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: 4.6

4.6 (88)

$30 and under

Irish

1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205-5013

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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

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What 88 people are saying

The Workman's Friend reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Charlotte
Neighborhood gem
Charlotte
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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The Workman's Friend is a charming pub known for its "comfortable and warm atmosphere" and "friendly waitstaff." It boasts "the best fish & chips in CLT" and a "perfect Guinness pour." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall experience is highlighted by "great service" and a cozy ambiance.

88 Reviews

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Stacey VIP
Charlotte12 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The beef stew had tiny bits of beef and very little vegetables. I felt like I was served gravy soup for my dinner. My husband’s side dish was undercooked.
The Workman's FriendResponded 5 days ago
Stacey, We sincerely apologize for your experience at Workman's. We appreciate your follow up so that we can remedy the error moving forward. We hope that you can give us another opportunity in the future to prove that is not our standard. Cheers Tanner GM
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Ian
Charlotte3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
May have caught them on bad night. But on both orders of Fish & chips, the fish was overcooked and the shepards pie was more potatoes than anything. The very skimpy layer of pie “gravy” was super watery but did have decent flavor. Serving sizes were good sized. Staff was pleasant and atmosphere was good. Just wish the quality was up to par. Will think hard before traveling here again.
The Workman's FriendResponded on June 16, 2025
Hey there Ian, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations, especially regarding the fish and chips and the shepherd's pie. We appreciate you pointing out the issues with the food quality. We are always striving to improve, and your comments help us identify areas where we can do better. We're glad you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. We hope you will give us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience in the future. Cheers, Lilah
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Nikki
Atlanta8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, place had great atmosphere, service was nice but slow
The Workman's FriendResponded on June 4, 2025
Hey Nikki, thanks for the review! So glad you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We are bummed to hear the service was a bit slow. We're always trying to improve, so thank you for letting us know. Hopefully you will come see us again and everything will be up to your standards! Cheers, Lilah
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Kent
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comfortable and warm pub atmosphere. Fish & chips are the best in CLT and their Guinness pour is perfect.
The Workman's FriendResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for the five-star review Kent! We loved to hear that you enjoyed the fish and chips and our perfect Guinness pour. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Come see us again soon for another perfect Guinness! Cheers, Lilah
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Tom
Chicago / Illinois37 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to Workman's Friend for Mother's Day brunch. Very cool spot. Food was very good, great service too. Would love to go back for a beer. Recommend.
The Workman's FriendResponded on May 27, 2025
We appreciate your review Tom! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your Mother's Day brunch. We hope to see you back again soon for another visit and that beer! Cheers, Lilah
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Meghan VIP
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal in a cozy spot with friendly waitstaff.
The Workman's FriendResponded on April 30, 2025
Thank you Meghan, we hope to see you back in soon. -Tanner
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Laura
Charlotte4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Me encantó el ambiente y la temática, siento que el servicio puede mejorar! Con respecto a la comida debo agregar que a ambos platos les faltaba un poco de sal al momento de sazonar. Las papas fritas estaban un poco pasadas de cocción. Las salsas increíblemente buenas!!
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Sam
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistent and fair every time. Never have had a bad experience - they give you way too many fries though
The Workman's FriendResponded on March 13, 2025
Thanks for the honest feed back Sam. -Tanner
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Hope
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish and chip were delicious! Enough for two to share. The salad had way too much dressing on it though, couldn’t eat it.
The Workman's FriendResponded on March 13, 2025
Thank you for letting us know about the salad so we can fix that issue moving forward. I am glad to hear you still enjoyed your fish and chips. We hope you come back again to see us soon. Cheers -Tanner
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing especially the bangers and grits!! The gravy 🔥🔥🔥
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The Workman's Friend is rated 4.6 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:30 PM

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
Price
$30 and under
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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