The Local Cider Bar 828 I Street, Arcata, CA 95521

"So been here often because friends meet here but service can vary greatly. One time, the bartender questioned my ID, and another time, the beer tasted awful and I asked for something different, full glass, but NOPE, sorry. This wasn't my first drink. Most places don't have and issue...so don't expect any great service...guess they deal with too many college kids to treat customers they way other establishments do."

"Good place to hang out, but they don't let you try things first like every other taproom I've been to. I got a beer I didn't like and didn't feel like taking a risk with any coders."

"Comfy, warm taproom with good pies. Service was excellent. Beer selection is nice, they have ciders but also other beer styles which we appreciated. We got the chicken pot pie, veggie empanada, and chocolate mousse and lemon raspberry pie. 10/10 recommend stopping by here!"

"The food and drink are great, the obnoxious Blonde guy working there is loud, and foul-mouthed. Kids and all in the shop and he is loudly swearing, and talking to other employees and some friends of his. Made what would have been a solid 5 star experience 2 at best, because of him."

"This place used to be bittersweet...literally not figuratively, that was it's name. A large selection of ciders ranging from dry as the Mojave desert to sweet as your grandmothers cookies awaits you in a post industrial decor with ample outside seating. There are some beers on tap and local kombucha for those who prefer not to indulge in the alcoholic side of fermentation. If you get hungry a slice of Humboldt pie is also part of the establishment , serving delicious hand pies, chicken/veggie pot pies and full size sweet and savory pies. The pies are truly delicious and made with quality local ingredients and the empanadas are on par with some of the best I have had in South America. A welcome addition to the downtown food and drink offerings, the local cider bar is worth checking out because as Henry David Thoreau said, "the apple is the noblest of fruits.""