I'd say a bit relaxed and upscale but pretty authentic otherwise, very comfortable atmosphere. Gerard (from Belfast) was very attentive, friendly and knew the bar and food menu to a T. He made our time there very enjoyable.

Felt authentic with superb service. Server was quick to approach and provide service. The food came out quick and hot. I got the fish n chips and did a substitute for the chips and got the green beans which were top notch. The fish was amazing and I saved half for later thats how good it was. Tartar sauce was excellent. Fish came with a slightly toasted lemon and the entire experience was A1( best of the best).

I really like this bar. Every time I come to Charlotte, I have to stop by, they have a really good selection of whiskey and bourbon, including local ones that are delicious! The staff, particularly the bartenders, have always been friendly and super attentive offering me options for local spirits. I really enjoyed this place and will highly recommend it! Now be mindful that weekends you may have a mixed crowd including college students and people of different ages, so be aware of it, however doesn't impact the experience or environment! I'll keep going there when I'm in town!

Atmosphere was fun! Food was okay. I got an apple crumble served in cast iron, browned on the edges but was cold. onion rings were good! bartender was friendly and loves drink requests

Cosy Irish pub, located conveniently in downtown Charlotte. Charming decor & rusticity. The staff were incredible, enthusiastic, & helpful. The food was fairly bland & forgettable, as were the cocktails. A hefty list of beers (& scotches!). Wine, & mocktails available as well. Definitely a place to sit at the bar & watch sports, or slide into a booth for a pint. Upstairs patio & event space. Sadly, only gendered washrooms. I’d return for the staff, but not the food or cocktails. Final note: the downstairs pub is wheelchair accessible, & has a wheelchair-accessible table.

I've always enjoyed my time here, and have never had a complaint. I love their Irish Breakfast. The pictured Reuben was a little gristly but tasty none the less. I truly enjoyed the side of green beans as much as the sandwich.

2nd time here, authentic Irish bar atmosphere. Cozy lighting lots of beers to choose from, full bar as well. Heart of Charlotte downtown.

Love the vibes, it's very similar to the pubs in Ireland. The inside takes you on a trip, the food does as well. We absolutely loved the poutine fries, not the most photogenic but they taste amazing. Drinks and service was great too.

We came to town for a convention and were able to reserve a table for a large group which made everything super easy (there were 7k other consultants lookingfor a place to eat at the same time in the same area). I didn't think to get a pic of the food but it was super yummy! My friend and I split the cottage pie and Guinness bbq burger bc we couldn't decide. Both were phenomenal! Our waitress was amazing and very friendly and attentive. We had a great time and recommend this place to everyone!

Came here for a quick birthday lunch after leaving two other places. Service was awesome. The waiter (Ezra, I believe, sorry if if that's totally wrong) was on it and made a perfect recommendation on the chicken bites. All the food came out great. Price was a bit high, but that's to be expected with downtown Charlotte.

I didn't try food. However, the daily specials for drinks are great. I went on a Friday and got the $20 bottle of wine. That was great to split between three people. There is a single-glass option for $6 as well.

Cool Irish pub…we had the shepherds pie (it’s called something else in the menu), chicken wings and fish and chips. Everything was flavorful.

I just love this place. Been there twice and both times the live music was legit. The food? Immaculate! The fish and chips was my go to and the fish was so spot on that the tarter sauce fell useless. I also had their Guinness BBQ nachos those too were amazing

Definitely a dinner experience to remember. The food and drinks were absolutely perfect. Atmosphere was a 10, the bartender and service was a 10 and the patrons (even though 90% of them were Celtics fans) was a 10. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who lives here or is visiting Charlotte.

Great place to be along the parade route regardless of the parade. The food and drinks are good and it has great Irish ambiance!

Atmospheric place. Pretty busy on weekday evenings. The staff is nice. My burger was juicy and tasty. Thank you for service guys. Nice place. We enjoyed to spend our time here

Really nice vibe. Live music but not Irish music. Authentic Irish food. Pretty decent. Good drinks. Friendly atmosphere. Only reason not 5 star because I’ve been in nicer.

Holy moly, the food was DELICIOUS!! I’m grateful for a waitress that was honest about what her favorite and least favorite foods were (hate that I forgot her name). The Lamb Burger was divine and the sweet potato fries were perfectly made. My friend said her food was equally as delicious. Also had two local beers that tasted delicious!

Two beers.. four shots.. a mediocre tiny bowl of “poutine”… $72… need I say more. Would not recommend. The environment was nice, the only reason I gave two stars. If you want to drink, go to Connolly's. They put music on they think you’ll like.

This place was hopping! Full of fun vibes, paranormal and people normal!! My group went on the Carolina history and haunts tour the night before , and that was a wealth of information and includes this particular pub. I am not giving it away here but to say go to both!!! We had a young gentleman waiter that was from Belfast and was just a complete delight!!!! The food was delicious, the bloody mary delicious! Service was good, the staff really communicated and worked as a well organized team. Pretty sure they liked each other as well, and that is always a plus in my book. Also a shout out to the gal/ hostess who found us a table against all odds and let us look around for spirts of those still hanging around…

This place is amazing. We were in town for a wedding and stopped by here on two occasions. One occasion was for dinner on a Friday night. It was not very busy and we were instantly sat down. The staff was very friendly and helpful helped navigate the menu. I am a big craft beer drinker and love trying new beers when I am in new areas. The server helped me pick a few out and I was highly impressed. The food was delicious and came out quickly. The second occasion was on a Saturday night. We had a large after wedding party come through and we all went upstairs. The bartenders (Rachel and Nick I believe) were both great and very attentive. DJ SKID was there and AMAZING. Great selection of music and very interactive with the crowd. We were even able to order food (fries and chicken bites), which is huge. Go here for a delicious meal with the family or to dance for hours while cold drinks are poured plentifully.

Was just as awesome this past Friday as it was the last time I visited 15 years ago. Very clean bathrooms... And beautiful..I love nice bathrooms..lol. service was great, food was wonderful, especially the black bean hummus... Great taste with a little spice. The intimate corners are especially perfect, you feel at home in the big uptown. This place will always have a special place in my ❤️ heart. Jamison shot by the fireplace with friends singing whisky you're the devil... Can't say enough about it, just go..

My sandwich was wonderful, fried salmon was pretty good too. The only thing we did not get forks and spoons so ate with hands and baby’s spoon 😂

This place is outstanding, such a visually appealing bar / restaurant. Take the time to check out the pics on Google, it really is a great place. The beer was cold and tasty, we already had lunch plans so we didn't get the chance to try the food. The host and the bartender were both amazing, so pleasant and courteous. It wasn't too busy, the bar had just opened and we were among just a handful of customers at the time. The host and the bartender both indulged us in some wonderful conversation about this and that, everything and nothing. Talked deep, talked silly, laughed too much ! Just a great time spent with the staff here, thanks for being such good hosts. You are individually and collectively huge assets to the bar. Highly recommend spending some time at Ri Ra Irish Pub. I wish that we had more time to spend here and we will definitely go back when we are in the area.

Rí Rá is sort of an old family tradition. My father-in-law used to go there often when he was volunteering at Discovery Place, just down the street. My wife and I went there with him a few times, years ago. She and I were touristing in downtown Charlotte yesterday. We decided to renew the family tradition and have lunch there. It was just before noon on Saturday, and they were offering their 'brunch' menu, mostly burgers and their signature fish and chips. I expected some breakfast type items, but they weren't on that menu. That was fine, we were there for lunch, but just odd they called it a brunch menu. We opted for the fish and chips, I almost always do. I thought they were pretty good - a single, large fillet that was crispy on the outside, flaky and flavorful on the inside (although to be honest, fish and chips is mostly a delivery system for tartar sauce). My wife thought they were just ok. She said the fries were mushy, and the tea was terrible. I didn't have a problem with the fries, and my diet Coke was fine. So my review would have been four stars, but her addition knocked it down to three. And I thought I was a pretty rough critic. They had music playing, or blaring - classic rock and roll, certainly not Irish. They did turn it down after a while. We were seated up front, and I thought maybe it was quieter in the back. But when I walked through the restaurant to the bathroom, it was loud everywhere. The picture shows the interior. Dark, wood, typical for an Irish pub. The seat cushion had tears in it, so it looks like economics aren't great for the restaurant. It was a quiet memorial day weekend Saturday in Charlotte, and the downtown area was not very busy. My walk to the back of the restaurant showed that there were quite a few people there, so apparently it's still pretty popular. We now live in a Charlotte suburb and will likely be back downtown now and then. Will we be back here? I don't know. They probably have things on their full menu that would make my wife happy, but there's a lot of competition in town to try first.

Love the decor. We had to wait a short bit for a table but we sat at the bar, no problem. Our waitress seemed distracted I asked for butter for my potatoes and she tossed them on the table as she hurried past. Then didn't return for a long while after we finished eating. I had a Reuben, the bread was a bit soggy, a little bit of sourkraut. Lots of thick meat, best part of my meal. My husband had bangers and mashed. He said they were good