Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

Name: Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington
Address: 123 Church St, Burlington, VT, United States, 05401-8415
Telephone: (802) 860-9401
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

67 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

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Rí Rá is located in an historic bank building, designed by Boston based Harper & West, that was completed in 1931. The pub opened for the first time in March 1999, and was extended in 2002 with the addition of the Library area. In February 2012, The Whiskey Room opened its doors. As you enter Rí Rá, you can imagine yourself walking through a door that leads you across the pond to experience the best pubs of Ireland. The pub interiors were salvaged and restored in Ireland prior to being shipped to Vermont. We are proud to showcase a unique and genuine Irish pub in the heart of Burlington.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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Takeaway

(802) 860-9401

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Irish
Phone number
(802) 860-9401
Website
https://rira.com/burlington/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
123 Church St Burlington, VT 05401-8415
Area
Burlington, Vermont
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Avocado Toast**US$10.00
Smashed avocado, goat cheese, pickled red onions, balsamic glaze drizzle
Street TacosUS$10.00
Meat and veggie options available daily, 2 tacos per order. Ask your server for todays tacos
Everything Pretzel RodsUS$10.00
Butter brushed, everything bagel spiced, mustard beer cheese
Seafood Chowder*
Award winning - haddock, clam, shrimp, crab, potatoes, herbs, cream
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$14.00

WingsUS$12.00
House spiced wings, your choice of mild, mango habanero, Gochujang chili, Guinness BBQ, Jamo & ginger sauce or truffle parmesan, celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dip
Chicken BitesUS$10.00
Fried buttermilk battered all-natural chicken
Classic PoutineUS$10.00
Hand cut chips, beef gravy, melted cheddar curds, spring onion
Brisket PoutineUS$12.00
Hand cut chips, beef brisket, beef gravy, melted cheddar curds, spring onion
Sausage RollsUS$12.00
All natural bratwurst, sweet onion, spiced apple, sharp cheddar, crispy fried egg rolls, maple bourbon mustard
Pub NachosUS$13.00
Guinness BBQ chicken, pico de gallo, jalapeños, cheddar jack cheese, savory sour cream

Chicken Bites

$10; Fried buttermilk battered all-natural chicken

Greens

Top Chop^US$13.00
Chopped greens, all-natural grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, blue cheese, mustard vinaigrette
Bistro SaladUS$12.00
Mixed greens, shaved sprouts, green apple, dried cranberries, carrot, goat cheese, spiced walnut, Vermont maple mustard vinaigrette
Grain Bowl** ^US$14.00
Red quinoa, avocado, grilled onion, marinated tomatoes, spiced walnut, edamame, white balsamic vinaigrette, lemon

Plates

Pub Burger*US$13.00
Prime beef patty, choice of American, Swiss, pepper jack, cheddar or blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Bristol Bakery bun (VT)
Guinness BBQ*US$13.00
Grilled beef patty, house Guinness BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, Bristol Bakery Bun (VT)
Veggie Burger**US$13.00
House cauliflower & quinoa patty, smashed avocado, house slaw, sriracha mayo, Bristol Bakery bun (VT)
Publican ReubenUS$14.00
Beer braised corned beef brisket, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese, Marie Rose sauce, grilled rye
802 Chicken SandyUS$13.00
Citizen cider brined grilled chicken breast, local apple slaw, sweet potato frites, VT cheddar, leaf lettuce, maple bourbon mustard, Bristol Bakery hemp bun
VT Toastie & Today's SoupUS$12.00
Red Hen Bakery (VT) sourdough & Cabot aged cheddar grilled cheese, bowl of today's soup
Fish & ChipsUS$16.00
Lager battered Icelandic haddock, hand cut chips, tartar sauce or Irish remoulade, lemon wedge
Cottage PieUS$16.00
Ground prime beef, peas, carrots & onions, rich brown gravy, broiled pub mashed potato, cheddar cheese

Sides

Hand Cut ChipsUS$5.00
Shoestring Sweet FriesUS$5.00
Crispy Onion RingsUS$5.00
Salt & Vinegar Brussels SproutsUS$5.00
Mixed Greens or CaesarUS$5.00

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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MikeC
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor dining on Church Street . Good food and service !
SB
ScottyB
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Night Bedford Champlain Graduation
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Luke
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Fish and chips was delicious! The whole family loved it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. Wonderful service from host greeting to checkout. Server recommended a delish fiddlehead beer && live music was fantastic. If we’re ever in Burlington again, we’re headed straight here.
JV
JudyV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here this weekend. Made reservations ahead of time and a table was immediately available. The waitress was great and the food arrived very quickly. The Fish & Chips had a huge piece of fish! Everything we had was very tasty. Will definitely be going back!
PO
PennyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a great birthday dinner. Dessert was great. The server was fantastic she was attentive and helpful!
GO
GaryO
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere - fast service which I love - great tasting meal - great price - would absolutely come back -
KK
KathyK
Houston
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food is very mediocre and one dish came so cold a skin had formed! The people that work there were awesome and took care of the problem immediately. The stools on the high tops are too high, so you can’t slide under the table. The Whiskey Room bar with fireplace is very nice.
S
Steve
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great fish and chips. A bit loud but it is a Irish Pub.👍
J
Jason
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 March 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Always good food & a great location and atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fish and Chips and a Reuben sandwich.
ML
MaryL
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice pub with great service, good Guinness and tasty food. Hannah did a great job making us feel welcome and helping clarify the gluten free options. We hope to return soon!
CW
CW27
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 February 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Never received a notification that a table was ready for my party. No information on the website indicating that covid vaccination was required until driving to the restaurant and walking up to the door. Did not enter restaurant and was never contacted by the restaurant regarding a reservation.
NB
NoraB
New England
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Casual meal at a fun Irish Restaurant. Recommend the Guinness nachos and also the pretzel sticks as appetizers. Rueben sandwich outstanding
MM
MandMKenn
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always a wonderful environment for eating, catching up, and relaxing. Thank you for the wonderful meal and excellent service.
B
Blanche
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
This has got to be the loudest pub I've ever been to, and I've been to pubs all over Ireland and the UK. The noise level was unbearable.
MM
MandMKenn
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, service and wonderful dinner experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good service. Apps were great. Entrees and drink were excellent.
MT
MTC57
Atlantic City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2021
overall2food2service5ambience4
Don’t order poutine!! It was NOT authentic and tasted like a big bowl of salt. I’ve had decent meals there so this was disappointing. Staff was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2021
overall2food2service4ambience3
Dirty inside even for a pub. Bathrooms were gross. Faucets didn’t work snd soap dispenser broken. Only bright thing was our waitress.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice experience, food is good, does feel like a true Irish pub.
A
Alex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a great time. The food was great, and the service was fantastic
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great food and friendly service. Very accommodating when I had to change my reservation. Definitely will return.
SN
StephenN
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice place on Church St. Cold beer good apps. And people watch alot of fun.
LD
LocalDiner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2021
overall2food2service2ambience3
We ordered a vodka tonic which came back with no vodka. The staff was brand new and overwhelmed. The food was bland and not enjoyable. I live locally and have gone to Ri Ra for years. This is the worst I’ve experienced.
P
Pepp
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2021
overall1food3service1ambience2
This was the most disappointing restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. The host sat us at a bench, and when asked about the high top table we booked she said “Open Table does not send those requests to the restaurant.” I don’t know if I believe that, but I do know there was a wild card Sox game playing m and all the high tops were seated. When seated we noticed how surprisingly well staffed the place was, but our waitress did not have the time of day for us. It took her 20 minutes to take our drink order. The food itself was better than I expected, but small portions for the price. It was served very quickly which was great. We were at the restaurant less than an hour, and had our food for 20 minutes tops when the waitress came over and said “I’m going to go sit down” and dropped the bill on our table. The kitchen wasn’t closing, she wanted to watch the game. We wanted to get another round of drinks and desert to watch the game, but considering we were dismissed by the waitress we didn’t finish our food and left. Honestly any of the other restaurants on Church street are a better bet. I would rather wait and be patient at a shop that is short staffed, than be treated like I was unwelcome and a burden at this place again. Deeply disappointed by this experience.
DB
DougB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice Irish pub. Food was good and reasonable. A little noisy
LQ
LuvQualityfood
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were pleasantly surprised. For a pub atmosphere the food was quite delicious. Nice dessert choices too! The staff was especially nice! Highly recommend!!
MG
MattG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 October 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Apps and beer were good. Food was standard tourist grade fare. Service was prompt and friendly. Not bad but not as good as it could be.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
I thought this would feel like a manufactured experience, but it feels authentic, because it is. Really good variety of beers. Very cool atmosphere and friendly service from relatable people. Location is beyond satisfying. Definitely make a reservation as far in advance as possible.
C
Chella
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was incredible and the food was amazing! Best date night in a very very long time.
FI
FIFTYBABE
New York Area
70 reviews
vip
2.0
70 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2021
overall2food2service2ambience2
We were very excited about going to RiRa because we had been to one in New Hampshire and had enjoyed our meal. My husband had ordered the special which was shrimp scampi and the pasta was over cooked. He did say the shrimp was good. He had cider and ordered a second which came after he had finished his meal. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was good but the fried were so salty that I couldn’t eat them. I also ordered unsweetened Iced tea which was terrible. My rum and coke was good. We also ordered an appetizer which was spinach and artichoke dip which we both enjoyed. The service was ok. We might try it again if we were in the area but would probably try another restaurant first.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 August 2021
overall5food2service5ambience4
Perfect for what we needed; late night meal after moving in. Food could be better and has been better in the past but service and bar made up for it. We’ll be back.
VB
VonBoo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fridays are the best nights to go! Food is exquisite!
KM
KerryM
New England
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2021
overall2food3service3ambience2
This place perhaps has the look of an Irish pub but the ambiance and menu are far from it. Shepherd’s pie is the closest entree you’ll come to it. A beware ordering whiskey from next door! Double check the tab to ensure you’re charged for what you ordered. We were overcharged nearly threefold! However when this was called to the attention of the manager he graciously rectified the error.
BT
BillT
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner .. Excellent wings!! Also great service Thanks! Karen and Bill T.
J
Johgo
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
My only complaint is that they are always out of the beers I want
LT
LaurenT
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 July 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Reuben and the fish and chips was very fresh. Loved the outdoor seating to take in more of summer in Burlington.
NE
NewEnglandlocalfoodie
New England
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Stick with the poutine, fish and chips and draft beer, those deliver good pub quality. Don't order anything that goes off pub standards like salads.
JD
JDAJ
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks and food were great and the service was awesome! We ate outside and the vibe was fun. Will definitely visit again whenever we get back to Burlington.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 860-9401.

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington is rated 4.3 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(802) 860-9401

Google Map for Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

123 Church St Burlington, VT 05401-8415

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Burlington, Vermont
Cuisines
Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://rira.com/burlington/
Phone number
(802) 860-9401

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Dining areas

Additional information

Snacks

Avocado Toast**US$10.00

Street TacosUS$10.00

Everything Pretzel RodsUS$10.00

Seafood Chowder*

Share

WingsUS$12.00

Chicken BitesUS$10.00

Classic PoutineUS$10.00

Brisket PoutineUS$12.00

Sausage RollsUS$12.00

Pub NachosUS$13.00

Chicken Bites

Greens

Top Chop^US$13.00

Bistro SaladUS$12.00

Grain Bowl** ^US$14.00

Plates

Pub Burger*US$13.00

Guinness BBQ*US$13.00

Veggie Burger**US$13.00

Publican ReubenUS$14.00

802 Chicken SandyUS$13.00

VT Toastie & Today's SoupUS$12.00

Fish & ChipsUS$16.00

Cottage PieUS$16.00

Sides

Hand Cut ChipsUS$5.00

Shoestring Sweet FriesUS$5.00

Crispy Onion RingsUS$5.00

Salt & Vinegar Brussels SproutsUS$5.00

Mixed Greens or CaesarUS$5.00

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