Urban Orchard Cider Co.

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#1 Best Place to Drink Cider in America 2017
– Food & Wine Magazine

#1 Best Cider Establishment in South East 2017
– United States Association of Cider Makers

Meet Your 2024 ACA Board of Directors

By Michelle McGrath | January 25, 2024 Last Friday, the American Cider Association (ACA) announced the results of their annual Board of Directors Election at their 2024 industry trade conference, … [Read more]

Sip Your Way Along the NC Cider Trail

By Natasha Anderson for The Laurel of Asheville Sixteen North Carolina cideries unite to create the first ever NC cider trail. A website, CiderNC.com, features an interactive map that allows … [Read more]

Urban Orchard Supports Artists

By Krista Stearns Murals in Asheville couldn’t happen without the investment of local businesses commissioning the art. Josie Meikle of Urban Orchard Cider Company believes it’s the responsibility of local … [Read more]

GUEST: Josie Mielke, Urban Orchard Cider Company on the Imbibe Asheville Podcast

Hard Cider! In this episode, I chat with co-founder of Asheville’s fist modern day cider company, Josie Mielke of Urban Orchard Cider. LISTEN NOW!

5 Rising Stars in Asheville, North Carolina

The fresh talent that’s transforming the moonshine capital into a dynamic drinking destination Josie Mielke. Photo by Anne Fitten Glenn. In our Rising Stars series, seasoned beverage professionals spotlight five of … [Read more]

Taproom managers serve as liaisons between production and consumers

LIKE A BOSS: Numerous Asheville-area taprooms operate smoothly and efficiently thanks to female managers. Clockwise from top right are Christine Ferguson Weaver (Hi-Wire Brewing), Katie Jordan and Katy Luquire (Urban … [Read more]

Cider Corner Q&A with Gregory Hill

Gregory N. Hill, Cider Maker/Production Director, Urban Orchard Cider Co. — Asheville, North Carolina BREWER: How do you feel your job has had to adapt in the craft beverage market compared to a … [Read more]

100 Days, Drinks, Dishes & Destinations

Take a ride on the Amazing Pubcycle as it rides around Downtown Asheville with the host of 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes & Destinations. We’re partial to around 18 minutes in … [Read more]

Everything in Moderation: The cider side of sipping

Give humans a fruit, vegetable or grain, and they’re likely to find a way to make booze out of it. The apple — a fruit that grows well in so … [Read more]

Urban Orchard Cider Brings ‘Art of Fermentation’ to the South Slope

By Carol Viau- The Biltmore Beacon Ahh, fall. It’s a time to enjoy refreshing coolness in the air — and all things apple — especially apple cider. A little … [Read more]

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Full Cider Menu

All Urban Orchard Ciders are aged at a minimum of 8 months, crafted from Hendersonville, NC apples, and utilize a variety of yeasts to give each cider a unique flavor profile.

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On Tap - Tasting Room

Check out the hard cider's served on tap at our South Slope (Downtown) location at 24 Buxton Avenue in Asheville NC.

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Upcoming Events

Events - South Slope Location

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Snack and Charcuterie Menu

Our South Slope taproom offers snacks in a pre-packed grab and go format.

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TESTIMONIALS

This place is amazing! Good food, amazing service (Ben made it such a special visit) and most important, great cider. Tons of different flavors from sweet to sour and even spicy. They offer flights and mulled cider. We will be back!!!

Stowe Perry

Love urban orchard. Friendly staff, great selection of cider. Hot cider is my personal favorite this time of year. The food is also really good with fresh and healthy choices that compliment the ciders well.

Jill Parker

It's a good bar for people into hard cider. They have a variety of options and an 8 oz. size makes it possible to try multiple. I went on a Saturday night and it was absolutely empty.

Charles Morgan

Had no idea you could do so much with cider. Every flavour had something to offer. The flavour varieties are innumerable. We even had one that was coffee flavors. We went on a Wednesday night and had a very personal experience win individualized attention.

Analee Tapia

Cool cider place among the many breweries, so a great place for people who aren’t big beer lovers or just want to have something a bit different. We really loved the ginger and the strawberry ciders. We got the cheese and charcuterie board too which was delicious. Just a cool place to hang out too

Carlye Beyer

My wife is gluten free so this was a must for us. We really loved it. Every cider was solid and the food was really good too! Def stop by and grab beers at the brewery up the street while you are there.

Neil Natic

Loved this place! Great service and ciders. Their jalapeño cider was delicious. Can’t wait to go back when I’m in town.

Anna Leverence

Great vibe, awesome bartenders, amazing cider! Go visit Kevin and Ben, they’ll take good care if you and great pictures too! Xo -Tammy!

Heather Hall

Cider was awesome. Small bites were fantastic. Prices are reasonable. I had a great time with my party of 7.

David Walling

I recommend this place to everyone in this area because they are so amazing!! From awesome food to share and munch on to some of the best ciders I’ve ever had, this place is my new all-time favorite place. Friendly staff and relaxed environment with delicious ciders and a dog friendly porch.

Colleen Conneran

Excellent Ciders and a nice place. Friendly staff. The English Sweet Cider is as good as it gets. Well Done!!

Richard Long

About Urban Orchard Cider Co.

Urban Orchard Cider Co. provides a warm and inviting space in the South Slope district of Downtown Asheville, allowing visitors to experience our one-of-a-kind hard ciders that are made on site. We proudly offer a welcoming atmosphere that fosters creativity, invigorating discussion with friends, or a warm chair to enjoy your cider in one hand and your new favorite book in the other.

In a time where product labels can be difficult to navigate and interpret, you can be sure that Urban Orchard Ciders are of the purest form. We are dedicated to producing the highest quality craft ciders that we feel good about drinking ourselves. Forget the days of overly sweet ciders, full of artificial sweeteners, aromas, and flavors. We let fresh-pressed apple juice do the job for us. Aging/maturation and a variety of yeast strains are competitive advantages for us and we have found that the extra work delivers us a superior product in the end. Stop by for a visit!

Check out a FoodTopia profile on owner Josie Mielke

URBAN ORCHARD CIDER CO. TAPROOM AND HEADQUARTERS LOCATION

South Slope Location (Downtown)

The South Slope location is the main headquarters for Urban Orchard Cider Co. production and offers a comfortable and unique educational atmosphere for its customers to enjoy one of Asheville's quality craft beverages. The taproom is also available for your next corporate or private event. Inquire via our contact us page.

Monday: 2-9pm

Tuesday: 2-10pm

Wednesday: 2-9pm

Thursday: 2-12am

Friday: 2-10pm

Saturday: 2-10pm

Sunday: 2-8pm

Dungeons N' Drafts DND Game Night

One Monday a Month!

(Check Facebook events for schedule, Validated Parking w/ Ticket)

Customer Appreciation Night, Every Tuesday!

Specials/Validated Parking w/ purchase!