Alice was a delightful and attentive bartender/server. Her bright smile and enthusiastic attitude added a special touch to our delicious lunch. The Jess sandwich and potato soup were especially extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Raines
Great lunch with beer and wine. The Rueben was the best I’ve had. And the Jess was outstanding. The highlight, though, was the friendly service we received from Alice! Will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Peeler
Visited a few weeks ago, just for drinks…and have been meaning to shout out Renee! He was full of charisma, great attitude, hustling- running circles around bar. Plus I got Renee by lost boyz stuck in my head which is a banger. Bar staff seemed verrrryy unhappy so maybe tip pools need to be re-arranged so everyone can make $$.
Service: 5
Meredith Poole
This is a nice Irish-style pub! They serve Guiness and Magners in proper European pints, which is kind of hard to find around Charlotte. The decor and menu both looked authentic too! Definitely one of the higher quality pubs in the area
Lisa
Great Irish pub with lots of seating and great pours!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andrew cofield
Easily the best fish and chips in Charlotte. Perfectly fried haddock with crunchy batter and lovely flaky fish. Nice chips, especially with malt vinegar and the tartar sauce is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olympus_Travel
Went when they were first newly open, so some hiccups with yhe service. The outside was slammed, and only 1 server, so we moved inside, and it was a way better experience. Our waiter person was very talkative and nice and super duper funny!
The food hit all points for an Irish-style pub and food fare. Appetizers were fried and good. Not greasy! The cheese leprechaun balls were great, and the sausage rolls were good. I dont have it pictured, but I got the fish sandwich and it was delicious! Fried golden brown, crispy, and hot! Would visit again and try other options easily!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jenny Tracy
The opening week was extremely busy, but it's since calmed down. Both times we've visited, the food was great! The portion sizes are generous and the pricing is fair.
We appreciated the great service and recommendations during our last visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Clifford
McHale’s Pub is the oldest Irish bar in Charlotte; and it still sets the gold standard for what a true Irish pub should be. The food is extraordinary—authentic, comforting, and easily some of the best Irish cuisine I’ve had anywhere in the U.S. You can tell how much thought goes into every dish and into their full seasonal menu, which changes occasionally without ever losing that classic charm.
The atmosphere is pure magic: warm, inviting, and full of life. The back bar hums with football matches on the TVs, the laughter of regulars, and even a few friendly dogs. And the Harry Potter–style floating candlelight ceiling gives the place a whimsical glow that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into something special.
Every member of the staff deserves a round of applause, but Maddy in particular is a star—warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful. The bartenders and servers are just as welcoming and knowledgeable, making every visit feel like coming home to friends.
Between the rich food, cozy decor, and top-notch hospitality, McHale’s isn’t just a pub it’s a Charlotte institution. If you haven’t been yet, go. And if you have, go again! It’s only getting better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brent Bates
Excellent traditional Irish pub. Food is great! They pour a proper pint of Guiness as well!
The food and atmosphere were great, but our server seemed rushed and a bit curt, and they came across as pushy and intense about a misunderstanding with the tip when a bit of kindness would have diffused the situation easily.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Ben Riazi
Love this pub , everyone should try the burger here. $26 for a beer, burger, and fries — the burger was juicy and had an amazing flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fido Santana Jr
Manager did not want to remake steak because they were running out of steaks. Chimichurri tasted like straight garlic. Slow service
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joe Adkins (Harleyjoseph)
The service is on point! The Reuben is the best I have ever had! The Fish & Chips are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andre Labinowicz
Had an early lunch at Mchales patio par the other day. Enjoyed a couple of perfectly poured pints and some leprechaun balls with golf on the TV. Shout out Alyssa the bartendar great service great vibes!!!
Alice was a delightful and attentive bartender/server. Her bright smile and enthusiastic attitude added a special touch to our delicious lunch. The Jess sandwich and potato soup were especially extraordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch with beer and wine. The Rueben was the best I’ve had. And the Jess was outstanding. The highlight, though, was the friendly service we received from Alice! Will definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited a few weeks ago, just for drinks…and have been meaning to shout out Renee! He was full of charisma, great attitude, hustling- running circles around bar. Plus I got Renee by lost boyz stuck in my head which is a banger. Bar staff seemed verrrryy unhappy so maybe tip pools need to be re-arranged so everyone can make $$.
Service: 5
This is a nice Irish-style pub! They serve Guiness and Magners in proper European pints, which is kind of hard to find around Charlotte. The decor and menu both looked authentic too! Definitely one of the higher quality pubs in the area
Great Irish pub with lots of seating and great pours!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best fish and chips in Charlotte. Perfectly fried haddock with crunchy batter and lovely flaky fish. Nice chips, especially with malt vinegar and the tartar sauce is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went when they were first newly open, so some hiccups with yhe service. The outside was slammed, and only 1 server, so we moved inside, and it was a way better experience. Our waiter person was very talkative and nice and super duper funny!
The food hit all points for an Irish-style pub and food fare. Appetizers were fried and good. Not greasy! The cheese leprechaun balls were great, and the sausage rolls were good. I dont have it pictured, but I got the fish sandwich and it was delicious! Fried golden brown, crispy, and hot!
Would visit again and try other options easily!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
The opening week was extremely busy, but it's since calmed down. Both times we've visited, the food was great! The portion sizes are generous and the pricing is fair.
We appreciated the great service and recommendations during our last visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
McHale’s Pub is the oldest Irish bar in Charlotte; and it still sets the gold standard for what a true Irish pub should be. The food is extraordinary—authentic, comforting, and easily some of the best Irish cuisine I’ve had anywhere in the U.S. You can tell how much thought goes into every dish and into their full seasonal menu, which changes occasionally without ever losing that classic charm.
The atmosphere is pure magic: warm, inviting, and full of life. The back bar hums with football matches on the TVs, the laughter of regulars, and even a few friendly dogs. And the Harry Potter–style floating candlelight ceiling gives the place a whimsical glow that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into something special.
Every member of the staff deserves a round of applause, but Maddy in particular is a star—warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful. The bartenders and servers are just as welcoming and knowledgeable, making every visit feel like coming home to friends.
Between the rich food, cozy decor, and top-notch hospitality, McHale’s isn’t just a pub it’s a Charlotte institution. If you haven’t been yet, go. And if you have, go again! It’s only getting better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent traditional Irish pub. Food is great! They pour a proper pint of Guiness as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The food and atmosphere were great, but our server seemed rushed and a bit curt, and they came across as pushy and intense about a misunderstanding with the tip when a bit of kindness would have diffused the situation easily.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Love this pub , everyone should try the burger here. $26 for a beer, burger, and fries — the burger was juicy and had an amazing flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manager did not want to remake steak because they were running out of steaks. Chimichurri tasted like straight garlic. Slow service
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service is on point!
The Reuben is the best I have ever had! The Fish & Chips are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an early lunch at Mchales patio par the other day. Enjoyed a couple of perfectly poured pints and some leprechaun balls with golf on the TV. Shout out Alyssa the bartendar great service great vibes!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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