Buskey Cider

I was in Richmond on a Brewery Bender and this was one of the stops. It is hands down the best cider bar I have ever been to! If I ever find my way back to Richmond, I will without a doubt be hitting this place up! 🍎🍺

Delicious cider, went with the heritage cider and was glad I did. A dry cider with great flavor and a great blend.

Buskey hosted my staff holiday party and they were so wonderful to work with! They were easy to communicate with, flexible, and understanding. Our group had the best time and definitely plan to return. We highly recommend hosting private events at Buskey!

I visited this place while visiting my sister in Richmond. Fun place, and I love the food truck in the back. Staff are fun and lively. I hot a sampler and they were all very good!

Went to Buskey Cider with my friend and we loved it!! The best cidery in Richmond. Our favorite cider was Watermelon Rosemary. DELICIOUS. Definitely check this place out. The staff was nice, high energy, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!

Great cider and a really nice atmosphere!

Great spot for cider in Scott’s addition! They have a very long and diverse list of ciders and offer flights, so you’re bound to find something you like! There are plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces for hanging out, and the back courtyard is dog friendly. They don’t currently have any food or scheduled food trucks, so BYO snacks!

Buskey Cider is an awesome place to hang out and enjoy delicious hard cider! The staff are fantastic! They always have several ciders on tap as well as unique and seasonal items and you will enjoy their flights. The atmosphere is really relaxed and I see folks with their dogs often sitting around. If you are in a wheelchair, they have a spot and a ramp at the back of their building which makes access super easy. I highly recommend a visit if your cruising through Scotts Addition!

Buskey Cider is a great hangout spot and I enjoy coming here with the board game group often. The staff here are super nice and do a great job of serving folks quickly. While I admit I am not the biggest fan of ciders, theirs are good and worth partaking in when the mood strikes. It's very cool that they have the food truck out back regularly to provide dining options, though it is a bit on the pricier side. Buskey has plentiful seating in back, as well as a good chunk in front too. I tend to hang out in the back at the long tables, which are well-suited to groups. Sound isn't as big of an issue here as it is at some breweries/cideries since the ceilings are higher here, though it can still get noisy at peak times like Friday evenings. They do a great job keeping the place clean and it's also nice that they keep a big water container out as well for folks who need it. Buskey is a great place for lovers of cider as well as folks looking for a cool venue to meet up with friends. Overall: 4.0 stars --- Pros: - Very nice staff. - Plentiful seating in both the front and back, even for groups. - Good selection of ciders. - Food truck out back is nice to have. Cons: - Prices are on the higher side, but that's Scott's for you. - It seems dumb to say this, but having even one non-cider option (like a bottled/canned beer) would be greatly appreciated. Not trying to insult their fine products, just saying as a beer guy having options is nice.

Buskey has some amazing ciders here! I got the flights and chose a variety of different ones to try. I got the cherry, berry, and peach. They were all good, with the berry being my favorite. A fairly decent sized brewery with some board games. A good brewery to drink and have fun at! Drink: 9.0 Staff/service: 7.0 Value: 7.0 Overall: 8.0/10

I'm not a cider person, so my visit wasn't cider-inspired but because I was meeting others there. Great "brewery" atmosphere, though and lots of places to gather inside and out back. I'm not sure if the food trucks rotate, but I went on a night they had Kobop, which is indeed a bop!

Fun trivia night friendly staff delicious Watermelon Rosemary Randall will be back soon for more.

New tangerine key lime cider and the Hewe's crab apple cider (won the governors cup in 2023!!). Absolutely delicious!!

So I can only speak to their cider as I have never tried the food here. I believe it is mostly food trucks though. The service has always been good with a staff that are friendly and well versed in the large variety of ciders they offer. So that is the plus- they have a lot of cider varieties. The minus is that they are overwhelmingly on the sweet side. I'm sure for folks who love Angry Orchard this is perfect but if you are looking for the dryer stuff this isn't the place. The tasting room can be a little noisy with the high music volume and the overall acoustics but it's is bright and cheery. Nice place but not my favorite.

Buskey Cider has amazing cider. Richmond doesn't have that many cider places and I love the atmosphere of this one. The inside of the building is very cool. It gives off fun, chill vibes. They even have some fun board games like Jenga. I love that they have so many different events and cider to food pairings. My friend and I wanted some good cider and to just hangout today. We were there for literally 5 hours. They have two different places to get cider, when you walk in the door we went to that bar. We ordered our flights and opened a tab and the bar kept our cards. We did the girlscout cookies to cider pairing flight. We loved trying them together. We didn't feel like they made the cider taste different but it didn't make it taste bad either. it was a really awesome concept. My friend I was with even said they she's gone a few weeks ago and they did a slider and cider paring. I saw they do trivia on Wednesdays and in a week or two they have a comedy night! It was very busy today but it was a really nice day!

The founder and I share a common Alma mater, so the GF and I stopped in to check off an item I'd had on the list for a while (I don't get back to Richmond much). The ciders were as I'd thought they'd be. Interesting, unusual, delicious. Very nice space also. Would definitely come back. Go Tigers!

Awesome place .Henry was so friendly and knowledgeable made us feel really welcomed. the ciders were flavorful and diverse in profile. Defiantly a great spot

We stopped by Buskey Cidtoday to try something new in the area. What a pleasant surprise. My wife and I tried several of their ciders ((responsibly of course, lol). We tried the Pumpkin (had to now fall is here) and saw the barrels from A Smith Bowman so had to try their bourbon barrel aged. Wife had their Pineapple Upside Down and Tart Cherry. We really liked all of them, I actually had 2 Pumpkins if your counting for me. Cool place to chill and watch the Eagles and Commanders play.

Kid friendly! Chalk wall available for distracting the kids lol. Street parking and hand sanitizer available. Mask only if you're not vaccinated. Came here for the soft served dragonfruit acai cider. You can order in a cup or cone. Of course I had to order a cone! You might want to second think about ordering this if you have kids. I had to fend myself off lol. It was refreshingly delicious on a hot day like today. Stickers are free and the staff was awesome!

There is nothing like a Petersburg Italian small family owned restaurant, Tramonto Ristorante, a new Apple Cider brand BuskeyCider. So much that I ran to Richmond to network, meet with Allen (Cider Maker) discussed fermentation process that produces high bouquet profiles of various Cider. Had a tasting flight, that knocked me off my socks. Didn't know this Cider alcohol kick is different than than the mass produced Cider. I had a taste flight of 3 variety $12, berry blast (had to buy) tangerine, Cider, peach, and ?. They were all great. So I left w cinnamon plum cake AND BERRY BLAST. THE love in product shows during our tour. Next purchase is 5gal and 15 gallon kegs are available. I left smiling and stumbling up a great experience. Waiting for pineapple upside down cake Cider to purchase when in season

I really like Buskey's ciders. I like the variety and that they have an inside area and backyard with large tables. That's nice on a sunny day. Parking is street parking but that's ok. I've always found parking. Prices are good and service is at the two bars only from what I've experienced since they don't serve food. At times there are food or snack services, like the Girl Scouts with the cookies. Never a bad experience here.

Went here with some friends for a nice ambiance and drinks. We had heard they had great flavors and good prices on flights. They had some really fun and interesting flavors! I think my favorite flavor was the agave cider! The cherry one was really good but more like a red wine flavor. It had a very nice true tart cherry flavor. If you're looking for a nice quiet place with good drinks definitely check them out. It has a really cool industrial look to the place. You can sit outside or inside at high top tables. They even have separate rooms for events and meetings. If there was music playing, it was very quiet. It's not dark and it's very well lit. They have all of their special flavors on a chalkboard display so you can see what's available. The only thing that could make it better would be if they offered some food options.

We were so happy to find this cidery. Is that a word? They are dog friendly, so our pup got to come inside the air conditioning with us while we drank our cider tasting. The bartender even brought her a bowl of water. The bartender was accommodating in our selection for the five tastings and gave us the history of the place. He is also a Newcastle fan and likes my favorite soccer player Miggie. In July 2022, we selected the watermelon rosemary, scotch, regular hops cider, jalapeño lime, and tropical tea. My hubby loved the simplicity of the traditional hops cider as he drinks ciders more than I. His favorite after that was the watermelon rosemary, then the tropical tea. He did not care for the scotch or jalapeño ones, but he got those for me. I love taking a sip of the scotch and then the watermelon rosemary. It balanced them out for my mouth. My favorite was taking a sip of the jalapeño lime and then the tropical tea. It was fantastic. After I shared that with the bartender, he said some people order those two and mix them tougher; great minds. If we lived here, this would be one of our regular watering holes.

I. Love. This. Cider!!! They have a fantastic variety, from Cider that has a beer finish, to a nice dry champagne finish, to a stout cider. This is a must visit place if you like cider at all. We came in and got a 3-flight taster of stout, dry and strawberry ciders and ended up with a full pour of Dry Cider. Its fantastic, a huge tasting room with a back warehouse room and tons of activities like Giant Jenga and Giant Connect Four. Dogs are welcome sooo.... why aren't you here yet?!

First time visiting post COVID. Inside is spaced out so the seating isn't close together. They also have a very small outdoor patio. I was disappointed in the jalapeño lime. It was not spicy at all. And it had more of a green pepper/veggie taste than anything. The cranberry basil was pleasant. My favorite of the three. Both flavors subtle but refreshing. The blackberry juniper was good. Semi sweet, not as dry as the other flavors.

Great service, big space. Nice selection of ciders. Gold Rush was really good, but my favorite was the Watermelin Rosemary.

One year later, still great! Amazing flavors. One new interesting one was a barrel aged scotch cider in lafroug barrels! Cool! Flights are the way to go. Very big pours and good for sharing with a small or large group of friends.

Made a quick stop in to get my cider fix and was happily surprised by the assortment of beverages available. Street parking is available but it's a busy area so you might need to look around. For the cider, I often divide cideries between "Beer Cider" (focused on flavorful ingredients) or "Wine Cider" (focused on the natural fruit). This struck me as a mix of the two. I liked my samples but the genres were all over the place. What I tried: Tart Cherry: Smooth...and obviously cherry flavored. Liked it though. Salted Caramel: Fairly sweet; favorite of my samples. Jalapeno: Lived up to its name! Probably not a repeat though. Busky Dry: Not overly flavorful. Note: These are NOT small samples!

Got the current flavors on tap as a flight. Outdoor seating is so cute and quite. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

This place gets filled pretty quickly it appears when it rains, but also in general. I was able to try their nitro cider at the Cider Festival last year, so I was really hoping to get some of that again since they recommended we not try to get a growler of it due to it not traveling well. Unfortunately, they didn't have it on tap and I'm pretty sure since it was Valentine's weekend or close to it. We did some flights to sample their ciders and were not a fan of the jalapeño cider because there was so much heat. I also wasn't a fan of the maple cider. Overall, it's a fun atmosphere, but sometimes there is little to no seating available and the lines can be pretty long if you're waiting to get your drink. I like that they appeared pet friendly as a woman brought her golden inside. I didn't like that we found a table right under a vent and it was blasting heat, so we were sweating and the table next to us said they were waiting for people to get there that never came, so we couldn't move. Next time, I'll probably call ahead to see about their nitro cider and how busy it is because I don't want to find myself sitting under a vent again. Very fun atmosphere though and that's appreciated with board games, giant Jenga, and a couch in the back.

3/5 August 2021. We stumbled upon this place while walking around Scott's Addition. It was definitely on the hipster side of things and you could tell they were going for a certain vibe. The Cider was fine, nothing special. Given the massive amount of other options in the area I wouldn't necessarily say you have to visit this one. But if you are looking for something as a change of pace this would be a fine stop.

I gave this place another chance, and I wish I had not wasted the money. Honestly, even if someone else wants to visit, I don't foresee myself handing over cash again in the future. Yesterday I was meeting a friend there for their 'harvest festival.' I feel like to call something a festival, it needs to be kind of festive beyond placing a pumpkin out front. Perhaps I missed the festival part...? But it was not attached to their tasting room around 2 p.m. I arrived first so I walked up to the counter to order. There was no line at the time, so I told the bartender that I'd need a "quick minute" to look at their menu since it was only my second visit. I did a skim of their list, decided on what I wanted, turned back around, and started talking. I was almost immediately cut off by someone who looked like a brewer or manager or whatever who came out of the back telling the bartender that some couple wanted two crowlers. I was standing at the counter and couldn't have felt more invisible in that moment. Once they were settled up and left, I moved back to the counter and probably had a look of "what just happened...?" on my face, so the bartender apologized and said they were previously being helped. Right, okay. But I was literally talking and they had not been at the counter. That's really not cool, and I would've left right then if I wasn't meeting someone. But then I ordered my $12 flight and was ID'd. As she was pouring the beers, a bearded guy walked up and I assumed he was just going to ring me up since I had a credit card in my hand. But nope. He wanted to ID me too. I told him that the girl had just done so, but he didn't care and wanted to see it again! That's just a pain for the customer. I realize I look young, but all he had to do was ask the girl "did you see her ID already?" but that was apparently too hard for him. As I was sitting a table waiting for my friend, I overheard the bartenders offer samples before purchasing to another group. I really wish when I said it was my second visit that they had made that offer to me because I got stuck with three expensive pours of beers I simply did not enjoy. Then, I tried to scooch in to let someone by and the unstable table shook and cider flew out of the glasses. I used a few tissues to wipe up what I could, but none of the staff helped or I guess noticed. The point here is that I a) felt invisible, b) felt out of place, and c) wasted money on ciders I hardly even touched. Once my friend arrived, she tried my ciders, agreed that she didn't enjoy them, and we left. Their pumpkin spice latte cider release for next week sounded intriguing, but I'm obviously no longer interested. I'm glad other people on here like this place, but the vibe, service, and ciders are not for me -- hence the review downgrade.

Visited Buskey's a while back during Labor Day weekend. They were giving out free wings and it was the perfect combo with our cider. We had a vegetarian in our party, and they even gave her some really yummy roasted veggies. I was able to play jenga and a few other board games with my friends, and we had a great time. But I was there for the cider and it did not meet expectations! I got a flight that included flavors like champagne, maple syrup, etc. the only one that stood out was tart cherry, but all the rest of them tasted almost exactly the same. It was really disappointing :( if you are going to have such unique flavors, I would hope they all taste significantly different.

AMAZING PLACE!! Very open and lots of seating if you don't want to be inside. They had games and places to bring your dog. I enjoyed a few different ciders all were amazing. Also, as a gluten free person, ALL CIDER IS GLUTEN FREE!!!

This cider is AWESOME. The Cider itself absolutely deserves 5 stars. Every apple is literally is from VA which I think is pretty cool. There is also no added sugar!++ I LOVE the Tart Cherry but upon visiting the tasting room I got a chance to sample many flavors which was awesome. They had a much larger variety than I realized! I almost feel guilty for taking away 1 star for the tasting room because maybe I'm just getting old When we walked in I just got a huge whiff of my early twenties being in a bar with tables cleaned with dirty rags. I'm NOT saying it was dirty, it just definitely felt like I was in a college bar & felt out of place. So basically I totally recommend Busky Cider, but will probably choose to use their awesome delivery service in the future! I want it to be VERY clear that I did not have a bad experience, I'd be there every weekend if I was still in my 20's!!!

Pretty good place, for the price. We met with a board game MeetUp here Friday night and it was busy without being packed. I got a flight of 3 different ciders for $10, and a separate one for my girlfriend for $6. While the prices were fair, I will say that most of their ciders (RVA, Guava Grapefruit, and Blackberry Juniper) are dry and lack a diversity of flavors. The only one we had that was really good and sweet was the Kinda Sweet or something like that, which was pretty good, but even then not that sweet. Overall though it was a fun place and I'll take a cider over any beer any day. Keep in mind that this is Scott's Addition and parking on a Friday or Saturday night can be a b*tch.

I love a good cider, especially when I can order them in flights!! Buskey offers flights of 3,5,8, or 13!! This cidery is loaded with out of the box flavors like Jalapeno Lime &earl grey lemon ginger that appeal to your taste buds and cater to your wallet. The tasting area is cozy and fun. They have a ton of games you can entertain yourself with while enjoying the cider.

Had a fabulous afternoon with my bestie. Had never been to this cidery before but wanted to check it out because I love their cider. And the ciders did not disappoint. I had a hard time choosing which to drink, so did a flight of 5. Fun, comfortable atmosphere with super attentive staff. Loved the games area and the upcoming events. There were a couple of families with young children in tow and unfortunately, mom and dad weren't counting their kids very much. The kids were running around and screaming, as well as playing near the steps/front door. The noise level made it a little challenging to carry on a conversation with the person sitting next to me. I don't hold the staff responsible for someone else's kids. I'm sharing here in hopes that the next family will choose to take their kids somewhere that's geared more for young children.

I randomly saw a Facebook ad for Buskey that said they were delivering to my area, so I thought I would give them a shot. I haven't been to their tasting room in Richmond due to the pandemic, but I have become a huge fan of their cider over the last 9 months! The fact that they deliver to our door is amazing and the owner is always so friendly and willing to chat about his products. I can't wait until we can make the trip to Richmond to check them out in person!

Richmond was our first stop in our several large-city road trip. And, Buskey Cider was our first stop in Richmond, which really put us in a good mood. I loved the little space. It was rustic but still very cool. It looks like, Covid aide, this place has a really cool vibe. We tried a variety of their ciders, including the Jalapeño Lime, Plum Lotus, and Dry. But, hands down, the general consensus was that the 2020 bourbon aged old fashioned was the standout winner. Great job on all the delicious ciders

Bourbon barrel aged is very good. Tart cherry a touch lackluster. Earl grey great. Their mainstay RVA cider is very solid. The plum Thai chili ginger is bright and worth a try, but doesn't come together perfectly in my humble opinion Indoor space is nice open with numerous games. Outdoor seating is small and quiet. Dogs: Allowed inside and outside Staff is knowledgeable, maybe not as welcoming as elsewhere nearby. Preferred over Blue Bee to my wife and I. Also, their flights are 2x the cider in terms of volume, however overall probably lower ABV. Both 5 for $15

I love Buskey! This is a super laid back cidery that has a couple staples and a couple different rotating ciders. Their employees are friendly and fun (mostly) and their pours for their prices are way better than some other cideries that start with the little B and are very close :). They have games to play and plenty of seating. I take friends from out of town here because it's always a hit!

The ciders here are better than Blue Bee, but still didn't hit my taste buds with much satisfaction. I liked the RVA cider. It's their most popular seller with moderate sweetness. The other ciders were unique in that they experiment with pumpkin, cherry, and coffee - but none of which were that good to me. Flights are 3 for $10 & 5 for $15. Service is par. They're nice and social. The clientele is the same. Everyone was communal and conversed with one another making it a social experience more than a drink and go experience. Bring your ID. Even if you're in your 60s, they're going to card you. They may even ask you twice. Just be prepared either way.

Fun environment with lots of choices! Great place to meet with friends as there is ample seating.

Had a very good experience at Buskey Cider. Their facility reminds me a lot of Strangeways Brewery actually. We didn't have any troubles getting our orders in and were able to find a seat quickly. I tried their flight, with a variety of flavors. Unfortunately I didn't write this review immediately after my visit so I do not recall the names of the ciders I actually tried. Sorry. But what I can say is that I did enjoy a majority of the options I selected & if I remember correctly the flight was fairly priced. It's a very chill environment and the staff is very welcoming & knowledgeable about their offerings.

This is a super cool spot! My gal pals and I went here when we took a road trip to RVA. We did a flight of cider and split it. Everyone was super nice and everything was delicious!

After coming here with my coworkers for a happy hour drinksgiving I have to say that I would come back again. The cider was pretty tasty and was not too expensive. The best deal was to go with the flights for trying to taste as much as you can. The surprise to me was when I went to close out after getting two flights that I should have gotten one flight of more drinks and it would have been a better deal. I looked around and did not see this deal posted, but the gentleman that closed my tab took care of me and gave me the better price. The flavors were pretty good for cider, but it is more of a champagne/wine cider and really sweet. I could not drink more than a couple of these at one sitting, but it was nice to check out the different types and flavors. I will be coming back here again, and will report back after.

All around fantastic experience! I did a flight that came with 3 6oz samples for $10 and asked Katherine for recommendations for something on the drier side. I was extremely happy with everything she poured which included the RVA Cider, 45 and Trying and the Citra Hop. The Citra Hop is hands down my favorite cider I have ever tried! I also sampled the Tart Cherry which had great cherry flavor without being overly sweet, as well as the Jalepeno Lime which I was a little hesitant about but was very impressed! It had a perfect amount of heat balanced with the citrus of the lime. Atmosphere was fun and laid back and the bar manager AJ was very friendly and great to chat with while I sat at the bar. They are also the most dog friendly brewery/cidery I've been to in the RVA area which is a huge plus in my book. I will definitely be coming back for their Girl Scout Cookie pairing and likely before that!

Finally got around to checking this place out and I wasn't disappointed! It's a pretty big spot with lots of room to hang out and they have a selection of board games to play while you're boozin'. They have some pretty interesting flavors so decided to get a large flight so I could try most of them: 1. Bourbon Cider, it'll definitely put hair on your chest, 2. Earl Grey Cider was mild and pretty yummy, 3. 45 and Trying Cider which they described as the prosecco of ciders and I'm a basic white girl so I had to... 4. Lemon Cider, lived up to it's name, almost too tart 5. Cherry Cider was sweet and the cherry flavor really came through But hands down, my favorite was the Jalapeño Lime Cider. I don't know how they got that to work, but it sooo does! Smells like jalapeños but the flavor doesn't overpower the cider. Add a little adventure into your lifeand give it a try!

I am glad that my friend recommended that we try this place out. I really am digging how Scott's Addition is blowing up with new places to eat and drink! Buskey Cider is small, and you might miss it when you drive by, so make sure to use google maps so you don't miss it! They have a mellow atmosphere, so it's a great place to go perhaps after work or for a relaxing day. I tried the flight of ciders for $15. They provide some unique flavors that I really enjoyed. I appreciate that they have board games available for patrons to use because who doesn't love to drink and play games! Especially if you are competitive lol.

I come to Buskey Cider every time I visit RVA. It's a classic meeting spot for my college friends and myself. I recommend getting a flight of some traditional ciders along with whatever is seasonal and then getting a taller glass after that flight. We tried their jalapeno cider last month and it tasted like liquid jalapeno. Not for the faint of heart! Their classic cider and the cherry one are my favorites. They're easy to drink as you play monopoly or various other board games that they supply there. They also finished their bathrooms renovation which was started about a year ago, but with their growing popularity, they will eventually need to add more. Street parking can be tough so prepare to look for a while on nice summer days!

We came in on a busy afternoon, but we didn't wait long. Decent cidery with a nice variety of flavors. We were pleased although we have been to other ciderys that we enjoyed more. I was very pleased with the service and think it's worth a stop just to check it out.

Buskey has a nice selection and pleasant environment with multi generations playing games and hanging out together. We opted for flights as it was our first visit and we wanted to be able to try multiple selections. The front room is a bit loud but there are side rooms and a back room that seem to be a bit more intimate.

I came here recently during their 4th of July special tasting flight and was pleasantly surprised with how expansive their cider menu is since I first visited soon after they opened! I could only handle the flight of 3 but really love the thought behind the other offerings and love that even though I came on a busy day, there was plenty of seating and the line moved quickly and with great customer service.

This place is awesome and amazing and (for some reason) doesn't show up on yelp searches. So I thought I would add a review. They do 5 6 ounce flights for $15. They also so pints. They have a bunch of amazing ciders, including a jalapeno infused cider, and a number of more traditional ciders. The bar tenders are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is great

This is a really nice cidery with a ton of cider options. We got a flight of 5 ciders. We tried the cherry cider, the coffee cider, jalapeño lime cider, maple spiced cider and salted caramel cider. My favorite was the cherry and maple spiced! There were a ton more to choose from as well, I wish I could have tried them all, but I wouldn't be able to walk out of there :-) they poured enough in each glass also, which was great. I'll definitely go back when I'm in Richmond again!

This cidery has a diverse selection of ciders to try. Some places you go their selection all tastes the same but not here. They had flavors like Watermelon Basil and a Citrus one that I highly recommend. They also have a hot habanero honey that's worth trying but I couldn't imagine drinking. No real food is available besides some chips. The ambiance charm is a room full of barrels and giant board games. It's a good idea in theory and I saw lots of people playing however my big negative was how loud the place was inside. My friend and I came to chat over a few drinks but it wasn't a place to go if you want to have much conversation.