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Bull City Ciderworks Durham

Bar Brewery Cider bar

One of the Top rated Breweries in Durham


Address

305 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701

Website

www.bullcityciderworks.com

Contact

(919) 237-2357

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70
(462621 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Monday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: (Christmas Eve), 4 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: (Christmas), 4 to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: (Boxing Day), 4 to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 2 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 James Kempski Your Triangle REALTOR 9. 3 years ago on Google • 340 reviews
    Cider, Cider, Cider. What a great place. After inspecting a construction work day was over and I sure needed a drink. This place has been open since 2013 smack dab in the middle of Downtown Durham. Outside seating, inside seating and a great place to meet up with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex D. 2 years ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Love this place! They have a great selection of ciders. I am not typically a huge cider person but they have ones that I like! They have unique flavors versus other places that just have like three fruit flavors. We got flights which is always tons of fun! They also had board games so we were able to play and hang out while we drank. There’s a pretty good amount of seating. We went on a Sunday so it was dead but I still think most times there would be enough seating.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andrew D. 1 year ago on Google • 13 reviews
    This place had the warmest beer I have ever drank at a brewery. When I asked the bar tend why, she replied it is hot. It was 70 degrees outside...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric K. 7 years ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Excellent unique ciders selection. Only a few available in bottles but all on draft available in 32 and 64 oz growlers. A small selection of beer also on tap. Friendly staff, lots of seating and reasonable prices. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan 9 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Awful, bland, bitter gimmick cider. As someone who comes from a cider culture, nothing about it is actually cider. It's hyper-sweet alcoholic soda. Merry Christmas and happy New Year
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony D. 8 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Great place to grab a beer! The have up to 16 different ciders to choose from, with guest beers featured as well. Staff is wonderful and encourages you to sample the different beers and even mix ciders. Sounds crazy I know but trust me, they're delicious. Outside seating area for the nice sunny days, board games you can bring to your table, and tours coming soon! Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sky T. 4 years ago on Google
    It's cider szn!! Durham has a cider spot that will make any apple orchard seem for kids. That's because these are wonderfully brewed! #alcohol They have a "core" menu of their classics as well as some seasonal blends and a featured menu with some other breweries. You can get a flight if four or five for $10 or $12, respectively. (Not like our current political climate.) Or any of their brews for a decent price. They are really friendly and are socially distancing until COVID-19 is under control. Anyways, check this place out!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay K. 9 months ago on Google • 562 reviews
    Nice cider

  • 5/5 Catie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibes, awesome cider, nice staff. Was great sitting inside with friends on a rainy evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margaret P. 1 year ago on Google
    Bull City Ciderworks helped make Durham feel like home. There are so many events they put on and there are always board games and corn hole. Not only that but all the staff phenomenal and extremely welcoming. Also the cider is absolutely delicious. Bull City wouldn’t be Bull City without this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren F. 8 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    The bartenders were so nice and helpful here! There's plenty of seating both indoors and outside and there are often food trucks and events going on. Overall one of the better experiences I've had at a brewery/ciderworks in the area. Will definitely be back to try more flavors! The Cheerwine and orange and cream were both delightful and it was nice that they had some beers on tap for my friend who doesn't like cider but agreed to come with me.

  • 4/5 Mason E. 2 years ago on Google • 110 reviews
    The night was spooky, October 31, 2022. The rain soaked parking lot, though it was rather elusive, served as a starting place for a night of tasty terror. We started with a freaky flight and loved the honey cider best, a bloody good treat it was. Would most certainly come back.

  • 5/5 Lori L. 9 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Very cool place. Outside seating is so nice. Love the cider!

  • 5/5 Bill D. W. 9 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Quality brew, friendly and helpful servers. Outdoor deck is a nice chill atmosphere. Good place to bring your dog to sit outside and enjoy a beer.

  • 5/5 Melissa W. 2 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Really awesome cidery! All the ciders we tried tasted great and weren't overly sweet. Staff was really friendly and helpful in walking us through the menu. And I always appreciate a spot that has a bunch of board games available. For beer drinkers, there are several local taps available as well ... and while we were there, a food truck was on site (and whatever they were making smelled delicious).

  • 5/5 Maggie C. 2 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    This is a great cidery! The server we had was super friendly and helpful and the space is very welcoming and chill. The servers were also super helpful and let me leave a growler to chill so I could continue exploring the area for another hour or so. Awesome products and service!

  • 5/5 Chelle C. 6 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I love cider and I appreciate Bull City Ciderworks. Love to grab dinner from the visiting food truck and hang with friends, or play trivia. Dogs welcome!

  • 5/5 Allison O. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Great ciders with a lot of different flavors. Also a nice patio area to sit outside when it's nice out. Service a little slow but it was busy when I went

  • 4/5 Paul F. 6 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This venue has a wide selection of ciders and beer on tap. It's very informal with some not quite new furniture and a selection of games. There's even an arcade room with pool table. Live music on some Friday nights. The band we heard was good and played a variety of music, but they were very loud for my old ears, even though they were playing outdoors. Try the Cardinal Cin (apple cinnamon) or blueberry lemon cider. Tasty!

  • 5/5 Tiara 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! The staff is always friendly, there is always a great mix of people and the drinks are always wonderful! The bands they choose are eclectic and fun and the outdoor space is a great size! The only downside is parking when it’s crowded but we have always been lucky to find a space.

  • 5/5 Lucy G. 1 year ago on Google
    The bartenders truly make you feel special. They are always ready to recommend their favorites and help you out with Thursday night trivia. Truly amazing culture. Shout out to Lauren, Margaret, and Sophie!!!

  • 5/5 Abby B. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband loves cider, so it's great that BC Ciderworks exists. They do flights and you can get 4 for $12 or 5 for $14. Some of the flavors, like "beet" were not to our liking, but to each their own! We enjoyed the Sweet Carolina, Rhize Up and one of the new fall releases, Jack & Oak, which stole the show. Great outdoor space with plenty of picnic tables and a stage for live music. Would definitely come back!

  • 3/5 KellyBilly W. 2 years ago on Google
    The cider was great as always! However, couldn't go past three stars cos of the outside seating... even at 5:00, it filled up fast and the most disappointing part was very little seating was shaded. There is a huge deck right off the building completely shaded but NO seating... gorgeous day outside but dint go there to sit inside!

  • 5/5 Carry V. 2 years ago on Google
    My husband and I go to Ciderworks frequently! Usually have really good food trucks there on the weekends and sometimes even some live music! Their special events and cider releases are also a lot of fun! Definitely a great place to spend an hour or two (or three or four....) if you enjoy really amazing ciders, lots of variety and great service! Best Cidertenders in the world!

  • 5/5 Bruce M. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my second visit to Bull City Ciderworks in Durham. It was just as good as the first! They have a wide variety of ciders to cover everyone's tast buds. They don't offer food but each time they've had a food truck on site. If you enjoy ciders this is worth the trip. They have a location in Wilimgton NC as well.

  • 5/5 B 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place with a large variety of ciders. They also have some guest beers and wines if cider isn't your thing. It's rarely packed and they have games for grown ups or kids. Nice outdoor space and decent indoor area. The only con is that there's no parking. There is a small lot at the Wine place behind it but most of the time you'll have to find street parking.

  • 5/5 Laura M. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place for a Saturday afternoon out with friends! Love the Rum Runner slushie! Can’t go wrong with the off main cider!! Highly recommend :)

  • 4/5 Nam 2 years ago on Google
    A nice-chill cider brewery! There are plenty of board games & card games you can play. They have different activities planned for each day of the week. A solid selection of ciders & guest craft beers, which include hazy IPAs & lagers. *I had a better customer service experience at their Lexington location. There, the parking was less confusing & it had bigger social space to work with* Here were the 3 craft beers I tried, from most favorite to least: Yamkin: literally tastes like a sweet potato topped w/ cinnamon. Sasquash: Apple cider with a finish of maple. Orange You A Hippie: tastes just like a standard Angry Orchard except less sweetness.

  • 5/5 Carmen C. 2 years ago on Google
    BCC Durham is one of our family favorite hangout spots. Dog and kid friendly, with new food trucks, BCC is a great place to be! I love the ciders, which range from sweet, spicy, bitter and change all season which I love! The creativity behind coming up with great cider combos is amazing and unique. They also have beer options for my husband if he’s not in the mood for cider. A great place all around!

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful selection of seasonal ciders nicely complement their signature drinks. Everything I’ve had here has been delicious and made with careful consideration of the balance of flavors. Great vibes inside and out. They usually have a food truck outside as well so you can have a nice bite to eat while enjoying your tasty cider!


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