Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar — Restaurant in Pittsburgh

I love this place. I hadn’t been in years and I was excited to visit again! Giving 5 stars because the cider is some of the best, but my friends and I had a strange encounter with the person working. I walked in and had food with me for us to eat in the backyard. He snarkily said “I hope you’re taking that to go because we don’t allow food here anymore”. But they didn’t have food so it was strange. That’s cool, whatever, but did he have to be so snippy? Then I was trying ciders and was stuck between two and asked which would be good to sit and drink for a bit and he replied “Well I can’t help you with that.” Uh. You work here right? Lol, isn’t that your job? Like just pick one for me! He didn’t really seem to like cider. Then my friends showed up and one of them laughingly said, “where are the muskets!” because, you know, it’s called ARSENAL and the guy got really weird about it, saying guns are a “sensitive subject”. Again, it’s called Arsenal Cider. I dunno, I’m coming back because I love the cider, but watch out for this guy because he was just kind of...

The owner was there on my visit and was extremely helpful along with being polite and friendly! This is the second Arsenal Cider establishment I've been to and was very pleased. The establishment is clean and inviting. Patrons were pleasant as well while I was there. My daughter and I had many growlers between us and they were filled quickly and while we waited we had a free glass of cider! They have a garden area which I didn't visit that day (I assume it's more of a summer thing) they play music and people are having their cider and enjoying themselves. I must return and experience the cider garden another time! In case you don't know Arsenal Cider is delicious and it's worth the trip if you're not from Lawrenceville as I'm not (traveled close to an hour to get there). Can't wait to...

The Wine Sorbet is unbelievably delicious! They have different flavors and it's always a fun surprise what it will be as I typically pre-order online and the menu jus says it's wine sorbet. They "pour" it up to go upon your arrival. I find thw sorbet to be sweet but not overly sweet and I have loved every flavor I have tried. My favorite was blueberry ginger. The most recent one I tried was cranberry. Such a fun treat! I have also enjoyed several growler's of cider over the years and their seasonal brews are amazing. I will have to pick up some cider for the fall, it has been awhile since I have had some! I rarely drink anymore but have enjoyed this cider several times over the spring and summer of 2020. Arsenal cider and wine are of the very few alcoholic beverages I...