Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte Restaurant - Charlotte, NC

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte
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Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

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Address:
208 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood:
Uptown

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Cuisine:
Irish

Price: $30 and under

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Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.rira.com/rira/charlotte.html
Email: riracharlotte@rira.com
Phone: (704) 333-5554
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Irish, Contemporary American
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: We have a separate room available for functions with it's own bar. Patio is also available for private dining.
Private Party Contact: Jessica Purgar (704) 333-5554
Entertainment: Traditional Irish "Session" music every Sunday evening. Live acoustic Wednesday and Thursday nights and Live cover bands Friday and Saturday late night. DJ on opposite floor the weekends.

Getting there

Cross Street: Fifth and Tryon
Parking: No

A word from Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

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!Continued

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Charlotte

4.0

59 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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49 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

49 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

vibrant bar scene(28)
good for groups(19)
great for lunch(13)

late-night find(12)
hot spot(10)
neighborhood gem(10)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (49)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The fish and chips were very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The fish and chips were very good! The smoked salmon was not cooked through. My husband couldn't eat it."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The half price appetizers

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The half price appetizers were a great deal! Food was very fresh and unique. Not just typical bar food!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food, service and ambiance

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food, service and ambiance was incredible! Such a great place!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nine of us went to RiRa on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nine of us went to RiRa on Sunday night specifically to hear traditional Irish music. The ambiance is wonderful. It felt like a pub in Ireland where everyone is having a good time. The pub has a dark warm wood interior with a beautiful bar, a great informal music session (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, flute), and great service. It was loud at times, but we still managed to converse with each other. This would not be a place to go to for the food however."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lovely and Inviting

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's your classic Irish pub in an American city... it's completely warm, inviting, and lovable... We will, of course, be back! :)"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our group of 6 was looking

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our group of 6 was looking for someplace unique, authentic, and reasonably priced. Ri Ra's was a slam dunk. The setting felt like we were in Ireland. The waiter was helpful, knew the menu, and answered our questions to some of the "unknowns" on the menu. The food came and it was as tasty as it looked. Although it was a little noisy our group was not on a date. We were looking to have a fun and energetic night out. We were seated upstairs, so as we were leaving the staff took the time to show us the iconic statue of St. Patrick behind the bar. Very polite and cool!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The Irish Stew was good. We

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

"The Irish Stew was good. We also had the Fish Pie but I would not recommend it. Too much potato and not enough fish. Fish and Chips was good."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Would return. Everyone in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Would return. Everyone in the group enjoyed the experience."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ri Ra's is a great bar scene.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Ri Ra's is a great bar scene. Authentic Irish cuisine. Great bar scene. Reasonably priced. Overall a very enjoyable evening."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had dinner at RiRa's before

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had dinner at RiRa's before a show and it was wonderful. We all enjoyed the delicious food and our waiter Alexander was excellent. We can highly recommend the salmon and the Guinness stew."