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The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte
Connolly's On Fifth is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

1. Connolly's On Fifth

7.9
115 E 5th St (btwn N Tryon St & N College St), Charlotte, NC
Irish Pub · First Ward · 47 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Friendly staff, terrific atmosphere, often with great music playing on the huge patio. Perfect for after work cocktails, watching sports, or Sunday funday.

Rí Rá Irish Pub is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

2. Rí Rá Irish Pub

8.1
208 N Tryon St (5th St), Charlotte, NC
Irish Pub · First Ward · 90 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: They have a real working fireplace, which is a great spot to warm up during the colder months. We just love the Jameson Glazed Steak Tips.

Courtyard Hooligans is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

3. Courtyard Hooligans

8.2
140 Brevard Ct (3rd and Church), Charlotte, NC
Sports Bar · Third Ward · 22 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Come early if you want a seat in the bar for US National team soccer matches. Great little space that fills up quickly.

Fitzgerald's Irish Pub is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

4. Fitzgerald's Irish Pub

201 E 5th St (at N College St.), Charlotte, NC
Irish Pub · First Ward · 40 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Great spot on the corner of College & 5th, central to Time Warner Arena, Blumenthal, and EpiCenter. Irish pub fare with lots of TVs for the sports fan.

Belfast Mill Irish Pub is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

5. Belfast Mill Irish Pub

8.5
144 Brevard Ct Ste A (Church St), Charlotte, NC
Pub · Third Ward · 23 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Classic pub atmosphere tucked away in the French Quarter. Great friendly bartenders, cold beer, and good food options. I love the fish and chips.

The Corner Pub is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

6. The Corner Pub

7.3
335 N Graham St (at 7th St.), Charlotte, NC
Pub · Fourth Ward · 17 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: This is the classic 'local pub'. Friendly staff, great bartenders, and a good group of locals that gather game days and week nights.

Valhalla Pub & Eatery is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

7. Valhalla Pub & Eatery

7.7
317 S Church St (Brevard Court), Charlotte, NC
Pub · Third Ward · 32 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Some of the best margaritas around, made with fresh squeezed orange and lime juices.

Dandelion Market is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

8. Dandelion Market

8.4
118 W 5th St (N Church St), Charlotte, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 79 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Great tapas menu with a European pub feel. Great beer selections, $25 wine bottles all the time, and really really good food.

Dillinger's Taproom is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

9. Dillinger's Taproom

214 N Church St (6th Street), Charlotte, NC
Sports Bar · Fourth Ward · 27 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Crazy good sandwiches, really good wings, pizzas, and crunchy, salty, delicious tater tots. A wall of flat screens delivers the NFL and college football action excellently.

Phil's New York Deli & Tavern is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

10. Phil's New York Deli & Tavern

105 E 5th St (Tryon Street), Charlotte, NC
Bar · First Ward · 22 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Well known for their sandwiches, but they also make a mean salad. I love the Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad, it's loaded with tasty chicken.

Prohibition is one of The Best Pubs in Uptown Charlotte.

11. Prohibition

6.6
200 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Bar · First Ward · 27 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: The patio overlooking Tryon is a great spot to people watch. Really good beer specials throughout the week, including Two for Tuesdays and $1 drafts on Thursdays.