About Western Cider
Western Cider is a cider bar on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Missoula. Its website says the dream started in 2012, when co-founder Michael Billingsley planted 2,500 cider apple trees in Montana's Bitterroot Valley. The orchard now has nearly 5,000 rare apple trees.
The taproom pours easy going and traditional ciders. The website lists Poor Farmer as its flagship, along with a hopped cider, a sour cherry cider and a whiskey peach cider. It also describes a McIntosh cider made from heirloom Bitterroot Valley apples and says it won a gold medal.
Food is simple and made for sharing. The website lists charcuterie and cheese boards, bar snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Food trucks come by too, and the site keeps a food truck calendar.
Trivia runs on Thursdays and open mic on Mondays. The website describes a family friendly atmosphere in the tasting room. Bottles, cans and growlers are available to go.
From Western Cider's own website and its Google listing, read October 8, 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 Western Cider serve food?
Yes. The website has a food menu with charcuterie and cheese boards and bar snacks. It also keeps a food truck calendar.
What events does Western Cider hold?
Its website lists trivia on Thursdays at 7pm and open mic on Mondays at 6pm. An old time jam meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Can I take cider home?
Yes. The website says bottles, cans and growlers are available to go.
Are dogs allowed?
No. The website says dogs are not allowed.
Which breweries are close by?
Bayern Brewing, Inc. is 0.4 miles away. Draught Works is 0.5 miles away. Tamarack Brewing Co and Cranky Sam Public House are both 0.9 miles away.
Answers come from Western Cider's website and its Google listing, read October 8, 2026.
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Before you visit Western Cider
Check the ciders page on westerncider.com for the current list before you go, because what is on tap changes. The site also has an events page and a food truck calendar. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Leave the dog at home, since the website says no dogs are allowed. The tasting room is described as family friendly. Groups can ask about rental options for private events.
Bayern Brewing, Inc. is 0.4 miles away and Draught Works is 0.5 miles away. Tamarack Brewing Co and Cranky Sam Public House are both 0.9 miles away, which makes a longer cider and beer outing easy.