Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Chimacum Valley, Chimacum
Bar in Chimacum, United States
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Orchard-Floor Fermentation
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
Finnriver Farm & Cidery is worth choosing for a relaxed Chimacum cider stop, especially when the plan calls for an easygoing afternoon rather than a formal dinner. It is strongest for travelers who want a beverage-led farm-country pause with simple logistics and a slower pace.
About Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Finnriver Farm & Cidery is a Chimacum venue with casual dress and a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule.
The clearest planning detail is timing: Finnriver Farm & Cidery is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 12–8 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 12–9 PM, and open Sunday from 12–8 PM.
Choose it for a casual Chimacum stop
Finnriver Farm & Cidery is a casual Chimacum venue with regular posted hours from Wednesday through Sunday. That makes it easiest to consider for an afternoon or evening stop when the schedule lines up.
Do not plan around details such as reservation difficulty, food offerings, prices, seating layout, happy hour, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations. If any of those details are important, check with Finnriver Farm & Cidery directly before going.
Who should cross-shop it
If you are comparing other options, consider Scuttlebutt Brewing, Bluewater Organic Distilling, Vintage Cafe, Kai Sushi Fusion Roll &Sake, or Lucky Dime as separate possibilities depending on what kind of stop you want. Finnriver Farm & Cidery remains the Chimacum choice here when the name and casual setting are the main draw.
Use this as one option in a broader Chimacum plan rather than assuming it covers every dining or drinks need. For more choices, compare it with other dining in Chimacum and confirm current details directly with any venue before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 124 Center Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325
- Website
- finnriver.com
- Phone
- +1 360 339 8478
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Finnriver Farm & Cidery presents a cultivated, estate-driven vibe that reads more like a small winery than a brewery. The approach is rooted in working orchards and outbuildings, and the property’s character comes from decades of farming rather than designed hospitality flourishes. That farm-first context gives the place a sophisticated, quietly historic temperament: tasting here feels like encountering a conversation between Pacific Northwest maritime terroir and careful fermentation technique. It’s the sort of spot where the landscape and the glass are inextricably linked, and the drinking experience centers on provenance and craft.
Best For
This cidery is best for people who want to explore serious, place-driven cider: visitors interested in how orchard, climate, and technique shape flavor will get the most out of a visit. It suits curious groups who appreciate tasting and discussion, and it works well as an educational outing for those used to winery visits. Because the operation is estate-rooted and farm-based, it also appeals to anyone seeking a rustic, scenic setting that foregrounds agricultural practice alongside focused fermentation work.
Ordering Tips
Try a range built from multiple apple varieties, fermentation styles, and aging approaches, and ask staff to explain those distinctions. Inquire which ciders come from which blocks or orchard sources and which fermentation or aging methods defined a given bottling. Framing choices around apple variety and technique, rather than just sweetness, helps highlight Finnriver’s estate-driven intentions. If you want context, request background about the orchard and how the maritime-influenced climate shapes the fruit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy cider garden with softly lit tables, open and scenic farm atmosphere enhanced by live weekend music.
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Experience
Format
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Beer Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Music
- Live Music
- Yes
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Finnriver Mimosa
- Finnriver Black Currant Cooler
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 124 Center Rd, Chimacum, WA 98325
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Scuttlebutt Brewing, Notable alternative
- Bluewater Organic Distilling, Notable alternative
- Vintage Cafe, Notable alternative
- Kai Sushi Fusion Roll &Sake, Notable alternative
- Lucky Dime, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in the Chimacum drinks set
Choose Finnriver Farm & Cidery when cider and a slower rural mood are the point. Against Scuttlebutt Brewing, the decision is cider versus beer: Scuttlebutt is the cleaner pick for a brewery-minded group, while Finnriver is better for a more Peninsula-specific drinks stop.
Bluewater Organic Distilling is the sharper comparison for spirit drinkers. If the group wants cocktails or distillery energy, go there instead; if the appeal is an easier daytime stop with cider as the anchor, Finnriver is the more natural fit.
For food-led plans, Vintage Cafe and Kai Sushi Fusion Roll &Sake; are stronger cross-shops. Lucky Dime makes more sense for a bar-forward night, while Finnriver works better when the group wants an easy, conversation-friendly stop built around cider.
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Compare Finnriver Farm & Cidery
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Finnriver Farm & Cidery | Chimacum | No published awards |
| Scuttlebutt Brewing | Everett | No published awards |
| Bluewater Organic Distilling | Everett | No published awards |
| Vintage Cafe | Everett | No published awards |
| Kai Sushi Fusion Roll &Sake | Everett | No published awards |
| Lucky Dime | Everett | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Finnriver Farm & Cidery good for a date?
It can make sense for a casual Chimacum outing if the posted hours work for your schedule. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 12–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–9 PM, and Sunday from 12–8 PM.
Does Finnriver Farm & Cidery have happy hour deals?
Plan around the open hours instead: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 12–8 PM; Friday and Saturday from 12–9 PM; and Sunday from 12–8 PM.
What's the best time to go to Finnriver Farm & Cidery?
The best guidance is to go during posted open hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 12–8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–9 PM, or Sunday from 12–8 PM. Finnriver Farm & Cidery is closed Monday and Tuesday.