Stags & Hens at The Cider Box: the whys and hows

July 31, 2025

Sip, Swirl, Celebrate – The Ultimate Stag & Hen Experience

Looking for a unique, delicious and slightly cheeky way to kick off your stag or hen do? Welcome to The Cider Box — Bristol’s home of fine cider, exceptional cheese pairings, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you fancy joining us at our atmospheric Tap Room in the heart of Bristol, or want us to bring the cider to you, anywhere in the UK, we’ve got the apples, the cheese, and the know-how to get your party started.

Why Choose a Cider Tasting for Your Stag or Hen Do?

🍏 Fun, Social & Interactive: Our cider tastings are relaxed, laughter-filled sessions guided by passionate cider experts. Great drinks, great vibes, and zero pretension.
🧀 Cheese That Melts Hearts: We pair our artisan ciders with award-winning British cheeses for the ultimate flavour explosion. Expect gooey, bold, surprising combos.
🥂 Perfect Ice-Breaker: Whether it’s mates meeting for the first time or a hen crew catching up from uni days, our tastings are the perfect way to bond.
🎉 Customisable for Any Group: Whether you’re a rowdy lot, a classy crew or somewhere in between, we tailor the experience to suit your vibe.

Two Ways to Party:

1. Visit Our Bristol Tap Room

Located just a 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station, our railway arch room is the perfect start to any stag or hen weekend in Bristol. You’ll enjoy:

A guided tasting of 5–6 top-drawer ciders, plus mead & the revered Somerset Cider Brandy
Local craft beers, natural wines & cocktails at the bar

Group sizes: 8–40
Duration: Around 1.5–2 hours
Cost: From £18pp

2. We Come to You – Anywhere in the UK

Planning a house party in Manchester? A country weekend in the Cotswolds? A townhouse Airbnb in Edinburgh? We’ll load up the van and bring the tasting to you:

Fully hosted cider tasting, tailored to your group
Cheese pairings sourced from top British mongers
Setup, glassware, cleanup – we handle the lot
Upgrade with vintage cider cocktails, cider quiz rounds or a blind tasting challenge

Perfect for: Airbnb stays, garden parties, hired venues or even a pre-night-out warm-up.
We’ve hosted groups in barns, penthouses, yurts and even a canal boat. Nothing’s too weird.

The Cider

All our ciders are real, natural and made with 100% juice. Think proper farmhouse drops from the region, fine French cidre brut, Basque fizz and barrel-aged wonders. It’s not the stuff from the corner shop – it’s tasting-table cider with a story.