Kentville: Maritime Express

Maritime Express Cider Co. is my favourite place for lunch or dinner in Kentville.

This cidery and restaurant occupies the former Cornwallis Inn, a Tudor-style railway hotel renowned for its architectural beauty and social significance from 1930 to 1973. 

They specialize in small-batch ciders made from 100% Annapolis Valley apples. Their offerings include innovative blends like:

Conductor Cranberry: A dry cider infused with organic cranberries.

Lady Grey: A floral cider blended with bergamot and lemon peel.

Snowed In: A spiced cider featuring cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger.

Ocean Ltd.: A bold cider aged with Hungarian oak, showcasing honey and apple pie notes. 

These ciders are cold-fermented beneath the taproom’s stone floors, ensuring quality and flavour. 

They also serve a selection of local craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Looking for a fun night! The first Wednesday of the month is Trivia Night. Register in advance to ensure you have a spot, it runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

All About The Food

The restaurant complements its ciders with a small but diverse menu. I’m partial to the Caesar salad, while my wife usually orders their Eggs Benedict, which is served on a sweet potato biscuit.

Their french fries are some of the best hand cut fries in the Valley. The Buddha Bowl and Fried Chicken sandwich are also in our regular rotation.

Are you looking to buy property in or around Kentville? I’d be happy to take you out for a cider at Maritime Express to talk about your home buying needs.