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Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

4.4
4.4
811 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Good for groups


Meticulously restored in Ireland and shipped to the US, Ri Ra embodies everything that you would expect from a genuine Irish Pub. Ri Ra comes from the phrase "Ri Ra agus Ruaile Buaile," a phrase translating roughly as divilment, good fun or any sociable activity that improves with fine food, a nice pint of Guinness or dram of Uisce Beatha (whiskey). Ri Ra can be defined as place or state where exuberance and revelry prevail, where music and merriment compete and the conversation flows smooth as the Guinness ebbs in the glass. Slainte!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (704) 333-5554
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    No matter how big or small your party is, we are always ready to make it the best for you. Each event is unique but all of them get the same warm and truly authentic Irish welcome occasion. If you're interested in a private event, reach out to us at bookmypartync@rira.com for more information!
  • Private party contact
    Akaijah Harvey : (704) 769-2442
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    Fifth and Tryon
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    2 floors of live music every Friday and Saturday night. Trivia from 5 to 7pm followed by live music from 10pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ri Ra Irish Pub in Charlotte offers a "fun and authentic Irish pub" experience with consistently delicious food, especially their "fish and chips" and "cottage pie." The vibrant atmosphere and "excellent service" from friendly staff enhance the dining experience. It's a "great spot" for pre-theater meals or casual gatherings.

811 Reviews
  1. Will VIP

    Greensboro12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and service was exceptional. Live music was unnecessary this early in the evening. And way too loud when trying to talk to friends

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  2. anniebody

    Charlotte26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are four middle aged women and we just wanted somewhere to go have a drink and something to eat and chat. Our waitress was adorable. Can’t remember her name, but she is Irish and did a fantastic job. We were tucked away in the corner kind of away from the bar crowd and that was perfect. We hadn’t gone out in years, but we will be coming back again soon.

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  3. Becky

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Irish pub with good food and great beer 🍻 Very attentive service and you will love the ambiance. Even though the bar was busy before the Hornets game our service was great. Good apps and very filling pub fare. Really enjoyed our visit.

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  4. Dina

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made reservations for my son's 19th birthday. He had loved a pub we had been to in England and was hoping for similar vibe knowing there would be variance due to authentic verses commercialized. In reservations there was a request asking if it was for any special occasion so we indicated and thought if they wanted to know they must do something special. Placement? Slice of cake? Irish birthday song?But not. Why then ask? Server seemed a little green. Huge group at bar that yelled when they spoke. I understand it is a bar. But our placement could have avoided this....since we did indicate it was a special occasion. All in all wouldn't go back for any special occasion. It is based on a bar and I would only recommend it as so.

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  5. Karen

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Ri Ra. Nice ambiance. Relatively quiet compared to a lot of restaurants as we asked for a quiet table. Great service. Delicious food. Really enjoyed our visit.

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  6. Arnaud VIP

    Denver19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good overall, friendly service from Michael from missing items in the food (Pot pie soup and chocolate mousse) and drink section (no ingredient to make Mocktails).

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  7. Moira VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had good time, the musician was very good too and nice interacting with the customer. Our waitress was amazing

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good, we are there twice during our long weekend in Charlotte.

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  9. brandi VIP

    Charlotte41 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Such a disappointing experience! The food was definitely subpar. Our drinks were never refilled until we were done with our food at which point we were ready to leave anyway. Such a shame that there wasn’t even Irish music playing… Missed opportunity there for ambience went to use the salt on our table and it was so hard that it didn’t even move in the shaker

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  10. Sara

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great spot near Belk Theater. Very convenient spot to lots of places uptown. Food was delicious and timing perfect. Our waiter was very on point. Atmosphere was my favorite.

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FAQs

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte is rated 4.4 stars by 811 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

208 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fifth and Tryon
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    2 floors of live music every Friday and Saturday night. Trivia from 5 to 7pm followed by live music from 10pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (704) 333-5554
  • Private party facilities
    No matter how big or small your party is, we are always ready to make it the best for you. Each event is unique but all of them get the same warm and truly authentic Irish welcome occasion. If you're interested in a private event, reach out to us at bookmypartync@rira.com for more information!
  • Private party contact
    Akaijah Harvey : (704) 769-2442
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