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Upside Cider

Kelowna's first and only certified organic farm cidery — producing small-batch handcrafted ciders from 100% estate-grown fruit on SunReal Organics farm on Gale Road, with a rooftop patio, cozy lounge, wood-fired pizza, Korean chicken, cider flights, and a farm-to-bottle philosophy rooted in environmental sustainability and genuine Okanagan authenticity.

Upside Cider certified organic cider flight and wood-fired pizza in cozy tasting lounge on Gale Road Kelowna BC

Highlights:

  • Kelowna's first and only certified organic farm cidery — operating on SunReal Organics certified farm since 2019

  • 100% estate-grown organic fruit — apples selected and stored in controlled atmosphere for maximum flavour integrity

  • Cider flights — a selection of rotating seasonal ciders in tasting pours, available daily

  • Full-service lounge open daily 11am–9pm — one of the most accessible year-round stops on the route

  • Rooftop patio with scenic Okanagan views — a sun-soaked perch perfect for a warm afternoon pour

  • Wood-fired pizza, Korean fried chicken, charcuterie boards, and seasonal dishes on the food menu

  • 100-year-old church doors from Saskatchewan upcycled as the cidery entrance — a charming sustainability statement from day one

  • Local craft beers, Okanagan wines, and kombucha from regional partners also available alongside the cider menu

  • Seasonal rotating cider program — new releases throughout the year including fruit-forward, dry, semi-sweet, and sour styles

  • Committed to environmental sustainability and biodiversity — organic farming practices throughout the estate

  • Conveniently located on Gale Road just minutes from Kelowna International Airport — a perfect final stop before a departure flight

Upside Cider certified organic cider flight and wood-fired pizza in cozy tasting lounge on Gale Road Kelowna BC

The Vibe

Upside Cider occupies a genuinely unique position on the Lake Country route — the only certified organic farm cidery in Kelowna, operating from the same SunReal Organics farm where the fruit is grown, harvested, and pressed before ever becoming a bottle. There is a farm-to-bottle integrity here that is immediately apparent — in the care taken with varietal selection, in the controlled atmosphere storage that preserves peak flavour before pressing, and in the rooftop tasting lounge where 100-year-old church doors from Saskatchewan greet visitors as a playful sustainability statement that sets the tone perfectly. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming, the rooftop patio is genuinely lovely on a warm Okanagan afternoon, and the combination of organic ciders, wood-fired pizza, and Korean fried chicken makes Upside one of the most satisfying casual stops on the entire Lake Country route.


The Experience

Upside keeps things simple and does them well. A cider flight is the natural starting point — rotating seasonal selections in tasting pours that walk guests through the range from late harvest dry to fruit-forward semi-sweet and everything in between. The full-service lounge, open daily from 11am to 9pm, is one of the most reliably accessible stops on the route and particularly popular with visitors catching late afternoon or evening flights from Kelowna International just minutes away — a detail worth flagging for Bare Wine Tours guests planning their departure day. The rooftop patio is the social heart of the operation — sunlit, relaxed, and overlooking the organic farm and Okanagan valley beyond. The food menu is a genuine strength — wood-fired pizzas and Korean fried chicken consistently earn rave reviews and have established Upside as a dining destination in their own right rather than simply a tasting stop.


The Cider

Upside's cider program is built on a single non-negotiable foundation — every apple begins on their own certified organic farm, selected at peak ripeness and stored in controlled atmosphere to lock in the natural sugars and aromatics that give each release its distinctive character. The lineup rotates seasonally, ensuring there is always something new and worth trying on every visit — core releases include a Late Harvest Dry, Late Harvest Semi-Sweet, Sweetheart Cherry Dry, and Sweetheart Cherry Semi-Sweet, while seasonal specials like the Hazy Nectarine, Applecot, Raspberry, and Pommeau push the boundaries of what an organic Okanagan farm cidery can achieve. Local craft beers, Okanagan wines, and kombucha from regional partners round out the full drinks menu for guests in mixed groups with varying tastes.


Good to Know

  • Best for: Cider enthusiasts, organic food lovers, mixed groups, airport stopover visitors, anyone looking for a relaxed and authentic farm cidery experience

  • Don't miss: The seasonal cider flight and the Korean fried chicken — two of the most consistently praised items across all guest reviews

  • Signature ciders: Late Harvest Dry, Sweetheart Cherry, Hazy Nectarine, Applecot, Pommeau, seasonal rotating releases

  • Hours: Open daily 11am–9pm — one of the latest closing times on the entire Lake Country route

  • Reservations: Walk-ins welcome — no reservation required for standard lounge visits

  • Airport tip: Upside Cider is just minutes from Kelowna International Airport — an ideal final stop for Bare Wine Tours guests ending their day before a departure flight

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