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    Rí Rá

    3.6 (471 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs
    Open 9:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Marquese C.

    The Irish chicken curry with half rice half fries hit the spot. This was my first time trying this meal in an Irish pub and it didn't disappoint. The flavor was on point and everything tasted well. Mondays special is $6 Jameson so I enjoyed two Jameson and Ginger ales also which were made very well. The service was cool and accommodating. The ambiance is great, not brightly lit setting in this environment.

    Courtney C.

    Came into this spot before the the game! It's honestly the perfect location! Hostess told us it would be about 15 min wait without reservations but we only waited about 3. It's your typical pub. I found out afterwards that they have rooftop seating as well. Inside, it's very cramped though. The food was good. I got a Cobb salad. The bowl that it came in was weird & everything kept falling out. I actually wish they gave me more lettuce because I had wayyyy too much chicken and veggies left but no lettuce. "happy hour" is illegal in NC but this place does have daily specials.

    Raquel S.

    I've been to RiRa a few times but recently went for a Texas Longhorns football watch party. There are lots of TVs and tables in the upstairs bar, and also bathrooms! I tried the everything pretzel rods. The cheese sauce was really good and they give you a big amount for dipping. I didn't care for the everything seasoning so I scraped most of it off. The other menu items look really tasty! Parking in uptown can be tough if you don't get lucky and find a meter spot.

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    Tonya M.

    I've seen some not great reviews here, so I may be lucky that I had a great experience. The only issue was a pretty decent wait time for a server to get to our table, and it took a bit for our food to arrive. But I don't hold that against them, especially on a weekend night in downtown Charlotte. They have all of the favorite Irish pub menu items. I tried the pub Rachel and wow, it was amazing!! The mashed potatoes were also delicious! They have beer and a full bar, so there are drinks for everyone. Our server had an Irish accent, so I had to ask where she was from. She had just arrived here from Ireland two weeks ago. She told us that the company that owned the restaurant is based in Ireland and they expanded to Charlotte, so they offer employees to come here to work for periods of time. She wasn't the only employee that had traveled from Ireland to work in Charlotte, so it really made the vibe even more authentic. I thought that was the coolest thing ever! Parts of the bar were even brought over from Ireland to the Charlotte location. The vibe is totally that of an Irish pub! We had such a great dinner experience there that we went back the next night and took friends with us.

    Spinach Spinach & Artichoke Dip
    Sabrina T.

    My review is mainly on the service ! Claudia was super nice and attentive. Our drinks were really good too. I had a lemon drop Martini which is not on the menu and not always made good this one was bomb! The spinach dip was just ok i probably wouldn't get it again. The wing flavor was good though. I'd def go back for drinks :)

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    David B.

    Great Irish pub in the middle of Uptown Charlotte. However, staff seemed tired. We were probably late on a Saturday night for dinner. Band was in full swing. Food was great, service was good, very incredible Irish bar theme, complete with ghosts--so I was told.

    Steakhouse Paddy Melt
    Melina B.

    We absolutely loved our dining experience here! My dad loves Irish Pubs and my parents met at an Irish Pub so I came to visit them and wanted to treat them to dinner and found this place! I made a reservation and when we walked in, we were seated quickly! Our waiter was so friendly and attentive! He was really working hard as well. My dad got his favorite Guinness to drink and my mom and I got the cider sangria cocktail and it was amazing! We ordered the chicken bites with the Guinness barbecue sauce and they were tasty! For entrees we ordered the steakhouse paddy melt, pub reuben and a salad with falafel nuggies and they were all so delicious!!! The inside definitely has Irish pubs vibes and the bathrooms are clean! I cannot wait to bring my parents back here!

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    Jason D.

    A phenomenal Irish pub in Uptown with great ambience. The staff are first class and professional. Love the food and drink options.

    Marie P.

    Solid food in a busy downtown location! This Irish pub was packed to the brim on a weekend night, which is always a good sign. My group had a reservation and were seated promptly. We were offered menus and drinks, and service was friendly/speedy. I opted for the Jameson & Ginger Salmon, and really enjoyed it! My fish was cooked perfectly and the glaze was flavorful, but not overpowering. The brussel sprouts were a little heavier on the grease than I prefer, but the mashed potatoes more than made up for it. The portion was hearty and a second meal out of leftovers is definitely possible! The one drawback was that it was extremely loud in the space. I couldn't even hear the people sitting at my table speaking and had to sneak my concert earplugs in at dinner. In all fairness, we were seated in the bar area. So, I'd recommend being cognizant of asking for a quieter space if needed before being seated. Overall, this restaurant is an authentic Irish pub and I would definitely stop in again!

    Melanie C.

    I want to start by saying the service and accommodation for us was wonderful. We were coming from out of town and the highway was closed and we had to detour and were an hour and a half (!!) late for our reservation. I was frazzled and apologetic and despite all that they found us a table! So thankful! The ambiance was awesome. Very cool laid back decor- with touches for Halloween which I loved. I got the bangers and mash and my friend got fish and chips. I didn't love mine, but I think it was my palate not the way the food was prepared. My friend loved hers. We went to a concert after we ate and came back for drinks after! It was crowded but the bar staff did a great job keeping up. I would come back here again when visiting Charlotte and recommend!

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    Great Irish atmosphere!! Delicious Irish curry!! And a nice Guinness!! Thank you Daniella great service!!

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