West End Ciderhouse

Always looking for a place to grab a drink with friends and colleagues when I'm in town while also always trying to avoid the haunts of my youth (looking at you, J-Bar). On a recent visit, a friend suggested West End Ciderhouse as a more grown-up option and a bit off the beaten path. The bartenders were super friendly and helpful as I perused the menu. I had two different ciders over the course of the evening and enjoyed them both quite a bit. There's a wide variety of options, from fruited ciders to cider-based cocktails. I loved the lemon ginger cider and, frankly, haven't stopped thinking about it in a month. The crowd is definitely a little older than most establishments in Athens, which was the perfect vibe. It was cozy on a rainy night, quiet enough to carry on a conversation at the bar, and still lively enough to enjoy the evening out. I'm making this a staple of future visits (already have my next meet-up planned here) and look forward to visiting again!

We were in the area and this was our second stop of the day. As we walked in we were greeted by a bartender who introduced himself to us. His name is Lou, he was quite sincere, very nice. We sat down and he provided what was available as we sat down and reviewed the menu. We both went with a cider flight. I enjoyed them all but the bourbon and blackberry were my favorites. However Blackberry hands down was the best for me. It wasn't a sweet cider as one may expect. Lou came back to us and asked if we like hot and spicy and we both looked at each other and said yes. He brought over a sample of the raspberry salice(Thai & Chili peppers ) it was delicious with a hint of the spice towards the end of the drink. It didn't make me cough which is a rare. Most are too much and I begin to cough but this was perfect. I asked if he being the cider maker puts in towards the end of the secondary fermentation and he said yes. It was truly terrific.We liked this place because it's in an older building, walk in and you see liquor from locally being West End Distillery our next stop and everywhere else around. Older music playing. It had a really good vibe to the place. It wouldn't have that vibe without Lou's help. He's an amazing bartender, conversationalist which thrives with this place.This was our favorite stop in the Athens area. I highly recommend this place.

Cider is a great alternative to beer. Maybe you can argue that it's healthier since it's made with fruit. West End Ciderhouse is a great spot. It has a lot of variety of ciders. There's also cocktails and food. West End has a much different atmosphere and drink menu than a typical bar in Athens. It doesn't get that many students in here. This is kind of out of the way for them. It's located on the west side of town obviously. The drink menu is also more adult oriented, which means you don't come here to do shots. Ciders cost more than a typical beer. It's still only about $5 for a pint. The one I like the most is the Zingiber. It gets a little spice from ginger. This is described by them as semi sweet. It also has some food items. Most small sides are $3 or so. Cider here is actually pretty cheap. Even though it costs more than a typical dive bar. They also have hard liquor if you must have that.

Great bartender who had wonderful suggestions Lives the atmosphere and quiet so that we could actually relax and bartenders conversation

This place is great! The outdoor seating is nice. The patio is shaded which is great to sit and have a drink. I love ciders so I had BY yard which was very good. I think each cider was about 6$. The Old Fashioned were made proper and tasty. They have great service and it wasn't too packed when I went last night around 8-9.

There are so many great things to say about Ciderhouse. Although perhaps not the most important thing to mention, I will say that their pickles are delicious, and I look forward to getting more soon. The bartenders are friendly and helpful when asked for recommendations or questions about the menu, and their cocktails show just how talented they are. Ciderhouse is also a great reprieve from the rest of the Athens nightlife, offering a relaxed and quiet environment with plenty of comfortable places to sit. Can't wait to go back!

We stopped in the manufacturing facility and were greeted by a wonderful young lady who was well informed and enthusiastic. We each decided on a flight of 6 samples but before she poured them she asked a few questions to see where our tastes lay. You chose appropriately. They were all delightfully pleasant and refreshing but I have to say, the lemon ginger cider was my favorite. I'll be back, I suggest you go too.

There have a nice selection of hard ciders, special drinks and craft distilled spirits. This is their Walnut Old Fashion. Also they have a cooler of Grab and Go drinks. Beautiful old building and a huge bar. If you are looking for great drinks check them out.

Fantastic cozy bar off the main drag in Athens, Ohio. Expertly crafted cocktails including a delicious house margarita with a cider top - we opted for the tart cherry cider top. West End Ciderhouse offers a wide array of cocktails, ciders (of course) and local beers as well as a few snacks.

We were in town for the weekend, checking out Athens before potentially moving to the area. Wanted a spot to grab some drinks and ended up at their retail shop, which just has ciders on tap, none of the cocktails of the main bar. But boy, those ciders were great! We tried several between us, but I think my favorite was the Ciderhouse 75. Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Kelly, who provided a wealth of knowledge about the area in addition to great beverages. We ended up spending almost two hours chatting with him and drinking, and by the time we left I think we were sold on Athens! Looking forward to spending much more time here once we're in the area!