Ficklewood Ciderworks

Cider bar · Long Beach

Ficklewood Ciderworks

Cider bar · Long Beach

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720 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Ficklewood Ciderworks is a laid-back cidery in Long Beach, featuring dry, flavorful housemade ciders and a vibrant indoor-outdoor space perfect for hangouts.  

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720 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 Get directions

ficklewood.com
@ficklewoodcider

$10–20 · Menu

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720 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 Get directions

+1 562 676 4497
ficklewood.com
@ficklewoodcider

$10–20 · Menu

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"Ficklewood Ciderworks is one of the few cideries in Southern California. It just opened in a former Long Beach Department of Motor Vehicles building last week. Ficklewood focuses on eight housemade ciders, with a natural brewing process and a dry finish with no residual sugars. Owners/brewers Stefano Enjem and Joe Farrier started working on Ficklewood back in 2018, converting the historic building which dates to the 1930s. Apples are sourced from a family-owned orchard outside of Sacramento, and there's a unique nine-foot high long pour from the ceiling for serving cider." - Mona Holmes

This Long Beach Cidery Opened in a 90-Year-Old DMV - Eater LA
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"Long Beach is already rich with craft beer production, and a new cidery is about to join that movement of locally-based creators. This isn’t just a big deal for Long Beach, but for the entire region as an entire house dedicated to cider creation is a rare thing throughout the U.S. Ficklewood Ciderworks will start churning ciders out in 2019, with the designation of the second cidery in the area after Honest Abe in Carson, according to the Long Beach Post. Ficklewood Ciderworks’s owners Joe Farrier and Stefan Enjem want to return cider to its dryer origins, where the sugar is limited or eliminated out during the fermentation process. And they’ll do all of this right in Downtown Long Beach at a former post office and a DMV building with Ficklewood and other forthcoming tenants. Ficklewood will keep things simple, with six fermenting tanks and a taproom featuring six ciders on tap. The neighborhood on Lime and Broadway is next to Long Beach’s Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles, and just a skip away from the bustle of Downtown Long Beach. Ficklewood will occupy half the space, and will even take production to the planned rooftop garden, where Farrier and Enjem will grow ingredients used for producing cider." - Mona Holmes

Long Beach’s First Cidery and Taproom Opens Next Year in a Former Post Office - Eater LA
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S S

Google
Extremely unique selection of ciders in a chill atmosphere. I was also lucky enough to stop by on open mic night which they host regularly. The staff was very friendly and they also offer cider flights which was a great way to sample multiple flavors. I was also shocked by the large size of the pours for a flight as well as the reasonable price

Dean Lorenzo Tartaglia (DeanLorenzo828)

Google
Incredible find with some deliciously flavorful ciders. (Personally, not a cider drinker, however, the one I tried was very smooth tasting with somewhat of a champagne flavor.) And, wonderfully decorated, reminiscent of a few apple orchids farms along the Northeast, and perhaps, Northwest of the States. 😎 A Chess table would complement the place perfectly. Absolutely, worth a try and highly recommended. 🤙🤙🤙🍎🍏🍎

Jordan Dickson

Google
I gotta tell you, if you haven’t been here… you gotta go! First and foremost when I walked up, they informed me that a majority of the ciders were dry, that was scary, because we are very sweet sugary cidery people. So we got a flight so we could try out a majority of the siders. My wife got one and I got one and we got some alternate choices between us and I got to say these were off the hook. They weren’t too dry. They weren’t too sugary. They were just right to enjoy the actual flavors expressed by the fruits and ingredients. I happen to meet some of the managers and owners of the establishment, and everyone was just so fabulous, the service was so great, the place is so clean, and the furniture is lush and nice and this is a gathering place for groups. If I’m giving away, any hints to anyone, my wife’s favorite was the Amarillo sunset, I really enjoyed the original, as well as the coffee, as well as the dragons breath. And don’t rule out the cider that included fig. There live music while we were there and my wife and I grabbed Yahtzee where she absolutely kicked my butt at it. In all, I got to say, this was such an enjoyable experience from the really cool vending machine where we picked up three things we ended up taking two bottles of cider home , and I left, knowing that I was gonna be back soon. This place has a spot in my heart now. In the end, we left with many new friendships, three bottles of cider, and a promise that we definitely will be back.

Doerte Sennecke-Chow

Google
Update in summer 2022: Ficklewood continues to impress me with the events they are hosting. The Newsletter is always fun to read. It is also a great heads up for things happening at Ficklewood. For example, it offered a Cider Making workshop, a street fair and a panel discussion of Minority Speech Pathologists; all within the last week of July 2022. Memorial Day in 2021: . Ficklewood was open; starting at 12 noon. Yeah, it also offered plenty of games to entertain yourself while enjoying the alcoholic drinks here. Customers and staff were wearing masks when they were not drinking. You can bring your own food and enjoy it on the premise of this cider brewery. Adults and kids are all having fun together. Disclaimer: Reviewer gives Five Star rating to small business initially to support them and their livelihood. It can be difficult for small businesses in the world of online reviews after all ;) Feel free to rate my reviews if you find them useful. Thank you!

Brian Cooper

Google
Ficklewood has some amazing ciders, sugar free too, mellow Del sol & Luke Perry are my favorite. Super friendly staff and parking is right out front!

roger westfall

Google
Great place to hang out. They have amazing ciders and great staff. Always have some cool entertainment, and great pop up food vendors

Sonia Sarangdhar LeDuc

Google
I love this place! Full disclosure: I don’t really love their ciders, and if you don’t like cider, it’s a tough spot for a drink. The ciders are super high percentage though lol, but kinda expensive and not very sweet. Pro tip: it’s a better deal to get the tasters!! But if you’re just going to hang, it’s super fun and they have tons of games and often food trucks. They do comedy nights and maybe trivia or something too? Fun vibes!

B Gee

Google
Great spot to get craft ciders. Most ciders in the market are super sweet and very single flavored. Ficklewood's ciders are semi-sweet to dry and very complex in flavor. Their list of ciders on tap are very diverse. Great space to hang out also! Staff is suuuuper friendly and amazing! Very safe about wiping tables down between customers, even when parties move to different tables because of the sun. As someone who really appreciates the beer scene in LB, this place is a gem! Opened during 2020, let's keep them around for many years to come!

Pete S.

Yelp
If you read Steph's review, I'm the $50 gift card recipient. It's only been like 4 years that I held this GC until we read somewhere on social that they were selling off their equipment. So we came out, it was hot. Had a mango slushie that had Chile pepper in it. It was good, we had seconds. We were a little disappointed the other slushie flavor was out. We tried some other ciders. Of course the popular ones were also out. Notice I used plural as in more than one? Yeah I really wished there were more choices. But for what we got, it was tasty. Oh and if you tell them you're a long beach resident they'll give you a discount. We totally missed the teacher's day discount by a few days. I do love the space and location. It's next to roscoe and a little aways from your usual bar hop stop. Love their open seating and pinball games. Chill vibes to hang with friends. Hope to visit again before they close.

Teira R.

Yelp
This is a super cozy little neighborhood spot. I loved the cider flight and there are live performances throughout the week. I love a good neighborhood bar where it's chill and inviting.

Renee B.

Yelp
Came here because of my step son. It's a smaller space but quite a few people could fit comfortably. Lots of different seating options. So glad we came in as Julie was great. Helped us choose a cider that we would like based on our tastes. What a gem to have in this city! They have a lot of great cider. We liked it so much we went back another night! When we are in the area or even possibly passing thru this place is on my list to come. The even have cider slushies for those really hot days and cider "cocktails".

Brian B.

Yelp
This is a ciderie , the only food is when they bring in a bender on weekends. The Ciders are wonderful many award winning. I did a sample flight, much like wine tasting the diversity of flavors and notes of fig, mango, coffee, pepper and more is amazing. Staff is very knowledgeable. If you like wine and don't know much about cider, this is an excellent start. .the location is a bit difficult to find. It is on Broadway next to Roscoe's. Signage is not obvious. Street parking. They have a number of games both board and electronic to entertain you. There is a small patio. Live entertainment on weekends. A good place for a group of friends or a date.

Kelly S.

Yelp
We frequently walk by this spot and always want to stop in, so we do when we can spare the time. Lovely and varied selection of ciders. Folks behind the bar are friendly and always up for a chat. Good recommendations. Tasters and flights available. They have food truck parked outside regularly + there's a great sushi spot, if you're hungry, across the street. Warehouse style space opens fully to an outdoor seating area. Dog friendly. Plus they have events like comedy nights. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a different "brew-style" experience.

Jennifer T.

Yelp
First time here! Dropped in for a beverage on a beautiful afternoon with a friend. The staff were super chill and they offer tons of unique flavors of ciders - all gluten free! I tried the watermelon mint one (can't remember the name) and it was light and refreshing. The spot has varied types of seating for all the moods and tons of board games. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Brian C.

Yelp
Ficklewood has some amazing ciders, sugar free too, mellow Del sol & Luke Perry are my favorite. Super friendly staff and parking is right out front!

Amber M.

Yelp
This place is absolutely adorable, with a unique selection of ciders, classic pinball machines, and special events throughout the month (karaoke, music, etc) it's a place you have to try! Eric, who is part of the cider making magic was so friendly and passionate about Ficklewoods, it really made me appreciate the experience even more! There are shareables like charcuterie and gourmet cookies (handmade locally in long beach) to pair with the ciders. I recommend the flight so you can try more. I'm not a beer person so it's nice to have a local spot for softer tastes. The alcohol % matches those of beer, but the ciders taste so much better! My personal favorite was the moody root. Such an unexpected combination of flavors, but comes out delicious! I can't wait to come back.

Dale S.

Yelp
Ficklewoods Mead is so good, they allow samples and made Recommendations based off the kind of beer I like. Some of the ones I tried weren't for my pallet but I did find atleast 4 that have me coming back. No food available they have little numms like cookies for purchase and do allow all outdoor foods so you can bring your own or door dash to your table, ( we ordered pizza ) Service is Top tier ! Have been three times and Alfredo has been there each time. He's attentive and friendly and makes the place very welcoming to all humans. Ambiance of fun! They have events almost every night you can website they are also open to ideas for added event nights, They have lots of board games, pinball machines , and set up with a. Projector and speakers as they do open mic nights too. 10/10 recommend giving them a visit.

Danny L.

Yelp
It's very close to our house and we've been saying for almost a year that we were gonna stop there on Friday when they were serving pizza. Picklewood does not serve food, but on Fridays Dogwilling pizza sets up a pop up kitchen on the street. We finally stopped in Friday and Wow We're pleasantly surprised by what we had been missing all along! It is self serve, so we ordered pizza outside and cider inside. I had the Carnitas pizza and Pat had the plain pepperoni. Boomer had a bit of both. DEElicious! We ordered a Caesar salad that was nicely salty, and it complimented the cider. It was a lovely night, and the place filled up quickly. They were doggies everywhere. We love that! A trivia game began, and we played along from our tables. We decided it be a great place to hang out with friends and form a team for trivia the next time.

megan l.

Yelp
We had the flights, super good. I'm not a beer drinker so was excited when I heard about a cidery in LBC. The staff was super nice and not like some douche brewery guys w/ the flat brim hats and overpriced aprons. They have cool events on different nights and even if u don't like cider go for the vibes man.

Joanna C.

Yelp
As a gluten free member of society, I love this local cider spot! The large space makes it perfect for large gatherings or solo time. They have games and lots of social events. The staff is your friendly neighborhood type who are all super knowledgeable about their ciders. My personal favorite are the flights if you don't know where to start. A large poor and a good way to sample to see what you like. Perfect for any cider lovers or anyone that wants to give ciders a try with a wide variety from super dry to sweet and seasonal cider cocktails. One thing to callout is that while they do offer other drinks besides cider, the selection is small. So for someone in your group who maybe doesn't love cider as much as you their options may be limited.

Jordan D.

Yelp
I gotta tell you, if you haven't been here... you gotta go! First and foremost when I walked up, they informed me that a majority of the ciders were dry, that was scary, because we are very sweet sugary cidery people. So we got a flight so we could try out a majority of the siders. My wife got one and I got one and we got some alternate choices between us and I got to say these were off the hook. They weren't too dry. They weren't too sugary. They were just right to enjoy the actual flavors expressed by the fruits and ingredients. I happen to meet some of the managers and owners of the establishment, and everyone was just so fabulous, the service was so great, the place is so clean, and the furniture is lush and nice and this is a gathering place for groups. If I'm giving away, any hints to anyone, my wife's favorite was the Amarillo sunset, I really enjoyed the original, as well as the coffee, as well as the dragons breath. And don't rule out the cider that included fig. There live music while we were there and my wife and I grabbed Yahtzee where she absolutely kicked my butt at it. In all I got to say, this was such an enjoyable experience from the really cool vending machine where we picked up three things we ended up taking two bottles of cider home , and I left, knowing that I was gonna be back soon. This place has a spot in my heart now. In the end, we left with many new friendships, three bottles of cider, and a promise that we definitely will be back.

Diana B.

Yelp
AMAZING cider! Really chill vibe to where people are either conversing, playing board games or just doing their own thing. I definitely plan on coming back! My favorite cider out of the 3 I tried was Cordially yours. Very balanced between cherry, pistachio and cacao nibs, but the cherry note is the most prominent and very tart, but just the right amount if tartness. Brambelbark was so delicious as well, when I tasted those notes of creamy vanilla perfection! Customer service was VERY welcoming and really enthusiastic. I'm a fan already!

Caleb T.

Yelp
Ficklewoods started me down a path of exploring the cider world, and to this day I haven't found an equal. It was far better than some top shelf ciders I've been recommended, some coming from France. Aside from a spectacular in-person experience, they've really made a cider worth spreading the word about. Side note: I think you might get more traffic for the food pop-ups in the winter months by installing heaters indoors. It's definitely not a problem in the summertime, but I always remembered to bring cozier clothes because of the open layout of Ficklewoods. I think people would move around & grab more food and drinks if you could feel a little warmer indoors when it's cold out. Just a random suggestion!

Roger W.

Yelp
Great place to hang out. They have amazing ciders and great staff. Always have some cool entertainment, and great pop up food vendors

Gerald K.

Yelp
They have some of the best tasting ciders in town. Sit down at one of their many bar tops or table tops, inside or patio. The best part, they have like five brand new pinball machines for you to play while you enjoy your adult beverage. They have a tasting selection on the menu, so you try out all the different flavors. On the weekends they have live music, karaoke, and even stand-up. You won't be board hanging out at Ficklewood. They don't have a kitchen, so they let you bring in outside food to enjoy with your ciders. They do have some snacks, but Roscos Chicken n Waffles is right next store for some take out. They had a pinball contest, where everyone competed to be the best player! It was fun!!

Alex L.

Yelp
This is a cool cidery with board games, light bites (think hummus plates, etc) and of course cider! Now, I don't drink, but I've still found myself back here 5x since moving to the area. They host a free stand up comedy night every third Thursday which is fun to attend. I bring friends and generally just drink some non-alcoholic drinks and sometimes snacks, like the hummus. It's no-frills, but the ambiance is cool and it's a great social atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend coming here if you're a cider fan and especially if you're looking for some fun social events! The stand up comedy can be hit or miss, but it's always a fun night.

Steph H.

Yelp
STEPH JUDGEMENT: If ciders off the beaten path are your jam, look no further. If you're like me and hate super-sweet commercial ciders, you'll like Ficklewood. The hubby and I'd stopped in to get a gift card for a friend, but since it was empty we decided to take a load off in their inviting tasting room and get a flight as well. We got the 6 flight for $19--it's a lot of cider! Can't remember the names of all the ones we tried, but the ones that stood out for me were Bramblebark and Yonderhop (my personal favorite, maybe because it was the most beer-y?). I must confess, the differences between some of the ciders were pretty subtle and I had a hard time distinguishing one from the other (aside from the aforementioned favorites), but I'd say they were all good to great! The young woman working there provided excellent service and I'm looking forward to going back with some more friends once everyone's vaccines kick in :)

Josh B.

Yelp
First time ever coming here and customer service is amazing. I appreciate our bartender, very knowledgeable and she was enthusiastic, and really chill. Great place to have a birthday party here. Drinks are bomb! I'm not a cider person but now I have converted. DJ was really good, definitely a bonus.

Kathrine W.

Yelp
Cute place to meet friends or take a date- and you can bring your own food! Ficklewood has a great selection of ciders and is a nice alternative to a basic brewery. That being said, having a few non-cider options for people who don't drink or enjoy cider but want to come along with a group or attend an event would be a good addition to the menu. There are seats outside and indoors, and several customers brought their dogs with them! The inside area has classic pinball machines and fun vending machines. They also host special events like comedy or open mic nights throughout the month, and have a ton of games you can play at your table. The staff are friendly, but last call is early - around 10, so this is definitely an evening hang rather than a late night bar. Not their fault, but parking is really really tough. If possible, uber into the downtown area. It took me about 45 min to find parking on a Friday evening.

Will H.

Yelp
Great tasting, unique ciders, amazing service, we will be back again for sure! I got a flight here and really enjoyed each one. The ciders here really weren't too sweet and that stuck with me considering I usually stick to beer.

Dennise R.

Yelp
Thank you Ficklewood for being an answer to our prayers! After moving from Buffalo, Western NY where serious cider are a dime a dozen... or just very easy to find we thought we were stuck with nothing but candy ciders. After reading a review on Yelp about them having dry ciders I knew we needed to make the drive from Inglewood to Long Beach to check them out. Oh man, they did not disappoint! We decided to do the Odyssey flight, which basically means we tried everything they had to offer, 12 dry and delicious ciders. They really make it hard to choose a favorite, everything is so good! Since they don't have food they encourage ordering food from one of the many near by restaurants. We ordered sushi rolls from Sushi Mafia, just across the street from Ficklewood. Yum yum yum. This place has a very chill, cool and welcoming vibe. They have huge garage doors, so even the inside feels like outside. They have lots of cool seating space, high tables and/or low chairs. I am looking forward to the next visit, maybe on a Friday or Saturday night when they have live music or maybe a Sunday night when they start their open mic.

Britt S.

Yelp
Recently got showcased this place and it was such a great time! The person who helped us out was very sweet and took her time to explain the different type of ciders to me since it was my first time and also gave her recommendations to me which I really appreciated since they were delicious. The vibe was very cute and welcoming with there being several games to play and outdoor seating too. Will definitely be back!

R E.

Yelp
The best thing to do after having a nearby bite (Sushi Mafia!) is to hang out at Ficklewood cuz they have about 12 ciders to try, all good, Yonderhop is a good one to start with. Moodyroot.cider is my go to. 007 Dr No pinball is so fun! More pinball on the way to the bathrooms in the back, lots of seating, never too busy, and always very chill vibes. Pay up front style, always super friendly people. I have seen Ficklewood handle crowds well as well and have enjoyed going to the comedy show called The Friendzone, hosted there. I even went to a magician show they had which was fun. The large open garage sized doors at the entrance give a nice.open and airy feel. Thanks!

Lynn O.

Yelp
Who knew apple trees tend to be fickle? I didn't, but apparently, they are! This cider house couldn't have been more timely as Great Society Cider & Mead closed its doors last year. They completely transformed what used to be a 99 cents store next to Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles into a spacious cider mill to house their equipment, vats, and barrels as well as provide plenty of seating and room to move around. I'm not a big fan of cider because they're typically on the sweet side. Not here! The six that they currently have on tap are dry and refreshing! The alcohol by volume are between 6-7%, too. I tried a flight of 5: their original, tropical elixir, moonmist, bramblebark, and wisevine. I liked them all, but bramblebark outshined the others with distinct notes of blackberries and vanilla. I came on a Thursday, so they didn't have food available. However, they do allow you to bring outside food and they would have a food truck parked out front on weekends. It would be nice if they could have their own menu, but that may take some time to set up. However, they have plenty of games to keep guests entertained: Jenga, What Do You Meme and Cards Against Humanity, oh my!

Tammy S.

Yelp
Friends, you're going to love Ficklewood because their cider is basically perfect. It's not cloyingly sweet or pucker up tart. This is the Goldilocks of ciders. Their original cider is a blend of four yeast strains combined to balance so perfectly, especially if you're more of a cider purist like I am. Other flavors are fun but I am always chasing that first taste of hard cider I had as a kid when I'd picked up the wrong glass at a party. Straight up apple elevated way past the sugary juice. We did the blending and a tour and it was such a fun evening with friends and everyone there makes you feel like family. I even learned that two of the people working there have a connection to my part of the world in South Western Virginia. It sort of wrapped the whole experience up in a bow for me and I could just imagine the sound of the bees buzzing around my grandfather's apple trees as I bumbled home.

Molly B.

Yelp
Cute location, friendly staff, awesome inside (pinball machines and lounge areas?!) but in terms of quality of the cider, it was all unimpressive. Tried all 10 they had on tap and they all either had no strong flavor or had strong flavor, but then like Italian wine, left the palate after a few short seconds. If you're sensitive to flavors or like very, very light beer (like Coors), then this spot is for you. If you like anything stronger than the lightest of blondes and white claws, then maybe try another spot.

Jeff P.

Yelp
Great little apple cider spot in Long Beach. Good flavors. None of them are too strong. Each is subtle yet distinct.

Sarah F.

Yelp
Delicious. Open to music requests. So many flavors. Definitely recommend. Will come back often. Hiccup.

Amanda K.

Yelp
Best cider ever! And I've been to a ton of cideries in and out of California and I've tried any cider I can find anywhere. I'm gluten free and it's been quite a journey to find a cider that's not full of sugar and doesn't give me a headache. This facility is also immaculately clean. I love the large garage doors that leave the place full of fresh air. They have fully stocked their games and allow outside food while you taste all the deliciousness. Even beer drinkers that I bring here love it. The parking sucks-but if you don't mind a short walk there are parking structures nearby, but we usually get lucky and find street parking not to far (within 0.25 mile) for free. The bathrooms are always super clean. The staff is super friendly and they make sure to politely and professionally ask any downtown Long Beach beach houseless people to leave their patrons alone. The owners are super nice and are present often. Prices are very reasonable. They have some snacks available for purchase (chips, trail mix, local fresh made cookies). The re-fillable Growlers are wonderful if you don't live close. They also have cans available in some local BevMo's now! Oh and they have cider Slushies in the summer! Almost forgot-Super dog friendly so bring your dogs!

Francis A.

Yelp
Best cider around that I have had in awhile! Love Julie, she helped me long pour which was a lot of fun! The original flavor Ficklewood (crisp, clean, and smooth) and Bramblebark (almost like a buttery Chardonnay mixed with Rosé) were my favorite. I went on a Friday night and they had live music, Brown the Cous Cous. They were jammin! I look forward to going back.

Amanda M.

Yelp
First- this spot is DOG FRIENDLY!! Yay! We came here about 40 minutes before closing and I was expecting a rushed experience, but got the complete opposite. The girl working there was attentive, quick, and overall a great server! I asked her to give me a flight of ciders of her choosing and all of them were great!!! My sister got a more red colored cider called the wisevine which was fantastic. Prices are reasonable and the flight (16 dollars) is big enough to split between two people, then you can get a glass (8 dollars) of your favorite! Also I loved the decor and vibe, very modern and sleek and definitely instagram worthy. Can't wait to return especially post covid-19 so I can get a picture inside for the gram! The location is also awesome and close to a ton of other cool spots for cocktails and eating! I'll be back soon!

Adam F.

Yelp
I have to admit: I heard about them months before they opened, when there was a span of months between Great Society closing and knowing a cidery was opening nearby *soon*, where there was no craft cider in DTLB and we were sad, so I basically camped out their instagram so I could be the first member of the public to try their cider, and then their soft open, they were so excited to be open, I was so excited to get to try it, the owners when I got to meet them were super friendly and excited about the cider, and then their cider was just... ok. Like, it was fine, but I had high expectations from the wait, and it was just "fine". So I didn't want to post a review and hurt their rating. Then covid and all the shutdowns and everything sapped my enthusiasm somewhat, it felt weird with everything closed, but during that time, they haven't stopped making cider. Now that things are opening a little, I've had the chance to come back and try all of their newer releases, and they've all totally blown me away, including the newest official one, Solace Beach (solid 5/5 on untappd), and a new coffee cider that's not officially on the menu at the moment, but they still had it a few days ago, called Harbor Buzz, my favorite so far and one of my favorite ciders anywhere. So I feel like they rushed slightly to get open, but now that they've hit their stride, everything they're doing is great. They're still totally just as friendly and excited, but now, I can also recommend all the cider without reservation ;). They just started canning, and their cans look great. $8 for a solid glass of cider is a totally reasonable price (though I suppose I'm also biased, cause I joined their Inciders program before they even open, which gets me a larger pour for the same price :D), and for right now with their inside seating closed, they have their side alley open, with three little 2-person tables in a semi-private setting perfectly shielded from the sun. I really actually hope they keep those tables open even when covid restrictions end! And while for their sake I hope they do start their in-house food program I heard they were trying to build before covid hit, for *my* sake I hope they keep it as bring-your-own-food, cause cider and burger+fries is basically the ultimate food combo, and Burger Daddy is like a block away. Burger Daddy + cider + shaded outdoor seating... oh, and they just started doing rotating-flavor cider slushies(!!) a few days ago. Places like this help my sanity right now, so I'm glad they're around! (Isn't it going to be so weird in a year or whatever, reading all these during-pandemic reviews, though? Haha.)

Morgan H.

Yelp
It's not often that you find a cider house that's set up like a brewery. My bf and I rode our bikes here the day before all the madness really took a turn, so it was pretty mellow. I liked the decor. It's both industrial and homey at the same time, and very spacious. The girl working the taps was really welcoming. They have tons of games and plenty of seating, and I appreciated that they have descriptions of each cider at the tables. They have 6 ciders on tap. They offer a flight of 5 so we ordered that, plus one extra pour so that we could sample everything. Our total came out to something around $25 which we felt was really expensive. The Ficklewood Original and the Bramblebark with notes of blackberry and vanilla were the best tasting, but there were none that really stood out to us. I liked the vibe and I'm glad we gave it a try!

Neal T.

Yelp
If you like cider this is the place to go. Get a sampler and see what you like. They had 12 on tap when I was there. I really liked the Original, Salted Embers and Forbidden Hop! The hummus they had was amazing too. Just wish it had more chips than those tiny bags but I ate the rest with a spoon. They have food delivery partners but I'd just have cider and a snack here. They all pack a punch though so Uber.

Sophia N.

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Great vibes! The employees are very nice. It's very dog friendly and has lots of board games and card games. The decor is very nice and I love the vibes. There are 2 gender neutral restrooms that are very clean. I really enjoyed my time there and I definitely recommend!

Arturo C.

Yelp
5/5 solid fun place. They have very friendly staff, live music, games and fun, and sometimes there are vendors that serve high quality food outside the establishment. It's dog friendly and the crowd that attends are usually laid back and friendly. The cider is crisp and always refreshing. Hope this place sticks around, it's a good alternative to bars.

Kristine N.

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Cute place I'd definitely come back. Cider was good. There are games and art and pin ball... service wasn't anything special, just waited while we ordered. i wish they didn't have the awkward 18% minimum service fee when you're walking to counter and bussing your own drinks with the employee staring at you, there's an uncomfortable feeling as you walk away as a patron. Let's give customers the option to freely tip without the pressure?

Paul H.

Yelp
Ran across this spot while strolling through downtown Long Beach and made it a point to stop through a few days later. It's a festive venue, providing a variety of board games and live music on occasion. I had never had alcoholic based ciders before and decided to give it a try. Was with a party of five people and we decided to try two flights of 5 different ciders, each having a distinct taste/flavor palette. Would definitely be open to visiting again and having a larger pour of a single cider or two.

David H.

Yelp
This place is great, we need more cider and less crazy hoppy beer brewers and these guys are killing it. The people have spoken (or i have anyway).

mike i.

Yelp
Great cider flights! Good ambiance. Highly recommend checking Ficklewood out sometime.

Dennis C.

Yelp
I usually don't drink cider but this place does it right! They have a pretty good menu and we got to try a little bit of everything. Our super friendly server also gave us some suggestions that we went with. Super chill place to hang out inside or outside with plenty of board games and even a band was playing when we visited. This place is a great addition to Long Beach. Even if you haven't tried Cider or maybe if you aren't the biggest fan. I recommend you drop in for a glass and hopefully they will win you over.

Richard U.

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Incredible selection, love music, hip food you can get delivered. Spent a few hours with a friend going through their flights of ciders.

Kristen J.

Yelp
I tried a can of their original and couldn't wait to come visit. They have a great variety of super crisp ciders that are not super sweet like some can be. You absolutely need to get a flight. Each cider has such a different taste. A lot of thought goes into all of them. I think my favorite one that I tried today was the Mallo Del Sol. It has hibiscus and pineapple notes. We went on a Thursday evening. There were a few people there, but not super busy. I really want to return when they have live music and comedy. Parking was difficult. We really lucked out and finally found a spot that was close, but it was entirely worth it. We had 4th Houseman delivered. It was a great evening out! Can't wait to introduce more people to Ficklewood!

Autumn A.

Yelp
Recently came here for a cider flight. There weren't too many options but they were all pretty good. One that stood out to me was a coffee infused cider, I personally don't like coffee but my partner enjoyed it! I had never see. Anything like that before. We tried a flight and purchased some cans to go. The place is on the smaller side but the patio is open and inside feels pretty open when the garage doors are lifted.

Tom D.

Yelp
The cider here is amazing!!! I'm not a big beer drinker but it doesn't matter. The cider was delicious. Lori got the red wine version. I got a more fruity flavor.

D K.

Yelp
Cool place. Love the urban rustic feel! Great cider! Not too sweet and lots of choices. Love this place!

Cecilia D.

Yelp
I love cider SOOOO MUCH! I was so excited to check this place out (then covid hit and it delayed our visit). Finally went to check it out a catch a laker game. My fiancé and I loved their ciders so much! We're not huge fans of overly sweet, these were nice dry ciders. The menu even explains their fermentation process, which removes nearly all the sugar in the cider. Winning! Can't wait to come back!