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Group Policy
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We are a child- and pet-friendly farm. Due to our commercial kitchen, pets are welcome outdoors only and must remain leashed.
Our Cider House has limited indoor seating, best suited for parties of 2–6. Larger parties are welcome, but seating may be limited.
Visiting the Cider House with a Group
Groups of 7 People or More
- Seating and service are first-come, first-served; we do not reserve tables.
- A 20% automatic gratuity applies.
- Due to limited indoor space, larger groups may be seated outdoors (weather permitting).
- For the best chance at indoor seating, we recommend arriving when we open at 11am.
If you would like food to arrive together, please order under one tab for kitchen clarity.
Seasonal Notes
- Spring–Fall: Group seating is available under our outdoor tent.
- Winter: Groups over 15 cannot be accommodated. Groups of 15 or fewer are welcome at 11am.
Groups of 12 People or More
To ensure the best possible experience, advance coordination is required.
- Please email info@fingerlakesciderhouse.com to arrange your visit.
- Seating and service remain first-come, first-served; we do not reserve tables.
- We strongly recommend arriving at 11am, when all seating is available.
- If arriving later, seating is not guaranteed, and your group may need to split into smaller parties.
- A 20% automatic gratuity applies.
- Service for large groups is cider by the glass.
- Food must be preordered to ensure quality and timing.
All food and beverage will be placed on one tab.
Seasonal Notes
- Spring–Fall: Group seating is available under our outdoor tent.
- Winter: Groups over 15 cannot be accommodated. Groups of 15 or fewer are welcome at 11am.
What to Expect on Fridays
From mid-May through mid-October, Friday evenings feature live music and pasture-raised smoked meats.
- Before 4:45pm: Visit the Tasting Room for cider flights and our cheese & charcuterie boards.
- The Tasting Room bar remains open all evening for cider by the glass, local cocktails, and beer.
- At 5pm: Our BBQ line and outdoor bar open, showcasing dishes from our livestock program and local produce.
- The outdoor bar offers a curated selection of ciders, beer, and non-alcoholic options.
- Grab-and-go items are available in our cold case.
Rideshare Info
If you arrive via rideshare from Ithaca or Geneva, please note that return rides from the farm are very limited. We recommend making alternate plans to get home safely.
