The Workman's Friend

Name: The Workman's Friend
Address: 1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28205-5013
Telephone: (980) 224-8234
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

22 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

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Located in the heart of Plaza Midwood, we are an authentic Irish American pub serving scratch-made pub fare with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Choose from our open air patio overlooking the action of Central Avenue, or our cozy indoor dining room outfitted with a working fireplace.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Irish, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(980) 224-8234
Website
http://www.theworkmansfriend.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5013
Neighborhood
Plaza Midwood
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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22 Reviews

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LaurenP
Tulsa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was so good! We had the best dinner experience. Food was tasty and at a great value. Will return!
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JohnnyC
Charlotte
98 reviews
vip
2.0
98 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience1
Not worth the price or the time to travel there. The restaurant was recommended to us but there was nothing unique or interesting. The food was fair. Certainly not rushing back. 75.00 with tip.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, liked the vibe but it was so loud!! Came for dinner with friends and felt like I was screaming to talk to them right across the table
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VivianP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice casual place for a date night, food was really good but cocktails were just okay. We had a good time.
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lovegoodfood
Charlotte
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Breakfast - tasty food, drinks a-plenty and great service. We’d definitely go back!!
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ElizabethH
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our cocktails were very good as was the food. The prices were very good for what you got. Cocktails cost almost as much as the meal. But the parking was tricky.
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PatrickH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The boxty benedict at brunch was not great, and most people in my party didn't love their brunch entree. That being said, it was not bad either. Service was outstanding, a little dark for brunch inside the restaurant, but overall a good experience. Would definitely go back for brunch drinks but maybe not the food.
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HughL
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a very special occasion. It was a great Father’s Day lunch.
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AndrewV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having spent time in Ireland this was as close as I’ve found to it in the states. Well drafted pints, delicious mains and apps. Ginger beer is a must!
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Lynda
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food2service3ambience4
The Workman’s Friend is a favorite of ours but I was pretty disappointed with my recent brunch there. I ordered Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. Asked for the eggs over medium. What a received was a pile of roasted potatoes and cubed corned beef which was dry. No onions. Not much of a hash. Would not have been so bad if my eggs came as ordered. They were overcooked and hard yolks. Miss their incredible Monte Cristo!
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Trini
New York Area
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Fun place to be, excellent beer selection, not very good wine selection. Some items ordered were very good, like the fried oysters and okras, however the Irish stew (beef stew) and the shepherds pie could have been more flavorful. Good vibe.
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kman
Charlotte
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Finally tried this place early evening on a Saturday in spring. The good: cold beer, fried oysters, fish and chips, grilled cheese, overall vibe, and attentive wait staff. The not so good: dry shepherds pie, overly sweet cocktail. The bad: having a reservation for six several weeks in advance with “special occasion” birthday clearly noted for my 80-something mother only to be seated in the loud bar area directly in front of the host’s check in. We would have preferred the much quieter fireplace area that was half empty. That is not enough for us not to return, more of a comment for the owner to pay attention to the reservation notes. Overall we liked it and will try again without elderly parents in tow.
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JoeT
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic! Waiter was efficient and had a great attitude. Fun atmosphere and food served in a quick amount of time. Stew was absolutely delicious -- just wish there was more meat in it. ;-)
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite places to celebrate everything from St. Pattys Day, family birthdays, random Wednesdays…. We love the patio on a nice afternoon off and, by the way, we drive an hour from Rock Hill to get here. The food is great but the atmosphere and the service keep us coming back.
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CarolinaB
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ok wow this place was so quaint, delicious, and perfect for a small birthday dinner celebration.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a place! Music, service, decoration & definitely food is top-notch
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TMik
Charlotte
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I ordered the purple gnocchi. It was tasty but wasn’t as “pillowy” as tradition versions. But, I love this place none the less. Neighborhood gem.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of the food was delicious! The ambiance is great for a hangout and catch-up with friends.
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ZoMW
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Great food, poor service. Waited 20 mins for just water once we sat down. No staff was attentive to us when we tried to wave 🌊 em down.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have driven by many times and finally decided to make a reservation. We went to Ireland this summer and I’m telling you the food here was on level with the food in Ireland. The atmosphere is just like an Irish pub and the ambiance is laid back but also classy feeling. The drinks were great as well. We went on New Years Eve but will definitely be going back as a regular spot to drink as well as eat. If you haven’t been you’re missing out.
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JohnR
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was great and environment festive and a little noisy. If you want quiet atmosphere and intimate conversation, this is not the place. It was a little chilly inside with that patio area and no doors to the main dining area to cut down on drafts. We would definitely go back. One negative note is the amount of trash on the ground outside and heading to rear parking lot.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, with amazing service and even better food. The fireplace made it so we didn’t want to leave.
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The Workman's Friend is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5013

Additional information

Neighborhood
Plaza Midwood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–2:00 am Fri 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
Cuisines
Irish, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theworkmansfriend.com/
Phone number
(980) 224-8234

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