Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar in Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, US
Site: http://www.arsenalciderhouse.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:4–9PM
- Saturday:12–9PM
- Sunday:12–6PM
I love the atmosphere, ciders are great. Love the hot cider and the slush! My only feedback would be to OFFER FLIGHTS! I really love flights as they gibe you an opportunity to try different ciders
I don’t normally like ciders, but this place has something for everyone. They have a wide array of styles that make it easy for find something you’ll like
Arsenal is one of my favorite local companies. Their snowbound cinnamon cider IS winter to me and I love visiting this time of year, but their other ciders are just as great and I look forward to stopping by to refill my growler (a great deal for regulars) and ordering their ciders at local restaurants. They have a nice variety of flavors so there is something for everyone! Their outdoor space is great during the warmer months and the menu at Haversack compliments the ciders perfectly.
Awesome spot! Lots of great outdoor space with games in the back. And all of the ciders I had were delicious - it was hard to pick just one to order!
Great spot for some great cider. During the winter the seating is limited as they have a ton of space outside, but not much inside. They do usually have fires going to help keep you warm though. They make a variety of cider, from sweet to dry and will let you taste. I recommend the Elleck. You can also mix two, if you like the flavor of a sweeter one, but not the sweetness, try mixing in a dry one!
It was a very interesting ciderhouse tucked away in a picket of Pittsburgh. I loved the mead and ginger cider. We decided on a growler of the ginger cider at $24. It was a very good price for the quality. Would recommend. They also offer a military discount as well!!!
Would love to write a review, but wasnt able to enjoy at all. All excited to go here on a recommendation (were here on a vacation) but got there and they close at 8 even though Google said 9pm. Restaurants have every right to change their hours but in a digital world where we use our phones to navigate everything, it should really be priority to not only change the sign on your physical door, but also your digital door.
Great cider. Decently priced. I liked their ginger and lemon flavors. They also have great sorbet.
We stumbled on Arsenal Cider while visiting Coughlans Law in Mt. Washington and we enjoyed their Snowbound Cinnamon Cider so much that we just had to make a trip out. It was well worth it. Really laid back atmosphere and some great ciders on tap.
Phenomenal cider choices every time I go. Ive yet to be disappointed and the staff are friendly and helpful.
I come here every time i visit Pittsburgh and i am in love. Such great selection and live music
Hip joint to enjoy a taste of Hot Cider; there were many brews to choose from, however on a cold, blustery day the Cider hit the spot!
The owners are great people and the cider is to die for, well worth the trip! Very quant and unique location.
If I loved cider i would give it a higher rating. Neat building, samples, and a beautiful back garden. Im just not a cider fan. If you are, I highly recommend!
Was visiting my youngest when she mentioned this place. So. Much. Fun. Great selection. Friendly staff. Excellent cider! Casual, plenty of outdoor seating. I only wish we had gone again! And again… and again….
The food was delicious. Rachel was also extremely helpful with recommendations on the different ciders and a super friendly person. We will be returning for more cider when we are in the area again.
Seriously the best cider Ive ever had. I used to go all the time when I lived in Pittsburgh, but now I always bring empty growlers with me when I come back into town. I havent had a flavor that I didnt like, but Rhubarb and Snowbound Cinnamon are definitely my favorites. They let you sample a few different flavors whenever you go in, so it makes it easy to experiment with new flavors before you commit.
Best cider in Pittsburgh & throughout East coast. They do it right!
The staff was very friendly in explaining their offerings. They have a wide selection of ciders and allow you to taste 3 different ones before picking one to order. The Cider Garden is a beautiful backyard space. I will definitely be returning!
I absolutely loved the cider here. There were so many options and it was great that you were able to taste 3 before deciding on one. One of the owners was serving, she was incredibly nice and willing to share the arsenal cider houses story. I went in winter, so I wasnt able to utilize the outdoor space, but it looked fantastic. The growlers have completely unique labels. The only thing I wish they had were flights because it would be great to taste multiple ciders in smaller quantities (mostly because they are all so delicious)
Not only the best cider in town, but the friendliest people too. They have a great variety of their standard ciders and then also rotate seasonal selections in. Lots of outdoor, kid friendly seating in the back, some of which is covered to protect you from the elements. Cant recommend enough.
Fun venue offering locally-made cider and mead. Order through a small walk-up style counter, where you can try a variety of what they have on tap for the day before you order. Good variety of ciders, from dry to sweet- a must for the gluten intolerant!Interior space is small, so not sure how it is during the winter, but during the summer, you can head straight out to the spacious backyard, featuring lawn games and plenty of seating/standing room. Great for happy hour or a crowd.
Really good cider, and they let you try 3 before buying :)
Great beer and the most amazing Cider. Highly recommend it
This Cidery make my favorite hard cider available to human kind! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the original location is super cute and authentic, and the cider is straight up bomb. I love that there are so many variations to try, too. Ive traveled all over the country and been to Cideries in many different states, but nothing compares to Arsenal!
This place is super fun! A little pricey but the experience is super fun and makes up for it. The sandwiches are super super yummy and you can sample any cider you want. Seat yourself means it can be a little hard to find a seat at peak times but still a great experience!
Great cider, great location, great staff! Michelle is absolutely amazing!Appreciate they follow Covid precautions and have covered outdoor seating with space heaters!! You do have to order food thanks to gov wolf’s mandates, but Arsenal has a nice variety to choose from so really they thought of everything!You can also order ahead for contactless pick up.Cant say enough good things about Arsenal and the team that runs it. Delicious ciders, friendly staff, and great atmosphere!
Constant rotation of delicious, unique flavors. Glorious hard sorbet for the hot summer days. Comfortable back yard space to gather with friends. Unique ciders perfect for any tastebud. When you hear cider, this is 10 steps above what youd find elsewhere. #Gourmet
Rachel was everything a bar tender should be. She was helpful, sweet and funny! My bachelorette party took me here and it was one of our favorite stops of the day.
My wife and a friend enjoyed having lunch here she described her experience summed up in one word as being enchanting. Its really nice to see the authentic nostalgia produced in this dining atmosphere. Thanks go out to whoevers created this artistic display.
I have been coming here since they first opened well over 10 years ago. Bill and Michelle have done an amazing job in offering quality ciders and great atmosphere.
So this place is confusing. It’s a house. And there’s a walled off garden. A bit hard to figure out but we spent a couple of hours here with snacks and cider on Labor Day weekend. It was perfect for hanging out outside. Snacks are minimalist—you have to buy food to stay there. We had chips and grilled cheese. The rhubarb cider was our favorite. Lots of dogs to either entertain or make you nervous depending on your feel about dogs and outdoor dining areas. Staff are friendly. This is hipster Pittsburgh at its primest. Authentic and chill.
Adorable little place on a side street with delicious ciders. Staff was super friendly and helped us pick the perfect cider for each of us based on our likes and dislikes. Highly recommend, make sure to get a growler of one of their seasonals to take with you!
Good cider and nice outdoor seating area. Ciders are mostly apple flavor and vary between dry and sweet. Very crisp and tasty!
A really cool vibe here. I cant describe it but I just feel like I need to be here more often. The cider is great. The ppl are friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed.Yes, please.
A very unique cider house indeed, if expensive, but tasty and worth the coin if your purse can spare the coppers! The best part (besides the fantastic selection and variations of brew!) is by far the excellent outdoor, covered seating area and lawn game options at your disposal! If you need an eat-to-bite there is also a scrumptious sandwich shoppe thats attached to the cider house, though you need to order separately!
The owner was there on my visit and was extremely helpful along with being polite and friendly! This is the second Arsenal Cider establishment Ive been to and was very pleased. The establishment is clean and inviting. Patrons were pleasant as well while I was there. My daughter and I had many growlers between us and they were filled quickly and while we waited we had a free glass of cider! They have a garden area which I didnt visit that day (I assume its more of a summer thing) they play music and people are having their cider and enjoying themselves. I must return and experience the cider garden another time! In case you dont know Arsenal Cider is delicious and its worth the trip if youre not from Lawrenceville as Im not (traveled close to an hour to get there). Cant wait to visit again 😁
Definitely a premium venue for cider. Every growler I have gotten from them has been amazing. With a few main ciders and multiple seasonal ones there is always something new to try, and you can try samples! All I can say is remember to bring your growlers back when you get more, because you will definitely be back after youve had some.
Small but nice! The ciders are super. Outdoor courtyard has a great vibe with live music.
This is a cute little tasting room with excellent ciders and friendly staff. It has a little touch of the feel of a Spanish cideria. There’s an outside area which is probably nice in the summer, but it was like 27 degrees out on our visit! There isn’t much seating inside, but it’s definitely worth a visit!
The ciders really are worthy of The awards they get. Bill and Michelle are some of the nicest warmest people youll have the pleasure of meeting along with their wonderful staff. The facility is just as warm and inviting as the owners and theyre food is top notch. One of the best Reuben and Rachel sandwiches Ive ever had. You can get arsenal at a number of places but its definitely worth going to the original sight.
Another hidden gem in Pittsburgh! I loved the atmosphere and the ample amount of outdoor seating. I appreciated that free samples were offered prior to purchasing anything. The prices were a little too high. I’d recommend getting a growler and splitting it. We had enough to give 8 people a glass of cider for about $30 which is better than purchasing it by the glass for $8 each. I like the packaging on the growler because they write your name on it and it looks “old timey”. I’d definitely come back here!
Awesome little cider show which I believe kicked off their whole business. Very cozy and the people are very friendly including the customers I have run into, the ciders are to die for. There are also some instruments laying around that you are free to play with, I even brought my own small keyboard and it was ok and people enjoyed it. The inside is a bit small but they have outside seating that is porched in and it looks like there is even a small park seating area that could be used in the summer, if you are around the area and enjoy cider stop in you wont regret it!
Great place to hang with friends and have a very good cider! I love ciders, but this be one of my new favourite places to try a new cider! They do have food to order in their patio area, which is fairly good.
Very good cider, can be ordered by the glass for on site consumption, or by the growler to take home. Save and reuse your growlers for a discount. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. They usually have a couple non-cider options (like wine), but if you like cider, go here for the cider. If you dont, youre probably better off going somewhere else. If you dont know if you like cider, you do. Youre welcome
Cozy, good cider, good atmosphere. Be warned: if youre used to Angry Orchard you are in for a rude awakening. The home made cider they sell is closer to wine than beer; the flavor profiles vary between sweet and sour and tart and bitter depending on what you order.The space inside is limited, but theres a beautiful little patio outside with space heaters in winter.The only downside is that it closes at 9:00 PM (due to residential restrictions). I would advise starting your night here if youre planning on going out. You dont want to show up at 8:30 and barely have time for last call.This is really a Lawrenceville gem, worth a look!!
Ciders are some of the best Ive ever had. The bier garden is really nice as well.
This place is amazing! You get to try a few flavors before picking one and they have great outdoor seating, covered and open, to enjoy it in. If you like hard cider, you must stop by and try some. Get a growler and take some home since it isnt an open late/hang out kind of bar.
Highly recommend. Plenty of ciders to pick from. Outdoor space to sit and relax. Across from Arsenal Park and easy to get to. Look for the sandwich board in case you can’t find it.
The cinnamon cider is delicious and crisp. The Dry Mead was pretty good and was exactly the way it sounds, semisweet yet dry. I really enjoyed the band playing in the back. Kids are welcome and there was also a giant checkers game in the back as well. Overall, nice clean atmosphere compared to places in Colorado.
Such a cute bar! The cider is phenomenal, the vibe is relaxed and casual, and the staff is super friendly. Its the kind of place you go with friends for a drink to catch up, and you find yourself causally conversing with the whole room.
Great place with awesome interior design, great flavors, and a cozy outdoor space! Good spot for a Friday night whether you have kids, good dogs, or a group of friends with a growler! Its in a good spot and almost kind of hidden away. Lots of nice friendly staff too :) Would definitely recommend!
Really unique! Loved their ginger ale cider. Im sure they have lots in rotation, but it was my favorite by far.
Arsenal Cider House offers ciders ranging from sweet to dry. Often, I have struggled to find a good dry cider so this has been a great find for me.There isnt much indoor seating but, when the weather is good, the outdoor area can comfortably accommodate a crowd.Growlers are available.I dont recall them serving food.
Good selections but bring back the Concord Grape
Amazing flavors of cider. Seating arrangement was nice outdoor as well as indoor. Staff was cooperative, helpful and always ready to help. I am amazed with the service and I like the environment of the place. If you really want to have cider you must visit this place. I visited here many times and every time I am satisfied with my visit. I like the place and hope if you will be here you also love this place.
Best hard cider you will ever try. They don’t taste alcoholic at all but are typically above 8% ABV. They come out with about 20 different types a year and they’re all amazing. It’s a bit on the pricey side but it’s worth it. If you get the chance, try Snowbound Cinnamon when it comes out in the winter. It’s liquid apple pie. They also have hard cider slushees when the warmer months come out.
Very cool little place to try some delicious cider. You walking and are instantly greeted by a tiny little bar and great staff who walk you through their selection list and the each of the choices and allow you to try a couple before deciding. Not a ton of seating room but very cozy and rich in history.
Cozy little place. The ciders are very good and they allow you 3 free samples before u buy 8oz. The prices are a bit up there but if you have 1 or 2 drinks and just enjoy the small atmosphere its not that bad.
Arsenal remains - hands down - the best ciders Ive ever tasted. I started coming here years ago, and I dont see myself ever stopping! Great drinks, live music in the cider garden in the summer, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere will always keep me coming back for more.
We first tried out this place while an out of town friend was visiting, and it was love at first sight. The decor is awesome, the cider is amazing, and the owners and staff are all very friendly. If you get a chance, ask Michelle (one of the owners) about how they got started. Its a great story of entrepreneurship and passion for what you do. Check out their Facebook page for weekly updates of their flavors...
Cute outdoor backyard, would be fun for day drinking/playing cards. Family and dog friendly. The staff love talking about the ciders and helping you pick and choose your selection.
First met on a Venture Outdoors hike, and have since turned family members and friends on to Arsenal Cider! Highly recommend buying a super dry cider with a sweeter one - mix to make the perfect blend to liking. During the hike, toured downstairs, met the couple who own the place and cant say enough about their knowledge and adoration of their craft (esp the Mister, holy obsessed!) Enjoy a sample, crack open a bottle (they dont sell by the glass, but youre welcome to enjoy at one of their 4 or so tables) and sink in the Civil War decor and vibe! As a fun aside, the growlers offer a rank - so far my moms growler lists her as a General, my husband as a Colonel, and Im a Major. We have great fun regarding each others rank when refilling!!!
This place is an experience! The cider is amazing, and very well known all around the region. I havent been for a few years, but the establishment is in a row house. Its well decorated and very whimsical. But you go for the cider and you will never be disappointed.
The Wine Sorbet is unbelievably delicious! They have different flavors and its always a fun surprise what it will be as I typically pre-order online and the menu jus says its wine sorbet. They pour it up to go upon your arrival. I find thw sorbet to be sweet but not overly sweet and I have loved every flavor I have tried. My favorite was blueberry ginger. The most recent one I tried was cranberry. Such a fun treat! I have also enjoyed several growlers of cider over the years and their seasonal brews are amazing. I will have to pick up some cider for the fall, it has been awhile since I have had some! I rarely drink anymore but have enjoyed this cider several times over the spring and summer of 2020. Arsenal cider and wine are of the very few alcoholic beverages I choose to enjoy!
Absolutely an escape from the reality of the hustle and bustle of the city!When you come into this fantastic Gem of Lawrenceville, you are greeted by some of the nicest people in Pittsburgh. You can tell they have pride in their product and craft. It shows throughout the residential wood furnished abode.Their ciders are top notch, and I highly expect this place to be around for century’s as ciders in other parts of the US are super prevalent.One can hope that Pittsburgh will become a cider metropolis and this will be the capital..:)Well done!To note they have ciders for ever palete , sweet, dry, fruity!Cheers,
Love it! The cider is amazing and they give you 3 free samples to try out ones you may like! The inside is a little small but they have a great outdoor area.
We were a little worried at first that we were walking into someones home and found that yes, we were.Arsenal started literally in their basement and have grown into a cider house with great variety and one of the more unique and cozy settings in the Burgh.We were lucky enough to catch the garden while it was still open before closing for the season and were glad we did.We didnt partake in the food truck that was serving folks outside but we gladly pulled up a couple chairs and soaked in the string band that was playing that night.We tasted a good variety but ultimately ended up with a growler of one of the semi-sweet apple ciders.Well be back, definitely when the weather gets better and the garden opens up.
Wife and I took an Uber down to Lawrenceville and went to Arsenal for our first stop. I had heard great things about it, I heard it had a Civil War era feel to it. And that was all true. The cider was really good, I had the ginger and I loved it. Interesting Civil War type artifacts. Hipster type crowd , mostly in their 30’s.
Always good rotating selection, plus perennial favorites. Love the Snowbound Cinnamon and the Ginger. Plus always greeted with a smile.
Really good cider. Cool atmosphere. Great place to meet with friends or go on a date
Ive been obsessed with this place since I lived in town almost 10 years ago and coming back to visit, it still doesnt disappoint. So happy theyve continued to expand!
This place is amazing! You get to try a few flavors before picking one and they have great outdoor seating, covered and open, to enjoy it in. Great drinks, live music in the cider garden in the summer, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere will always keep me coming back for more.
The only cider I will drink. Hands down the best.Our absolute favorite! Delicious! Friendly staff/owners. We have been going here for years and will for many more!
Stopped in at opening time, to take with us on an out of town visit Not crowded so was able to try different blends of cider. Always so fresh, Crisp and very tasty.
Visiting from Cleveland. This place is awesome. All the ciders are amazing.
I visit when ever I can while in Pittsburgh. There cider seems to be low in sulfites compared to even my cider. They have great flavors and they tank carbonate which is way better then bottle bombs :) My favorite is Snowbound cinnamon. During warm months they have entertainment in the courtyard.
Wow what a wonderful cider house. best cider in Pittsburgh in my opinion, and I cant think of a better mead even outside of Pittsburgh. The slushee they make ia great and makes your mouth all numb. When its cold they have warm cider. You can get glass containers there that you can refill and there is a frequent refill stamp card. You can try samples of the ciders and they usually have a bunch of standard apple flavors and some other new and interesting ciders like ginger or mead or cherry. The rhubarb is also really good and there is seatinf both inside and outside (fun when warm out)
Good cider available for purchase by the glass or growler. Decent sandwich shop next door. Inside can be a bit cramped. Outdoor seating available.
I wanted to share a picture of my mead but I drank it. The ciders and mead here are DELICIOUS, and their growlers/refills are reasonably priced, it is so worth it. I wasn’t a huge cider fan - beer drinker 100%, until now. I’m a cider and mead convert.
Yes! (what everyone else says) This place is great. The cider is delightful. They dont sell pints, just growlers (about $20/liter). If you just want a refill, its $6 cheaper. If you have your own growler, theyll charge you per liter and maybe give you a discount for having your own growler. You can sample all of the ciders!We got Festers Folly (the plum and peach one), and Fighting Elleck (the most popular apple cider).
Lots of stupid reviews complaining about parking or not enough free drinks stuff should be ignored.If you cant figure out parking, thats your fault, seems lots of folks find it EVERY TIME. You want more free drinks, go mooch off your mama, this is a business not a charity for broke drunks.This place is great! Great products made in small batches, by artisans who care about what they make. I dont think they charge enough for this artisan product. Cost the same as the mass produced crap. Id gladly pay more for quality like this.Thanks to the owner for this wonderful place to hang out and enjoy
Nice outdoor space. I think you just buy by the bottle and share. They had a nice selection of ciders with plenty of dry and semi-dry options. (didnt look at wine selection)
Great experience all around.You order inside, and then you can either grab a table, or head outside. Outside, theres a giant fenced-in area where they have tables, and a stage for live performances. The cidery will bring in a catering company every so often, and have a live band performing to go with the drinks and the food.Definitely recommended, just... be patient with the parking situation.
Showed up and proudly displayed my jug that I intended to have filled. After tasting a few ciders, I was rudely turned down in front of other guests that I reached my tasting limit. A sample tray that I would gladly pay for was not offered. Then the bar maid turned her back to me as she whispered in the ear of the other bar maid, obviously about me. I felt very uncomfortable and mistreated and it could have been handled better. I visit this place once a year on business trips and always make the trip to have my original jug refilled. Lost a fan. Go for the cider. Not for the service.
Great ppl, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices, and most of all wonderful hard ciders. I enjoy their ginger flavored cider & the santas cinnamon when available. Also they have a very good mead that is a normally on tap.
Cider and atmosphere are both top notch! Prices are getting kinda ridiculous but thats what comes with notoriety 🤷♂️
Best. Cider. Ever. I prefer cider to beer and have tried a lot of brands and the offerings at a few cideries and breweries. Nothing comes close to their Archibalds. Stop by, buy or bring a growler to fill. Just beware the sometimes odd hours.
Best little cider house Ive visited. Always go here when Im visiting from Ky, love the atmosphere, samples, and their sorbet. This weeks was raspberry sorbet which was amazing.
Arsenal cider house is by far one of my favorite destinations in the area. The staff are always kind and I have never had a cider that wasnt amazing. If you havent been you are definitely missing out.
I get this cider everywhere I go. Its amazing and the variety is incredible. The vibe of the actual location is cool too. Its especially great during the summer when theres live music.
The ciders here are great, and the outside area makes it an awesome place to hang out with friends while having a couple ciders. I have yet to taste a cider from here that I didnt like!
I make a trip out here several times a year, and every time its a wonderful visit. They have a fantastic selection of ciders, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their craft.
Its somewhat difficult to find if youve never been. The cidery is on 39th (which is in the address) but if you are familiar with the iconic Arsenal sign painted on the fence along Penn Ave you may find yourself in the Take a Break Bar by accident. The store front looks like a house so dont be confused.Also the ally way beside the building leads to the open air, fenced in area meant for overflow. The space inside is tiny. It may hold 12-16 people so if its full inside and cold outside you can always take a liter to go.The prices are fair, the ciders delicious, and the staff friendly! You can bring the bottles back to be refilled at a discounted price. I completely enjoyed my experience and will be back soon!
Awesome cider. Usually pretty packed. Very small area inside to sit. Big fun area outside during warmer weather. We get cider in growlers to go most of the time.
Great cider and great place to spend time with friends or family. They give 3 samples when you walk in and have a variety of sweetness and fruits for their ciders. Great place!
Great place to eat, drink and be merry! On nice days -- even the really hot ones, they are packed in the summers. I wish they would get more tables, but then again, people wouldnt have space for cornhole and activities. The lack of seats is easily fixed by packing chairs with you before you go. The neighborhood is wonderful - best location for ice cream is just down the road (Naturoll). Last summer (2018), they had a band called The Adorabulls who played nearly every Saturday, and this band warmed the amazing environment with even better music. Arsenal is safe for all ages. Perfect for the summer.Also, Negleys Nectar is divine. Peach cider? Delicious.
This may be my new favorite place in Pittsburgh. Not much seating but the cider was too good to knock it down a star for that. Owners and staff were very knowledgeable. Price is what you would expect for a hugh quality cider, which isnt cheap.
Small inside but relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor cider garden is wonderful to relax, enjoy amazing cider, sample food from the food trucks that come regularly, and enjoy entertainment such as bands and musicians that they have come play.
Friendly and helpful service with samples and ordering. Delicious options even though I dont usually drink cider/mead.... Try the semi-sweet flavors.Buffalo chicken gorgonzola sandwich/panini 👍👍👍
Dont be fooled by the entrance. Fun place with plenty of space outside.
Wonderful selection. Great service. You can even sample before you buy. Drink there or take home a growler. Dont forget to get a repeat customer card to earn free growers.
Great cider, probably the best Ive ever had. Archibalds is always good, but be sure to try their various seasonal ciders.
The wife and I love this place been going here for years love the cider and the people that make it they are friendly and full of information if you have any questions they are happy to answer great atmosphere and even the sandwiches are great definitely would recommend this place to novice and experts its just plain great
Arsenal is a fun, casual cider garden. Their cider is delicious and the rotating food trucks, musicians, and yard games complete the experience. Its a great date or group outing!
Wow. An amazing goal come to fruition. Great ciders. Tried Picket, Reising, and Archibald Ado. All very good tastes. I’ll be back for more bottles to take home. Very good!
Great place with an amazing and large selection of ciders. Different fruits and flavors and covering the spectrum from dry to sweet. Also has mead and great service!
A small place but full of flavor. I love a growler of their cider. Best bet go there talk to them and try a few samples and take home a growler of your favorite.
Love this place and their ciders are great. I work down the street at Disappearing Ink, so we end up there a lot grabbing drinks after work or growlers to go. Check it out if you have never been!
Nice place the employees were very nice and helpful
Excellent! Probably the best cider house in Pittsburgh in my opinion. Great stable selection with a heavy rolling selection of new ones and returns along with experimental ones as well.
Great if you like cider. Layout of restaurant is confusing. Went patio and couldnt figure out how to get back main bar with out walking around the entire block. Im probably just an idiot.
Tiny and adorable! There are many ciders to try but I highly recommend the soft serve style cider which is frozen like a slushie and totally out of this world delicious!
Amazing!! I’ve been here multiple times, we always have a Great time. I’ve stopped in got a few bottles to go, also stop in and enjoyed the garden outside. Parking was a little hard, but worth it
I wish I lived in Pittsburgh, but then again I may be continuously buzzed on Arsenal Cider. Loved the Honeycrisp and barrel-aged blueberry ciders. Will visit again when in town!
Great cider and lovely place to hang out during the summer. A little dead in the winter but still great to pick up a growler to take home!
Great ciders in a lovely outdoor setting. Made us order an entree per couple to sit down.
Top notch place!! Really cool atmosphere, excellent tasting brews, just an overall fun time. A bit on the smaller side. Order the Arsenal Snowbound!
Excellent cider. Always love the variety. The service so friendly and personable.
Visiting the Pittsburgh area. Best experience Ive had with Cider. Wanted to find a way to fly some home with us, but got to share with family and friends instead.
Love it here. Quality cider. Try the wine/cider sorbet in summer, you will not be disappointed!
Ciders are good and have a high percentage. They have more flavors than just apple and also do a sour cherry slushie that is boozy and delicious
Delicious rotating ciders, dont forget to try the hard cider sorbet. Clean green outdoor area where you can take your own food, grab some cider, and chill out for an evening.
Decent cider, havent been in awhile but theyve added a lot to the building since opening including a back outdoor area.
From dry to sweet, any cider you like. The variety is large and changes seasonally, and is always delicious. Music some nights, too!
Our favorite cider house. We come to Pittsburgh for Steelers games from NJ and Arsenal is always our first stop. Good people, good cider.
Very good cider. Sat outside by the fire pit.
Great cider in a quaint home with a cool historical theme. The outdoor space is nice and the couple that owns it were really nice and helpful.
This place has really expanded since the first time Ive had their cider. They definitely deserve the recognition. Solid ciders and meads.
Friendly service, excellent cider as always, and even the sandwiches were absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the cubano!
They have amazing Cider beer.. All different flavors!! Nice, small and very friendly atmosphere!!
Long wait the day before Thanksgiving, but well worth the wait. Glad they let you sample three before you buy. Love the grape Fredonia cider.
This place pairs an awesome vibe with a super friendly staff to serve up some delicious ciders. 10/10 will definitely go again.
Only been once, but I enjoyed it. Very much an awesome place to sit outside and drink. Ciders are really good as well.
Asked me what name to put on the growler, I said governor. The lady spelled it govenor. I have no tolerance for incompetence.On the tip it listed all the percentages, so I picked 10% which was the lowest selection. The lady didnt even thank me. I got 4 growlers and the total was nearly $90, Id say 10% is pretty darn good for how little work she had to do.
My boyfriend & I love this place. Our favorite is Snowbound Cinammon but all of their ales are awesome. Michelle & Bill are great.
Archibalds Ado is always a safe bet and the garden is a lovely place to enjoy.
A great selection of ciders and a cozy atmosphere for enjoying them. The samples of ciders before purchasing is a nice bonus!
Cider is terrific. Atmosphere great. We were there on a Saturday and really enjoyed the lawn and the band!!
Amazing cider! A little tricky to find because theres not a big sign outside but the cider speaks for itself.
Good drinks and nice atmosphere outside. Inside is really weird and I feel horrible for the neighbors. Good cider but I’m sort confused
Very good but very hard to find. They only have a small sidewalk sign that can be hidden by parked cars. It is an old red building directly across from the health services building.
Great service and unbelievable delicious cider. The best of Pittsburgh. Im glad I live only two blocks from the cider house. 🎉
Great ciders!!! If you’ve never been, make it a point to go!
Excellent friendly staff, delicious variety of ciders/light food fare and a huge fenced patio type area make arsenal an awesome cozy place to have a one on one chat or a large group night out
Good service. There is space outside to have a drink
Very small location, but has a large array of options! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back in the warmer months 🤞🏻
Today my wife and I attempted to go to Arsenal. We sadly drove around for 30 minutes and were unable to find any parking and try the cider. We were both looking forward to this place. Its a shame.businesses dont have an actual lot. Please fix this!
Love the variety of ciders! The outdoor area is a great place to relax and bring your pup!
Pours are a little pricey for the size, but the cider is great and the yard in the back is a chill place to hang out.
Very nice and cozy place with really good cider. Its BYOF during winter, but they serve food outside during summer.
Really cool place. Sandwiches were great and all of the ciders our group tried we loved!
Excellent cider. And they have punch cards that get you a discount after you buy a certain amount.
Always delicious and always updating the list. Definitely recommend getting a growler & bringing it back for a ~$5 discount on you next one
Had a great time at trivia night (once every two weeks)!
The cider is so good! I mean, HOW is the cider THAT good? My favorites are the ginger and the seasonal pumpkin.
Little hard to find , but worth it. Friendly, good selection of ciders. Has cider garden to relax and enjoy.
Good ciders, nice sampling system of 3 tastes, nice atmosphere and decor. They do close early, 9pm on Friday.
Solved the parking issue. I went back in time to the 1860s using my Delorean, and built a eight story parking garage. It is made of wood though, so no smoking.
Wonderful atmosphere great people love see all the puppys with mom and dads. Highly recommen
Amazing spot in the summer to grab a few drinks outside. They have bands and food trucks from time to time. Only downside is the limited hours.
Was with the GF and both dogs. Had a amazing time outside! Everyone was super nice! Had some great cider!
Great venue with outdoor seating!
Fantastic cider from dry to sweet. Something for everyone!
The cider is great. Also the outdoor space is great and you can bring your dogs.
Will definitely go back, just when it is warmer! Could use a few more propane fire pits!
Great cider, great service! Pet friendly. A little pricey, but the cider is delicious.
Love Arsenal Cider House in the summer. We hang out on the back lawn, listen to live music and enjoy the cider!
A fun spot for casual drinks and cider tasting. Parking can be tricky, but its definitely worth the hassle.
I visit here with my kids when we visit them. We love their cider.
Great ambiance on a summer night…Especially when there is live music!
The blackberry cider is our favorite! It can get pretty crowded on the weekends, but it isnt hard to see why!
Excellent cider. Staff is incredibly friendly. Awesome experience.
Great drinks! Warm environment. Lovely staff. Would recommend over and over.
Love love love the atmosphere. The ciders always taste amazing and the people are super friendly.
Excellent ciders, awesone staff, awesome space and garden! Best cider I know.
Best cider in PA! Snowbound and the Ginger are our favorite!
Cider is always excellent. Outside seating area is pretty
Delicious cider. Great service. A good place to spend some time!
Great service and good atmosphere! Will definitely come back.
One my favorite places to go get a drink in the Pittsburgh area
Best cider Ive ever had, food was great.
Cool cidery with a Western vibe and an amazing outdoor patio
This place is AMAZING. Its located on the first floor of a residence, it reminds me of a speakeasy. The ciders are out of this world.
Locally made mead and ciders. Quite good; you can come in, taste, and buy a growler.
Adorable courtyard and delicious cider. The growlers are cool and make a nice souvenir
Delicious Hard Cider, causal hangout spot and backyard sized summer outdoor concert venue.
Great sandwiches and cider, lovely cider garden
This place has the best ciders, EVER!!If you are anywhere near here, STOP! You will not regret it!!!
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-15I am obsessed with Arsenal Cider. It is my favorite. I seek it out anytime I go to buy craft beer and cider. This brand is really important to me and this is the first time Ive had the chance to make it out to the cider house. They had so many interesting new things I havent tried in cans. I ordered the Spicy Archibald & The Rhubarb. Both were magnificent! I cant wait to go back sometime. The outside patio was adorable and so quaint for just sitting and drinking with friends.
Review №2
2021-08-24This is a go to spot when in Pittsburgh. They have a variety of different ciders that fits all taste preferences. They do a great job of deciphering the sweetness level, flavor profiles and alcohol percentage. I also like how most ciders have a higher percentage to them. The inside area is vintage and the outdoor area is very accommodating. There is a variety of picnic tables, connect four, ring toss and Cornhole.
Review №3
2021-12-04Great place for a night out with friends or acozy date night by a fire pit. Great amount of outdoor space and dog friendly. They offer takeaway growlers too!
Review №4
2022-06-11The atmosphere is great - truly unique - and attracts a really fun, kind crowd. However, I’ve had a few weird encounters with the manager (it seems?). Seems pretty uptight and petty. We asked for water from the sink instead of the water jug sitting out because it was hot and tasted weird. He came out to find me and drink the water jug water right in front of me to demonstrate that “it tastes fine”. He then angrily changed out the water jug. Tonight he got mad at the kids tossing the corn hole bean bags at each other. After they were corrected and stopped, he still angrily took away the game. His presence persistently puts a dark cloud over the experience. Not sure we will go back, which is too bad because it is a beautiful place.
Review №5
2022-07-01This isn’t just the best cidery in Pittsburgh, it is amongst the very best in the US. There are no bad drinks here. Only top notch with a tremendous selection. Don’t ignore the melomels and meads either. Service is superb. A very comfortable place to spend the evening ( good musical entertainment on the weekends as well). We keep coming back again. And again and…..
Review №6
2022-04-24Went here for the first time and loved it, im a cider fan so was pretty enamored by all the different options. loved all the ones i got to sample, it was difficult to choose. interior was super interesting, cool outdoor area as well.
Review №7
2022-06-24All the ciders and other drinks we had were quite tasty and there were spacious outdoor areas to sit. The person that served us was very friendly! My favorite was the apricot cider.
Review №8
2019-08-21If you love cider like I love cider this is the place to go! They have about 20 ciders on tap (my favorite) and you can sample 3 of them before ordering. A couple of ciders don’t have apple so technically they’re sparking wine, but they are sooooooo good. They also have a kind of softy ice cream (I think it may be dairy free) that has 3 kinds of cider in it and SWEET. BABY. JESUS. it’s good. You get a free cup of it on your birthday! You can also take a growler home if you feel so inclined. I almost wish I lived in Pittsburgh.
Review №9
2021-04-11If cider is your thing its hard to beat Arsenal. The variety is great ranging from sweet to dry. The environment is pleasant. The outdoor area in the back is comfortable and family friendly. Didnt eat there but the food appears well-done.
Review №10
2019-03-23Stopped by because daughter drinks cider. Im a beer drinker but was pleasantly impressed with the cider tasting. Nice selections on hand. Cool atmosphere as it is old home of owner turned into civil war restoration. Owner was very nice and patient during tastings.