As the country’s leading producer of apples, it’s no surprise there are plenty of places to taste cider in Washington. During the fall, families can head to orchards and farms for fresh-pressed cider paired with U-pick apples and other harvest fun. Those looking for hard ciders can sip traditional and creative pours at tasting rooms year-round.
At the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup, more than 20 Washington ciders earned medals. Redmond-based Abandoned Orchards was named New Cidery of the Year, while Union Hill Cider Co.’s Robert’s Red and Finnriver Farm & Cidery’s Kingston Black received gold medals.
Here are just a few great places to taste Washington cider. For fresh cider and U-pick experiences, apple harvest season typically runs from mid-August into November. Looking for even more cideries? Check out the Northwest Cider Association’s map.
Fresh-Pressed Washington Cider & U-Pick Apples
Fresh-pressed Washington cider (the non-alcoholic kind) comes from juicing the entire fruit using an apple press. To find a great natural cider that goes straight from the orchard to your glass, stop by one of these Washington farms. Families can often enjoy apple-picking, games, and more.
Bellewood Farms, Lynden
This family-run orchard near Bellingham features a whopping 25,000 apple trees of 22 different varieties. Come for harvest season and pick your own juicy Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp apples. Bring the kids and navigate the corn maze, ride the apple bin train, or book a farm tour, all while taking in views of Mount Baker. In addition to serving up fresh-pressed cider, Bellewood Farms makes a bubbly, non-alcoholic sparkling apple cider that highlights a blend of apples that are pressed and carbonated on the farm.
Hidden Acres & Beck’s Harvest House, Green Bluff
Head north of Spokane to Green Bluff for farms and fresh produce year-round. From mid-August through October, Hidden Acres offers u-pick apples and the ability to press your own fresh, raw cider during apple season. Kids will also love the petting zoo, where they can meet the resident sheep, pigs, chickens, rabbits, and other friendly farm animals.
Beck’s Harvest House also serves up unfiltered, fresh-pressed cider made from their own apples during Fall Harvest Festival (dates in September and October). In addition to cider, the festival features a corn maze, pumpkin patch, homemade pies, food trucks, and more.
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm, Olympia
Since 1976, Lattin’s Country Cider has been producing top-notch cider at its charming farm. Lattin’s presses fruity ciders like blackberry and strawberry, plus a delightful original apple cider, and a spiced apple cider for folks who want a bolder flavor. Lattin’s market sells numerous apple products, including farm-picked whole apples, apple butter, apple sauce, and dried apple chips, and the bakery offers fritters and cider donuts. And if you’ve never had an apple cider slushie, Lattin’s is the place to try it.
Swans Trail Farms, Snohomish
For nearly four decades, Ben and Carol Krause—and now their kids—have operated Swans Trail Farms. They produce fresh Washington cider pressed daily using apples picked straight from their orchards along the banks of the Snohomish River. Swans Trail sticks to four apple types: Ambrosia, Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, and the more tart Jonagold. On fall weekends, visitors can pick their own apples or observe the cidermaking process at the cider mill. During the Fall Festival (late September-October), the country store, donut shop, and apple shack sell mouthwatering treats like caramel apples, cider donuts, and apple-filled pastries.
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Hard Cider Producers
Take things up a notch with some distinctive, apple-based alcoholic beverages. Head to one of these cideries for a taste of Washington’s apple bounty.
Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum
Finnriver, located on the Olympic Peninsula, offers more than just great cider. With a food menu, live music, and events, Finnriver is the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. Guests can enjoy tastings and tours through the organic orchard to learn how the farm’s Washington cider is produced. In addition to hard ciders, Finnriver also serves up seasonal hot drinks and non-alcoholic offerings.
Finnriver blends Washington dessert apples and other produce (habanero peppers, berries, lavender) to create a range of thoughtful products. Try Sidra, a Spanish-style dry cider with an acidic tartness, or Apple Abbey, a Belgian-style semi-sweet cider with nutty and fruity notes.
Schilling Cider House, Seattle
Head to Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood for a huge selection of craft cider. Schilling Cider House pours an extensive lineup of draft ciders from Schilling and other producers, along with more than 300 bottled specialty ciders for purchase. It’s an especially good stop for curious drinkers who want to compare styles, from crisp and dry to fruit-forward and barrel-aged.
Snowdrift Cider Co. & Union Hill Cider Co., East Wenatchee
East Wenatchee’s hot, dry summers help cultivate a number of apple varieties in Snowdrift’s orchard, including lesser-known types like Dabinett, Frequin Rouge, and Foxwhelp. That gives Snowdrift the flexibility to experiment with creative flavor combinations for its small-batch ciders. The cidery’s popular Cliffbreaks blend is a golden English cider with a rich, bittersweet flavor.
At Union Hill Cider Co., growing apples has been a family affair for more than 50 years. Sit on the patio at their scenic tasting room (which welcomes kids and dogs) and enjoy gorgeous views while you sip cider made with apples from their orchards. Their menu features local beers and light bites.
Yonder Cider, Cashmere & Seattle
With two locations, this Washington cider maker provides crisp sips on both sides of the Cascade Mountains. Yonder Cider‘s shared taproom with Bale Breaker Brewing in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is the perfect pitstop after a day soaking in the city’s art and culture scene. To see the source of the cidery’s apples, head east to Cashmere in the Wenatchee Valley. Situated minutes from their production facility in Wenatchee, you can choose from 14 ciders, seasonal slushies, and more.
Dragon’s Head Cider, Vashon Island
Located on a small island in Puget Sound, Dragon’s Head does all the pressing, fermentation, and blending on their farm using their own apples or those from other small Pacific Northwest growers. From May through October, visit their orchard for a cider tasting among the trees, or head to their tasting room year-round. Sample their Bittersweet Cider crafted from more than 20 traditional English and French cider apple varieties grown in their orchard, or try the Wild Fermented Cider for a farmhouse-style cider.
Rootwood Cider Co., Manson
Sip cider in an orchard above Lake Chelan at Rootwood Cider Co. The Koenig family has farmed apples in the region for more than a century, and today Rootwood crafts small-batch ciders using fruit primarily from its own orchards. Sit back with a tasting flight and light bites, or book an orchard walk or seasonal apple picking experience.
Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop
The Methow Valley Ciderhouse is a hidden gem on the eastern edge of the North Cascades in a valley laden with rich soil. Although it’s a full-service restaurant with an extensive menu, the cider remains one of the primary draws for visitors.
Methow Valley Ciderhouse produces six ciders named after the region’s animals. Try Pinnacle Goat, a semi-sweet cider with a robust ginger infusion, or Black Raven, a tart dry cider with a bit of natural blackberry sweetness. You can sample many of Washington’s hard ciders at annual events like Cider Smash each June in Kirkland or Marcus CiderFest in the fall in Eastern Washington.
Whether you’re cozying up in a taproom or joining the family for a farm-fresh adventure, these Washington State cideries have got you covered.
About the Author
Scott Shetler is a freelance writer and avid road tripper who has explored nearly every corner of Washington. Find him on Instagram @quirkytravelguy.