Old School Cider House New Kent Virginia

hours of operation

Wednesday thru Sunday

11am til 8pm

Holiday Hours

CLOSED: November 27th - Thanksgiving Day
CLOSED: November 28th - Day After Thanksgiving

telephone

804.799.9058

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Music Bingo

Every Thursday • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

This Wednesday (Nov 26) • 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Live Music Inside

Every Friday through Sunday

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Call: 804.799.9058

Holiday Events

December 14 (1:30pm)
Providence Forge Parade after party with an appearance by Santa – Opening Late - at 1:30

December 21 (1pm-4pm)
David Wolf performing holiday classics – audience participation – “sing along”. Santa will be here for photo opportunities during the sing along.

address

9302 East View Lane
New Kent, Virginia

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Old School Cider House - New Kent, VA

Welcome to Old School Cider House, a unique dining and drinking destination in the heart of New Kent, Virginia! Housed in a beautifully renovated historic schoolhouse, our restaurant blends rustic charm with modern flair.

Savor our carefully crafted menu featuring dishes that pair perfectly with our extensive selection of crisp, refreshing ciders on tap. From classic apple ciders to bold, innovative blends, there’s something for every palate. Enjoy the warm, nostalgic ambiance of the old schoolhouse, complete with original architectural touches, while dining in our cozy taproom or relaxing on our scenic outdoor patio.

Whether you’re here for a casual meal, a lively evening with friends, or a special event, Old School Cider House offers a memorable experience rooted in community, flavor, and tradition. Come raise a glass with us!

Live Music

Enjoy live music this weekend from talented local bands and musicians.

Fri.Dec.5

Steve LaFountain

Country, Rock, Pop, Blues and R &B

Friday 5pm to 8pm

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Sat.Dec.6

Wayne Ruotolo

James Taylor, Elton John, Easy Listening

Saturday 3pm to 6pm

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Sun.Dec.7

Jocelyn Oldham

1960's to current easy listening

Sunday 2pm to 5pm

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Bring your lawn chair. If there is a chance of rain or cold weather, music will move inside the schoolhouse.

DRINK MENU

Our drink menu can vary from week to week. Please stop by or call for our latest list.

Cider on Draft

Blue Toad Roseland, VA

Paddy Green Irish $8

Dry cider with a tart finish. 100% Granny Smith Green Apples5.5%

Black Cherry $8

Semi-sweet blend of Virginia Apples and Black cherries6.0%

BLUE RIDGE BLONDE $8

Semi-dry, peach infused with Golden Delicious × Albemarle Pippin apple5.0%

GINGER GOLD PEACH $8

Semi-sweet hard cider with hints of clove, cinnamon and spices6.0%

Buskey CIDER Richmond, VA

Buskey Dry $8

Completely Dry. Refreshing, tart. 100% Virginia apples6.9%

Heritage Blend $8

Ruby Red Crab Apple, Ashmead's Kernel, and Gold Rush apples.6.9%

Potter’s Charlottesville, VA

Grapefruit Hibiscus $8

Cider infused with grapefruit peel and hibiscus petals8.0%

CHERRY VANILLA $8

Virginia apples fermented with cherries and steeped on whole vanilla beans5.5%

Cranberry Orange $8

Jonagold apples fermented on cranberries and orange blossoms5.5%

Sage Bird Harrisonburg, VA

Rocktown Light $8

lightweight, semi-sweet session cider with all the apple goodness!4.0%

Dry River Reserve $8

Crisp classic brut dry cider. 100% Virginia apples7.1%

Sweet Shenandoah $8

Full, farm-fresh apple flavor reminiscent of fall harvest.7.0%

Coyote Hole MINERAL, VA

Slopeside $8

Semi-sweet, Green apple hard cider blended with blackberries and pears.5.6%

CIDER FLIGHTS - $16

SEMI-SWEET CIDER

  • Black Cherry
  • Blue Ridge Blonde
  • Sweet Shenandoah
  • Slopeside

Dry CIDER

  • Paddy Green Irish
  • Heritage Blend
  • Buskey Dry
  • Dry River Reserve

Beer on Draft

Bingo Beer Co. Richmond, VA

Bingo Lager $7

Crisp lager with balanced malts and light floral-citrus hop notes4.8%

Alewerks Williamsburg, VA

Coffeehouse $7

Milk Stout brewed with a locally-roasted Guatemala Antigua coffee 5.4%

Parkway Brewing Salem, VA

Get Bent IPA $7

Light, bready IPA with citrusy Cascade, Cluster, & CTZ hop notes.7.2%

Alewerks Williamsburg, VA

Brown Ale $7

Aromas of toasted coffee, nuts, caramel and a touch of chocolate5.7%

Wine

Blenheim Farm Charlottesville, VA

Rosé 2024 $8 | $27
Merlot 2023 $8 | $32
Painted Red 2023 $46

Cross Keys Mt Crawford, VA

JOY RED $8 | $25
JOY White $8 | $25
Apple D’Vine $8 | $27
Peach D’Vine $8 | $27
Chardonnay $10 | $32

Veritas Vineyards Afton, VA

Red Star $8 | $29
Reserve Chardonnay $10 | $32
Viognier $10 | $32

Zull Vineyards Dutton, VA

Vanilla Chai Tea Sangria   $8 | $25
Apple Cinnamon Honey Sangria $8 | $25

Bottles & Cans

NAVY HILL Richmond, VA

Tequila Cocktails 4.0% $8

Blood Orange • Lime • Grapefruit

Bold Rock Nellysford, VA

Vodka Orange Crush 7.5% $8
Vodka Bay Crush 7.5% $8

Alewerks Williamsburg, VA

Pumpkin Ale 7.3% $8

POTTER’S Charlottesville, VA

Grapefruit Hibiscus 7.3% $8

NON-Alcoholic

Salvavidas Apple Soda $4

Original Sin White Widow $4

Starr Hill Parallel IPA $4

Bold Rock Cider Apple $4

Best Day Kolsch Style $4

Cooper's Sweet Tea $3

Lemonade $3

Cheerwine $3

Boylan Soda $3

Cane Cola, Diet Cane Cola, Lemon-Lime, Root Beer

Food Menu

Starters & Shareables

Bavarian Pretzel $13

Served with local craft beer cheese, mustard, or caramel apple cider dip

Hummus Flight $12

Traditional, pesto, and roasted red pepper served with carrot sticks, pita points, or tortilla chips (GF).

Miss Jackie’s Crab Dip $18

A sumptuous blend of tender crab meat, creamy cheese, and savory spices, served with pita points or tortilla chips (GF)

Deviled Eggs $12

A devilishly delightful twist on a classic! Perfectly hard-boiled eggs, halved and filled with a creamy, zesty yolk blend of tangy mustard and a hint of smoky paprika

Mexican STREET Corn Dip $12

Charred sweet corn and jalapeños with melted cheddar, cream cheese, and cotija served with tortilla chips (GF)

Salads

The FORGE HarvesT $13

Fresh local greens with candied pecans, apples, strawberries, red onion, crumbled feta cheese
add grilled chicken $4

The Providence CAPRESE $13

Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze served with pita points
add prosciutto ham $4

The EXTRA CREDIT Cobb $18

Fresh local greens with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, eggs, prosciutto, chicken, avocado, croutons, and crumbled blue cheese

The SCHOOLHOUSE CHEF $15

Fresh local greens, ham, turkey, bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, cheddar, mozzarella, and croutons

Soup Dujour & Salad $14

House salad: fresh local greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar, carrots, croutons. Served with a bowl of soup du jour

Salad Dressing (GF)

Apple Cider Vinaigrette | Ranch | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Honey Mustard | Creamy Roasted Red Pepper

The Old School
Chicken Salad Plate

Our signature chicken salad on a bed of fresh local greens, served with Roma tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and pita points or tortilla chips (GF).

$10

Sandwiches

Bread Selection Potato Bun | Croissant | Sourdough | Toasted Bread | Gluten Free Wrap

Served with kettle chips and a pickle. Substitute any side for an additional $3

The Lunch Lady $13

Ham, swiss cheese, Granny Smith apples with local greens, and honey mustard

The Bell Ringer $19

Crab cake, local greens, tomatoes, red onion, and a side of roasted red pepper sauce on potato bun

The Chickahominy $13

Classic chicken salad club with bacon, local greens and tomatoes

The Librarian $13

Turkey, bacon, cheddar, avocado, local greens, fresh tomatoes, with mayonnaise

The Hall monitor $13

Grilled portobello mushroom with mozzarella, fresh greens, tomato, red onion, mayo on a potato bun

The Teacher $11

Grilled sourdough, triple cheese cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella with apple butter
add bacon or prosciutto ham $2

Flatbreads

The Principal $15

Thin crust with our house tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, and mozzarella

The Trojan $15

Thin crust with caramelized onions, fig jam, mozzarella, prosciutto, and arugula

The Substitute $15

Thin crust with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze

The Chesapeake $15

Thin crust with Miss Jackie’s crab dip, mozzarella, caramelized onions and fresh Roma tomatoes

Soups

Our soup-of-the-day is a seasonal blend of fresh ingredients. Ask your server. Served with oyster crackers

CUP $7 / BOWL $10

Sides

HOUSE SALAD $6

Fresh local greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar, carrots, croutons

Cucumber SALAD $4
FRIED APPLES $4
POTATO CHIPS $2.5

Miss Vickie's sea salt kettle chips

DESSERTS

Apple Crumble $9

A deep dish apple pie, bursting with tender, spiced apples, crowned with whipped cream and drizzled with our, warm apple caramel sauce.

Ice Cream Sandwiches $3.5/$5

Nightingale's premium, handcrafted Ice Cream Sandwiches, featuring a variety of rich, artisanal flavors to indulge in.

Seasonal Dessert

Ask your server

Allergy Warning: Menu items may contain or come into contact with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Please inform your server of any allergies. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of food-borne illness. GLUTEN FREE (GF)

Old School Cider House New Kent Virginia

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