Ale & Cider House

I can's say enough good things about the Willamette Ale & Cider House as an event venue. Ann and the team truly knocked it out of the park for my birthday celebration. The food was fantastic and we all loved the carefully curated charcurturie boards. The venue was set up perfectly and held our crowd of about 40 people wonderfully. Our guests are still raving about the entire evening. Ann also helped coordinate a wonderful live band, which made the night even more fun, everyone loved the music and the atmosphere it created. Planning the event was incredibly easy. Ann understood exactly what I was hoping for and made the whole process seamless. I’m so grateful for the care and attention that went into making my birthday so special. I highly recommend this venue for a celebration or special event!

If you’re looking for a great place to host a private event, look no further than the Ale & Cider House. The owner, Ann, is amazing to work with. She’s the ultimate party planner - so attentive, easy going, and full of ideas. I thoroughly enjoyed planning a “milestone” birthday party with her. The charcuterie spread we ordered was absolutely over the top stunning, beautifully presented and so scrumptious. They’re known for their beers and ciders, and there was a great selection of wines and non alcoholic beverages. Staff was wonderful, and a good time was had by all.

What a wonderful party we had at Ale & Cider House for my mother's 95th Birthday! Anne and her staff were amazing! They took care of every detail that allowed me to enjoy the party and guests. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much, they want to do it again next year! The food was excellent along with all the beverage options. They even had Italian music playing for us. Couldn't have asked for a better venue. I highly recommend for your next gathering!

My husband and I hosted our engagement party at Ale & Cider House and would recommend to anyone looking for an event venue! Ann was so incredibly helpful in helping us choose the right space for our event needs (we were in the Beer Garden - highly recommend), ironing out all the details ahead of our event, and arranging everything we needed for food so we didn't have to worry about it. They even opened early to accommodate our preferred event time. As far as day-of, the staff were exceptional and the event went off without a hitch. All of our guests mentioned how much they loved the venue and reiterated their excitement to come back. On top of it all, their beers and ciders are so yummy!! 10/10 would come back for another event or just to grab a drink with friends.

The event was an absolute blast from start to finish. Anne did an amazing job of setting everything up and ensuring that all of our needs were met throughout the night. The accommodations were top-notch and created the perfect atmosphere for our end-of-season celebration. The food from Kelly’s Taco’s , on location, was delicious, and the drinks were flowing all night long. It was clear that Anne and her team put a lot of effort into making sure that everyone was having a great time, and it definitely showed. The venue was spacious and comfortable, and it was the perfect place to gather with our team and celebrate all of our hard work over the past season. Overall, I would highly recommend the Ale and Cider House in West Linn for any type of event. Anne and her team went above and beyond to make sure that our West Linn High School Mens Tennis award party was a huge success, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, Anne, for everything you did to make our night so special. We will definitely be back!

We held my father’s 60th birthday here and it was amazing! Everyone had a great time, it was open AND warm for a cold January evening. Ann is very accommodating and our bartender, Izzy nailed it! Highly recommend having your next event here!

When my wife and I were looking to move to West Linn, this place was part of what we fell in love with... what an amazing community they have built inside, with exceptional service, and selection of beverages. The owner knows every local by name, takes the time to say hello and catch up and provides such a warm and welcoming space to the community. Their ciders are fantastic, their staff have grown to be friends, it is our go to place.. I simply can't say enough great things about the WACH.

Very comfortable and laid back atmosphere. Service was so friendly and helpful. They make their ciders in house and my recommendation is the Prickly Pear cider!! Oh my goodness! They have live music and food. Although we did not eat I can't wait to go back and try their charcuterie board. Beautiful and relaxing spot to unwind.

Nice location for events. street Parking was a breeze. Great beer selections Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

We attended a work Christmas party in the event space at the Ale & Cider House located in West Linn. We ended up parking in the street, but there seems to be a small dedicated parking area for the Cider house. The event space was beautiful and you could definitely host a variety of events from a reception to Christmas parties! The ladies helping with food and drinks were extremely nice and helpful throughout our time there. The food we had was a nacho bar and it was perfect for the event and fresh! The taphouse had endless drink options for those who enjoy school. While they had a few nonalcoholic bottles beverages I wished that they had some root beer or other soda on tap. They only had a small amount of diet cokes that were quickly gone. I would definitely recommend this space for future events and will be back with friends for a round of drinks!

Checked out Ale & Cider House for their ciders. They're right by Kelly's Tacos Food Truck. We dropped in on a Friday afternoon (3:15pm). The bartender was friendly and let us sample a few ciders before deciding. 16 ciders on tap (15 Queen Orchard, one 2 Towns Ciderhouse) along with 13 beers. Cider bottles were $18.00 USD in-store, but on sale online for $14.00 USD. - Cider flight ($10.00 USD for four 5oz) - spicy pineapple, mango, cranberry hibiscus and passionfruit guava cocktail (13%)! Flavours were solid with good fruit flavour. The cocktail was a bit overwhelming, tasted aged in rum. Would come back to A&CH for more ciders.

The team at the A+CH helped us organize and execute a truly special night for our 2024 WLHS graduates. They talked us through food and beverage options and were so easy to work with! We had approximately 200 people celebrating- we had music and games and everyone loved the fun casual atmosphere. The location is truly special with a beautiful outdoor area and minors are welcome! Go see Anne and her crew, the cider is DELICIOUS

I found this gem of a place in West Linn. Wow, what a great place to hold a company party, a family gathering or other events. This is a fantastic venue for any party! The large, excellent selection of beers, wines and house made ciders is just a start. The friendly staff is very helpful in explaining the various beverages and help you select just the right drink for you. They also help with event planning and catering if needed. They offer great selection of beverages and food and fantastic atmosphere and service for small and large gatherings.

Willamette Ale and Cider House is a fantastic hangout spot in West Linn. They have a large beer and cider selection. The place is spacious and includes indoor and outdoor seating at the front and back, and occasionally features rotating food carts in the rear. In addition to the great atmosphere, occasionally there is live entertainment, including vinyl nights.

Thanks to Anne for accommodating the 2024 West Linn high school baseball auction. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to do a large event to go check out her event center. She made it amazing and she was amazing to work with. Her staff was over accommodating, and made everything seamless from the start to the end. We had over 150 people and the food was amazing. I will definitely plan my next event there.

Come to this place!!! Most amazing cider in the world. Drove down from Seattle to see this place. So friendly and helpful staff. They let us bring in our food truck food. We are so grateful. Loved the strawberry habenaro cider!

Love the cider options here. There's always something new I've never tried. Anything with habanero is amazing!

Fun if you like beer and a good place to chill. Service is great and good variety of beer.

We. Had. A. Blast. We initially book a holiday party for our company in December. With adverse weather, we were forced to postpone but quickly found a new date in January. Ann and her team put together a fantastic event with the [delicious] expansive tap list, great wines, BBQ from Pine Shed, and a Wild Bill's hold 'em tournament. Our first post-COVID gathering outside of our office couldn't have been better. A huge thank you to the entire Ale & Cider House crew - we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Cool place. Great beer selection and they have open mic. Atmosphere was nice and did I say they have plenty of beer and ciders on tap? Yep beer and cider people come drink up. I drank a lot of beer. So many beers. Just come drink beer with me. Hiccup!

What a perfect place to hang out and have great beers. There space for live music but also quite places for talking. There's a Uber hipster space, a chic coagulation space, a pastoral country farmer hang, and a English pub hall. It really has everything you're looking for. The barkeep knew their stuff when it came to IPAs and Pales. Kind services.

What a great place for an event. We had my son's wedding celebration here, with family and friends from Oregon and out of state and everything was perfect! The manager was incredibly helpful and accommodating and her staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. They provided food, alcohol and non-alcohol drinks and set out the cake with everything we needed. We had a DJ who had all he needed to set up and we had space for dancing. It was a wonderful party and everyone had a great time, thanks in large part to their event space.

The ambiance is good if you can get over the strong lacquer smell that permeates everything (not their fault.) Sadly, I can't go there without getting a migraine. But the people are friendly and they have great live music and lots of beers on tap, so I'd recommend trying it out for yourself.

We hosted a team banquet in the back room & patio area and it was fantastic! Ann and Tony are wonderful to work with. Their staff was awesome. Great drinks.

I like cider as much as the next gal, but I wasn't sure a place that primarily dishes out cider and with limited food options, could stand up to the hype I'd been receiving. With that said, it was well regarded and I'm always game to try new places near my hood. Upon entering the ciderhouse we were immediately welcomed and greeted by staff. The place is quirky and inviting. If cider is your thing or you just want to try something new, this place must be visited. They have an entire wall of ciders and some pretty intriguing flavors. By far the most clean, refreshing and oh so yummy cider I have ever had. We sampled a pineapple, lime and a spicy cider. All FANTASTIC!!! I was torn between trying the spicy or lime and the bartender recommended mixing the two. It was so perfectly balanced and not sweet at all. I had no idea cider could be so versatile in flavor. They don't serve food but occasionally have food trucks and they partner with Bellagios pizza and they can bring food. The inside doesn't have a lot of seating but don't be fooled, there is a huge , Lively additional space in the back. Don't wait as long as I did to give the place a go.

Super cute older place. Lots of character, beer was good and service was great. Open mic is sure to entertain you!

This place is amazing! The owner Ann is so accommodating and the staff is very friendly too. We host all of our work events there, and I have also hosted a retirement party there. The event space is very affordable, beautiful and fun, and they have so many delicious ciders and ale's to choose from. But it is not just an event space! There are other public events there too, think Christmas sing-along! Or just stop in for a drink and a smile. The front space is a tap room and always welcoming You can even bring food in from the outdoor food carts. Definitely one of West Linn's gems in the old area of Willamette.

My family hosted a birthday party in the indoor/outdoor back space which was perfect for the fall! There were plenty of tables to set up food & desserts, a small bar so guests didn't have to go up to the front, a great stage for the band, and overall a fun atmosphere. The staff was very accommodating and easy to work with. We'd definitely recommend!

What a fun place to go. The atmosphere is wonderful and they are very dog friendly. I do wish, however, that they served some food. You either have to order out and have it delivered. or purchase whatever is being sold at their door. Otherwise, a great, great place

The wait is finally over and WACH is officially open! After several soft opening events for the community, the grand opening on Friday was absolutely packed. The overflow of patrons gave a nice bump to the surrounding restaurants and bars which made for a busy night in the historic Willamette neighborhood. Not too bad for a chilly winter's night. For the anglophiles out there, you will be amused by the royal theme running throughout the menu as well as the brickwork and decorating flourishes inside the space. I particularly enjoy the arched ceilings covered with coasters by the bar and a coat of arms at the end of the (kind of spooky) hallway leading to the loo. The King's Tavern Tap List has more ciders on the list (14) than beers (12) at the moment. Huzzah! Most servings are 16oz. and reasonably priced at $5-6. There are also two wines and one nitro tap available. http://www.aleandcider.com/taproom.html The cafe component offers a modest selection of items from the Queen's Breakfast menu from 7 - 11am. The Duke's Appetizers, Duchess Salads, and King's Sandwiches are available from 11am to Close. They are also a family friendly spot with a few Prince and Princess meals for the young ones. I ordered the Duchess Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich which came with a side of chips. It was tasty but rather basic. The final element of the business is a coffee bar. While the food items seem priced on the high side, the beer, cider, and coffee are all more reasonable, including Queen's Dollar Coffee. WACH is housed in a large building that was Willamette's old general store. It is a sprawling structure, and you can see they are already creating some private rooms and nooks that have the opportunity of becoming fun little spaces. Right now the front bar and back cafe spaces are a bit disjointed and quite loud although the light jazz music is a nice touch. The risk of visiting a business when they first open is that there are almost always service issues and the business is still in the process of figuring out what works and what needs adjustments. In that vein, I'll offer a couple of suggestions: ** Offer beer/cider samplers and flights. The benefit of having so many taps is allowing your customers to experiment with new offerings. ** The seating could use a little adjustment (e.g. short chairs at tall tables). This will probably be adjusted as you see the ratio of small to large groups or families, but the flow seemed a bit odd. ** Doesn't appear that there is table service and I ended up ordering food from the kitchen in the back then going to the bar for a drink. ** Consider having a game cubby so friends or families can play a game while they eat & drink. ** It sounds like the bottleshop element of the business is coming.

This could easily be a 4 star joint for what it is, but our experience was...well, mixed. We'll go back, though, and give it another try. Food: Good. The menu is limited and not very exciting, but Dover pasta was surprisingly good. Chicken pot pie was flavorful, but the puff pastry crust was undercooked. Cheese plate was fine, but uninspired. Drink: I had a cider that was tasty, but we left before I could try anything else. Music/Ambience: OMG! I was ready to throw the guy $20 to stop his horrible performance. How does pub management let this happen? We left before dessert or another drink because we couldn't take it anymore. The layout is also confusing to a newcomer on a busy night. Sit down, to find a menu, try to read the drink board, order in one of a couple places, but you have to get up and order at the bar for additional items. Service was gracious enough, and if I was a regular, the flow of the place would be intuitive. It's just hard when your first time in is a Friday night with birthday parties and horrible, loud live music. It's a cute joint, though, and I'd go back for happy hour or lunch when I hope it would be calmer and no old guy destroying a guitar at max volume while singing monotone, outdated tunes. At least it was an interesting date night? SMH

Amazing beer and cider selections. Just learned all ciders made here. There all also hard slushees. Great staff. First time here and definitely coming back.

Best cider house- hands down. Tons of choices- reasonably priced flights- and super cool vibe and atmosphere. Oh and did I mention- there's food trucks there on the weekends! You can find me there every Saturday night drinking pineapple cider and eating yummy food :)

Came by on a Saturday afternoon. The sun was out and there was seating outside available. It was not very busy, maybe cause it was 1:30pm after lunch? The guy that served us was very nice. He gave us a few samples to try. In the end he steered my wife to a tasty cider, and me to a good beer. They brought our food out to us. It was good. Not out of this world, but very enjoyable. I've been here in the evenings before and it was jumping. A fun place to hang out in West Linn.

Loved this little place tucked along the row of charming shops and restaurants in West Linn. I stumbled upon this little town heading out of Portland and am so glad I did! I enjoyed strolling the main street and could've chosen any of the little restaurants for a bite, but I was drawn to the Ale House b/c it just had a friendly vibe with an inviting sidewalk dining area. I tried a few ciders, but couldn't land easily on one that I liked, so I just went with a glass of house wine. If you enjoy hard ciders, this is your place! So many to choose from, many produced in-house. Impressive. And for a bite, I ordered the crab cake appetizer. I'm so glad I did. Some of the best I think I've ever had! Know the system here: place your drink and food order at the bar (& be assertive, one bartender passed me over for a more assertive party of 4 who came in after me!) order coffee at the separate coffee bar. Pay, then seat yourself and they'll deliver your food to your table. A must stop if you're in the area! And probably one of the happenin' joints if you're a local (envy...).

I originally changed my review from 5 stars to 1 since being rudely told to stop talking during a poetry reading during an open mic. I see the venue replied that they are not affiliated with the open mic host so I don't think they should suffer because of that. I will say that I don't think that poems about someone's brother who is a murder is appropriate for a family restaurant so you may want to keep it to music only. Thank you

The staff are crazy friendly. They have an abundant number of beers on tap, as well as hard ciders. In addition , they have a nice wine list - although it's not super robust. And a number of interesting coffee drinks, all prepared by genuinely interesting man. Taking all of that together, this is a really interesting place (Overusing the word interesting - mind you). It is however, a bit on the strange side. It's hard to tell whether it's a mix between a museum, a bar, and a bit of a Disneyesque show place. Well, whatever it is, they have a number of great beers, and the staff are extraordinarily friendly. And it's worth a visit - even if just to get a great beer and have wonderful service.

Greatest Tuesday night! Open mic had some really talented acoustic singer song writers. The space is absolutely incredible, beautiful bar and friendly staff. Food was also damn good! Due to the reviews had to try the Reuben, didn't disappoint at all, Nachos were also very good. Mango salsa on the nachos initially caused some hesitation but it was delicious. Can't forget the reason that brought us here, the cider! Lots of local options and lots of options to try. I appreciate that the menu not only mentioned the ABV but also lists the sweetness, makes decision making very easy. Love this place, will be back soon.

We threw a private party in the massive back room for our mom this weekend, and could not recommend this venue enough for everyone! Ann and her team were so wonderful the entire process, helping us plan the party, coordinate and made INCREDIBLE food for our guests, were incredible hosts and made the party run so smoothly all we had to do was enjoy ourselves! If you're looking for a private event space (or just a great beer or cider) definitely go here!!!

We stopped by for. Sunday lunch to a great vibe! Great. Little ale house that looks to seat about 100 guests. Enjoy great grilled sandwiches all made with super fresh ingredients. Local owners with a quest for a first. Lass operation. Happy hours look great as well with music in the weekends. Will make a promise to come back with friends for that. Go there and enjoy the ciders and ales as well. Large selection

If I ever found myself in the neighborhood again I'd come back to drink -- many beers and really tasty ciders on tap -- but save plenty of money by eating a meal elsewhere. Paid $14 for a small sandwich with side of kettle chips. If I'm gonna overpay for a similar lunch I'd rather get one from Kenny and Zukes downtown where at least I'll have leftovers for the next day. Family friendly. Pretty much everyone in there (midday Friday) had young kids in tow, including yours truly.

I pass 7 other tap houses to come to the Ale and Cider House! Why? Well, I'll start with the less obvious reasons first... Anne and Tony are spectacular hosts. Each and every time we arrive, we are greeted with warm hello's and made to feel more like family than customers. Izzy, Toni, Michelle, Becca, Tina and Katie have all worked very hard to make sure my family has a wonderful experience each time we visit. Thank you to all of them for their attention and friendships. Now then, the more obvious reasons; Beer and Cider! Whether you're sampling one of the local brews or enjoying a Queen Orchard, house made, Cider you will get a cold, refreshing beverage. I am not one to drink much beer, but I have made my way up and down the Cider taps and can attest to them being DELISH! I cannot say I have a favorite, because there are too many that I have drank to the bottom of the keg. It's a bitter sweet thing though, because as one delicious cider is finished, another wonderful flavor will emerge. I can't say enough about the selections and consistency in the Cider. Atmosphere? This place is great. A small group is perfectly welcomed in the Queens Lounge, or larger groups can gather in the Cider Hall. With the feel of an old English pub, the decor is welcoming and polished. On hot days, the A/C indoors is a relief, but my favorite spot is at a table near the Cider Hall bar. In the Cider Hall you'll enjoy an open air atmosphere with plenty of fans to keep the warm air moving during the summer months and plenty of heaters when it's cold. The recent addition of a banstand means more live music is on the horizon. They recently welcomed back open mic night, the first time since the "damndemic" began. A good time was had by all and I can only imagine, as the word gets out, open mic will become one of the hottest seats in town. If you haven't tried the Ale and Cider House yet, don't wait another minute it's the best tap house around, by far!

We had my wife's 60th birthday at the Ale house. Ann and her staff did an amazing job on the birthday party. The facility was perfect for 95 people, had room for a band, the food prepared by the chef was excellent and we had a nice assortment of beers, cider, wine and nonalcoholic drinks. If you have an event; we highly recommend having it at the Willamette Ale & Cider house. Ann and her team will help you create a successful event!. B.Hulquist

This is definitely a place I would visit again! The atmosphere in the bar is SO cool and their tap selection is very extensive! They've also got a really nice patio out front that has got a good amount of foliage and shade so even though it's directly in the sun, you won't overheat. The staff there was incredibly friendly too and allowed us to have quite a few tastes so we could make a good decision on the beer we ultimately wanted. No idea if the food is good or not but the beer and atmosphere was great so we'll have to give it a try sometime! Oh also there's a coffee shop in the back so it's a very multi-use kind of place!

We loved both Eric the bar tender and Alex who makes the best Spanish coffee in the U.S.!!! The food is awesome and prices very reasonable! Plus you get old West Linn charm!!! Thank you for the great experience!

Hands down the best place to go in West Linn. We've lived in the area for two years and have made this our go to Sunday place with our family. The Sisters make you feel welcome, they are funny, their beer and cider selection is always amazing and they've made this a family tradition. If you're looking for a fun, family friendly place to go, this is the place.

This place is a family favorite! The food is great, the beer is great, the atmosphere is great and the owner is so welcoming and kind you feel like family. By now we have tried a lot of the menu items and I can safely say, you can't go wrong no matter what you order. Do yourself a favor and head on over.

Sadly food was dry and bleh! Went there for a new change tried it as a fun new local experience, music is probably the only draw, as long as they are paying the appropriate ASCAP & BMI fees for artists and composers because they are playing like iTunes songs in a public place, sounds great but??? Artists need to get paid too, when asked no one knew. Chips and root beer were good, but from a bottle and bag. Sandwich had strong mustard and strong cheese Unfortunately it made our "BYOM (meal) appeal". Sorry, really wanted this to be the next great place but when you sit outside be prepared to wait forever and then learn you have to order your food at the bar by going inside. No instructions when you arrive. 5guys down the road was funner.

Food is decent. Service decent. Intimate spot. It's a little pricey for what it is... but it's not nuts. I really want to like this place because it's not typical. Not for kids. They had no kids high chair available. I'm told they have two. Nice people but won't do this again for some time with the kids. Still would try it again on a date night.

This is such a great spot! Ann and her team are so sweet and go way beyond expected. We had a gathering for my husband's birthday and they treated us like family. Eric and Dan behind the bar are super helpful and nice. Awesome beer and cider choices! The beer cheese is simply delicious and the Reuben and Queen's grilled chicken are great choices! The atmosphere is perfect every time we've been and we'll be back again soon.

The remodel and decor is beautiful ! Even loved the atmosphere hence my two stars. However the praise stops there. I should have known by the word "cafe" that this would mean smaller potions. But when you order $11 nachos you expect some meat and cheese to be present. There was barely any meat (3 bites) to be found and the cheese was nonexistent. Half of my chips where bare and dry. Not what you expect from $11 NACHOS!!! The beer was good but nothing special. If you want to have a beer and unwind then fine but not a spot for a nice dinner.

It's so cool to be able to build your own beer or cider sampler! Plus you can take any of it home. Sliders were super yummy.

I was a little skeptical of this place based off of others photos in the reviews. Walking in, changed my mind. Great music, clean place, good vibes. HUGE cider selection. MUST GO. We had cider n sliders!

They have a really impressive cider list. Like, really impressive! So many options that I had never heard of, and was excited to try. I am gluten free, so it's cider is important! The strawberry habanero was so unique. Not stoked on the food. Pricey, and not worth the money. Maybe with an updated food menu, it can get five stars!

Chicken pot pie and Spanish coffee (Alex, from Huber's) enthusiasts - search no more. It's not that their beer, cider, wine and other menu items aren't worthy of report. But. These two items attract should attract a passionate and cult-like following, in and of their own right. And neither leave you wanting for more here at the WACHS. Seriously. Add to that, an ambiance that attracts the entire family, and events that keep the darkest and most wet of winters - leave you asking for another. And this coming from a multigenerational Oregonian. I would have posted a pic of the beautiful pie - but i only have an empty bowl to share.

We stopped by for lunch and we were surprised and pleased by the immense selection of craft brews on tap. A true gem! Service was friendly and fast and we had ample time to talk to Ann, one if the owners. I tried the huckleberry & jalapeno cider on a dare and was stunned to find it be one if the tastiest ciders I've ever had. Cant recommend it enough! I will be back as soon as we relocate to the area!

Our new local joint; very excited. Unique, English-style pub decor. Great selection of both beers and ciders. Food is also really great and I can't seem to stray from the pulled pork and grilled cheese sandwiches. Very tasty. Live music on Friday's has been fun too. Big fan of this place.

Awesome service! Toni was so friendly! Made my favorite cider into a crawler, get to take it home in a can. Amazing bread pudding , salmon for the lox melts in your mouth omg