Shale Ridge Estate Winery & Cidery - Thedford, Ontario

Kristine S.

What a great experience. Food and service was perfect for a winters day. Thank you Shale Ridge Estates. Looking forward to the next visit.

Brooklyn P.

We had a really nice time at Shale Ridge, the snacks and drinks did not disappoint.
the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making for an enjoyable tasting experience. It’s a great spot for a casual visit or a special occasion.

Tori N.

I went with a few girlfriends and was pleasantly surprised!! We got wine, mimosa, and cider flights, and it was phenomenal. My favourite was the strawberry lemonade & peach apple mimosa. We also had the pizzas and charcuterie board to share, they were amazing. The swing chairs were so fun!! Our server Cassandra was super sweet and helped us choose what drinks to get. Definitely recommend for a cute girls lunch!

Kim N.

I remember coming to this place when it was less brand new and small so it is amazing to see it grow it’s turning into such a fabulous establishment. The wines are okay the bottles are beautiful ( I was told it was someone who works there art which is nice, I even bought three bottles knowing this lol). Food was good simple which honestly is all you need despite other comments I read stating not enough food options - like you all said it’s a winery with little snacks.

We had the creme brûlée which the hostess did state is new and asked our real feedback on it which I did deliver. ( was delicious but custard was heated too long )

The wait is long and kind of annoying if you only want just a quick tasting or a glass to walk around. I fully understand they are hard to carry around and the place is busy. I think I’d recommend a tasting bar on the busy days or something simple, my bf and I were coming from twin pines just for a quick 20 min taste we did not need to occupy a table for 45 mins.

All in all I love the place the idea and honestly every server and hostess were amazing to us. The kitchen staff forgot our creme brulee ( or server forgot idk) but it was complimentary, however we did tip well over the norm as a thank you as we did not expect any complimentary dessert for the minor mistake.

I’m not sure if you had live music but live music would be a nice added touch too. I give it a 4.5 stars but it won’t let me do that.

Thank you and so proud of how far you all came! I will be back 🙂

Bonnie D.

What an amazing experience! My first wine/cider tasting and was beyond our expectations. Staff were very knowledgeable, fun and friendly. Food was very delicious. Happy Anniversary celebration was complete! Thank you Shale Ridge!!

Kendra B.

My mom and I drove two hours to visit Shale Ridge and it did not disappoint!! The grounds are beautiful, we loved the swing seats! I found the food and drink prices super reasonable and the portions/taste were excellent! Staff were extremely friendly, I didn’t catch our waitresses name but she was so sweet and we also got a hello from I believe the owner and her adorable baby! We had such a great visit and will definitely return.

Kayla H.

We came for our friend’s engagement celebration and it was absolutely beautiful ! It was my first time and it was nothing short of beautiful. Maggie offered excellent service, was kind and inviting throughout our entire experience! Food was delicious, drinks were great and I will definitely be coming back!!

Olga V.

So nice place to have a glass of local wine. Not only delicious drinks and food but also a beautiful well decorated winery. Really enjoyed our time. Thank you for this wonderful experience.