The Meading Room

This a beautiful and very enjoyable space located out in Sonoita, AZ with fantastic views all around of the landscapes that hold several wineries and this Meadery. There are several unique and flavorful meads, ciders and wines to try here along with several local products from food to crafts to body car. Live music is often enjoyed here and at night the fire pits are fired up perfect under the stars with good community around. Check out upcoming events and be sure to stop in.

My boyfriend and I aren't wine drinkers or alcohol drinkers in general. However, we are experimenters and like trying new things. We never know when we are going to come across something that peaks our interest. We initially got a sparking water with tea and a coffee soda. Then, we saw the flight options. There were some intriguing flavors (and in all about unique flavors and pairings in general). We got a nice flight and truly enjoyed them all. I guess we also learned we like Mead, who knew :). The outdoor ambiance is cute and has an amazing view. The inside was cute and cozy as well. I highly recommend and we want to come back to try some more flavors :)

We love it here! All the meads are wonderful with such creative flavor profiles. Inside is cozy and they have so many games and books to enjoy. The patio area is so nice, spacious with an amazing view.

I had tried their Kefi in Tucson and was excited to visit The Meading Room to try their meads in person. The space is so open with lots of seating outside. I shared the tasting with a friend and it was the perfect amount for us (after a day of wine tasting).

Get the August! It is one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life. I like that this place has a variety of drinks - meads, ciders, and wine. Some unique flavors as well such as bourbon barrel aged wine and bubbly mead. The seating area and patio are very cute with lots of different seating options and good views of the surrounding mountains. A nice chill music playlist to which I always appreciate at places like this :)

Visited the The Meading Room for a birthday celebration and we LOVED it. It's the perfect spot to hang out with friends, with a fantastic outdoor space and a selection of food trucks that was much needed because we spent a lot of time there. The service was friendly and helpful, and they offer a great tasting flight if you're unsure which mead to try. It's a relaxed, fun atmosphere that's great for unwinding with unique drinks and good company. I'm glad we got there right when they opened so we were able to snag some comfy couches and chairs inside. The line got pretty long though not too long after, so if you're going to make a day of it I recommend getting there early to grab a good spot.

I've been here a few times as I'm a big cider fan. They have intimate indoor seating that kind of resembles a casual coffeehouse vibe. They have nice outdoor seating options too for when it gets crowded. I always get a tasting of 5 ciders to try out their many interesting flavors. My favorite ciders are the blueberry and pumpkin ciders thus far. It's right across from AZ Hops & Vines so I always stop in during my Sonoita trips to check out the seasonal flavor.

Attended their annual May Day festival comprising 8-10 vendors and 2 food trucks. We purchased some dry chai tea and jams (separate reviews). Halfway through the 1-5p event there were about 60 people including about 20 children... a family friendly despite not a lot focused on kids specifically. Plenty of outdoor space and a few board games setup inside at various lounging areas. One food truck specializing in breads had just run out (a shame given the spicy jams we found). The other food truck carried the torch, though started to run out near the end. It was the German Brats truck (separate review) and was a delightful surprise for both of us!On to the meads! Quick/simplified fermentation intro: grapes=wine; fruit=cider; honey=mead. This place specializes in meads and ciders and boy are their flavors amazing and inventive! We found the space cowboy (raspberry) a little too sweet and a tiny bit tasting like a drop or two of cough syrup was included, Lol. The orange blossom was very good. But our mutual fav was the chili mango. Note some of these are ciders and some meads. While none are "syrupy" (they all pour like beer or cider) the meads had a noticeably thicker taste, likely from their honey origins. I'm certainly no expert on meads but I did a fair amount of reading on different websites to become informed first (try this orientation: https://www.seriouseats.com/what-is-mead-how-is-mead-made-best-bottles). They can certainly be carbonated (as all appear to be here and is our preference) but historically they weren't. The only prerequisite for "mead" is the source of the sugar being fermented (honey). Just like wine/grapes and cider/fruit, anything can be carbonated either by forcing CO2 at bottling or adding a tiny amount of sugar/yeast before capping for a natural bubble creation inside the bottle.Flights or samplers are a good way to try a variety but they are very expensive here. Most establishments charge about $3 but you get a 3oz pour. Here it's a 2oz mini cup (think smaller than for dentist's rinse) and they fill them only 2/3 full. Normal servings are around $8 for a 10oz cup. To do the math, at the "tasting rate" 10oz is $15! I think $2/flight of this size is far more reasonable... and would encourage a broader take-home experience. We did buy a 750ml bottle of the amazing chili-mango ($22) to take home.Parking is free and plentiful. The one restroom is spacious, elegant, and clean. Seating areas are plentiful and an ice water pitcher with cups is at the end of the main counter for easy self service. I look forward to returning!

Spent the weekend in Sonoita for my annual girls trip. It was such an amazing time. This place for sure added to our overall enjoyment! The Meading Room gets 5 stars just for ambiance and cuteness alone. Thankfully they also have tasty booze :) Pros:- beautifully decorated space!- inside or outside seating is a great vibe. - we sat on the patio though because the weather was perfect and the sunset was beautiful. - I did a mead tasting. Bartender was friendly and explained a little bit about mead to the ladies new to it in my group. I mean I'm kind of new to it. I know it's essentially "honey wine". I have not drank much of it but so far I like it. Tends to be on the sweeter side (duh honey) but the right flavor combinations can be so pleasant. Cons:- they closed at 6pm on Friday evening but that seems to be the norm for Sonoita. Most places were closing up early. We would have stayed longer but no worries, it was a great time while we were there.

I'm not one to leave reviews but this place deserves it. It was my birthday and they went way above and beyond. All of the meads were some of the best I've had. The lavender is a must. Please go here. You won't regret it. They also have ciders and wines on their menu if you're vegan.I've legitimately never been treated better.