Sip Fruit-Forward Cider Beneath Gothic Decor in Southeast Portland

Step off SE Ankeny and the room goes dim. Dark academia accents line the walls, church pews stand in for bar stools, and the light stays low enough to make an ordinary Tuesday feel like a secret. The house ciders lean light, slightly dry, and fruit-forward, and they share the wall with 30 taps that run from cider and beer to wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic pours. Order a frozen slushie when you want something colder. When the room fills, the heated, covered patio opens up, with picnic tables set near the Breaking Buns food cart for a late bite. The space leans into local art and creators, and the crowd tends toward regulars who linger. Weekends stretch longest, with doors open from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays.