Far From The Tree

Atmosphere is nice, free parking is great. Them not doing samples now really sucks since I've never had any of their ciders before. The names, themes (like the Hocus Pocus flight), and graphics on the cider menu were very nice. I've been to many cideries and cider festivals in different states, they have some interesting ideas but I didn't really like any of their ciders. I was hoping to try more to maybe find something I liked but without letting me try things I wasn't buying anymore after 2 flights.

While visiting Salem I was super excited to try the Hocus Pocus flight, loved how there was an outdoor area and they even had a food vendor onsite! I brought my pup along for the trip and she was also welcomed with open arms and had a water bowl and a treat! If you’re visiting Salem this is a great place to stop, great vibes and friendly staff, plus pet friendly!

We got the hocus Pocus flights and they did not disappoint. All were delicious. Didn’t find the bartender very friendly but loved the place otherwise.

First time coming to Salem and I was super excited to try this place as a cider lover. While I loved the place, the cider was a bit of a let down. It’s personal preference but the cider wasn’t as sweet as I’d like. And a few of them tasted very similarly. The service was great though.

Great vibe and great cider selection. Always fun to go once in a while to try the different flavors! Bartenders have a nice and welcoming vibe.

Great choice of Ciders. Really enjoyed the decor as well.

Good selection of ciders and friendly staff we like The rye cider and apple chai. The McIntosh was okay. The nova was beer like given the hops. One persons order was mixed up. There isn’t really food here, only pop-ups and trucks. The outside patio is very nice.

Walked by this place and had to stop in. Great, friendly, and personable bartenders! Even though they don’t serve food, their recommendations of nearby food options were superb, and included both known and hidden gems. Cider options were varied and delicious. And lastly, trivia night with Samara (Geeks who Drink) was 10/10 fun!! #WISCOuldrons

As major Hocus Pocus fans when I spotted my two favorite things Cider and Hocus Pocus themed flights I knew I had to try it. I was certainly not disappointed! It is outside of the big hustle and bustle but not too far of a walk. We walked in and ordered our drinks and in less than a couple of minutes we were trying our flights. The only down fall is Far From The Tree Cider is not located closer to where I live. Certainly a great place to relax with friends and have a fantastic pour!

*DOG FRIENDLY* I came here for a Gals Best Pal adoption event, loved the inside and outside space. The peach cider was yummy and next time I'll try to slushie

This quiet, unassuming space has very flavorful ciders! Their more unique flavors are worth trying. I enjoyed a flight of their pie flavors during a recent visit to see family.

Such a cute little place, while In Salem we stopped by for a cider tasting and I gotta say that all the flavors they had during our visit were delicious we even bought some cans to bring back home! Picked up one of their t shirts as well! Will definitely visit again when in town!!

Stopped by for the Hocus Pocus Cider Flight! The flavors were so unique. This is a great spot that is a little off the beaten path from the main streets of Salem and is a calm retreat from the busy tourism. It was a beautiful spot to sit and relax in between museum tours!

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the ciders here! We tried the Hocus Pocus flight and they were all beautifully flavored and delicious! Definitely a "must stop" when visiting Salem!

Highly recommend for October / Halloween! I walked from downtown Salem area, about 10 minute walk through a pretty neighborhood. It looks like they have parking if you want to drive. Ample indoor and outdoor seating and such great attentive staff. They have an amazing hocus pocus special with 4 flavors around the characters, they were actually so tasty too. Binx was my fave! I even bought a 4 pack to take home. 10/10!

The person behind the bar was so friendly as soon as we walked in. We were near by for an event and I had seen their pride flight on instagram and was intrigued. Not every flavor was a 5/5 for me, but I loved the creativity with each flavor! The sour cherry almond was one of my favorites, and my boyfriend really liked the key lime coconut. There were a few parking spots behind the building and there were both indoor and outdoor seating. There's also two slush machines with rotating flavors- perfect for this summer heat. The pride flight was only for the month of June but I'm excited to see what additional flavors they'll showcase in the following months!

If you like ciders this is the place for you. The flight was good but a little too sweet & flavorful for me. I did enjoy the Lei which was a pineapple jalapeño cider & their flagship Massachusetts cider is always nice & refreshing. They also had two frozen ciders you could order at the time. The spot looks to be an old mechanic shop of some kind & they have a nice little out door area off to the side. It does get pretty hot in there on warm days so be prepared for some condensation on your drinks.

I showed up at 3pm, waited 10 minutes along with several other people, and the doors never opened despite their website saying it opened at 3pm. Very annoying because I came from out of town and fought traffic to come!!!

This was the number one destination for me when we can to the area. The two things I wanted to do was visit the distillery and the cider. After visiting two breweries by accident and the distillery, we finally made it to the cider. yay! This place was awesome because they had some really good ciders. We were able to sit outside and enjoy our ciders. I had picked maybe 6 different ciders to sample and then got a glass of something that I liked. Juicy Mix was my favorite, it was a low ABV but delicious. Not many hard cideries out there but this was one of my favorite that we've tried. Cheers!!

Such a great assortment of Ciders! My husband loved the hot mulled cider and keeps talking about it! The bartender knows his stuff and really helped narrow things down. It's a cool industrial type of space, fun to bring friends and play some games while enjoying your cider!

Make sure to venture a couple of blocks away from the hustle and bustle of all the shops and restaurants in Downtown Salem and make your way to Far from the Tree Cider to sit down and take a break while tasting a delicious variety of draft ciders. All the ciders are made from locally grown apple and with some 11 different flavors to try from, there's bound to be a favorite or favorites for everyone. Since I prefer my beverages on the less sweet side, I chose mostly the drier ciders. My friend who has more of a sweet tooth ordered the sweeter flavors and that way we were able to try some 8 varieties of ciders by tasting each others flights. All delicious in their own way we both finished all our pours with my favorite being the Winifred , with hints of tangerine, cherry and ginger. And with it being close to Halloween, there were some seasonal flavors like Extoplasm , bright almost neon green in color like Slimer from Ghostbusters , and a cute Hocus Pocus themed flight, I wanted to try them all but sadly I was pressed for time so had to pass on some of these. The place itself is cute with seating inside and outside with an adorable apple tree in the middle of their outside patio which was decorated with little skulls fitting for Halloween season. What else can one ask for, Cider, Halloween month and Salem, perfect combo to get all the Fall Vibes feel.

Was a rainy day, we were really excited to get to know this place, the ciders were delicious, one better than another! Try as much as you can!!! Also the decoration was nice, service was good too! Just make sure you bring your ID!!!

Cool space with a good variety of interesting ciders. Nothing else like it we saw in the area. Gated outdoor area with an apple tree. Lots of space and artwork. They allow dogs so you can bring yours or make friends and creep on their dog like we did. My wife and I got a tasting fight of the entire board (we weren't driving, don't judge us), here it is in order from our most to least favorite: 1)Guava - guava with a spicy kick, so nice, warm ans good 2)Chai - very nice apple chai. Great, goes very well together 3)Cherry  - tassty 4)Mac- tasty and drinkable. The most plain/ straightforward but probably makes sense for most people 5)Rye - can definitely taste the rye but still light 6)Nova - drinkable slight hop 7)Hammer - def watermelon but like watermelon gone bad 8)Rose - grapefruit rose cider, some liked it, i didn't

The ciders at far from the tree cider house in Salem, Massachusetts were so delicious and refreshing! We had so much fun here enjoying each others company and enjoying a variety of unique and yummy hard apple ciders! We tried the "pocus flight" which of course was named after the Sanderson sisters and binx! Let me tell you this flight was completely on brand and the best hard ciders I have ever had! Our second flight was also incredible and unforgettable! The second flight of ciders included cherry bomb, candy apple, macachusetts, and nova. All of these flavors were so bussin and we had a blast trying them! Swipe to photo #6 to see the menu which includes a flavor profile of each of these hard ciders! Side note: I still can't believe they played party like a millionaire! Sam and I loved the millionaires so much in high school and still do! Lol we were shook! Great music, amazing service, yummy drinks and the best people to enjoy them with! Thankyou so much to @farfromthetreecider

A small bachelor party, four of us, came here on a hot and humid Wednesday evening to round out a day of fun for the groom-to-be, and we had a nice time here! We pulled in around 5:30pm on a Wednesday to plenty of parking spots, which we ended up parking in the lot closest to Jefferson Ave. We walked in and were greeted by the wonderful bartenders who went over the cider menu with us. Once we grabbed our drinks, we grabbed a picnic table outside with an umbrella (thank goodness, we had enough sun for the day haha). I ordered a glass of the "Rickey", a cherry-lime flavored semi-sweet cider. This was excellent, just what I was looking for after a walking around downtown Boston all day in the sun and humid air. It tasted very much like a cherry-lime soda without being tart at the end. Now, I'm not a big hard cider drinker, but I was very pleased with Far From the Tree. Friendly staff and tasty hard beverages, hard to go wrong. Next time I'm in Boston, I wouldn't mind stopping by here to get away from the city for a moment.

Awesome ciders, friendly and knowledgeable staff, laidback atmosphere. I go every time I'm in Salem and honestly Far From the Tree is often why I even go to Salem!!

Went to Far from the Tree Cider during our trip to Salem. So glad Jack was working when we went. He recommended the Honeydew Cider Slushies, and they were AMAZING. Moreover, Jack was friendly, helpful, and gave us great customer service. Thanks for the suggestions Jack, and thanks for these BOMB ciders.

Far From The Tree is a craft cidery that opened in Salem, Massachusetts in August 2015. It was founded by husband and wife Al and Denise Snape. The two first met in 2007. As a hobby, they experimented with wine that they made from home winemaking kits. After their passion for wine deepened, they decided to quit their jobs and move to England. Al enrolled in the B.S. program in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Brighton, Plumpton College. It is the only European winemaking degree taught in English. Al lived and worked at various wineries throughout Europe while on breaks from school. Eventually the couple became more interested in making cider. When they realized that it would be easier to grow apples instead of grapes in New England, they decided to open their own craft cidery. My wife and I first visited Far From The Tree while we were visiting Salem in October 2015. It was a really cool place that was close to the center of town, but far away enough from the large Halloween crowds. I decided to order a flight of five ciders: (1) a dry traditional cider that was barrel fermented and barrel aged, (2) a saison cider with coriander and Orange rind, (3) a dry-hopped mint cider, (4) an oaked maple cider, and (5) a French style Keeved cider. My favorites were the mint cider ("Sprig") and the oaked maple cider ("Cord"). I decided to purchase some growlers of them to take home. We also got to witness a demonstration on an antique cider press and were even treated to some freshly pressed sweet cider. A couple of years later, I was at a package store in Sturbridge, Massachusetts where I found some cans of their cider called "Ectoplasm". This cider (which they only make around Halloween time) is made with semi sweer, green bell pepper, jalapeño and kiwi. The ingredients give the cider a neon green glow. It looks like something that was left behind by Slimer from "Ghostbusters". More importantly, it tastes delicious!

I just wanted to let everyone know their ciders are incredible! I didn't go to the brewery directly i encountered their ciders at a farmers market... first off the woman working the tent was AMAZING ... incredible customer service , patience , knowledge , friendly .. just overall a great vibe ... i can't wait to check out their brewery now .. but their product in general is delicious .. also the cans are a vibe LOVE it.. can't wait to tell everyone about you guys!

Delicious ciders with unique flavors. I did the Pocus flight. So good. My favorite was the Winifred. Would definitely recommend checking this spot out.

Went here on a whim last weekend and so glad we did! The ciders were good, outdoor patio was great, and overall just a fun experience! We brought our dogs and a few blankets which made the afternoon so relaxing and easy to enjoy. Other people brought their own food to eat from elsewhere. The patio looks like it would open directly to the inside if the weather was warmer and garage doors could go up, which I think would make the atmosphere even more engaging! A couple things to note for when you do visit: off-street parking is limited, and they don't do tabs (so be prepared to pay for each individual round of drinks while you're here). But overall, still worth it to visit if cider is your thing!

I usually find FFTTC to all be a bit too dry and this was the case with the sample tray that I got but the peach slushy was really good. I would go back for more slush-cider / fro-der / cid-zen They served pizza that was really dry and hardly warm. I can say from experience at other places that now need to serve food that there are ways to do it better.

Really nice stop in Salem! A bit out of downtown so it was a bit of a walk but not bad! Really big space and 8 different Cider options. I paid $38 for 2 flights that let me try each type. Our bartender was really nice and chatting with us. Didn't feel rushed going the hour before close & overall good vibes.

Far From the Tree Cider is a far cry from your typical preconceived notion of what cider is or should be. This little gem is nestled in downtown Salem and delivers tons of ambiance, attitude, and aspiration in what is becoming a crowded market of craft cider. While there is not a lot of parking, or available food (they have food trucks and vendors always present to make sure you can have some small bites or food to pair), they deliver some of the best combinations and experimental batch cider I've had anywhere in the country. One of the other really interesting things they do is only tap small or pony kegs of the experimental which means no two visits (unless you're a frequent flier) will likely be the same. This goes for not only the seasonal varieties such as Margarita for Cinco De Mayo, the Pumpkin Spice for the fall, and Apple of My Chai (holidays), but they frequently experiment with different types of apples, yeasts, and ratios to see if they can improve upon. Flights, draft pints, and 4 pack cans are all very reasonably priced (be careful though, some of the offerings are higher than 7% ABV) compared to some of the local shops that carry their cider. It's cheaper than most of the craft beers in Cambridge (including if you buy at the brewery) which is also a nice bonus if you stop in and buy straight from the source. Since the food is not made/served by them I omitted those considerations in my ranking, but when we were there a doughnut shop was there and they looked awesome and drew a huge line. HOWEVER, if you enjoy cider that is not too sweet and a little on the crafty side you should hurry up and get closer with Far from The Tree. You won't regret that decision.

Not a lot of parking but the patio area is awesome. There's a good selection of 8 usually and the slushies are always amazing. There's a box of random games like sorry, clue, card games, and even some coloring. The staff are nice and friendly.

1 star. Wait staff is incredibly Rude disrespectful, and hostile. I will not be returning and the staff was kind enough to inform me that they do not require or appreciate my business. we easily would have ordered twice what we did had staff not been so rude. If you are looking for a great local cider tasting I would highly recommend you avoid FFTT and head over to Downeast cider, much more welcoming friendly and a higher quality cider.

oh my lord...why have i been to salem 2 times and just discovered this place now?! where the hell have i been? to be honest, its a bit off the beaten path, but i highly suggest taking that path. theres a great outdoor patio, plenty of seating and tables. the inside is cool too. i died and came to cider heaven. nice flights, a little high in price, but you are getting unique and tasty ciders. friendly staff too! love the merch! i will GLADLY come back a 4th and 5th and 6th time.

Not being familiar with Salem, I have to admit this place seems kinda sketchy from the outside. But as the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Far From The Tree is a cool place to hang out and have a drink. The parking lot is small, but there's a good amount of free parking available on the streets. The inside was dimly lit and a bit cramped, but I went on a Saturday night for an event so of course it was more crowded than usual. They have a nice outdoor area with tables, which I'd like to check out another time when there isn't snow on the ground. Now, the ciders: excellent. Great variety of flavor profiles from traditional dry cider to sweet fruit-infused ciders. For $14 you can get a flight of 4 four ounce pours of cider, which is what I opted to do. I got the Heritage and Earl ciders (regularly on the menu) as well as the special Flambeaux and Cordial ciders. The staff served the cider from dry to sweet which I thought was a nice gesture. I enjoyed all the ciders I tried. Heritage: a refreshing cider, dry but not too dry Earl: my favorite of the flight - a cider steeped with earl grey tea with a citrusy bergamot flavor Flambeaux: a special Mardi Gras cider infused with peach and Serrano chili pepper for a nice spicy kick Cordial: inspired by the cherry cordial candy with cherry, chocolate, and vanilla flavors for a subtle sweetness They sell growlers and many of their ciders in cans, as well as some exclusive ciders in bottles. Oh, and they allow dogs, which is always a plus in my book. Highly recommend visiting if you're in the Salem area and enjoy a creative hard cider.

You're in for a treat, because I am thrilled to tell you about this place. So the bar scene is kind of, as you guess, a hit or miss. Some places are fun dives but others can be really divey. Others have a tense and pretentious scene, awhile others just feel worn and tired. Then there's Far From the Tree Cider. This place is nice, clean, with a mellow atmosphere. Definitely has a bit of a hipster crowd providing their patronage, otherwise a friendly and relaxed group that appear to frequent here. Being just outside of Downtown Salem, you think this would be a disadvantage. Fear not! There are a couple of advantages to this horror for any place of R and R in Salem! For starters, the taproom is on a street with easier access to parking, so no walking 10-20 minutes to your car, or paying for parking for that matter. Being at the edge of the neighborhood, it's serene and quiet compared to Downtown Salem. The crowd here seems to understand that, and always appear respectful of that. The taproom itself is of decent size, not very large in space. However, the patio area is used to provide more area for patrons to relax. The business even provides heat lamps for the patio area to keep patrons warm. There are special events going on during the week to provide entertainment. Speakeasy Donuts will come, which in itself is worth the visit. The different ciders available are unique and delicious, with a sampler rack availble to explore with your palate. What is also niffty is the merch available, but you found a cider you like? Take a 6 pack home with you to enjoy! My recent visit, opted for Idle Wild, Bog, Dive, and Ectoplasm. The Idle Wild was crisp and sweet. The Bog had undertones of cranberry with hints of herbs in the aftertaste. The Dive was a unique flavor with the smoked nutmeg, the only way I can describe it is a mild fall flavor with the nutmeg but then a more smokey wood finish. Last one, has to be discussed at length. The Ectoplasm was unlike anything I've had before. Green bell pepper, jalepeño, and kiwi in a cider? Are you insane? Yes they were, but it ties together insanely well. Even though served cold, there was the warming sensation from the jalepeño; yet the heat was not overpowering at all. It was just enough to let it's presence be known; but without coming in banging pot's and pan's screaming "I'm here" by having too much heat in the drink to cause that burning of the tongue from capsaicin. This was a masterful stroke of brewing regarding the ingredients utilized. This is not something I could drink all the time, but it was a wickedly delightful experience. I need to come back, because they have frozen ectoplasm!

Got 8 different ciders. Only 1 of them was good the rest were terrible. Basically melted gummy worms with 50g of sugar. My teeth feel 2 layers thick now and they only played Latino rap music which was a very weird and off putting vibe. Also no heaters for outside seating (which was 90% of the seating options) when it was freezing.

Being a huge cider drinker, I was happy to find a cidery in Salem. Far From the Tree Cider is a craft cider house that was established in 2014. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Seating is first come, first serve. Each table had a table number and QR code to view the cider menu. Since it was a hot day, Brendan and I shared a Cider Slushie Flight of Blueberry, Pomegranate, Passion Fruit, and Mint. Among the Cider Slushie Flight, Mint was my favorite. It was quite refreshing. I didn't like how the Blueberry and Pomegranate had a bitter after taste or how the Passion Fruit was very tart/sour.

I've been to Far From The Tree Cider several times during my October trips to Salem. I definitely feel that improvements have been made since the first time I went five years ago! There was a wider selection of beverages, such as slushees, etc. I remember outside used to only serve a pre-selected flight of ciders, but it was nice to actually have a menu selection this time. I feel that the covid updated ordering process was a little confusing and could have been addressed better. Why order food with a waiter, while having to order drinks on your phone? I feel as though this process could have been smoother, as it was a little confusing. However, I love stopping here each time I come to Salem!

Really cute cider place with lots of options for tasting, indoor and outdoor seating and really good cider

I hate to give this place 3 stars because it was a good atmosphere and good service. I decided to go with a flight to get a taste of everything and i wasn't a big fan of any of them. The reason i decided to go with 3 stars was because there was a hair in one of my beers. Otherwise they would of gotten 4 stars since my own tastebuds shouldn't define their ratings. The beer was quickly replaced but it just left a bad taste in my mouth since it was the first cider i tried. Otherwise, the outdoor patio is really nice and the indoor ambiance is good too. I do recommend coming here to try their ciders out.

Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The place had a very fun, chill vibe, great outdoor patio, food truck dishing out some grub, and of course a bunch of different ciders with vastly different flavor profiles. The tea flavored ones and Ecto cooler inspired one were our favorites. They are dog friendly if that's your thing. Parking sucked the day we were there, bit it was packed with a line out the door likely due to it being Halloween time in Salem. MA*, but there's some street parking available and a massive public lot a couple hundred yards away. *If you are somehow unaware, Salem is steeped in history that makes it a very popular Halloween destination. ...look up "Salem Witch Trials"

Great employees, great selection. I don't usually like cider, but was able to find a few that I enjoyed because they had such a great selection.

They play pop-punk over the speakers and do cool things to cider. A real oasis in an unassuming neighborhood! The vibe is very relaxed and the staff is so friendly. They've got an outdoor patio, bar seating, and tables. Take your pick! If you just wanna grab and go, they've got a fridge stocked with your favorites as well as growlers available to fill with whatever's on tap. I love trying their seasonal offerings. A new favorite of mine is the BPM, or "beets" per minute, made with beet juice and thyme. Quite often they will host dining pop-ups or themed trivia. This spot is a short distance from the heart of Salem and definitely worth a stop. Thanks for the fermented apples and New Found Glory, Far From the Tree!

Really delicious cider and tons of great board games to play for free. Kind of dark / dingy indoors but the outdoor patio with heaters and large tables makes up for it. You can try almost all the ciders on offer with two flights if you share with someone. Pretty worth it as they were all pretty distinct and unique in their own way, definitely some of the more unique flavors I've seen. Lots of seasonal offerings with rotations so you can visit frequently and not try the same thing twice.

Bad service. They need to let their customers finish their beer or ask them if they are finished with their sampler. Get better.

This place was just awesome, totally recommend!! The people were nice and knowledgeable and they had a great selection!!

Far From The Tree Cider is great. It's in an unexpected location, and it's wicked chill with a fun atmosphere and music. It was busy inside, but they have a huge patio, which is nice. I love that they offer flights, and Stacey M. and I shared a flight, which was perfect. My favorite was the Cord (semi-sweet; aged in French oak with maple syrup). The cidery sells snacks or you can order delivery if you get hungry. Staff was really friendly. I'm excited to return the next time I'm home.

I would have extended my vacation just so I could have this place again! We decided to come in our last day in Salem as I read good things about them and wish I had went every day we were here. The unusual flavors were everything I had hoped for. I loved how their menu always changes with the season and though its been a hot minute since ive come back home I still miss this place. Make this your 1st stop for a drink!

Excellent! The staff was super friendly and the drinks were very good! We also took some drinks and glasses to go home souvenirs.

Drinking cider here is my favorite thing to do in Salem! Every time my friends and I make the trek to Salem from Boston, we ALWAYS make it a point to come here. I love trying out their cider flights and seeing the newest ciders this place has to offer. Plus, the prices are pretty reasonable ($16 for a flight of 4 glasses) and I just love how it is a super mellow place to spend a few hours. Coming here has become a must-go whenever I celebrate halloween in Salem--so let that be reason enough to add Far From The Tree Cider House to YOUR list of things to do in salem :)

A favorite hangout for our friend group, with awesome cider options. The ambiance is relaxed, with games, cornhole, and music to enjoy while you sip on cider. The taproom opens to the outside patio, so there is inside and outside seating available. Pets are welcome in both areas. Several pop up events are happening during the week. On the day when we came in, there was a pierogi pop up from 5pm-9pm. I recommend the "lei" which is strong on the jalapeño side and very delicious. Definitely worth the stop if you're in Salem and worth the drive if you're not.

What a great find! If you're visiting the area and appreciate craft libations, go to FFTT. This was my first time visiting a place that made craft hard ciders, and it was great. You can get a tasting for 14$ for 4 ciders. They also sell their ciders in growlers and cans. Nice atmosphere, good crowd, and very comfortable. Highly recommend!

First things first, I'm a beer drinker and not a huge fan of ciders because of the sweetness of them. Of course, that being said, all I have to base an opinion on is Angry Orchard. But I digress. This place has great variety of ciders that cater to all taste buds. I absolutely love IPAs so the Nova and Supernova were right up my alley. They are delicious and have the perfect combination of hops and apple and are very mildly sweet. Surprise bonus: My wife and I just happened to stop in for a flight on adult coloring book night and free apple spiced donuts to celebrate their Apple of my Chai cider (which was awesome!), so make sure check their daily events. Their ciders are perfect for pairing for any food occasion. If I lived in Salem, I would frequent them often.