About Blue Bee Cider
From Blue Bee Cider's own website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Blue Bee Cider is a cidery and tasting room on Bethlehem Road in Richmond. Its website calls it Virginia's first urban cidery. The business was founded in 2013.
The ciders are made from rare and heirloom Virginia apples. The website says they range from bone dry to semi-sweet to dessert, and include single varietal apples and infusions. They are naturally gluten free, and you can taste them through guided tastings, flights, carafes or glasses.
Blue Bee has pioneered several cider styles in Virginia, including hopped, smoked and fruit-infused. The name comes from the Blue Orchard Bee, a native Virginia bee that pollinates apple blossoms in early spring.
The room is family- and dog-friendly, and the site lists a deck. Open mic poetry nights and a monthly tasting run through the year.
Brewery.fyi reviews
No Brewery.fyi reviews yet. Be the first to share your visit.
Write a reviewAmenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Questions people ask
Answers come from Blue Bee Cider's website and its Google listing, read October 5, 2026.
Are dogs allowed at Blue Bee Cider?
Yes. The website says well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the tasting room and on the outdoor deck. It also says the room can be stimulating, so an easily overwhelmed dog may be happier at home.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. The website calls the cidery family friendly. It asks that children are supervised.
Does Blue Bee Cider serve food?
Yes. The website lists small bites, pizzas from Billy Pie and Udderless, and non-alcoholic drinks. It no longer permits outside food or drink.
Is there parking?
Yes. The website says the lot holds more than 30 spaces and there is an overflow lot nearby. It also says the main lot fence is locked at close each night.
Which breweries are close by?
Strangeways Brewing is 0.5 miles away and The Answer Brewpub is 1 mile away. Black Heath Meadery is 1.1 miles away and Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop is 1.6 miles away.
Breweries near Blue Bee Cider
Before you visit Blue Bee
The website says the team is small and hosts private events and special hours pretty often. Check bluebeecider.com, its events page or its Google listing before you go.
If the main lot is full, the site points to an overflow lot on Edward Holland Drive. It also says the fence at the main lot is locked at close each night, so plan your exit.
Strangeways Brewing is 0.5 miles away, which makes it an easy second stop. The Answer Brewpub is 1 mile away if you want to keep going.