Island Folk Cider House
52 Nepean Street B1P1J2 Sydney, NS, Canada

We are thrilled to welcome Brian Cathcart and Colin Gillis to our music matinee this Saturday from 3-6pm! Brian and Colin are longtime friends and band mates in the much loved and genre bending group Pretty Archie. For the last 8 years they have been touring Canada, the UK and Europe, sharing their stories and songs. Keeping their sets high energy this duo likes to get the crowd involved and have a ton fun! Well, cheers to that! The show starts at 3pm so come early to grab a seat!

Announcing our latest release ALCOHOL FREE CIDER You asked, and we delivered (after a few attempts ). This baby is super juicy with natural sweetness and subtle tannins. So delicious! Come try it on tap! #cider #craftcider #nscider #capebretoncider #islandfolk #capebreton #novascotia #explorecb #visitnovascotia

We are thrilled to welcome singer/songwriter Dylan Devoe to our upcoming music matinee on Saturday, April 10th from 3-6pm! Dylan is multi-instrument performer from Cape Breton. If you've had the chance to hear him, you know he plays from the heart, writing relatable stories about life on the east coast and eccentric roadside characters. His style is Folk meets Rock N' Roll with hints of east cost Blues. Dylan is currently recording his debut album and in between projects w...ith folk/rock band Pirate Jenny, Devoe keeps himself busy performing live and hosting his online series "The Guitar Show". His debut single "Caper Run" has been running strong on The East Coast Top 30 Countdown since it's release! Gah, we can't wait for Saturday!

*SOLD OUT* Trivia is back again this Wednesday! During these COVID times we are asking that you reserve your table in advance. It's easy peasy, just follow these steps: ... Call 902-577-2099 to reserve your table. *First call, first serve. Tell us if you would like a table of 6 or table of 4. Send e-transfer for entire table (e.g. $5 x 6 seats = $30) Have a grand ol' time!

Come get cozy at the cider house Tunes and cider will be sure to warm you up on this rainy ol’ day Today’s music matinee features @robmurphmusic Rob is a Singer / Songwriter known for his raspy vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His alternative country and folk melodies show influences from Johnny Reid, Jason Isbell, and Damien Rice. Rob was named a Top 10 Stand Out Artist by CBC Searchlight and Roots Music Canada in 2020. Come check him out!

Sweater weather has arrived! Check out our new crewneck and our guest model! Thanks for stopping by @mikekellowaymp ! We love your spirit and commitment to community! . #whatadoll #sweaterweather #crewneck

Friends, we need your help! We need a special bottle for a very special cider(s). But we're an indecisive crew. What's your fave!? 1, 2 or 3? PS Can anyone guess what we'll putting in these special bottles? PPS Come visit us today - we're open until 7pm and would love to see ya'!

Sunshine, tunes and patio ciders!? Yes please! Head on down to A Better Bite Cafe for some Rebel Rosè and take in the Cape Breton Jazz Festival! Gah, we love our north end community!

Today we release our last, small-batch, summer seasonal (sad face) but also super happy face because its...BLUEBERRY! . This off-dry, thirst quenching cider is made with Margaree Wild Blueberries fermented on the skin and blended with 100% Nova Scotia apples. The crisp apple and fruity blueberry are perfectly balanced and its as pleasing to the eye as it is your tastebuds. . Were open today from 12pm to 7pm. Come get it before its gawwwn! ... . #craftcider #capebretoncider #novascotiacider #drinklocal #blueberry #blueberrycider #explorecb #visitcb #visitnovascotia #capebretonisland See more

PINEAPPLE CIDER! Were open today from 11am to 4pm. Come get your perfect weekend draaank!

Ok folks, the moment weve been waiting for has arrived! Drumroll paaaalease! The winner of NOVA SCOTIAS NEXT TOP BEACH is the one, the only, CHIMNEY CORNER! You know who else is a winner!? Ireland Harris, thats who! Ireland, you won a nights stay at the ahhhmazing Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Caféwith 6 Pineapple Cider to fuel your weekend! Message us for details! Biggest thanks to everyone who voted! What will battle next!? Favourite hike, favourite restaurant?

Wowzers! That was close a close one. Big Glace Bay showed a valiant effort but in the end Chimney Corner was victorious! Brianne Squires you are also victorious! Swing by Island Folk Cider House between Wednesday and Saturday to pick-up your cozy hoodie! It's now time for the championship round!Who will be crowned Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach!? Will it be Chimney Corner or Kennington Cove!? Comment below with your vote and you'll be entered to win our GRAND PRIZE!

And there ya have it folks! Big Glace Bay Beach is the winner! And so is Sean OToole! Sean, come on by Island Folk Cider House between Wednesday and Saturday to pick-up your t-shirt (seen here modelled by the lovely Michael Anthony! Though yours will be unworn of course). Now its time for the first face-off of the semi-finals in pursuit of Nova Scotias Next Top Beach Its Kennington Cove vs Point Michaud. Comment below with your favourite beach and youll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

While supplies last! Squeeze the last drop out of summer with our Long Weekend Special! 4 of our new Pineapple Ciders and a cool Island Folk T-shirt for only $30, that's 15 bucks off!... #IhaveashirtIhaveapineappleuhpineappleshirt

Ok, Louisbourg fans, you win again! Kennington Cove Beach will be moving on to the championship round of Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach! Janelle Hanson you are also a winner! Come on by Island Folk Cider House between Wednesday and Saturday to pick-up your super ahhmazing cooler bag (equipped with built in frisbee). Who will join Kennington Cove in the final round!? Will it be Chimney Corner or Big Glace Bay Beach!? Comment below with your vote and you'll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

And there ya' have it folks! Big Glace Bay Beach is the winner! And so is Sean O'Toole! Sean, come on by Island Folk Cider House between Wednesday and Saturday to pick-up your t-shirt (seen here modelled by the lovely Michael Anthony! Though yours will be unworn of course). Now it's time for the first face-off of the semi-finals in pursuit of Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach It's Kennington Cove vs Point Michaud. Comment below with your favourite beach and you'll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

So much talent! Thank you @colettedeveaux @boomboxmediacb @blazinsoundssydney and @cbmic_ for the most amazing evening! Tune in to @boomboxmediacb live on the ol Facebook yo hear more sweet serenades from @colettedeveaux - we just love ya!

The people have spoken - Chimney Corner is victorious against Marble Mountain and will be moving on to the next round! You know who else is victorious!? Dawn MacDougall! Hey Dawn, you win a super cute Stanfield's made, Alison Uhma designed and City Print + printed tank top - it takes a village, folks! Swing by Island Folk Cider House to pick up your prize between Wednesday and Saturday! Next to face off in Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach are Crystal Crescent and Big Glace Bay! Comment below with your favourite beach and you'll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

Martinique Beach supporters you get an A for effort but Point Michaud came out the clear winner! Biggest congratulations to Janice Marie! You win our trusty, reusable tote - you can fit a lot of cider in that thing! Swing by Island Folk Cider House to pick-up your prize! Next to face off in Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach are Chimney Corner and Marble Mountain! Comment below with your favourite beach and you'll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

Hi All, as you may have seen, were participating in a contest with Escape Outdoors. Unfortunately there are two accounts (see pictures) pretending to be Escape Outdoors. If they contact you please ignore and report. The draw for the giveaway takes place on September 4th! Their page does not send out friend requests and will not ask you for personal information online. We are very sorry you are experiencing this and thank you all for letting us know!

It was a close race but in the end Kennington Cove received the most votes! Lets hear it for Louisbourg! Lets also hear it for Olive Kennedy! Olive is the winner of our first daily draw - 4 delicious pineapple ciders! Swing by Island Folk Cider House to pick-up your prize! Next to face off in Nova Scotias Next Top Beach are Martinique Beach and Point Michaud! Eep, thats a doozie! Comment below with your favourite beach and youll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

Ok, first to face off in Nova Scotias Next Top Beach are North Bay Beach in Ingonish vs Kennington Cove in Louisbourg! Both beaches have a strong wave game but who will prove victorious!? To vote, simply comment below your favorite beach- North Bay Or Kennington Cove Everyone who votes will be entered into our daily draw to win an Island Folk Cider House prize! AND our grand prize to be awarded following the championship face off! ... Let the Ultimate Smackdown 2.0 Commence! Photo cred: Gillian Wesley, Drew Moore

It was a close race but in the end Kennington Cove received the most votes! Let's hear it for Louisbourg! Let's also hear it for Olive Kennedy! Olive is the winner of our first daily draw - 4 delicious pineapple ciders! Swing by Island Folk Cider House to pick-up your prize! Next to face off in Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach are Martinique Beach and Point Michaud! Eep, that's a doozie! Comment below with your favourite beach and you'll be entered to win our next daily prize and GRAND PRIZE!

NHL likes cider too!? Gwan! Great day at @lingangc for the @becauseucare golf tournament! Biggest thanks to @loganshaw49 and @bssmith2 for supporting the Hospital Foundation and forgiving our lack of hockey knowledge

Ok, first to face off in Nova Scotia's Next Top Beach are North Bay Beach in Ingonish vs Kennington Cove in Louisbourg! Both beaches have a strong wave game but who will prove victorious!? To vote, simply comment below your favorite beach- North Bay Or Kennington Cove Everyone who votes will be entered into our daily draw to win an Island Folk Cider House prize! AND our grand prize to be awarded following the championship face off! ... Let the Ultimate Smackdown 2.0 Commence! Photo cred: Gillian Wesley, Drew Moore

Woo! Thank you so much @vangosigns ! We just LOVE our sign!

The sun has returned!and you know what pairs perfectly with sunshine!? Cider of course! . Come on down to 52 Nepean St. Well be here until 7pm, ready to fulfill all your cider dreams! . In stock today: ... Good Company Rebel Rosé Boreal Forest Dandelion Pineapple . See you soon! See more

We teamed up with our friends at Escape Outdoors for a Farewell to Summer Giveaway One lucky winner will receive a YETI Loadout Bucket, an Escape Outdoors tee, six ciders (including the highly coveted Strawberry Seasonal and Easy Beezy) and a beach towel! This is sure to ease the pain of summer ending, right!? RIGHT!? To enter: Follow our page and Escape Outdoors Head on over to Escape Outdoors page and like their contest post AND comment who you would like to spend... your long weekend with! Contest runs until Friday, September 4th at 10am! Must be 19+ to enter.

A question for all you fine folk: what are your all-time favourite beaches in Nova Scotia!? Another ultimate smackdown may be brewing

We hosted our first tasting and cidery tour with our friends from the ahhhmazing and super delicious Black Spoon Bistro! Lots of laughs, great questions, and the best company! We are SO excited to have our ciders part of their yummy and perfectly curated menu!

Are you in Ingonish today!? Its a good idea, we think! Were selling cider to go from the Ingonish Marina from 12pm to 5:30pm! Hope to see ya!

Were so excited to be participating in Flights with Flights this weekend at the Ingonish Marina! Big thanks to Ski Cape Smokey and Breton Air for organizing! Were looking forward to hanging out with Breton Brewing Co., Route 19 Brewing and Spindrift Brewing Company! Couple of pops and a heli ride!? Check out Bretonair.com for tickets

Wowzers, we are blown away by all your support during our first two months in business! To celebrate, its time to announce the winner of our summer contest - the one, the only, Victoria Tobin!!! From Creignish to Petersfield Park you took us with you and we cant thank you enough! We featured a few of your beautiful photos below (hope ya dont mind)! Cmon by 52 Nepean St. to pick-up your prize pack of goodies! ... A huge thank you to everyone who shared photos of where you love sippin Islsnd Folk! Gah, they were so great! We cant wait to see where youll take us next! Stay tuned for more cider news! We just love yas!

Hi friends! We have a favour to ask. Can you help us curate a playlist for our retail shop? Our musical tastes have not changed since the 90s. And while nihilistic tunes are pretty great, we think its time to expand our musical horizons. What are yall listening to at the moment!? Fave songs, fave albums? Were all ears!

What do you call a pineapple pun? A PUNapple Speaking of pineapple, our newest, small-batch seasonal will be released...TOMORROW! Who loves pineapple as much as we do!?... #nscider #supportlocal #capebretoncider #dadjokes #novascotia #capebreton

Have you tried our small-batch, seasonal, Boreal Forest yet cider!? Well, let us tell you a little about it . Boreal Forest is a dry cider infused with fresh coniferous tree tips giving the cider a subtle herbal zip! . If youre looking to quench your thirst on these hot summer days, this is it! ... . #craftcider #smallbatch #seasonal #nscider #capebretoncider #borealforest #letsgetweird #capebreton #capebretonhighlands #novascotia See more

Were doing it! Soon well all be feasting our eyes on a brand new sign from Vango Signs #movinonup #newsignwhodis

And our starting lineup for today is... (drumroll paaaa-lease) . Good Company- packed with 100% NS apples, we know youll love this off-dry classic! Rebel Rose - local cranberries fermented into a wine and blended with cider AND infused with rose petal (cause were right fancy).... Boreal Forest - a crisp, dry cider infused with fresh, coniferous tree tips. Its not weird, its delicious, we promise! Strawberry - fresh, local strawberries + cider. Need we say more!? Dandelion - last but certainly not least is our unassuming but oh, so good dandelion cider. Handpicked dandelions fermented into wine, blended with cider, and infused with wild flower honey - its earthy and delicate and seriously delicious! . Come for a visit and try these babies out!? We are open today (Thursday) until 7pm, Friday 12-7pm and Saturday 11-4pm. Just loon for the big ol brick building across from A Better Bite Cafe. #craftcider #nscider #capebretoncider #capebreton #novascotia #smallbatch #seasonal #lovinglocal #supportlocal

SUMMER CONTEST Your favourite beach. Your favourite local pub. Your own backyard. Where do you enjoy Island Folk Cider? Were overwhelmed with your support for Island Folk, so were giving you the chance to win BIG!... Prize Package (Valued at over $150): Island Folk Beach Towel Island Folk Beach Bag Island Folk Cooler (with built in frisbee, cool huh?) Island Folk Can Koozies 10 Ciders (5 Good Company, 5 Rebel Rosè) How to ENTER: -Like our page -Tag us in a photo or story anywhere you enjoy sipping our cider -Extra entries for tagging us at a local pub or restaurant that serves our cider Good luck! The winner will be chosen on Wednesday August 19, 2020.

Its Saturday! And you know what that means!? Its time for another small-batch, seasonal release! . Today we bring you Dandelion Cider! Made with local dandelions (handpicked by @robcee1019 and @jillymcpeanut ), fermented into a wine and blended with our cider, youll love this new take on an old tradition. . The dandelion is earthy and delicate and is perfectly complemented by the crisp apples notes and wildflower honey infusion. This cider is lightly filtered, well-ba...lanced, hyper-local, and simply delicious! . #craftcider #dandelion #nscider #capebretoncider #visitcb #explorecb #capebreton #novascotia See more