One of the best places to get a drink in Bloomington! The staff are also friendly and the drinks are always delicious. Their list of ciders have a range of sweetness to accommodate any drinker. When the weather is nice they open the big garage door to see the B line trail which is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Brown
I had a flight to sample 5 of the six on tap. All were very good. I have preferences. It is definitely something I will do again. New ciders should emerge in two to four weeks. I look forward to the new choices in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Amy Forster
Best mule cider I have ever had. Patrons and bartender were all friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Mulled Cider, Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Hannah Walker
Longtime fan of Friendly Beast! A cozy spot right off the b-line, the menu had a great selection of rotating ciders. I really enjoy their mulled cider in the colder months, and the patio in the warmer ones. Plus great events on the weekends with food trucks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Mulled Cider, Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Donna
Quite the ambience. Fatima was absolutely wonderful. Wonderful smile, great knowledge, and so welcoming. If hard cider is your jam, visit this awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friendly Beasts Cider Company
Greg Simons
Very friendly staff who make the effort to understand what you're looking for and provide the ideal recommendation. The ciders are delicious, and the vibe is great for new and established customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solomon B.
For the most part I have nothing but positive things to say about Friendly Beasts; but after coming in for an extremely limited, possibly once-in-a-lifetime can of cider to take home and share, only to have it opened by the bartender at the last possible second after I'd bought it, I was rather disappointed. I'd made it clear that I didn't want it in a glass, but c'est la vie. Otherwise, the cider is very tasty and the location is fun, especially if they have live music.
Jack Daniel
A delightful discovery on my stop in Bloomington. Great ciders and great folks. And very reasonable prices.Indoor and outdoor seating, dog friendly, and knowledgeable about the craft.If I were local I would be getting growlers filled here regularly (but alas, I live far away).
Jacqueline Sampaio
They do not have food but is still a nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friendly Beasts Cider Company
Sam
Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks at a good price, and I love being able to bike to it on the B-Line.
Absolutely loved this cider bar. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about all of the drinks. We split a flight (great deal!) and then decided to order more small pours so we could try the ones we missed. Casual ambience, dog friendly, nice patio overlooking the B Line.
Michelle Barnette
Rotating ciders on tap. Very interesting selection with several dry ciders.I love that it's right on the B-line trail (easy to bike to).
Lainey B
Relaxed cider spot. Good spot for groups. My favorite is the apefruit which has a grapefruit flavor.
Madi P
Never a bad time! Mack is great and the atmosphere is fabulous
Laura Cortner
FABULOUS! Warm, welcoming host, great selection of ciders and cozy environment. The ciders are fabulous! We took a growler home! The vide was very laid back, you can bring in eats and kick back with a ciders and as you enjoy a round of your favorite board game(many to pick from).
One of the best places to get a drink in Bloomington! The staff are also friendly and the drinks are always delicious. Their list of ciders have a range of sweetness to accommodate any drinker. When the weather is nice they open the big garage door to see the B line trail which is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a flight to sample 5 of the six on tap. All were very good. I have preferences. It is definitely something I will do again. New ciders should emerge in two to four weeks. I look forward to the new choices in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Best mule cider I have ever had. Patrons and bartender were all friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Mulled Cider, Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Longtime fan of Friendly Beast! A cozy spot right off the b-line, the menu had a great selection of rotating ciders. I really enjoy their mulled cider in the colder months, and the patio in the warmer ones. Plus great events on the weekends with food trucks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Mulled Cider, Hard Cider Flight Flavors Vary
Quite the ambience. Fatima was absolutely wonderful. Wonderful smile, great knowledge, and so welcoming. If hard cider is your jam, visit this awesome place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friendly Beasts Cider Company
Very friendly staff who make the effort to understand what you're looking for and provide the ideal recommendation. The ciders are delicious, and the vibe is great for new and established customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For the most part I have nothing but positive things to say about Friendly Beasts; but after coming in for an extremely limited, possibly once-in-a-lifetime can of cider to take home and share, only to have it opened by the bartender at the last possible second after I'd bought it, I was rather disappointed. I'd made it clear that I didn't want it in a glass, but c'est la vie. Otherwise, the cider is very tasty and the location is fun, especially if they have live music.
A delightful discovery on my stop in Bloomington. Great ciders and great folks. And very reasonable prices.Indoor and outdoor seating, dog friendly, and knowledgeable about the craft.If I were local I would be getting growlers filled here regularly (but alas, I live far away).
They do not have food but is still a nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friendly Beasts Cider Company
Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks at a good price, and I love being able to bike to it on the B-Line.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Absolutely loved this cider bar. The bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about all of the drinks. We split a flight (great deal!) and then decided to order more small pours so we could try the ones we missed. Casual ambience, dog friendly, nice patio overlooking the B Line.
Rotating ciders on tap. Very interesting selection with several dry ciders.I love that it's right on the B-line trail (easy to bike to).
Relaxed cider spot. Good spot for groups. My favorite is the apefruit which has a grapefruit flavor.
Never a bad time! Mack is great and the atmosphere is fabulous
FABULOUS! Warm, welcoming host, great selection of ciders and cozy environment. The ciders are fabulous! We took a growler home! The vide was very laid back, you can bring in eats and kick back with a ciders and as you enjoy a round of your favorite board game(many to pick from).