Sip In Style This Fall And Visit These Long Island Spots For Tasty Cider, Beer, And Wine
Nothing screams fall better than a brisk beverage, preferably an alcoholic one, enjoyed outside in the crisp air.
Whether you are a wine connoisseur, beer lover, or crazy about hard cider, your drink of choice doesn’t matter. As long as you sip surrounded by some beautiful foliage, you can get in the groove of autumn.
If you live on or near Long Island, you’re in luck, too, because there are plenty of idyllic destinations out east that fit a cozy yet cool fall vibe.
So, here’s something for everyone: a cider house, a brewery, and a winery that you can visit alone, with your partner, or with friends.
Or, dress up in your favorite autumn clothing, head out for a fun afternoon, and hit all three for a delicious fall crawl!
The Riverhead Cider House
If you’re like me and don’t love the taste of beer, cider is a perfect alternative that’s light and still gets you in the spirit.
The Riverhead Cider House is also open year-round, but in my humble opinion, this joint truly shines in autumn.
The facility is 8,000 square feet and offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas. You can enjoy in-house entertainment and order fresh food, including gourmet pizzas and sandwiches, before heading outside to sip on some great drinks.
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But of course, the cider is the most important part of the experience, and you won’t be disappointed. The Riverhead Cider House has countless seasonal cider offerings that are whimsical, tasty, and totally “fall,” such as the Cinnamon Toast, Pumpkin Pie, and Apple Annie flavors.
When joined by some good company, you can sit back, relax, and spend a whole afternoon here. I personally have, and it was a wonderful experience.
To learn more about The Riverhead Cider House, you can visit their website here.
Jamesport Farm Brewery
Farms go hand-in-hand with fall, so you can’t go wrong with enjoying a cold beer at Jamesport Farm Brewery.
Its 43 acres of farmland were actually once a potato farm, and the property’s rich history is what inspired the “farm brewery” theme. Today, it is Long Island’s only “Farm to Pint” brewery that grows and harvests most of the ingredients, like hops and barley, used for its craft beers.
Similar to the Riverhead Cider House, the facility is also both indoors and outdoors. You can head inside to order a beer at the bar before walking out to stroll the property or kick back and relax amongst the plentiful outside seating.
There is even a large, enclosed tent with a stage where you can drink your favorite beer and listen to some live music.
As for the beers, Jamesport Farm Brewery has plenty of offerings, from Pumpkin Ale and IPAs to darker Porter and Brown Ale. And if you aren’t a big beer person, that’s no problem because you can still order cider, cocktails, seltzer, and even wine!
Perhaps the best part, though, is that food trucks sometimes frequent Jamesport Farm Brewery as well. They serve up some scrumptious eats while you get your sip on.
To learn more about the Jamesport Farm Brewery, you can visit their website here.
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard
Last but certainly not least is the Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, where you can drink, play, and spend a whole day with your loved ones.
First of all, the property is dog-friendly, so you can bring your pup for a nice afternoon as long as they remain leashed. Children are welcome as well, meaning your whole family can get in on the fun.
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard has a solid wine list, offering red, white, and rosé. Aside from the beverages, you can munch on flavorful fare served by the Baiting Hollow Pizza truck, including the classic 10-inch Baiting Hollow Pizza, a Charcuterie Box, or a Mediterranean Board.
Who doesn’t love some finger foods and cheese with their vino? I rest my case.
In “The Backyard,” the vineyard’s outdoor area, you can even rent sun-shaded tables for an entire day. As you taste fine wines and eat gourmet bites, you can listen to live music and play yard games like giant Jenga and Cornhole.
To learn more about the Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, you can visit their website here.
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