this place. Well worth the visit. And their club is the best thing going.

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Fabulous. Almost all the ciders are dry. We tried everything. And bought some for home. Great find.

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A delightful local store with friendly service. It's a nice alternative to the expensive shopping in the Poipu area.

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4.6(101 reviews)
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It's been awhile since we have been to this cider house! This was our go to place in the area until…read moreother cider houses opened with outdoor spaces! Given we were staying nearby by, we popped in for a drink or two! And I am glad we did! This cider house has really developed since we've been here last! If you like traditional British cider, then this is your place! If you fancy sweet cider like ACE, then you make want to skip this place! This place offers really dry ciders! Typical of what you will find in the UK! So the name of this cider house is appropriate! The cider are also strong: ciders range from 7-11 percent! Yes 11 percent: that's a good punch for a cider! All the ciders were great! We appreciate the bartender in letting us sample the ciders before getting our pints! The cider house also features music! During music nights the place fills up: so get there early for a good seat! The couch is super comfy! In summary: definitely worth the stop if you like dry cider!

This place was awesome! I was coming to the area for wine tasting, but as I was looking up places…read moreto eat this place popped on on Yelp. The biggest selling point to me is that people said on Yelp that the ciders are not too sweet, and that's EXACTLY the case. I'm so use to every cider I have always being really sweet, but these are not, just really good flavor. There are multiple ciders on tap, each one having their own backstory. You might think, cider is cider, are the flavors really that different? But each one comes from a different varietal blend of apples and they're also brewed using different methods. There's a menu that tells you about the apples of each one. Each one has a different alcohol content, and they have very unique flavors. I highly recommend getting a sampler flight, then getting a glass of your favorite one. Just be careful, some of them are pretty strong haha so uber or have a designated driver. I also want to add, the bartender was extremely friendly and loved talking about the ciders, and the entire room has a nice whimsical ambiance. The bar has an old-english pub feel to it, and there's a stage in the back of the room that I guess they do music performances on. We came later in the day and had just missed the music, the bartender said that they do a community jam every week where people just bring their instruments and jam out. Sounds really fun! Oh yea, I also forgot to mention as we were about to leave some locals came in and we were talking to them for a bit. Super nice people, this place definitely curates a really welcoming environment great for both locals and out of towners alike. And parking is super easy, it has its own lot, and there's also plenty of street parking because it's located in an industrial cul-de-sac.

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I had the best experience here on a Saturday evening!! We went around 6pm and the bartender was so…read morenice, I didn't get her name but she was amazing! It was my first time trying mead and she was so patient with giving us samples and suggestions. We tried a couple of the ciders and mead and she recommended we try the honey pineapple slush (pineapple paradise slush)!! It was so good and refreshing, had the perfect balance of sweetness and honey without being too overpowering. The other ciders and mead were great as well, literally can't go wrong and really appreciate that they let you sample different ones! We loved the sun or a beach and pineapple paradise! There's outdoor and indoor seating but the outside is such a vibe and perfect for a sunny day!! We'll definitely be back!

I've had mead before and honestly never liked it--it was always way too sweet and heavy on the…read morehoney. But this place totally changed my mind. From the first sip, everything tasted fresh, clean, and really well balanced. Not overly sweet at all, just super smooth and easy to enjoy. And the cider? So good. Crisp, refreshing, and just as impressive as the mead. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. Everything we tried was great and felt really well made. I came in not expecting much and left a total fan. This was our unexpected hidden gem find on an otherwise hop-forward brewery tour of the area... don't miss out!

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