Core Cider - Pickering Brook, Western Australia

Brett J.

Have been here many times, awesome atmosphere, cider is amazing, love the seasonal flavors, the food is brilliant....

But the thing I haven't done is the walk around... It is spectacular going through the orchards and coming out to Dragonfly Pond! A Japanese themed area for events, free to roam when nothing booked. I love the lilly pond, and the Japanese style bridge. Spent quite a while here as it is quite tranquil.

Isa P.

Amazing fruit picking for the kids! You get to ride to the location on their tractor, the kids get each a little bag that they can fill and eat all the fruit they like, the plums are delicious. Afterwards we got to eat lunch while the kids played on their playgrounds, the food was absolutely delicious, and the location just stunning and so peaceful. We all absolutely loved it!

Viki F.

Great Cidery! Picture perfect views & delicious cider. I had the tasting paddle and they were all great except Berry Perry but that was just because it was too sweet for me. Pear and Apple Cider were tasty and refreshing. Tried the CoreRupted Apple Cider and it really did taste of baked apples with cinnamon & vanilla. We have always had great food here, our starters were both lovely but the main (Barramundi) was a bit disappointing this time as sauce was over the fish skin and a little over done. Still tasty though. We will be back as we love this venue!

J. W.

Came on a Sunday and there was a crowd.

Live music accompanies light and less sweet cider.

Minus 1 star as the food was meh. The pizza was undercooked and the cheese wasn't fully melted on the chips (fries). Pizza tastes so much better after I brought it home to reheat in the oven the next day for 10 mins at 200 degrees Celsius.

Sharon T.

Loved the grounds and the garden, it was a breathtaking view. Was also there in beautiful sunny weather and blue cloudless skies so it all added up to a lovely experience. Great for families with young children as they can picnic on the grass while the kids enjoy the nature playground and man-made playground. Yes, there are 2.
My friend had a 3 course meal and rated it 4 out of 5. The usual cafe pricing. Many of the tables ordered the Tasting Paddle and i would like to return for that.

I B.

Overall venue location is pretty. However food in the bistro very average and bland, and service wasn’t good at all. Almost like having customers was an eye roll and annoyance. Toilets both men’s and women’s were also gross needed a decent clean. Outside area looked fun for kids to run around, get why people come here with their family but I wouldn’t bother if you want decent food and service.

Sandi H.

Just spent a beautiful afternoon at Core Cider. Great atmosphere with garden setting and live acoustic music. Couldn’t fault the food with everything both delicious and fresh. The lamb pizza was the standout of the day.

Dei ?. (.

Not positive but not negative experience. I went to the Bistro restaurant and ordered a starter, 2 mains, a dessert and cider to drink.

Positive aspects: staff members very attentive and helpful, the restaurant is an open and cozy space with an amazing view of the orchards that you can enjoy while eating, the food was served fast, well presented and tasty, the cider was really nice. Overall the place is a wonderful piece of nature with enough space to host hundreds of people (ideal for weddings) and the premises is cared for in detail.

Negative aspects: far away located (not good for drinking and driving), overpriced (not big enough portions for the money you pay), the starter... meh (beef croquettes), beef brisket was dry, on the other side barramundi was delicious and dessert (cider donuts) was the best! Yummy.
Toilets need an improvement.

To sum up: i think it's a good experience to visit and have lunch at least once. But just once and only if you don't have any other better place to go in mind. That is my recommendation.