10 beers on tap. Nice place. Looks fun on weekends. Had a library area, which was unique.

Had a couple beers here. The beers were good, had a nice patio, Saturday evening when I went they had live music inside. Friendly staff

The beer is improving from where it was, and it's a fun spot. Especially in warmer weather when the doors are open. Quirky, fun - the live music is a definite plus, even though the sound can be rough sometimes due to the layout of the place - but hats off to Pale Fire for being one of the only consistent music venues in town! read more

Great beer. Great atmosphere. I'll be back! I'm not an IBA person so Taking Water, Negative Boogie and Red Molly were my favorites. Also, they have a free library-bring a book, take a book. There is a cozy fireplace for cold nights. read more

Ok, first off this place is in the coolest spot downtown Harrisonburg VA. They have a deck off the second floor. I'm here with the family (kid friendly) and there's Urgies Cheese steaks cooking on the deck. Now for the beer, the three I had were IPA's, all delicious! If you're in the area make it a stop. Helpful tip, check in on yelp for a free pint glass. read more

Great atmosphere. My husband enjoyed the Red Molly and the Baffle King. Waitress is friendly and super helpful. We are enjoying our beer and wonderful conversation with new friends. read more

Great atmosphere and beers! From NY so this is a lot nicer than ones from home! Would definitely come back next time I'm in town!

Did a solo day hike in the nearby George Washington National Forest and was in a hurry to get home, a two hour drive away. Stopped in during the COVID weirdness, put my mask on and I was the only one there on a hot Sunday mid afternoon in July. I have never been to Harrisonburg before, but it's a nice college town (James Madison University) and I am confident that in normal times the place would have had a lot of customers. The beer is very good and the space itself is quite nice. Because I had a two hour drive ahead of me, I asked for the lowest ABV beer, the knowledgeable staffer described their table beer to me. It is low in alcohol but full of flavor and very refreshing after my hike. I would really like to go there under normal times. It's not much fun sitting in a taproom when the only people there are you and the bartender. Ugh! These are some challenging times for everyone. read more

I tired this last night, I had read some good reviews of it and then the restaurant we ate at down the street had their Red Molly beer on tap which we found absolutely delicious, so we hit up the brewery after dinner and had a flight. The beer was delicious and they had a good sized bar as well as a couch area and an out door area to sit in. It's reasonably priced. There is no kitchen there but hey smell some packaged snacks if you want something to munch on. I would definitely go back! read more

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As a hospitality management major at James Madison University, I was able to tour this awesome brewery! We got to see how they process the beer and bottle it in their own facility. the workers are super nice and welcoming. Very open space to do work while you grab a nice refreshing glass of beer on tap! read more

Good beer, nice taproom, fun events, reasonable prices, and it's less noisy than Three Notch'd. Smokin' Scottish is my favorite brew, but Village Green is also a very nice double IPA that isn't too punchy. read more

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Solid excellent beers for every palate , friendly staff, one of our favorite spots in town and surrounding area. Welcoming indoor space and outdoor patio. Probably best black ipa I ever tasted called Night Echo double ipa. Harrisonburg has some fine breweries and Pale Fire is one of them. read more

In town to visit my son and took the opportunity to try out the local beer scene. Of all the breweries we visited, this is definitely one of our local favorites. Great vibes, great beer, and great company. Must try the Arrant, Baffles King, and Illmatic XXV. read more

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Get the Arrant!!! One of my fav memories is bringing games and playing them by the fireplace. I love pale fire and all of its atmosphere~

Exploring Harrisonburg while on vacation and found Pale Fire by accident. Good service. Tasty brews. The Barefoot Bucha was outstanding! Appealing industrial interior. Glass doors were open to the outdoor seating. Having the fresh summer air was a bonus. No kitchen, but bringing your own munchies is not a problem as several locals were enjoying dinner in this manner. Staffed appropriately for the busy evening. read more

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Love going to Pale Fire for the rotating seasonal beers as well as the Red Molly. Super friendly staff and excellent service!

Place was great. Arrant IPA was amazing, 5 stars for sure. I liked their double and the pale and saison were pretty good.

Love this brewery! Very family friendly and always a great selection of beer! Also love that they have kombucha on tap for those not wanting beer. We have had food delivered here multiple times out on the large patio. Definitely recommend! read more

Excellent beer selection :all are good, the pity is that I can't find them home ! Very friendly environment with games and books available. Bring your own food as they do not serve any. read more

Disclosure: I was offered a free pint glass in exchange for this post. Even without this shameless bribery, I'd give this place a solid 4.5. I've only tried two of their beers, the Arrant IPA and the Village Green DIPA, but they were both tasty and the Arrant is a win for any IPA lover. I'm here on WMRA's Books & Beer night, but I haven't read the book, so it's a bit awkward with all the whispering, but the NPR crowd are good folks and the staff are friendly, so it's a win. The atmosphere is really nice, with a huge bar, lots of tables, and an outdoor seating area for nice days. Harrisonburg is an up and coming beer community, and Pale Fire is a great place to start! read more

Coming from a non-beer drinker, I love this place! Live music, local art on display, art markets, a little free library, trivia, outdoor patio, books and brews, what more can you ask for? You can sit and sip your favorite beer with your friends in this beautiful brewery! Order from any local restaurant, or bring food from home and make an evening of it! Pale Fire has a great staff and is a great addition to our community! read more

Friendly atmosphere and fun environment. Come in and enjoy one of their awesome beers. If you like a good stout beer then Baffled King is the one for you. read more

Great selection of beer and great atmosphere and service. Check in on Yelp when you order for a free pint glass!

very tasty beer and the atmosphere can not be beat. Where else can you relax on a sofa, watching a football game, while your toddler runs around. It's like they put a bar in my house.......well, a nicer looking house. read more

From out of town, we stopped in for one beer just to see what Harrisonburg had to offer - somehow 40 minutes in Pale Fire was an awesome experience and I want to go well out of my way to come back for Books & Brews nights. Bartender really friendly, beer really good. read more

Electric sheep and loop and lil were my favorites. Great bar great beer. Amber and tripel were the best

What a gem - a real addition to Harrisonburg downtown life. I love the wall of books, I love the visiting writers and musicians, and I'm so glad this place has come to town. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to see upcoming events. It's a gem of a place. read more

The only reason this is a 4 and not a 5 is because they were out of about half their beers. The ones we tries were OK but really would've liked to try some of the others. Friendly helpful staff and cool indoor outdoor place. read more

This local brewery has its own television, WiFi, and library. The seating choices include bar, high table, sofa, and patio. The beer is very unique. For the most far-out flavor, I recommend the Lucille. For a pleasant brew on a hot day, definitely try the Saving Grace. Service is great and you hardly mind the lack of food menu with Pure Eats just down the walk. read more

We came here on a Thursday night and it was pretty crowded. I tried a flight of beer and my fiance had a pint. I thought all of the beers were good and they had a nice variety. The inside has a cool layout and I love all of the records used as the menu. read more

Pale Fire is my favorite brewery to visit in Harrisonburg. They have outdoor seating, bar seating and couches with a TV to watch. The beers are priced decently as well. Salad Days is my favorite! read more

Great beer and cool atmosphere. No food, but restaurants next door will deliver. Glad we stopped by while we're in town.

Visited this place as part of a 4-stop brewery tour with my girlfriend. This was one of my favorite breweries in Harrisonburg. The atmosphere was modern but not too over-the-top yuppie like alot of other pop-up breweries you'll see. The beer selection was average and the quality was good. Definitely a good place to stop while touring around H-Burg. read more

Pale Fire is an awesome spot to hang out with great beers. My husband and I recently rented the brewery for brunch the morning after our wedding. Susan was very helpful and flexible in making sure that our guests had a fun time recuperating. :) Highly recommend visiting, and trying the Red Molly! read more

My brothers and I hosted a large (90+ people) surprise birthday party for our Mom here on a Saturday (6/10/17). We can't say enough about Pale Fire and their staff. Susan answered our questions via email for months leading up to the party and before/during. She was fantastic. They were flexible and laid back, allowing us to decorate, rearrange furniture, and also helped us figure out the best way to get our catered food in and set up. They reserved a large section for us and guests were free to roam outside, etc. The BEER was great and had something for everyone's tastes. So many things changed in the planning of this party but the one constant was Pale Fire, and that was huge. Thanks for being so easy to work with and helping us create a fun, memorable evening for our Mom, family, and friends. read more

Favorite place to come when I'm in town visiting with my bestie. Best bar staff and good friends. Can't get any better.

Fantastic brewery right in downtown Harrisonburg! Fantastic selection of craft beers!

Great atmosphere both indoor and on the patio. We were able to relax and enjoy some drinks.

The best brewery tasting/bar room in the Shenandoah Valley. Surely one of the best in Virginia. Great beers in different styles. The Salad Days saison is their award-winner and I cannot get enough of it. Subtle, a little tarry to my palate, but the menu's note that it has bubblegum flavors is also right. Good IPAs. A good tripel last time I was there. The low-ABV "table beer" is interesting, a little complex, and definitely worth drinking. Great prices. Many pints are under $5. A "Little Free Library" on the wall with the fireplace and TV. Comfy couch and arm chairs. Friendly staff. I love Pale Fire! read more

I really enjoyed my first visit to Pale Fire. The Pale Ale was really tasty, and the staff was great. We went on a really nice day, and they have plenty of outdoor and semi outdoor seating. Really great vibe read more