Eat & Drink

Orchard Bistro

Bask in these sun-drenched days at Core Cider! Kick back, sip on a cider and take in the fresh forest air – we’ll take care of the rest.

We are offering a Set Menu for dine in. Choose from 2 courses (entree & main OR main & dessert) for $48pp or 3 courses for $62pp. Kids can choose from our mini menu. For groups of 15+ please see our Group Menu.

Takeaway cider is available to purchase from the bar in the Orchard Bistro.

Pre-Authorisation Policy:
To take your booking we require a credit card pre-authorisation. Nothing will be debited from your card when making the booking, however, if you cancel within 48 hours of your booking or don’t show up, a cancellation fee per person will be taken as specified.

Cider Garden

Our Cider Garden will be open from 11am – 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. Weather permitting. Keep an eye on our socials each weekend for updates.

Live music every  Sunday 12:00pm – 3:00pm.

Take a beautiful drive to Pickering Brook and visit us at Core Cider, you’ll be glad that you did!

Cider Garden Group Bookings

Celebrating? Group bookings for 20-80 people are available in the Cider Garden for bookings from 11am – 12.30pm. For group bookings of 80+, please get in touch.

Please note a $10pp deposit is required. Your deposit will be allocated towards preordered food – drinks and additional food are available to order on the day. All bookings are allocated a shaded area and chairs for the numbers indicated at the time of booking.

Harvest Room

Our Harvest Room has a 180-degree view of the orchard and surrounding forest. While you taste our cider and decide on which to take home, get a feel for our vast property and enjoy the view.

This space is available for private hire for seated lunches or dinners or casual cocktail-style gatherings. Please note that minimum numbers and spend is applicable.

Our Harvest Room is your cosy or cool spot to enjoy when Mother Nature is doing her thing.