Exterior image of The Press, State College PA cider bar with big glass windows on Hiester Street.

Cider.
Conversation.
Community.

Meet the makers behind The Press — lifelong friends, craft beverage innovators, and Penn State alums who share a love for fermentation, farming, and bringing people together. From orchards and engineering labs to tap handles and community events, our team blends science, creativity, and hospitality to make something truly unique.

Meet the Makers

Learn more
Four people standing inside a brewery or winery, smiling and posing for the photo, with large stainless steel fermentation tanks in the background.

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6 PM - Midnight
Thursday 6 PM - Midnight
Friday 6 PM - Midnight
Saturday Noon - Midnight
Sunday Noon - 8 PM

Image of open sign with reflection from the street of people walking by

Fall Hours

Follow us on social media for special
events and schedule updates.

Follow Us!

FAQs

  • Absolutely! You’re welcome to bring your favorite takeout, snacks, or even a picnic. We love seeing people pair our cider with their go-to eats.

  • Yes! We feature Pennsylvania craft beers, rotating seasonal drinks, and will be adding PA-made cocktails soon. There’s something for cider lovers and skeptics alike.

  • Yes! The Press is family-friendly! We have plenty of non-alcoholic drinks and a laid-back atmosphere where kids can hang while adults enjoy a pint.

  • Leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome on our patio! (We just ask that they stay outside — and we’re always happy to offer a water bowl.)

  • Please do! The Press was built to evolve with the community. Tell us what you’d love to see — new ciders, events, or ways to make the space feel more like home.

  • Definitely. We love hosting celebrations, meetups, workshops, and creative events. Reach out and we’ll help you make the space your own. Note: Our max capacity with staff is 80.

  • 100% The Press is built on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, welcoming space to gather, connect, and belong — no matter who you are or who you love. We’re proudly LGBTQ+ friendly and deeply inclusive.

  • We are in the heart of Happy Valley in Downtown State College. Plug our address into your GPS:
    113 Hiester Street in State College, Pennsylvania 16801!

  • Currently, all of our cider on tap is fermented by PunxCiderWorx.

Follow along and never miss what’s on tap at The Press.

Four shot glasses with different colored liquids on a wooden tray, on a dark tabletop.
Outdoor patio of a restaurant with black metal tables and chairs, potted orange and yellow chrysanthemums, string lights overhead, and a window sign reading 'The Press Cider & Craft Beverage Taphouse'.
Person holding a glass of white wine in front of wine barrels in a cellar or winery.
A row of beer tap handles designed to look like books on a bookshelf, with titles such as 'The Vulgarity of the Underworld' and 'Punk CIDER X'. The taps are metallic and mounted beneath the books.
Follow Us!

Contact Us

We love turning our taproom into a stage, a classroom, and a conversation hub. If you’re a musician, artist, poet, professor, maker, inventor, educator, or just someone with an idea worth spreading, we’d love to hear from you. The Press was built to connect the curious minds of Penn State with the energy of the community through music, talks, demos, readings, workshops, and more.

Reach out and tell us what you’re working on. Let’s make something inspiring happen together — over a pint, on the patio, or in front of a crowd.