What to say about Pale Fire in downtown Basye. This brewery joined the community within recent years and has been folks' watering hole. Pop in for some pizza or their chicken tendies and tots. Enjoy some live music (outside when weather permits) or sit outside around the fire built by John. Enjoy music and bingo? Play Singo weekly with a specially curated playlist based on the theme! Aside from the beer/cocktails, fun activities, and live events, pull up a stool and interact with the staff. The staff is amazing and super friendly. From Melissa to Rachel to Scott to Jess to John--and everyone else--you won't be led astray. Also, make sure to rag on Scott and give him a hard time! read more

Hubs is big pepperoni roll fan - surprised we haven't tried the ones at Pale Fire. He loved - thought even better than my fav pizza place down the road ! My veg sandwich also a hit! Cozy spot next to Bryce Resort - not huge menu, mostly Detroit pizzas & sanwiches but cocktails are fun & reasonably priced. There's also live music on weekends - fun spot in tiny town. read more

Pale Fire Brewing - Veggie sandwich (lots leeks) with tots - Bars Near Me - Basye, Virginia

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Loved the Detroit style pizza. I ordered one with pepperoni and jalapeños. My friend got one with. Few different meats, bacon jams and ricotta. Absolutely delicious. We ordered our own but they're definitely big enough to share between 2 person. The sour I ordered was just okay, I didn't finish it. The place is quite small but there is outdoor seating as well. The staff were super nice and welcoming. Would definitely return for the pizza. read more

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Finally Bryce has a cozy, fun, lively hangout all day long! Melissa was such a great hostess and make a fantastic cocktail. I will be back to visit again! read more

Pale Fire Brewing - Truffle flat bread! Yum - Bars Near Me - Basye, Virginia

Not a very big place but man does the menu actually deliver. Ended up making a pit stop here with some friends on a road trip. I ended up grabbing the veggie sandwich with chicken and a salad with a big ol' pretzel as an app. The red molly cheese and mustard was such a nice dip to the warm pretzel. Service was quick and bartenders were knowledgeable with the beers they have on tap. Nice vibes, but it's a little small but there is outdoor seating if you don't mind the weather. read more

What a great place! A large group of us were passing through Bayse and decided to stop by Pale fire on the weekend. They had lots of seating inside, and although I didn't eat anything all the food looked and smelled delicious! Had a lot of fun cocktail options, beer by the glass or pitcher and cool merch a couple of us ended up buying! The outdoor section was my favorite, they had Cornhole and lots of tables. One of the staff even came out and made a fire for us, which was incredibly thoughtful and we really appreciated it. As we were leaving they had a live musician come on, which was such a treat. We definitely will make a tradition of visiting this place, and recommend any visitors like us to stop by! read more

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The bar you wish you had in your basement Pale Fire Bay Virginia what a nice place wonderful people both employees and patrons. Gotta find this when you get a chance. read more

Pale Fire Brewing - And another mug of Red Molly - Bars Near Me - Basye, Virginia

It was nice to see a new restaurant in Basye during our annual visit a couple of weeks ago. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seatings. We opted for in door. The service was good. And food was better than expected. We ordered two pizzas with the flatbread crust which were excellent choices. Note that the pizzas are Detroit style which means the sauce is on top. We also got loaded fries- it definitely was loaded! We will definitely return next year during our annual trip. read more

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Great little bar and grill that specializes in beer/ale and Detroit style pizza. It's very unassuming from the outside, and it's very small, but has a lot of heart! Staff are cheerful and sweet. There were people enjoying the game at the bar. We picked a table and the wait staff got to us quickly. After offering, our waitress informed us that they were very short on lettuce and couldn't make the full sized salad we ordered to go with our pizza. She had two small salads for us (I'd call them 1/4 salads or kid sized) but offered them free of charge since they were unable to make what was offered on the menu. They were just enough to go with our small pizzas. The small pizza was just enough for the two of us who didn't have a huge appetite. Their dessert menu was limited, and the desserts themselves were small portioned, but inexpensive. Overall, a nice little place for drinks and pizza or small plates in the small mountain foothills town of Basye. read more

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Long a fan of the Harrisonburg location, this outpost is awesome and so close to home. It's a welcome addition to the area, has a slew of ever changing, top notch beers, a full bar and solid pizza! Also this spot has a ton of out door seating, perfect for my pups (although Harrisonburg is pup friendly inside). The team here are super friendly, know their stuff and welcome you with a smile. 5 stars all the way, love it so much we just joined the mug club! read more

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The service is always impeccable. Even though it is a small menu, the food is diverse enough, Food and drinks are always exceptional. Sam has been there the last few times we went, and he is an amazing young man. Its so nice to have quality food and drink in our town. read more

Pale Fire is the best asset to our quaint town of Basye! Talk about the modern charm and amazing staff...The beer, cocktails, and pizza are the highlights! The outdoor bar and firepit just enhances your experience...We are so grateful they are in our epic town. read more

This is a place I will try to get back to. They had a good selection and a great place to enjoy it in. The Oktoberfest was not overpowering. Simple flavor and a nice aftertaste. Who can argue. FYI they also serve pizza and a rousing game of putt putt for those on the date. 4 stars read more

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Great spot!! Nice outdoor seating, friendly service, great vegan pizza option which is hugely appreciated. read more

Pale Fire Brewing - Vegan Pizza - Bars Near Me - Basye, Virginia

Great deep dish pizza with amazing hot honey. Also had build your own pizza with chicken, caramelized, onions and green peppers.

Perhaps food eaten on site is okay, but we got this as a to go order and it was awful. The dough was woefully underbaked (hello raw!) and the pizza itself was lacking flavor. Even the salad was abysmal. Go get ice cream next door or hit up the burn barrel instead. Or be hungry. read more

Yes Go! After a day of skiing- very busy place. We ordered to go and decided to wait outside by the warm beautiful fire. Ended to having the nicest visit with the owner. Brought us blankets & we roasted marshmallows. Food is excellent!!! Detroit pizza hot honey meat lovers sooo good and I tried my daughters's tater tots - perfectly crispy with the right amount salt. read more

We stopped here on a Sunday afternoon while staying in town with friends. It's a relatively small spot, but they had a consistent influx of customers and the kitchen was fast and efficient. I really enjoyed the meatball sandwich that was essentially on garlic bread (which was amazing). The Detroit style pizzas were good, but the dough was much more similar to a Grandma slice or focaccia bread. It was light and enjoyable, just not quite Detroit style IMO. I tried two different ales and both were solid. read more

Great new pizza and beer joint in Basye, just opened on January 12! My family stopped in for dinner after a day skiing at Bryce and were not disappointed! We got a pretzel to start, served with cheese and mustard dipping sauces. Delicious house made soft pretzel, great for sharing. We ordered a cheese pizza (delicious!) and the 540, a pesto veggie pizza (this is a white pizza, very good!) - focaccia style crust was excellent. My daughter ordered a meatball sub - delicious meatballs and sauce on a soft baguette, she said her sub was better than the pizza! And of course they've got lots of beer choices on tap and Blue Ridge kombucha in cans. This was our first trip to Basye and we'll be back just to try all of the pizza selections! Although we visited in January, there is a large outdoor section with picnic tables that looks like it will be awesome in the warmer months! read more

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Delicious. Our family of 5 had the giant pretzel, loaded fries, and Detroit-style pizza. Everything was very good, and the service was friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is cozy and fun, especially on a snowy day. read more

Pale Fire Brewing - Big Ol' Pretzel - Bars Near Me - Basye, Virginia

My husband is the beer drinker, I am not. We came here while visiting the area for a drink, and quick bite. as a party of 7+ a baby, it was a little cramped, and seating was pretty limited. However, we were able to find a table and make do. service was excellent, our waitress was very attentive and checked on us regularly. My husband enjoyed his beer, sister, got a local cider, and I ordered a Moscow Mule with a splash of cranberry. Drinks were delicious. We also ordered some food for ourselves and the kids. I highly recommend the Italian sandwich that comes with a bag of chips. The pretzel was massive. I loved the beer cheese. My husband really enjoyed the mustard. Also ordered a cheese pizza for the kids, and one of the specialty pizzas for the adults. The pizza was OK. The flavors on top of the bread were great, but he tasted more bread than toppings. personally, I would stick to a sandwich or appetizer. read more

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Love this place. We visit the area a couple times a year and Pale Fire is always on the agenda. Great beer, friendly staff, and delicious food. They do Detroit style pizzas and have these pepperoni rolls that I wished they sold by the bucket. read more

Do you like IPAs? Negative Boogie-delicious! The beer at Pale Fire is so good. Can't wait to try the food. read more

Our service was quick and accurate. Our waitress took care of us without being over bearing, but enough that we didn't do without. Our food so so delicious!! We took so much home! If you come out hungry, it's your own fault. It's a small space, but cozy and relaxed. We will be back!! read more

Well done! Beer and pizza was good! It was a Saturday evening and quite warm. Crowded venue but we were able to eat outside at a picnic table which was fine! read more

Great beer (red ale and IPA) and food. Pretzels and spinach dip. Will be back. Great add to local scene.

Excellent brew, service and food choices. Going through the menu. Recommend Red Molly and pretzel

Order food and 2 hours we got our money back. Never got the food. Too small of a kitchen!