The food was good - we had a party of 7 and no issue getting in on Saturday night. The space is…read moreroomy and comfortable. The food came out faster than expected, but waitress was slow throughout. The table ordered: - Guinness and Jameson - corned beef poutine which seemed unique and my brother liked it. - wings - lots of orders of fish and chips. The tartar sauce was good. The slaw portion was small, but really good. The fish and fries were well cooked and tasty. Compared to Sir Edmond Halleys - I would choose here. The food IMO was better, the restaurant isn't as dark, the prices/portions were better, the parking. Situation/lighting is better and the location is in a walkable downtown type area where you can walk off your calories after you eat. Overall: A hidden gem and I will return.

As soon as we walked in this restaurant, I knew it was going to be wonderful. The atmosphere was…read moregreat. It was dimly lit, the wood was painted black, candles on the table. It just had such a great vibe, a true Irish Pub. I ordered the corned beef poutine, which was phenomenal. My husband ordered fish and chips and a Guinness beer and he said it was the best fish he's ever had in his life so we were super happy. Our waiter was Anthony and he was wonderful. He was so pleasant and helpful. He was always there when we needed him with a smile. The only complaint was the fish and chips comes in a basket with wax paper and the wax paper tears while you're eating, and my husband thinks he may have eaten a little bit of the wax paper. Next time he's going to ask for his fish and chips on a plate . I can't wait to go back!

Sir Edmond Halley's was the first English Pub in Charlotte and they have stayed true to that. They…read morewere actually the first place in Charlotte to have decent beer on tap. In the early days, they had several selections imported from England on draft. They still have Old Speckled Hen and Guinness but many of the other taps are occupied by great local craft beers. They have a full bar and make nice drinks. They also have a decent wine list. The food is very good featuring some dishes you wouldn't expect to find in a British Pub such as Jamaican Jerk Quesadilla (highly recommended!). Another dish I am fond of is the Lemon Chicken. They also have fantastic wings and burgers! Now for the traditional Pub dishes: *They have the best Fish & Chips in town!* Their Guinness Stew is authentic and very tasty! Their Bangers and Mash (Mild English sausages and mashed potatoes) is authentic and quite tasty too. Many people really like the Shepherds Pie and it is a good representation of the dish but not the best I've had. Of course, the best that I've ever had was in a small family owned pub in Ireland so that's not all that surprising! In the traditional British pub style, this place is very chill and is a great place to talk with friends over good food and drink. This place has been around for years and has stature in the evolving craft beer market in Charlotte. The service has always been great every time! It is a Charlotte legend and is NOT to be missed! Cheers!

5/5! Sir Ed's is AWESOME! Great pub with classic beer…read moreselection, a good wine list and great cocktails. Their menu is extensive, but everything is cooked fresh and tastes amazing. You can never go wrong with boneless chicken thighs, Shepard's Pie, Bangers and Mash and their burger is one of the better ones in Charlotte! It is a great place to watch an NFL game on Sunday if you are looking for a more low-key place that isn't rowdy. Although they do get packed in the evenings.

Workmans is a household favorite of ours! Their tomato soup is amazing, and so is their Shepards…read morePie. Not to mention their drinks and vibes are always great. Will always be back to Workmans

My husband and I visited The Workman's Friend for dinner, an Irish pub in Charlotte, for the first…read moretime at the end of August and had a fantastic experience. It was fairly busy, but we walked in without a reservation and were seated indoors right away. We ordered two Guinnesses, the Mussels appetizer (with garlic bread), and split the Fish & Chips plate. Everything was incredible. The cod was perfectly beer-battered, the hand-cut chips were crisp and hearty, and the green peas and tartar sauce rounded it out beautifully. The mussels and garlic bread were also delicious (even ordered a second garlic bread). I would 100% order both dishes again. Our server was also friendly, attentive, and gave honest, helpful recommendations. Prices felt fair for the quality, and the overall experience hit all the right notes. We've already recommended it to friends and will definitely be back. A cozy, welcoming spot for comfort food done right.

Good spot for some upscale bar food we called and made a reservation for seven and it took about 40…read moreminutes to get sat outside during a busy football Saturday. The shrimp and grits were my favorite and the fried pickles were really good too. The service was quick and easy a nice place for casual dining.

It was a nice lunch atmosphere with the outside deck. I enjoyed the chicken taco, the salmon taco…read morewas not my taste, the beef taco tasted like McCormick taco seasoning. The salad was beautiful and my friend said the smash burger was good

Spent Saturday evening downtown Matthews with a friend and decided to give Jekyll and Hyde a second…read morechance. It's a cute restaurant with a patio and live music was playing the night I visited. We had a great waitress who was thoughtful and attentive. I ordered a plain burger and brussel sprouts. The burger was great this time around. The brussel sprouts were ok, more on the vinegar based side than I'm used too. Our waitress returned them and we got different sides. The broccolini was amazing. The fries were ok since some were not completely cooked. The burger in the photo doesn't look like much but it was 9 out 10 in my book.

Went to a concert in Charlotte and stayed in Matthews…read more When the concert ended at 9:30, out options in Matthews for a bite to eat was limited. We landed at J and H at 10:15 (open to 11). Was a little concerned because the bartender was not very attentive. After about 10 minutes she grabbed her purse and left. The other bartender stepped up and asked what we wanted. Everything changed! Laney was great, first with cocktails and then quickly getting us our food. Ordered the artichokes and was a little disappointed. The best I can say was they were okay. Little dry and could have used a sauce. Split a sandwich and was great. Overall nice environment, good food and service good (finally)

We always try local German food restaurants when traveling and the reviews for Walderhorn were spot…read moreon. Great local restaurant serving authentic German food in a family friendly environment. The menu is diverse without being overwhelming. Our appetizer and entrees were excellent. Would definitely return next time we are in the area.

Like their buffet and their Oktoberfest celebration! My dad's mom was off the boat from Germany, so…read morehe liked German food. I'd take him wherever he wanted to get a German fix!

Came here for Saint Patty's day weekend and it's off the hook!…read more Bagpipers Irish dancers I'm a slowly good people looking for a good time. This is the first Saint Patty's Day party here since they took over the old beer temple building on trade Street. I think everyone that lives in Matthews is here! Anyone who likes to have fun anyways. Good times good drinks great atmosphere good music! Only complaint is pendant light hanging in front of the TV blocking my view while I'm hoping Man City whips the snot out of West Ham. Check it out when you can! Cheers!

Had some time to kill before our room was ready, so we went to downtown matthews…read more Having never been here, was pleasantly surprised at the options. Chose Matthews Social House, which had a great environment. Bartender was great and attentive. Saturday afternoon with nice weather, a lot of people came in the front door and went to the back. Large area, to drink / socialize out back. (next time)

Busy spot! We were greeted quickly and got our drinks. Impressive beer menu! The perfect ribeye…read morePhilly is hardly perfect. The flavor was decent, but the sandwich was dry, it needed more cheese, finer chopped meat, and... where was the other half of my sandwich. The macaroni cheese was basic. It had a good aftertaste, but this has got to be pretty low on the Mac and cheese spectrum. My friend enjoyed the portobello mushroom sandwich and the broccoli but said overall everything was mid. We tried the nutter-butter banana pudding... I don't know what that was... soup? It was not pudding.

Really cute sports bar type restaurant! I would recommend the buffalo chicken wrap - so tasty!…read more The staff was really friendly as well and they have a ton of specials each day of the week. Enjoy!

Brigid's was kind of fun, but I've been to a lot of Irish pubs in my day, and this was definitely…read morein the bottom half of the ones I've been to. I'd say that it was obviously Irish-themed, but it didn't have that authentic Irish pub feel. Nevertheless, the staff did a pretty good job, and it was a nice change of pace as compared to some of the other nearby bars. I'd say it was a solid 3/5, solid, but not anything special.

I am a tourist and I showed my ID, they didn't want to let me in. Bad…read more H

Relaxing place to stop for a drink. Good service and beverages. Will continue to visit!read more

​Absolutely never go to this establishment! They refused entry to me and my service dog. I am a…read more100% service-disabled combat veteran, and the manager, Matt Sigman, forced me, my service animal, and my friend to leave the premises. ​When I explicitly informed this manager that Copper is a professionally trained service animal, he stated: "I don't care, no animals allowed." Let's be clear: This isn't a "pet" policy issue. This is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Federal law is not optional, and "not caring" isn't a legal defense. ​To make matters worse, when I contacted the owners, they dismissed my experience with empty excuses. They even had the nerve to claim their main business is "training dogs"--yet they clearly can't train their own staff on basic federal law or common decency. ​I am unable to function in society without my service dog. To be humiliated and kicked out of a restaurant for being disabled in service to this country is a disgrace. The ADA has been notified, and I am calling on the community to stand with veterans against this kind of discrimination. They have no business running a public establishment if they refuse to follow the law or respect those who served.