I am glad I stopped by this place, for sure. The server was awesome. The ciders are all amazing, with all of their unique nuances. But, my favorite of all, are the combos one can make with their slushies! Perfect for those who like their cider ice cold, yet not diluted. Lychee Does It, Parrothead, and Adult Slushie was my all-time favorite combo. Yes, you read that right. (Even the server looked at me strangely.) Plenty of seating inside and out. Street parking primarily. Stop by if you're at or near Tin City! read more

Service? Great! Vibes? Great! People? Great! Cider? Even better!!!! Lychee and The Betty are my faves!!! read more

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Love this place! It was our first stop on our way into town and our last stop on the way out. Parking was easy. Plenty of street parking. Lots of outdoor seating. The music inside wasn't too loud. Bathrooms were clean. Lex was amazing! She was super patient with us as we tried to decide what to order. The vibes were laid back. The cider options were all spectacular. Love the option of buying a bottle to go ($25) and bringing back the empty bottle for a refill at a lower price ($15). read more

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A fun stop on the tour of tin city especially if you're a fan of cider. They have infused ones with lychee, pineapple, bourbon, rose. Got the lychee one which was very subtle and sour which I love. The adult slushie was fun especially in the heat there are old school arcade games as well as board games and even table top games. 2nd time here and was fun. read more

This place was great! It was a perfect day for a hard cider and they had some interesting and refreshing flavors. We did a 50-50 (mix of two flavors in one glass) with Parrot Head and Lychee Does It...yum! read more

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October 17, 2025 - Paso Robles, CA. I really enjoyed my cider tasting experience here. Our server was super friendly and engaging, which made the visit even better. After a week of wine tasting, I was ready for something different -- and the ciders fit the bill perfectly. I chose the flight (four cider tastes for $20), and each one had its own unique flavor. I appreciated that, since at some places all the ciders can taste the same. My only wish is that they had one with an autumn vibe -- maybe something with pumpkin or warm spices. The venue itself is spacious and dog-friendly, both inside and out. A great stop if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and delicious ciders. read more

Tin City Cider - October 17, 2025 - My cider flight ($20). - Cideries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Stopped in while spending a few days on the California central coast. Grabbed a hard cider slushy. It was very good and something a bit different. The bar tender was nice and explained all the ciders they brew there. The brewery/tap room was spacious and had many games that you can play while chilling with your hard cider. I would definitely go back. I am a semi-sweet to sweet hard cider fan and as such I do check descriptions of whats on tap and the slushy fit the bill. read more

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Great ciders and great atmosphere. Can bring your own food and sit inside or out. Very dog friendly.

Tin City was a good cider stop. We came and ordered inside, it took about 10 minutes to get the flight we ordered. I got a nice glass of smash city. It had a nice little zing to it. We sat outside, there were some great seating options. I'm glad we stopped in and tried it out. Decent service, good cider. read more

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Easy Cider An offshoot of San Liege Wines and Field Recordings, Tin City Cider was created by an urge to craft something new and different. Oddly enough, the move from making wine to cider is natural progression since, despite cider normally being lumped together with beer on most menus, cider is more closely related to cabernet than IPA. Technically, cider is fruit wine. Tin City does everything the old-school way of making cider from hand-harvested 100% CA apples to the processing, fermenting, and finally enjoying their crisp ciders. The Good: *Outstanding service *Family and dog-friendly space *Vegan, gluten-free, and no added sugar (i.e., back-sweetened) *Located at the world-class Tin City *Games to enjoy The Meh: *No food, but they do have occasional food trucks that slide thru Tin City. There was a pizza truck that seemed to be parked next door, but evidently, their schedule is kinda iffy. The Ugly: *They seem to only specialize in dry ciders, which aren't our favorite type, as we prefer more off-dry and semi-sweet ciders. I find dry ciders better with food, but not so much for tasting on their own. Conclusion: Great spot for cider lovers, but maybe not so much for cider newbies. But that's just my perspective. I would encourage everyone to try everything. As someone once said, "If you dig it, do it. If you really dig it--do it twice." read more

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We went here while waiting on a dinner reservation. This place looks like a warehouse, really massive! Lol I like that they have some table games and arcade games against the wall. It kept us pretty occupied for a while. This is the first time I've ever had alcoholic hot cider but it was pretty amazing. Sweet, tangy, and warm, perfect for the cold winter night. I definitely would like to come back when I am in the area again! read more

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This is a cute little spot that is dog friendly with indoor and outdoor seating. There are a few games and some tv's but it was dead when we were there. There was someone on their laptop working and us. It's quiet if you wanted to get some work done I guess and the decor has a nice industrial vibe to it. I wanted to try multiple drinks but I made the mistake of getting the slush first. It just wasn't good. I had to make myself drink it. Then, as I was nursing it, three young women came in and ordered and took their drinks outside but the employee made an audible comment about how they didn't tip after they were out of earshot. After that, we decided to move on and check out some of the other cool places in the area. This spot has clean bathrooms and its possible their actual ciders are ok but the fact that they served me what they did means I wouldn't come back. If you really love cider, I hope this doesn't deter you but our experience here was not the best. read more

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Big airy venue right next door to Barrel House Brewery. Fast friendly service and handcrafted ciders They also opened a small taproom called friends with benefits in the same building. It features six local breweries on draft. We always stop by when we're in town. read more

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If you're looking for a serious hard cider connoisseur, don't look in my direction. I don't know squat. However, down in Paso Robles, Jamie W. and I were strolling in Tin City, an industrial artisans marketplace, and walked into this cavernous watering hole with nary a sense of what tannins were and what kind of acidity ciders need. No clue, we were just kinda thirsty. The place was empty except for the bartender. Since we had no preferences or proclivities about cider, we thought our safest bet was to share the four-cider flight for $20. Our choices were completely random. The Poly Dolly was the lightest, described as a blend of 80% cider and 20% rose wine. Next was Crowded House, a hard cider co-fermented with black currant. Then came the appropriately named Slammer which was a hard cider co-fermented with passionfruit, guava, and orange into a potent tropical elixir, easily our favorite of the four. Last was Cousin Eddie, the heaviest cider fermented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves which turned into a holiday punch with a punch. The sample glasses were generous, and surprisingly we didn't stagger out of the place. CIDER - 4 stars...good variety of fermented flavors but still not a cider connoisseur AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a huge space made for big gatherings SERVICE - 3 stars...efficient though not that engaged with cider novices TOTAL - 4 stars...if you're thirsty in Tin City RELATED - Exploring California's Central Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3zSyudU read more

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The 3 stars is just due to our personal taste preferences in hard cider. My husband and I tried a flight of the "most popular" cider offerings and found them ranging from very dry to very slightly sweet. We thought that the "notes" outlined in the menu were very subtle and so were disappointed in that. It is a lovely venue and really great for relaxing. read more

Wow! What an awesome vibe and delicious place to visit! My favorite by far is the Slammer - passion fruit, orange, guava...I mean, is there really anything better? Lots of open seating, love the indoor AND outdoor space and quite the selection of ciders to try! They also have a slush which I would have gotten if I wasn't so cold, but I love that there's the option. Love that this is a place for small or large group hangouts! Can't wait to go back! And, pretty sure you can bring food in from other places. Definitely can't wait to try more of what they got! read more

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Amazing creativity. Differs from the typical overly sweet ciders, and adds a level of creativity. Todd was an amazing host to tell us of the cideries different creations and evolution. Great time. End story. read more

The experience: They have 8 beers on tap, and do offer flights. Their outdoor seating area has umbrellas as well as cornhole and a very large jenga setup. Need to know: We tried five of the beers, and they were all just okay. The variety in flavor was good, but nothing was good enough to make us return until they rotate their selection. Notable: They have a slushie-type drink made from one of their ciders that is delicious. read more

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Amazing seating and the vibe was immaculate. Good music, bustling with people, string lights, and fun games to play their outdoor seating is full of entertainment. My party of four tried the flight which came with five tastings for $20. Out of the five we found one that was a hit, three that were pretty solid and one we thought was a flop. We really enjoyed the templtucky which we found wasn't too bold of a flavor and very drinkable. The are fans of rose so we tried the Poly Royal but after the tasting think we would prefer the Poly Dolly which can be found at our local whole foods. Not too sweet or dry which is exactly our pallette. Would recomend this spot for both groups and smaller parties will be back to try some more :) read more

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Good service and clean atmosphere. Board games and table games are available. Lots of TV screens. Dog-friendly!

Have a variety of different cider beers. Very refreshing in hot weather, go down pretty smooth. These aren't as heavy as regular beer or ipa. They have cider slushies ... which is a pretty nice treat if your not a beer drinker. Nice, cold and frothy. On the patio they have outdoor lawn games for example corn hole, connect four. Pretty nice to sit with ur cold brew , playing a game relaxing. read more

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I liked Tin City and it seemed like it was positioned quite well between all the winieries/vineyards and Barrelhouse brewing. Since I'm not a big wine drinker this was a good compromise stop. I've had Tin City Cider before but years ago and was happy to try it from the source, so to speak. They have a pretty wide indoor area but the weather was still kind of sunny and so I sat down at one of their outdoor tables after trying their flagship cider. I tried a taster of it and thought it was ok but I gambled on it. I'm glad I did because having a few sips didn't do it justice. It was a good balance between old-school, dry, English style ciders with the juicier new world ones. The staff were friendly, letting me try out some things as well as just talking it up a bit. read more

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I liked it alot...good service, nice cider and we brought in our own food to dine with. Comfortable atmosphere, clean restroom. Would return and recommend. read more

Tin City Cider - Ciders. Slammer and Heartland Both good - Cideries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

A bunch of friends and I bought several tasting flights of cider. The business was very accomodating about our group bringing sandwiches from the Central Coast Creamery to eat along with our drinks. I just wished some of their ciders were more to my taste. I didn't care for the cider slushie, but it was a bit hit with some of our party. read more

Local Take: Tin City Cider, while in Tin City has remarkably little to do with Tin City itself, which has an interesting history that was related to me by the friendly bartender here, as well as, the owner of nearby Etto Deli. More on that later. We actually originally went simply for the amazing Sheepmilk Ice-cream nearby, and somehow ended up, with a bit of all kinds of things from the marvelous shops here, such as Creston Olivo's de Oro Mission EVOO, Etto's homemade Pasta, & a growler from T.C. Cider. Since it was rather late and on a cool weekday, the number of people quickly declined as we went from shop to shop, and we kind of missed out on some places that close at 5-6PM. By the time I went to check out TC Cider, thankfully they were slow, and the ambience was airy and pleasant. The building itself is like the inside of a warehouse, and the air circulation was excellent for this pandemic age. The bar itself was clean, but rather spare, and the signage for the different brews were eye-catching but not too informative. Thankfully the Cidertender was friendly and much more informative. I re-call only a few other ordering patrons besides me, and one did get a sort of Mimosa, but with Cider & Tangerine Juice. I am partially to more fruity and less bone dry or "beer/wine-like" Cider's so I had a flight of what seemed to be on that level. While I forget all the names, I do remember the Lower East Cider [a NYC-type of joke which resonates with me, a former NYer], the South 40 [with Heirloom Apples], & two Ciders that had some of their wine in them. I was kind of confused as to what quantity a cider flight consisted of [since it was my first flight & a sampler or tasting can be alot less], so basically you wind up with 16 ounces of sort of a hybrid of tastes that combine hard cider, beer, & generic wine, but with a good kick of alcohol & bubbles. Of course, after having two scoops of Sheepsmilk Ice-cream, my tastebuds & stomach was curious as to what the heck I was doing. After a bit, the alcohol hit me, but I grew kind of bored with finishing the flight. Much of it was "not my cup of tea"...or brew in this case. Since none of the flight was available in cans & I felt like I should take home one to try again, I settled on a growler of the South 40. The growler was $5, but was capped with a kind of flimsy cap, rather than a proper top. Indeed, it needs to be drunk whole in a week or risk decarbonization. Since it was filled already & I am not one for canned stuff, I took a chance on it. In retrospect, while I really like Tin City itself in general, especially as a kind of evolving wine, ice-cream, EVOO, pasta, cider, beer, & food court, I was not especially thrilled with the taste of the TC Cider that I happened to try. It could be that I would love either another past, present, or future variety. If so, I would be open to it. If you need to add either wine or tangerine juice to your product, do not provide suitable resealable growlers, or make a cider slushy, maybe some things need to change, for a different clientele. Of course, there are many who are just fine with it the way it is, and further enjoy it when you can have live music on a busy weekend. Since I hate crowds even pre-pandemic that is not my scene. As far as, the history of this whole complex is concerned, it is quite interesting. Apparently, a fellow also named Paul, somehow conceived of this venue several years back and converted an industrial park into this "Ghetto" that kind of puts Lompoc's famous "Wine Ghetto" to some degree of shame. This fellow was talented with doing complex outdoor water & other features, and his handiwork appears in numerous areas throughout Tin City. Over time, it seems that Tin City is evolving from just wine toward a more varied venue. Their was a simple hamburger type of food truck at another wine tasting venue, as there was a restaurant which we missed, and an Italian Deli that we just found a few minutes before closing. Their is also some sort of Uber fancy place that is beyond my "pay scale". In any case, regardless of why you come here, there is likely something for everyone. While it is crowded on weekends, since it is right above Templeton, it would be a nice stop after a Saturday shopping visit at the Farmers Market. If you want to pick up some Thai, Greek, Mexican, or other eats at the Farmers Market to go with your flights, tastings, or Cider, at Tin City, that is a fine idea. P.S.- Recent research shows that absolutely any amount of alcohol shrinks your brain over time. Please do not drink, drink a minimum amount, & if drinking...be responsible! The pics are for information purposes only & should not be meant to normalize nor to condone drinking of alcohol in any way, shape, or form. read more

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Yaaaaas to Tin City Cider! First and foremost, I am most obsessed with Tin City in general and can't wait to go back again. Secondly, I applaud this cidery for the strong drinks and good vibes. They have a really nice outdoor area for you to enjoy the Paso Robles vibes less the vineyards. I highly recommend their flight if you're coming here for the first time so you can get a good taste of each drink that they have. One flight was definitely enough to give me a nice good buzz. I liked the change of pace of this place within good ol Paso Robles. read more

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Lots of variety! Great innovative flavors. Nice service: helpful and not intrusive. Long picnic tables to sit at, or tall bar tables. Plenty of room to grab your own spot. TVs and games. This was one of my fav drink places in Tin City. read more

Interesting flavors, but small pours and kind of dark inside? We also saw some people get their drinks in glasses but ours came in red plastic cups which was weird. We liked the parrothead the best because it was the most distinct flavor of the 3 we tried. The lilikoi didn't have a very strong flavor and the original was alright. It's a chill spot to hang out but I would try the other spots next time. read more

Tin City Cider - Menu July 2021 - we got parrot head (our fav), lilikoi, and original - Cideries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Worth a stop to change it up from wine tasting to try their hard cider. Went there at noon a few days ago on a weekday which was a good time as it wasn't too crowded. Their cups for pours are large too! Todd was very helpful & explained what every type of cider was for our party of 5. He also gave us some local tips for food, pointed us in the right direction for some wineries & a local distillery. Awesome service! Nice patio seating as well as indoor seating. Cute place & good experience. Would recommend this stop while in Tin City. read more

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Our first stop in Tin City, a collective of individual creators and producers. The flights of cider were a fun way to try their different types of cider. A nice big space with an adjoining beer tap room made for a very comfortable setting. The Liliuokalani-I was our favorite! If you're a cider fan, stop in! read more

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They had me at cider slushies! We stopped by just before closing and Jason was so kind to us. We were able to sample a splash of each cider to decide which one we wanted to order. We decided on the 50/50 cider and rosé and a cider slushie float. The slushie was their GTL (grapefruit, tangerine, lemon) and we added the cherry cider to make it a float. It was the perfect balance of sweet and dry and so so refreshing for a hot day. There's plenty of seating inside and a few tables outside as well. They also have giant Jenga! They're constantly rotating flavors, so come give them a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

We have never been here before and we were excited to try some ciders. Walked In and not even a hello from the guy and girl working there. There was only one person there and they didn't give us the time of day. Almost like we interrupted them. They were so NOT friendly and it was so uncomfortable to be there. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Ciders were taste like horrible. Ambiance pretty sad read more

Nice outdoor area but much too crowded seating for COVID times . Tasted their bottom four ciders and since I prefer sweeter cider , did not enjoy it here . Many must like cause the place was Packed . read more

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Great little spot tucked in a quieter corner of Tin City, but you are still part of the action! Ciders focus on being unique, organic, and downright delicious and they are spot on! The large patio is dog friendly (you can even bring your pup inside) and has several large picnic tables to suit large and small parties. Went here for my 21st birthday, got a couple flights to try it all, and the cider slushie is, of course, the best! However, there is something for everyone and everything is delicious. All the ciders have a distinct and fun flavor profile but genuinely taste natural and apple-based, rather than the super sugary cider available at the grocery store. Bartenders are always friendly, welcoming, and keep the general vibe very positive and chill. 11/10, you'll want to spend the evening here if you're in Tin City! read more

Ciders we're decent. We came at a time when it wasn't busy at all (we were the only ones there), which definitely didn't make our experience super fun. The woman working and serving was far from friendly. It is a cool location with games to play. read more

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we got the slushie & the OG cider. Slushie was soooo good on a hot day & it was super refreshing. the other cider wasn't bad but I'm not a huge fan of dry cider & it was quite dry. Still tasty though. I love the seating area they have inside & outside. The guy at the counter was super informative & told us all about each type of cider & even gave us a couple sips to try. amazing environment so Id definitely come back to just chill and have a slush. read more

Tin City Cider - Cider slushie - Cideries Near Me - Paso Robles, California

This was a tough one for me to rate. I tried four different ciders (taster size). I thought two were just average and two were pretty good. The facility is great. It's huge and airy and there is a ton of seating both inside and out and there are two ping pong tables and board games, too. You can bring food in, which is nice, and it's definitely kid friendly, at least during the day. So three stars for the cider (which, honestly, was not as flavorful as I had hoped) but I'm giving them four stars overall for the experience. read more

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Stopped by to enjoy some cider and decided to do the cider flight since I was undecided on what to order. I also got a slushy cider. Both were extremely flavorful and went down smoothly. The atmosphere is very relaxing and fun. They have fun games and staff was really friendly. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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On our bar hop in Tin City, we stopped in Tin City Cider and as a cider lover, I wasn't disappointed. Our bartender poured us several samples when we told him we were out of town enthusiasts, and we ended up settling on a mango cider. The product was ICE COLD, perfect for a hot day, and most importantly, delicious. The space was huge, but felt warm as if we were in a home environment. Plenty of games, very cool repurposed lighting fixtures, and overall a great place. We're coming back to SLO soon just to revisit our good friends at the various Tin City brewing establishments. read more

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COVID REVIEW: First time customer during the quarantine! Disclaimer: not a huge cider aficionado to begin with, so perhaps not an expert! We got the flight - I found the ciders to be a little underwhelming and not as flavor forward as I expected, but major points for the sweet presentation and inventive flavors, descriptions, and names. Service was just ok. We grabbed a table outside and enjoyed sipping on a chill afternoon. read more

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