Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Brewery
4.7 (465 on Google)
About Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Pale Fire Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It also runs a second taproom in Basye. Its website lists a 2019 GABF bronze medal for Red Molly Irish Red Ale and a first place at the 2021 Virginia Craft Beer Cup for Arrant India Pale Ale.
The Harrisonburg taproom has 13 draft options, and some may be small or experimental batches. Red Molly is an Irish red ale at 5.6% ABV. Arrant is a Citra-hopped India pale ale made with flaked oats.
Dogs are allowed inside the Harrisonburg taproom and on its patio, as long as they stay on a leash. Live music plays on most Fridays, and weekly trivia and Singo fill Wednesday and Thursday nights. Google also lists the place as a brewpub and a pizza restaurant.
The taproom can be rented for private events. More people have reviewed Pale Fire Brewing Co. on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Harrisonburg on this site.
From Pale Fire Brewing Co.'s own website and its Google listing, read October 14, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Pale Fire in Harrisonburg?
Yes. Its website says the Harrisonburg location allows dogs both inside the taproom and on the patio. All dogs must be on a leash and under the owner's control.
What events does Pale Fire host in Harrisonburg?
Its website lists Geeks Who Drink trivia on Wednesdays from 8 to 10pm and Singo on Thursdays from 7 to 9pm. Live music happens on most Fridays from 7 to 9pm.
Can I buy beer to go?
Yes. Its website lists draft and 16-ounce 4-pack options, and says a small selection of 4-packs is sold in its online store. It also says it sells kegs.
Can I book the taproom for a private event?
Yes. Pale Fire hosts events such as birthdays, holiday parties and weddings. You fill out the Event Request form on its website, and a taproom manager gets back to you. Groups of 20 or more can also ask for a reservation.
Which breweries are close by?
Restless Moons Brewing, Sage Bird and Wizard Mode Brewcade are each 0.4 miles away. Brothers Craft Brewing is 0.9 miles away.
Answers come from Pale Fire Brewing Co.'s website and its Google listing, read October 14, 2026.
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Before you visit Pale Fire
Check palefirebrewing.com before you go. The Harrisonburg draft list is posted there, and the events calendar shows closings for private events. Unplanned closings for weather or other emergencies are shared on the brewery's social media stories.
Parking takes a little planning. There are a few spots in the circle at the front of the building. The website suggests parking across the street near Turner Pavilion or in the Water Street garage, and avoiding permit parking.
Restless Moons Brewing, Sage Bird and Wizard Mode Brewcade are each 0.4 miles away. Brothers Craft Brewing is 0.9 miles away, which makes a four-stop afternoon easy.