About West End Ciderhouse, Tavern
West End Ciderhouse, Tavern is a cider bar on the west side of Athens. Its website calls it Ohio's first cider bar. The site says the Tavern is where the West End cider story begins.
Inside, you will find the full range of West End ciders, according to the website. The full-service bar makes classic and modern cocktails, many with West End's own spirits. A guest draft beer list sits alongside them.
Music and open nights fill the week. Open Mic Monday has sign-up at 7 pm, and a Celtic and Old-Time Jam runs every Thursday. The jam moves to the patio when the weather allows.
Monthly gatherings repeat here too. Community Crokinole is on second Saturdays, and Sunday Crafternoon is on second Sundays. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Athens on this site.
From West End Ciderhouse's own website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
What can I drink at West End Ciderhouse, Tavern?
The website lists a full range of West End ciders. The bar also makes classic and modern cocktails, many with West End spirits, and it keeps a guest draft beer list.
Is there live music?
Yes. The events page lists a Celtic and Old-Time Jam every Thursday and Open Mic Monday. Other musicians play at the Tavern from time to time.
Is there a patio?
Yes. The website says the Thursday jam is held on the patio when the weather permits, and inside when it does not.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Jackie O's Public House Restaurant and Jackie O's Brewpub are both 0.5 miles away. Little Fish Brewing Company is 1 mile away, and Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery is 1.1 miles away.
Answers come from West End Ciderhouse's website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.
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Before you visit West End Ciderhouse
Expect a cider bar with a full cocktail list and a guest draft selection. It works as a community room as much as a bar, with music and games most weeks. Check the events page at athenswestend.com before you go.
The company also runs a separate production facility at a different address. It is a different stop from the Tavern, so check which one you are heading to.
Jackie O's Public House Restaurant and Jackie O's Brewpub are both 0.5 miles away. Little Fish Brewing Company is 1 mile away, which makes a second stop easy.