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Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

4.4
4.4
813 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Lively


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 11:30–00:00 Fri 11:30–02:00 Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Area
    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

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What 813 people are saying

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ri Ra Irish Pub in Charlotte offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service" and is a prime spot before a show at the Blumenthal. Known for its "authentic Irish menu," standout dishes include fish and chips and Guinness stew. While occasionally loud, the pub's friendly staff and cozy decor create a memorable dining experience.
813 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience! Fish and chips were excellent. Chicken salad was very good. We will eat there again when we are n town.

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  2. Pegi VIP

    Charlotte17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of us went there for dinner prior to a show at the Belk. Location advantage is that it's very close to the Belk theater. The food and the service were good. We were seated adjacent to the bar in a booth and it was very, very loud. Seems to be a big after work hangout. If I were to go again I would ask for a quieter booth if possible.

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  3. Corinne

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to RiRa especially before a show at the Blumenthal. Fun atmosphere. Great servers and Service! Reservations come in handy because there is a wait sometimes. They only thing I personaly do not like is the burgers are all cooked medium well and I like mine medium rare. EVERYTHING else we have ever had has been absolutely delicious!

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  4. Perry

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Bangers were the best I have ever had. Cottage pie was OK. Fun place.

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  5. Will VIP

    Greensboro12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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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  6. anniebody

    Charlotte26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    we were charged two times and then again for a service charge. She never told us when we ordered burgers that everything was gonna be well done. Not a fan.

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  8. Becky

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 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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  9. Dina

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 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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  10. Karen

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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Google Map for Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

208 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fifth and Tryon
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–00:00 Fri 11:30–02:00 Sat 11:00–02:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
  • 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
  • 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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