01/26/09

Good Authentic Feeling, Great Drinks, Pretty Good Food

by sh21

Good Neighborhood pub feel to it. Nice staff, good food and great beer selection. Definitely a place to go if you just want to relax for an evening. Downstairs can be a little crowded in the evening as most of the dinner crowd is here and the bar doesnt seat many people. If you want a more intimate approach then head upstairs where it is more dark and only a few dinner tables. Also summer time they open the upstairs patio overlooking the Hearst Tower Courtyard.

• Pros: Relaxing, Neighborhood Feel
• Cons: Nothing stands out

06/24/08

Great atmosphere, Great bartenders, Awful Live Music

by jowilliams

I have heard so much about Ri Ra's from friends at work that I just had to try it for myself. I did like the atmosphere, the people were charming and the food was delicious, I ordered the Pub Chop and I was pleased with how juicy and flavorful it was. Unfortunately, I unknowingly picked a night where there was a horrid guitar player playing wanna be cover songs, with seemingly himself on computer back up? It absolutely ruined my time. I will return I will just find out when that lad with the half beard and baseball cap will not be on stage.

• Pros: food, drink, atmosphere
• Cons: horrid, cover music

06/20/08

Great food

by Candee083

I go to RiRa all the time for lunch, and they have the best sandwiches ever. If you like fresh sandwiched definelty come here

• Pros: Love their sandwiches
• Cons: Hard to find parking

04/16/08

Standard Irish pub

by uesgirlie

I thought Ri Ra was great, had the normal Irish bar ambiance and was generally busy but not too packed. Good beer selection and they had live music.

05/05/07

Fabulous Menu

by dee40dee

My boyfriend and I went here for lunch today and were seated in a nice out of the way nonsmoking section upstairs. The menu selection is great with authentic irish dishes served with elegence. We definitely plan to go back to enjoy a heartier meal than the light lunch we shared. If you go, be adventerous and try something different.

• Pros: ambience, food, setting
• Cons: parking

11/29/06

A Real Pub!!

by sittard

My first visit to Ri-Ra was not a disappointment. Excellent beer selection, great atmosphere led to an enjoyable evening after a long workday. For a Tuesday night, Ri-Ra was very lively .... right to the midnight closing time! My next business trip to Charlotte will definitely include a visit to Ri-Ra.

11/17/06

fun fun fun

by psager

this place has the best atmosphere

the food and service are great

huge selection of beer

highly recommended

• Cons: no cons here

10/23/06

LOVE IT

by missyg828

Great atmopshere, awesome service- a great place to take out of town guests- espeicially if they like Guenness! The live music is excellent, and i've never felt over crowded

• Pros: great atmosphere
• Cons: pricey

You'll think you've stepped across the Atlantic, right into the heart of Ireland.

by Contributor

In Short
Two stories high and half a block deep, every square inch is crammed with knickknacks or painted with images and sayings reminiscent of Ireland. Even some of the staff are Irish, sporting thick brogues and warm smiles. Novelty aside, it is a beautiful pub (the interior was built in Ireland, then reassembled in Charlotte) with Old-World charm. Once packed nighly with crowds, now business has slowed to a more laid-back pace.

01/17/03

ReRa rocks!

by Emily27

I love ReRa! The atmosphere totally makes up for the " small pub feel". It's a perfect place to meet friends for an after work drink and mabye see a great band play. It's an awesome little irish pub. I hope ReRa is here to stay!

• Pros: friendly bartenders, cozy atmosphere, great place for music
• Cons: limited seating, parking can be a prob