Contoocook Cider Company

I hate hard ciders.

Seriously. My wife loves cider (look, we can't get into it, no one has time for that)...she has tried for years to get me to try every hard cider in the world. I have hated literally all of them. ALL. OF. THEM. 😳

We moved to Hopkinton last summer and went to try the cider at Contoocook Cider Company and...damn...I liked it. Not only liked it but really truly loved their cider.

Maybe that was a fluke? Turns out, it wasn't a fluke. Nope. Every time we go it reaffirms how much I really love it.

So my tastebuds changed and I love other ciders now? Yeah, that's what happened. Totally. Hashtag sarcasm...am I right? *crickets* ...except that my tastebuds did't change. I tried other ciders, from other brewers, and still cannot stand them. Insert frowny face from my wife.

All of these words and I haven't even mentioned the pizzas. All I'll say is that if you love garlic then the garlic pizza is your happy place. #happyplace #garliclovers

Come for the amazing cider (you will thank yourself...and maybe me). Stay for the incredible pizza. Hangout for the ridiculous views of Mount Kearsage.

Everything was nice!! I'd do 4.75 only complaint was the baking powder in the doughnuts. Switch to aluminum free baking powder in the doughnuts. That little switch would make a huge difference!!

We each had a flight of 4 ciders of our choice, and it was definitely worth the visit!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A little busy but they managed it well. Good snacks w our cider. Love the livemusic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect place. Beautiful views, the tasting is not expensive at all. We also had a tasty pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and great atmosphere. The ciders were very good and tasty. I had the cranberry, blueberry, blended and fireside maple. Would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The BEST cider. Amazing varieties, outstanding views, & always wonderful staff!! (Plenty of gf options as well)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best cider in NH! Live music and food as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great last-minute stop. Pretty area and views. Good selection of hard ciders (from sweet to dry); Cherry Bomb was our favorite.We ordered 2 pizzas and they took a little over 30 minutes to come out. The pizzas themselves were tasty, but the length of time (without being forewarned) was my reason for -1 star.Having live music was fun.We didn't go, but if you are wanting to pick apples, there is an orchard accessible via the same parking lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Had a wonderful time! Tried some delicious ciders, and the best ever cider donuts! Enjoyed picking apples too! Highly recommend them

Fun spot to hang out! Kind of wish there was a little spot for kids to play but all in all, we had fun and loved our experience! Will go

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing experience. Tons of fun picking apples. Dog friendly outside the orchard and building. Delicious cider.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blueberry

Beautiful place, delicious cider I recommend the fireside maple. They have cider donuts and ice cream on the second floor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pretzel

Fun spot to hang out! Kind of wish there was a little spot for kids to play but all in all, we had fun and loved our experience! Will go again

Got here too late to order a pizza, but got some cider donuts. Great view towards the mountains. Can't wait to try the hard ciders!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4