Buskey Cider
Scott's Addition, Richmond
Bar in Richmond, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Buskey Cider is worth choosing when a Richmond group wants a casual Scott's Addition stop that is not another beer taproom. Treat it as a relaxed cider-focused round before or after dinner, not as a full dining plan or polished date-night centerpiece.
About Buskey Cider
Buskey Cider is a casual Richmond stop with a simple verified profile: it is open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, has a casual dress code. Use it when the plan is centered on Buskey Cider itself rather than on a fully documented dining format, since details such as food service, pricing, reservations, seating, specific amenities are not verified here.
The clearest planning facts are the hours. Buskey Cider opens at 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, runs from noon to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, opens from noon to 7 PM on Sunday. That makes it easiest to plan around later-week and weekend windows, with no verified lunch service, menu format, or booking setup to build around.
A casual Richmond cider stop
For Richmond drink planning, Buskey Cider can be compared naturally with options such as Ardent Craft Ales, while Buskey Cider is the more direct pick when cider is the reason for the stop. Keep the comparison practical: the verified information here supports hours and casual dress, not a detailed claim about menus, events, seating, or service style.
The crowd fit is casual rather than formal, based on the verified dress code. That makes Buskey Cider easier to place into a relaxed Richmond outing than a dress-up plan. For anything more specific, food, reservations, outdoor seating, group policies, pricing, or special events, check the venue directly before making the visit the anchor of the night.
Use it as part of a Richmond plan, not the whole itinerary
The practical move is to pair Buskey Cider with a wider Richmond route. For food-led planning, use Our full Richmond restaurants guide; for drinks, start with Our full Richmond bars guide. If the visit turns into a weekend, Our full Richmond hotels guide, Our full Richmond wineries guide, Our full Richmond experiences guide can help round out the trip.
For Richmond specifically, Buskey Cider earns its place when the verified hours and casual dress code fit the plan. If the group wants another kind of stop, comparisons can include the Historic Hofheimer Building, Isley Brewing Company, Reservoir Distillery, or Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Richmond, depending on the kind of outing you are building.
Planning details
- Location
- 2910 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
- Website
- buskeycider.com
- Phone
- +1 804 355 0100
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Buskey Cider sits squarely in Scott’s Addition’s craft-production corridor, projecting a modern, trend-forward energy rooted in fermentation practice. The narrative emphasizes provenance: cider is made on site in a production taproom format, and that immediacy shapes the experience. Rather than sweet, carbonated styles, the pours lean drier and more fermentation-forward, encouraging a tasting mindset that feels more like craft beer culture than a novelty sip. The tone of the space is contemporary and sophisticated without being stuffy—the focus is on technique, ingredient-driven flavor and a neighborhood culture that values makers showing their work.
Best For
Buskey is best suited to casual get-togethers and group outings among people curious about craft fermentation. The taproom format and its placement in a cluster of production venues make visits feel explorative: patrons come to sample what’s produced on site and to compare cider styles alongside Richmond’s brewery scene. It’s not positioned as a formal dining destination but as a place to learn about and taste cider provenance, so visitors who enjoy artisanal beverages, small-group visits and a neighborhood craft crawl will find it particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Approach the bar ready to engage with staff about production and style: the copy notes that proximity to the production facility gives staff the ability to explain what they’re pouring, so ask questions about fermentation and orchard sources. Expect drier, fermentation-forward expressions rather than sweet supermarket ciders, and order pours that let you sample that range; staff explanations will help you navigate how each release fits into the broader craft-cider conversation. Keep the visit focused on tasting and provenance rather than food pairings, as the write-up centers the experience on made-on-site cider.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Isley Brewing Company, Notable alternative
- Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Richmond, Notable alternative
- Historic Hofheimer Building, Notable alternative
- Ardent Craft Ales, Notable alternative
- Reservoir Distillery, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Richmond
Isley Brewing Company, Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Richmond, Ardent Craft Ales are better fits when the group mainly wants beer. Buskey Cider is the smarter pick when the group needs a lighter alternative and wants to stay in the same casual Richmond taproom rhythm.
Historic Hofheimer Building is the better choice for a bigger, more venue-driven night, while Buskey Cider works better as an easy stop with less ceremony. For a stronger spirits angle, Reservoir Distillery is the clearer cross-shop; choose Buskey when cider is the main reason for going.
Value depends on the plan: for a quick drink, Buskey Cider is low-commitment and easy to slot into a Scott's Addition crawl. For a group that wants broader drink choice or a more built-out atmosphere, the brewery and distillery peers above give you more obvious alternatives.
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Compare Buskey Cider
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Buskey Cider | Richmond | No published awards |
| Isley Brewing Company | Richmond | No published awards |
| Three Notch'd Brewing Company - Richmond | Richmond | No published awards |
| Historic Hofheimer Building | Richmond | No published awards |
| Ardent Craft Ales | Richmond | No published awards |
| Reservoir Distillery | Richmond | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Buskey Cider?
Plan around the verified hours. Buskey Cider is open Wednesday and Thursday from 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM, Sunday from 12–7 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Buskey Cider open late?
Buskey Cider's latest verified closing time is 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Wednesday and Thursday close at 9 PM, Sunday closes at 7 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is Buskey Cider good for a date?
Buskey Cider can fit a casual Richmond date if the hours work for your plan and you want a relaxed stop. The verified dress code is casual, with service Wednesday through Sunday. For a different setting, Historic Hofheimer Building is another option to consider.
