I didn't even know this was open until I heard people I know talking about a cider slushy. I like cider alright, but usually drink beer or wine instead. I was intrigued by the idea of a boozy slushy on a warm evening. Some friends and I went and tried the slushy, a flight, and a couple individual ciders. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the options and helped us select ciders that were on the dry side. This was good because I have usually ended up thinking cider was too sweet for me. I enjoyed almost every cider I tried, and especially the slushy. The next time I need a refreshing treat I will be back. read more

It seems that my wife and I always visit this place when they are not busy and it's raining outside. We actually came here for a collaboration they had with IP&J Cuban Food but also got a cider each. I like that they had all their ciders listed on the wall along with their dryness level. If that didn't help they were also more than willing to let you try a cider. read more

Did you even know that you NEEDED a cider slushee this summer? I didn't, until I tried one here yesterday. It was delicious and now I think I am going to want one every day. Lexington's newest cidery is awesome - they have a beautiful, modern aesthetic that is warmed up with jars of fresh flowers on all the tables. They also have a huge outdoor area with covered tables and game areas. And they are dog-friendly (inside and out) which means I will be back a lot for sure. Their house-made ciders are a little different than what I'm used to - they are very dry. But they are interesting and I like the ones that resemble a light wine. You can get a flight of four of their house ciders for $11 and this is a great deal for the pour size and the high alcohol content of the ciders. But my favorite is the cider slushee which is made with a sweeter cider and topped with raspberries and basil. SO refreshing! Love that they have a small selection of food (the charcuterie plate is great, but it could use a few more crackers) as well as food trucks outside. Service was great and everyone was friendly and willing to explain what their ciders are about. Can't wait to return! read more

What a cute little place!!!! They have about 8 ciders to pick from. They also have sangria as well. Some of their ciders are very sweet while others are dry. It's like a wine tasting with a twist! I got the traditional flight that is pre picked and loved it. You can also pick your flight though! cheers!!!!! read more

Wise Bird Cider - Outside seating - Cideries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I stopped by wise bird cider and tried their flight all 3 of the ciders in the flight were delicious you can't go wrong. The staff was fantastic and gave great suggestions! And the have a fantastic space and patio area! read more

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Went here on Sunday with a group of friends. I tried the cider flight, sampled the slushie and shared a few carafes of sangria with friends. Everything was phenomenal. They had games and a water table for kids. The service was top notch and the bathrooms were clean. Neat indoor and outdoor spaces. Will definitely be back! read more

Wise Bird Cider - Cider flight - Cideries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This new spot is a really nice, adult hang out space. The atmosphere is casual,but slightly upscale. I love the murals on the wall and the bar looking out the open windows. The people are great and very knowledgeable. My favorite thing was the cider slushy...what a great idea! It was a hot day when we visited, so it was a welcome treat on a hot day (and it was delicious!). The only complaint I have is the wine sized pours that they do for the normal ciders. They charge what others charge for a pint, but you don't get anywhere near that much. If they fix that, then this place will be perfect. Either way, though, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I agree with the previous post that the atmosphere and space are both very nice. The space is very open, seating is plentiful, and it has a very calm, relaxing vibe. My issue is with the price of the cider. I was very surprised at how little cider you get for the $6-8 per glass price. I certainly didn't measure, but while the menu says 8 ounces, I would say that no more than 6 ounces were in the glasses we ordered. I'm sorry, but $12-16 for a pint of hard cider is just too much for me. read more

Wise Bird is a wonderful addition to the distillery district. If you're like me and don't like beer, but love cider, then this is the place for you! Granted, for beer lovers, they do have some beer offerings as well. Wise Bird ciders selection are terrific. I tried the Hidden Creek and it was delicious. They offer flights as well so you can sample a variety. There is plenty of seating for groups. They have garage doors that open up during warm months which makes it even larger. Also, they have a magnificent patio area! read more

Wise Bird Cider - Seating area - Cideries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Fun atmosphere! Came here for a kids event and I'm glad we did. Served goodfellas pizza, delicious and serve different cider wine. read more

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What a neat cider brewery! Ambience/cleanliness is great with indoor/outdoor options to sit. Went next door to Goodfellas for pizza and brought it over to enjoy with our cider. Tried a flight and the slushie #whatcouldbetter. Would love to see sweeter options in the future!! read more

Wise Bird Cider - Flight of cider #whatcouldbebetter - Cideries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The space is great- super relaxing and beautiful, and the outdoor area is perfect to enjoy drinks while kids play. I had the cider slushee, which lived up to my expectations. My friends got flights, which they didn't love. I love cider because I have to- I have to go gluten free, so I'm always happy to find ciders. Unfortunately, all the ciders on the flight today were pretty dry, and mostly tasted the same. I like flights that offer a little more variety. Still, the staff was super friendly and the space was great. I'll definitely go again. read more

Do you like cider or wine?! RUN to Wise Bird. We came here for a friend's birthday and I was in love! The pomme pomme and the rosé slushie were aaaahmazing and they had good pretzels too read more

This place was great. I haven't tried many ciders before and this was a great experience to broaden my horizons :p I love everything I tried! It was also a clean, cute, and unique environment. Definitely recommend read more

Awesome experience, they have a large outdoor seating area with firepits plus lots of picnic style seating and barstools up to the garage door windows inside. I tried two flights of four out of 13 ciders on drafts. So many great options! They also had craft beers and mixed drinks as well. I brought two bottles of my favs home to enjoy and will be returning for the chill atmosphere and great service. Try Royal Red and Short Stories, so good! read more

Y'all the sangria is LIFE! This place has some delicious cider-- even though I'm less of a fan of cider- I've been here a couple of times. I enjoy to sangria (obvi) but have done a sample flight. A nice variety of sweet, semi sweet, and dry ciders. I'm so glad they have snacks that are delicious too. Patio is perfect to work from! read more

Stopped by not realizing they also offered food and man, I was not disappointed! Split some of their dry rub smoked chicken wings and homemade soft pretzels and they were both phenomenal! Might be my new favorite wings in town. Just the right amount of spice to get the tastebuds going. Spoke with the guy who smoked them about the rub he used and he was nice enough to send me home with some. Can't wait to go back and get some more! read more

There is a new kid on the block in the distillery district to amp up Lexington's cider game and they are doing a good job to add some variety to this bourbon and brews town. The decor features a minimalist, open approach with pine tables and benches, but stellar wall murals on the wall. You enter through a garage door entrance and have the option of sitting inside or outside. Dog friendly environment! My kickball team swung by this joint after the game and had a wonderful time. The owners even swung by to say hello and thank us for coming in. Wise Bird features four house ciders and four guest selections. I tried The Vermonter which was described as a Gin Barrel Aged Cider which peaked my interest. This was a very solid, refreshing cider with no fancy bells and whistles to it. I don't believe you will be disappointed with this choice. If you are looking for a cider to blow your mind, this may not be the cider for you. You also have the option of getting a flight of four ciders which is nice because with one flight you can try all four house ciders. The price does seem a little high for the pour amount you are getting, but it might be the size and shape of the glassware that creates that illusion. There is also some share plates available for purchase such as a charcuterie board. This place definitely adds some variety to the distillery distinct and is worth a visit for sure. read more

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Wise Bird is a great cidery space. I didn't even realize I could enjoy a great cider slushee until I visited this place. Gorgeous, family and dog friendly tap room. There were countless families enjoying the indoors and outdoors. Despite this -- staff was attentive and helpful while I searched for the perfect cider. I'm an avid beer drinker but wrote cider off because most mainstream brands are way too sweet. Nope. I was wrong. Wise Bird has awesome tart cider options! read more

We had the best experience at Wise Bird. We worked with Warren to help book out party area for my friends couple's bridal shower. Camden and Julia were super cool and made sure that our guests were happy. Everyone enjoyed the ciders and other beverages this cidery had to offer. We could not have asked for more. Such a cool place that we hadn't heard of before, all of us will be back for sure. read more

This place was super nice! Staff was friendly, plenty of games to play including Jenga, Corn Hole, and Connect 4. Super chill place with good drinks! read more

Wise Bird Cider is FINALLY open in the Pepper Distillery District and I could not be happier about it!!! Let me start by saying that the space has been outfitted BEAUTIFULLY, both inside and out. Right now they have 4 of their own ciders on draft - which is perfect for a flight - along with 4 guest taps, 2 of which are cider and 1 of which is Pivot Brewing! They also have a couple canned options. Commonwealth Gold was my favorite by a landslide, and the Shacksbury Rosé was to die for. They've teamed up with Martine's Pastries and Wine+Market to offer a small menu nightly until 10:00, then Thursday-Sunday they'll have food trucks. The manager, Chris Griffin, exceeds all expectations from what I've read about him; this place is in good hands and has a bright future ahead. As if the parking situation down there wasn't dire enough, go ahead and plan on Ubering to and from because this place is going to pack it out. Easily my new favorite hangout downtown. read more

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Great space , super service . Lots of games and outdoor seating. The frozen cider was a big hit and I am looking forward to going back soon

Good selection and great recommendations from the bartenders. Honest opinions and tasty drinks. Both their own ciders and a few local brews to choose from. Good place to bring the family as well. They even have things for the kids to enjoy! read more

Just had the best night at Wise Bird Cider! It was my first time visiting and as someone with celiacs this was such a great option for me (all ciders are gluten free). The cider was super delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was awesome. Will definitely be going back! read more

I've been to Wise Bird Cider a number of times now and have always had an amazing experience! The cider is delicious - highly recommend the flight (it's well priced, too!) The atmosphere and space is so unique - great for families, date nights, dogs, playing games, and even enjoying live music! I can't recommend Wise Bird Cider enough. read more

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Popped in for a quick drink. Loved the atmosphere. Very relaxing with both indoor and outdoor games, making it fun for the entire age group. However, I came during the afternoon, so not sure how family friends during the evenings. Seating was nice and comfortable with both couches and bar stools. I ordered one of the specials they had which was a frozen cider- wasn't as good as it sounded. I found the taste to be VERY tart. However, other good things there, just not impressed w frozen cider. read more

It's impossible to find "good" cider locally in the markets so when we discovered "Wise Bird", a prayer was answered. While, admittedly, they feature some semi-sweet, and semi-dry ciders, for us "good" cider is dry cider. WB has at least a dozen dry ciders! The drink menu also includes cider-based slushies and delicious sounding cocktails which incorporate cider into the "usual" ingredients. (Beer drinkers are accommodated too with several beers; I can only remember seeing West Sixth IPA but there were others.) The location is awesome - industrial in the first floor of a defunct distillery. There is bar seating, traditional tables with chairs on the floor as well as some cozy nooks and, our favorite, a row of high bar stools that face out huge windows that can be opened and which look out onto the lush green lawn with apple trees and cornhole boards. The Town Branch Creek then forms the outer boarder of the property. There is also a huge outdoor tent awning by the creek that you can opt to sit under. Back indoors, there is an assortment of board games and Jenga-type amusements available to patrons. Also, to the right of the property are the bocce courts. (So no excuse for saying you're bored!) Good tunes that are not too loud play in the background. Food is from their dedicated food truck parked right outside. The "Little Fork" calls itself "trailer gourmet" with a menu formed around "farm-to-table dishes". You place your food order at the bar and you're given a buzzer that alerts you to walk outside to pick it up from the truck when it's ready. Alternatively, you can order right at the cart with the same buzzer alert. Everything we've ever tried from Little Fork is really really really delicious and everything about this place is wonderful! read more

Love love love this cider! I'm a cider lover and try some everywhere I travel. Got a cider flight here that was amazing; I could easily have gone home with bottles of every cider I tried! Great service, fun atmosphere, and overall a terrific experience. Highly recommended!!! read more

Delicious dry cider--lovely color and crisp flavor. My favorite is their commonwealth gold. The atmosphere is also awesome--comfortable and fun inside and a wonderful patio. read more

Cider Slushy is a summer must! My new favorite drink! The selection is amazing & the Cider flights are perfect! Love the information the excellent bartenders have! Great atmosphere as well! read more

Visited Wise Bird for the first time tonight and I was super impressed by their cider. The flight was excellent and a great value. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. Perfect for families, dogs, and large groups. Highly recommend the Harrison and the cider slushie! read more

Wise Bird is prepared for the pandemic! My family hadn't gone out to restaurants or taprooms since March 2020, and I was relieved the precautions they're taking. Wide spaced tables, mask requirements, contactless payment, signage for disinfected tables. And of course the cider is delicious! Make this your first stop when you feel brave enough to venture out of your house. read more

We keep going back to Wise Bird Cider for more, of everything! Just when I think I have a favorite cider I finds new favorite! The Harrison & Jonathan are two of our favorites!! Great local food and a beautiful place to relax and unwind too. Sit outside or in, grab a sofa or a table and enjoy your family, friends and bring the kids too! We'll be back soon! read more

This new place is on my list of when in Lexington, KY ... drink cider here. Place serves lunch, dinner, and drinks. It is cool enough that they juggle customers that include kids, groups, indoor/outdoor seating and walk-ins. I hear it is clean, nice and relaxed. When I visit here I am going to plan to sit back and relax and stay for a couple of hours. They are open until 10pm on Sunday nights and open until 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. read more