Took one of Yelp's suggestions for lunch in the area (Thanks, Yelp!) and ate at the Irish Pub…read morecalled Nora Mac's. Lots of dark wood, dark green upholstery, and Irish Knick-knacks/advertisements/decor, plus traditional Irish music playing. There is also rooftop seating. I ordered the Lavender Gin Spritz from the seasonal cocktail menu, along with a starter of Bread and Butter (homemade Irish Brown Bread with a selection of freshly made butters) and The Orchard Salad topped with grilled chicken. The salted butter was definitely my favorite with the bread but it was fun to try the sweet maple cinnamon butter and savory fresh herb butter. Our food arrived lightning fast. Unfortunately the kitchen was out of apples, which would have added a nice crunch and tang to the salad, but I just sipped my drink (which was not lavender forward) to get that "bite" instead. Service was friendly and fast.

I really wanted to like this place, but unless you are a local millionaire, you are not welcome. I…read morebarely got to eat food there the night before my c-section. There are bound to be better places with better service. Unless you are a millionaire and want to listen to the bartender multiple times tell you how she is a nanny and lose your changing pad. Ambiance is rich, entitled, underage drinking.

McHale's Pub is a welcome addition to NoDa! The spacious patio is great, and the wooden interior…read moregives off a truly authentic pub vibe. Our service was solid, and the food came out pretty fast. The Reuben and the Fish & Chips were both excellent choices. My only critique is on the drinks--the cocktail menu is a bit limited (both for listed drinks and off-menu requests), though they have a decent beer list. I'd love to see a more expansive bar selection in the future! I also visited on St. Patty's Day and it was packed as you would imagine, but had a great vibe and quick service.

Date night landed us in NoDa. McHales Pub is in the heart of…read moreNoDa. The staff was friendly, we sat in the bar area on a salvaged church pew and stool. The signs, the hints of Irish detail are adorable. The highlight of this visit were the Leprechaun Balls. Crispy balls of Irish cheddar, cream cheese, and jalapeño, I really didn't even need the ranch that came with them. Not too spicy, just the right amount of jalapeno flavor. Yes the pub burger was good. The fries were delicious!!! My husband enjoyed the fish sandwich (which he did not let me get a bite of, lol) But again the show stopper for me were the Leprechaun Balls and I literally ordered them because the name was cute but they were mouth watering.

This was a small space with a bare brick-type of atmosphere. The bartender knew how to pour a…read moreproper Guinness and to ask about a refill before you've finished your first (a proper pour cannot be rushed). There is no kitchen but many food options exist nearby. The dartboard was occupied and the conversation friendly. Atmosphere was not particularly Irish but pleasant enough.

An ok pub, but a meh bartender who said "there is nothing fun to do in Charlotte" and recommended…read morewe head to other bars for difficult drinks.

Real talk, the best espresso martini I've ever had. Giddy Goat I think it was called here…read more.. Solid selection of spirits and beers/cider. I like that they had Magner's on draft, and of course no Irish pub is complete without a Guinness. Good selection of food, but we went with a bunch of starters- sliders, chips, sausage roll, and fried pickle okra. Okra was a favorite. The slider was delicious!! Chips were good, though they were thick-cut potatoes like wedges, so I wish they could've been a bit crispier. I wasn't a fan of the sausage roll, but my friend liked it. Great service, we were checked on frequently. It's a loud spot in the later hours, but that martini was so good I made my friend go back the next night to get another.

The restaurant looked like an Irish pub inside and had live Irish pub music. We sat at a booth, but…read morethe bar top looked fun. We ordered the Honey Badger cocktail, sausage rolls, shepherd's pie, and purple potato gnocchi. The honey badger cocktail was pretty sweet, and although I usually like sweet drinks, this one wasn't well balanced. My favorites were the sausage rolls and shepherd's pie! Perfect savory flavors. The Shepherd's pie had the perfect ratios of ingredients and a nice jus which didn't make the whole dish soggy. The sausage rolls were soft and flavorful with a perfect flaky/buttery roll which was great with the stone ground mustard. The side salad which came with the shepherd's pie was not my favorite. The gnocchi was okay. It was a bit too sweet and overwhelmed by the bell pepper flavor. I wouldn't order it again. The baguette and butter with it was very good as well as the presentation though.

I would highly recommend Grace O'Malley's for the atmosphere, service, and quality of the food…read more We had a group of 37 for dinner and the Manager, Sabrina, was very accommodating and had everything set up perfectly for us. Our server, Max, did an awesome job looking after us. He greeted each person & made us all feel welcome. We were not rushed, the drink and food were served promptly with no issues. Everyone raved about the food!

Awesome restaurant with a great patio area. We stopped by for a snack and some beers and had great…read moreservice! Wings were super tasty as well and the waitress gave us a tip to combine a few of the flavors

Service very good. Food flipping awesome. I had shepherds pie, omg , to die for, wife had the…read moreguiness stew pot pie, loved it !!! Plus it was 10 buck cocktails. Can't beat it. Expresso martinis just ok , says wife, but I drink old fashioned and for 10 bucks , get an uber good!!

Came in here recently with a group of four while we were in the area. Heard some really good things…read moreabout this place and I love an Irish pub so I was excited to check it out. The restaurant is located in a shopping center, but don't let that dissuade you, it still has a great pub vibe. They of course serve Guinness as well as harp and you can get yourself a black and tan, black and blue, or a snake bite. My favorite part is the alleyway entrance that leads to the back patio. It really elevates the atmosphere. The food was ok. I ordered a burger and unfortunately is was far overcooked. Someone at our table asked for their burger well done so I'm guessing they kept mine on as long as theirs was but I had asked for medium rare as that's how I typically like my burgers, medium at most. We were kind of on a time crunch and I'm not usually one to send food back having worked in a restaurant myself. I ate it and it was fine despite not being how I had asked for it. I would come back here if I was in the LKN area for a pint, not sure I would be running back to eat. Solid place for what it is though.

We were walking around the downtown area and found this spot. It is not a large pub but it wasnt…read moreto crowded when we arrived. They have a decent beer selection... Guiness, Harp, along with some other local options. The guy working the bar was very nice. It definitely had the feel of an Irish pub. I imagine this would be a fun place to go on a Friday or Sat night! We plan to spend another weekend in that area soon and will go back for sure

Hell of a place definitely recommend. Hot coffee, cold beer, plenty of whiskey. Service is fast and…read morereliable

Mary O'Neill's has such a great Irish pub vibe. The soups…read moreare always great! We get them for lunch or as an app. For us the Reuben egg rolls are a must-try too. We love to come to the patio with our kids for drinks and dinner. We love coming to Mary oneills and will be coming back!

Mary O'Neil's is one of those places I keep coming back to for the atmosphere, the drinks, and a…read morefew truly standout dishes. I'm obsessed with the Reuben egg rolls, and the fish and chips are to die for. They also have Magners, which I love and don't see on many menus, so that's always a major bonus. The dark Irish pub feel is cozy and fun, and the live music makes the experience even better. There's also a huge outdoor patio with great vibes, especially when you want to enjoy your meal and drinks outside. It's not necessarily my favorite place to bring my kids, but it's a fantastic spot for a night out with friends. My only real request is for more vegetarian options. My best friend is vegetarian, and there aren't many choices for her right now. Please add some great vegetarian dishes so I can bring her more often! Overall, Mary O'Neil's has delicious pub favorites, a fun atmosphere, live music, a great patio, and Magners. Add a few more vegetarian options, and it would be even easier to make this one of my regular spots.

Came in for dinner and Kentucky Derby was on, great fun. Had to try the fish and chips which did…read morenot disappoint with a large piece of fish. Also got the shepherds pie which was done well and not greasy at all. Good local brews and an Irish coffee to end. Great pub ambiance and friendly staff too.

The food was desperately lacking. The bangers were blonde the onions were raw, and the gravy wasn't…read moreGuinness gravy. I got fish and chips and unfortunately, I can say I've gotten better at Applebee's. Our adult children were joining us for dinner and luckily they were late so we ordered when they finally got there we told them to go somewhere else to eat. Our tab was $59.08 and we left a $10 tip on the table. I won't ever go back. when you're Irish and you have a mammy and an aunt Katie, you know how this food is supposed to come out, I was raised on it, thought we were going for some comfort food with my people and boy, was I disappointed. They were out of shepherds pie. That was probably a blessing. The staff was pleasant enough, but not very attentive. Somebody did ask me about my food and she even noticed that my husband's plate didn't look right, but she never made a reappearance. if you order tea it's gonna come in a bottle, if I was told that or if I was presented the bottle unopened, I would've declined it and got a Coke. Was it an off night? No, I think that this was standard operating procedure by the clientele that was in there and I guess when you don't know any better you think it's great, but when you know better, you know it's well below par.

I came here by coincidence and it became one of my Charlotte favorites…read more The staff was incredibly attentive, they gave us an appetitive drink or however you wanna call them and free popcorn. The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and this time it was famous pirates of history themed. Cocktails themselves were incredible. During the week sometimes they have live music and I'm planning to go back for that!!!! Loved it!

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..