About Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits
Squabble State Hard Cider & Spirits is a cidery and taproom on a 68-acre farm off Brownlow Drive in Bristol, Virginia. Its website says the farm is about three miles from downtown Bristol, on the Tennessee line. The site also describes south-facing mountain views of Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina from the taproom.
The website says the hard cider is made from Virginia apples, including Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith and Ginger Gold. Flavors on tap include Dry, Blood Orange, Blackberry, Pear, Dark Cherry and Strawberry. Beer by 7 Dogs is poured too, as a lager, Kolsch, IPA and Lemon Radler.
Seating runs from tables inside the taproom to a covered patio with rocking chairs. Outside there are firepits and picnic tables, and the site lists table games and cornhole. Its website says families and leashed pets are welcome.
Food trucks are on site regularly, and the taproom sells snacks such as pretzels and popcorn. It is one of the most reviewed cider and spirits spots in Bristol on this site.
From Squabble State's own website and its Google listing, read October 19, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Squabble State?
Yes. Its website says pets are welcome in the taproom, on the patio and in all of the outdoor spaces. They must be leashed and well behaved, and you need to clean up after them.
Does Squabble State serve food?
The website says a rotation of food trucks is on site each week, with details posted on its Facebook and Instagram pages. The taproom also sells snacks like chips, pretzels, popcorn and s'mores kits. You are welcome to bring your own meal.
Can I take cider home?
Yes. Its website says you can buy Dry and Blood Orange hard cider in six-packs of cans in the taproom. It also fills growlers of anything on tap, and you can bring your own or buy one.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
George & Sids is 2.1 miles away. Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. and Studio Brew are both 2.4 miles away, and Elderbrew is 2.5 miles away.
Answers come from Squabble State's website and its Google listing, read October 19, 2026.
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Before you visit Squabble State
Check squabblestate.com before you go. The site says hours can change and that it posts updates there. It also warns that Brownlow Drive is a newly created road, so use the Google pinpoint and written directions on its visit page.
Bring a leash for your dog and an empty growler if you want a fill. No outside alcohol is allowed on the property. Food truck schedules are posted on its Facebook and Instagram pages.
George & Sids is 2.1 miles away. Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. and Studio Brew are both 2.4 miles away, and Elderbrew is 2.5 miles away, so a second stop is easy to add.