About Raging Cider & Mead Co
Raging Cider & Mead Co is a family run cidery and meadery in San Marcos. Its website says Dave and Kerry Carr founded it in 2015 and that everything is grown and made in San Diego County. Google lists it as a cider bar and winery as well as a brewery.
The website describes dry, bright ciders that are tannic or a little rustic when barrel fermentation is involved. It also lists semi-sweet meads and a rich, sweet pommeau. It says every mead starts with raw local honey and whole fruit.
The taproom is small, with an outdoor patio and a larger outdoor space for gatherings. The website says the name is a nod to the founders' old punk rock days. Fryday fish and chips is served every Friday.
The calendar also lists live music and a movie night every Thursday. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in San Marcos on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Raging Cider & Mead Co serve food?
Yes. Its website has a food menu page and a Fryday fish and chips menu every Friday. The page is also titled for food trucks.
What do they make?
Its website lists cider, mead, fruit wine, wine and pommeau, all made from San Diego County fruit and honey. It says the ciders are natural and minimal intervention.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. Its website says the space is available for private events, from birthdays and celebrations to gatherings with friends and family. It has a private event reservations page.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos and Meadiocrity Mead are both 0.3 miles away. Ten-75 Brewing Company is 0.4 miles away, and Dos Desperados Brewery is 0.6 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 10, 2026.
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Before you visit Raging Cider
Expect a small taproom with a patio. The website says the culture is inclusive and community built, and that there are no strangers here. Ask what is pouring if you are new to cider or mead.
Check the taplist and events pages at ragingcidermead.com before you go, because the lineup rotates. That is also where you can find the private event reservations page.
Craft Coast Beer & Tacos and Meadiocrity Mead are both 0.3 miles away. Ten-75 Brewing Company is 0.4 miles away, so a second stop is easy.