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The Fridge
534 N Mulberry St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17603-2923
United States
(717) 490-6825 | map
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania
4.11/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
4.11/5 rDev -2.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
The Fridge.... how do I love The Fridge? Let me count the ways!
Basic, simple concept in a kind of weird triangular shaped building - I'm not sure anyone could have come up with a better use for it! There are a few seats outside, and as you enter there's a counter with fresh baked flatbreads (they call it pizza), and a row of 8 glass door coolers to the left. Each beer is clearly marked with a price, and you just grab it and bring it up to pay for it, and at that point you can get a glass if you'd like (and I'd always recommend you drink from a glass, even if it is The Alchemist's Heady Topper!). I should also point out, there are 10 taps of pretty good stuff available as well.
The decor is fairly basic and sparse, which is what you want in a small space, except for the decorative antique cast-iron stove that's a centerpiece fronted by brown leather chairs. I'd imagine in fall and winter you'd want to gather 'round as it can probably get fairly cool in there. The floor is grey concrete, and the walls are reddish-orange and yellow, and it all ties together nicely. There also appears to be some local art available for sale hanging on the walls.
Back to the beer, there's also about 8 feet worth of shelving that holds specialty bottles, both large and small, for sale at reasonable prices, especially given the size of the place.
Finally, music rounds it out. The sound system is neither too loud nor too soft, and clear. Put it all together - great "pizza", great beers, a clean basic space, and great music make it a great place to hang out.
Apr 14, 2017Basic, simple concept in a kind of weird triangular shaped building - I'm not sure anyone could have come up with a better use for it! There are a few seats outside, and as you enter there's a counter with fresh baked flatbreads (they call it pizza), and a row of 8 glass door coolers to the left. Each beer is clearly marked with a price, and you just grab it and bring it up to pay for it, and at that point you can get a glass if you'd like (and I'd always recommend you drink from a glass, even if it is The Alchemist's Heady Topper!). I should also point out, there are 10 taps of pretty good stuff available as well.
The decor is fairly basic and sparse, which is what you want in a small space, except for the decorative antique cast-iron stove that's a centerpiece fronted by brown leather chairs. I'd imagine in fall and winter you'd want to gather 'round as it can probably get fairly cool in there. The floor is grey concrete, and the walls are reddish-orange and yellow, and it all ties together nicely. There also appears to be some local art available for sale hanging on the walls.
Back to the beer, there's also about 8 feet worth of shelving that holds specialty bottles, both large and small, for sale at reasonable prices, especially given the size of the place.
Finally, music rounds it out. The sound system is neither too loud nor too soft, and clear. Put it all together - great "pizza", great beers, a clean basic space, and great music make it a great place to hang out.
More User Ratings:
Rated by therealJAYZ from Pennsylvania
4.14/5 rDev -1.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75
4.14/5 rDev -1.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75 | food: 3.75
Extreme selection of beer in coolers, ok selection on tap. Food selection is limited but tastes great.
Jan 24, 2019Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
4.22/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Since my parents live in Southeastern PA, whenever I visit them, I'll drive the roughly 20 minutes South on RT 72 to Lancaster and will often find myself here checking out this place's selection which is quite good according to Southeastern PA distro and well, their antiquated law which I guess is getting better somewhat. As this place offers a good food selection that allows them to sell singles. From bigger breweries such as Two Roads, Deschutes, Dogfish Head, Victory, Otter Creek, Boulevard, Ommegang and Founders down to little local breweries such as Spring House, Fetish, Liquid Hero, Draai Laag and Free Will, this place is sure to pique the interest of beer geeks.
Jun 12, 2017Reviewed by curmudgeon236 from Pennsylvania
3.85/5 rDev -8.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.25
3.85/5 rDev -8.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.25
Wonderful selection of bottles and drafts, always go "ooooohhhh" when perusing the coolers. Good choices for drafts. Have not explored much of the menu, but was not overly impressed by the pricey reheated 'artisan' pizza slices... but face it... it's all about the beer, and they deliver in spades!
Oct 03, 2015Reviewed by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania
3.26/5 rDev -22.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3.25
3.26/5 rDev -22.7%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3.25
I've been in this store three times and won't go back. They definitely get some hard to get bottles but their prices are always far more expensive than I see elsewhere. Also bottles of Maine Brewing Co are always far past their best by dates.
Feb 27, 2015Reviewed by dodge408 from Pennsylvania
4.75/5 rDev +12.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
4.75/5 rDev +12.6%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4
Great place and cozy atmosphere. Parking lot is tiny so get there early. A very impressive line of beer, hundreds to be honest. A bit pricey but I understand and respect that they risked alot to achieve where they are at. The food is good but not much of a selection. They do take pride in using local crops and produce which is awesume. They always have several varities of house made pizzas and always have free water. Great place to socialize with friends and family. I would consider this a must visit kind of place for any beer lovers within 100 miles or so. I drive 180 miles round trip...completely worth it! Oh, and excellent service from everyone there
Jan 19, 2015Reviewed by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania
4.4/5 rDev +4.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +4.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.5
Cool spot, they have a nice amount of bottles and cans available. There is an interesting selection of pizzas and stuff to eat there. The vibe is kinda of chill but it was pretty full there too so we were lucky to find a spot to sit and enjoy our food.
Jan 03, 2015Rated by 6s_N_7s from Pennsylvania
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.5
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3.5
Highest priced beer for the area, usually a great selection though. Food is alright, but limited to pizza and some other snacks.
Dec 27, 2014Rated by JNForsyth from Pennsylvania
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
Great selection, gets extremely busy at times though. Never tried the food but it looks good.
Dec 11, 2014Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania
4.25/5 rDev +0.7%
4.25/5 rDev +0.7%
Outstanding selection of bottles at reasonable prices. Food looked good but I had just had lunch. It's a half block from the office so I'll definitely be back!
Nov 10, 2014Reviewed by MarkGamber from Pennsylvania
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
4.5/5 rDev +6.6%
I live about 15 minutes from here and, being a seaon ticket holder for the local baseball team which is across the street from The Fridge, I'm here fairly often during baseball season. There's always something good on tap and there's a great selection of bottles and cans to choose from, too. The prices are a bit steep compared to other bottle shops I've visited and the food is ok but service is very good and the atmosphere is always interesting. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
Aug 27, 2014Reviewed by Lancbeerguy from Pennsylvania
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
3.99/5 rDev -5.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
This is now a staple in Lancaster, and it is a good place to go. We enjoy it occasionally, although it is a little small. The food is always interesting, and the bottle selection is outstanding. The staff is friendly and engaging, and it is definitely worth a visit.
Jun 21, 2014
The Fridge in Lancaster, PA
Place rating:
4.22 out of
5 with
63 ratings
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