THE TAPROOM

DOWNEAST CIDER HOUSE TAPROOM
256 MARGINAL STREET, EAST BOSTON, MA

our taproom is situated within our cider house which is a 24/5 production facility (think forklifts, canning, etc) we typically have 12-16 flavors on tap and are currently limited to serving one flight per person, per day and cannot serve full pours in the taproom. but don't worry, our outdoor cider garden and pop-up, where we serve full pours is open may - october and the perfect spot to hang out after you enjoy a flight in the taproom. *please note both our taproom and outdoor cider garden are 21+ only*
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REGULAR HOURS
mon-wed: CLOSED
thu-fri: 5PM - 9PM
sat: 11AM - 9PM
sun: 12PM - 7PM
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HOLIDAY HOURS
WED 11/26 [thanksgiving eve]: 5PM - 9PM
THU 11/27 [thanksgiving]: CLOSED
FRI 11/28 [black friday]: 5PM - 9PM
WED 12/24 [christmas eve]: CLOSED
THU 12/25 [christmas]: CLOSED
WED 12/31 [new years eve]: CLOSED
THU 1/1 [new years day]: CLOSED

UPCOMING

OUTDOOR CIDER GARDEN

now CLOSED for the season. see you in may!

our outdoor cider garden and pop-up is also located in east boston, right in the shipyard across from the cider house and is open may - october. keep scrolling to see our upcoming events and/or closures.
*please note both our taproom and outdoor cider garden are 21+ only*
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HOURS
closed for the season, see you in may!

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FAQs

thanks for checking in here before your visit––we want to make sure you know what to expect when you get here. our taproom is situated within our cider house which is a 24/5 production facility (think forklifts, canning, etc). it’s where it all goes down and we want you to come see it and have a tasting flight while you do. we typically have 12-16 flavors on tap and are currently limited to serving one flight per person, per day (we cannot serve full pours in the taproom). after your flight, we want you to grab literally as much downeast product and gear as you can carry in your arms (or on your back, whatever, really). if you haven’t quite gotten your downeast fill, you can head over to our outdoor cider garden (open may - october) and pop-up, where we do serve full pours, along with frozen hard slushies and more.

yes. we are a 21+ facility at both the cider house & taproom and our outdoor cider garden. all members in your party must show a valid ID to enter, no exceptions.

please note that a photo of your ID on a phone is NOT a valid form of identification and will not be accepted.

we do not offer tours at the cider house at this time. however, you can get more than a glimpse of our fermentation and production process in our taproom, located in the middle of our cider house where it all goes down, especially on thursdays & fridays when the production line is typically running.

we love kids. but they don't really love us and to be honest, we get it. our floors are concrete, we have no food, no non-alcoholic beverage options, and no ball pits. everyone in the cider house must be seated–and with lots of fancy cider-making machinery, ingredients, and chemicals around, we cannot allow children (or adults, for that matter) to be wandering, toddling, climbing on furniture, or running around. that being said, if your kid is 8 years old or younger, we won't make them wait outside or anything like that, we just ask that they are seated or in your arms while visiting the taproom or outdoor cider garden. additionally, lawn games outside at our pop-up are for adults! we kindly ask that you not allow your children to use them for their own entertainment.

please also note: the taproom is a small and ever-shrinking space, we do not have space for multiple baby strollers. additionally, we do not allow biking, scootering, roller skating, or the storage of those items, in our taproom or outdoor cider garden.

yes, both the taproom and outdoor cider garden are dog-friendly (as long as your dog is people and other-dog friendly, is potty-trained, and remains on a leash during your visit).

please note: if your dog is non-stop barking, being aggressive, not potty trained, or otherwise causing a disturbance, we may kindly ask you to leave and come back without them. also––don't forget to follow @dogeastcider if you haven't yet!

we do not have food in the taproom but you may bring your own snacks (please keep in mind that table space is limited so a giant spread is not recommended) and we cannot provide additional table space for your food.

when the outdoor cider garden is open (may-october), you can order from our neighbors at Aloe Natural (available sat & sun until 6pm) or treat yourself to one of Mikey's Hot Dogs but you may also bring your own food. we ask that you clean up after yourself and ensure that your trash makes it into a trash bag and doesn’t get left behind at a table where the wind may get to it before we do.

nope, sorry. both the taproom and outdoor cider garden are first come, first served.

yes it does, thanks for asking. we always try our best to accommodate but due to limited space and seating in the cider house, we cannot guarantee that groups of 7+ can be seated all together. 

groups with 10+ cannot be accommodated unless we split the group up and seat you separately. also, your entire party must be present in order for us to seat you and you all must remain in your seats at your own table while seated in the taproom.

it depends. saturdays and sundays are our busiest days. we have limited seating and no standing room. wait times vary but can be anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes during peak hours, especially in the months of may through october. we do our best to turn tables over but ask for your patience. if you are coming in to grab product or merch to-go, you do not have to wait in line. just inform the host and they will direct you where to go.

purchase a 32 or 64 ounce growler (to-go only) in the taproom. once you finish it, bring in your clean and empty downeast branded growler for a discount on your refill:

  • $2 off 32oz
  • $3 off 64oz

*this is not a deposit program, we cannot give money back for empty growlers*

at this time, we are not able to accommodate or reserve space for private parties. all space is first-come first-serve. for further inquiries, please ask to speak with the manager or email shop@downeastcider.com. 

1/6 bbl kegs can usually be purchased online for cider house pick-up or in the taproom just like growlers and cans for most year-round blends, depending on availability. prices vary based on flavor and availability. a $90 deposit is included in the price. when returned within 3 months with a receipt, we will refund your deposit using your original payment method.

unfortunately we cannot ship kegs, but you can always look into getting a keg through your local liquor store that carries our product.

kegs are fitted with standard d-style spears which we do not provide, but you can typically rent them through your local liquor store. 

  • cans, growlers, and kegs can be ordered online for cider house pick-up using our toast online ordering portal. these orders must be picked up at the time you selected when checking out. 
  • cans can be purchased through our website for direct shipping, depending on what state you live in.

click here to review our shipping, return, & refund policies.

more shipping questions? check out our shipping faqs.