About Daylesford Cider Company
Daylesford Cider Company grows heritage cider apples on its certified organic orchard at Musk, a few minutes from Daylesford. The trees were grafted onto dwarf rootstock in 2003, and Clare and Jon Mackie took over the orchard, cider house and English-style tavern cellar door in 2015. Jon makes the cider from 100 percent fresh juice with no concentrate or added sugar, one harvest and one ferment a year, so each vintage tastes a little different. The range has grown from four ciders to more than a dozen, from Traditional Still and Vintage Dry to Brut, Scrumpy and Wild Oak, plus a non-alcoholic Sparkling Spiced Apple.
The cellar door is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for cider tasting paddles, drinks by the glass and bottles to take home.
The restaurant opens daily for lunch from 11:15 a.m. with a casual, shared menu built on regional ingredients: pizzas from the outdoor wood-fired oven, share plates, cheese and charcuterie boards and desserts. Tables can be booked on their website. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are family-friendly and pet-friendly. Special events appear through the year, including the one-night Cider + Smoke on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm at Shepherds Flat is about 20 minutes north through Daylesford, so the orchard makes a good lunch stop on a lavender day.
What to do
- Taste a cider paddle at the tavern-style cellar door, daily 10 to 5
- Try the Vintage Dry, Scrumpy or oak-aged Wild Oak
- Lunch on wood-fired pizza and share plates from 11:15 a.m.
- Pick up the non-alcoholic Sparkling Spiced Apple for drivers and kids
- Book the Cider + Smoke evening, November 21, 2026
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Cellar door and restaurant open daily year-round
- Hours
- 2026: cellar door daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; restaurant lunch daily from 11:15 a.m.
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Reservations
- Recommended for the restaurant
Tips for your visit
- Book a restaurant table for weekend lunches.
- The cidery describes itself as family-friendly and pet-friendly.
- Plan a designated driver; the non-alcoholic spiced apple is a good alternative.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm · about 20 minutes away
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm is about 20 minutes north via Daylesford, so pair a farm visit with lunch and a cider paddle here.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs welcome?
Yes. The cidery describes itself as family-friendly and pet-friendly.
Is there food?
Yes. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:15 a.m., including wood-fired pizzas.
Are the apples grown on site?
Yes. Heritage cider apples are grown on the certified organic orchard.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Daylesford & Hepburn Springs, Victoria
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
