Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

4.3

117 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Great for craft beers

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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
Neighborhood
Burlington
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Wings$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 Bites$10.00
Fried buttermilk battered all-natural chicken
Classic Poutine$10.00
Hand cut chips, beef gravy, melted cheddar curds, spring onion
Brisket Poutine$12.00
Hand cut chips, beef brisket, beef gravy, melted cheddar curds, spring onion
Sausage Rolls$12.00
All natural bratwurst, sweet onion, spiced apple, sharp cheddar, crispy fried egg rolls, maple bourbon mustard
Pub Nachos$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^$13.00
Chopped greens, all-natural grilled chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, blue cheese, mustard vinaigrette
Bistro Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, shaved sprouts, green apple, dried cranberries, carrot, goat cheese, spiced walnut, Vermont maple mustard vinaigrette
Grain Bowl** ^$14.00
Red quinoa, avocado, grilled onion, marinated tomatoes, spiced walnut, edamame, white balsamic vinaigrette, lemon

Plates

Pub Burger*$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*$13.00
Grilled beef patty, house Guinness BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato, Bristol Bakery Bun (VT)
Veggie Burger**$13.00
House cauliflower & quinoa patty, smashed avocado, house slaw, sriracha mayo, Bristol Bakery bun (VT)
Publican Reuben$14.00
Beer braised corned beef brisket, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese, Marie Rose sauce, grilled rye
802 Chicken Sandy$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 Soup$12.00
Red Hen Bakery (VT) sourdough & Cabot aged cheddar grilled cheese, bowl of today's soup
Fish & Chips$16.00
Lager battered Icelandic haddock, hand cut chips, tartar sauce or Irish remoulade, lemon wedge
Cottage Pie$16.00
Ground prime beef, peas, carrots & onions, rich brown gravy, broiled pub mashed potato, cheddar cheese

Sides

Hand Cut Chips$5.00
Shoestring Sweet Fries$5.00
Crispy Onion Rings$5.00
Salt & Vinegar Brussels Sprouts$5.00
Mixed Greens or Caesar$5.00

What 117 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

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Ri Ra Irish Pub in Burlington offers a "fun and lively" ambiance with a delicious menu featuring standout dishes like chicken curry and bangers and mash. Guests appreciate the "amazing and kind staff," Vermont-inspired offerings, and convenient reservation system. While service can be slow at times, the overall experience is delightful.

117 Reviews

R
Russell
Baltimore
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had made reservations on Christmas Eve for one of the few spots open that night. Our reservation was for 4:15. On the site, they said they were closing at 6:00. We walk to the restaurant from our hotel and arrive at the restaurant around 4:10. We walk inside the restaurant and the hostess tells us that they had decided to close at 4:00 and that nobody on staff knew how to pause the online reservation system. We were appalled at hearing this on Christmas Eve as most other restaurants were closed. We begged with her to no avail and left extremely disappointed. Very unprofessional.
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Rit
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great night. Food was excellent and so was the service.
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Katlyn
Vermont
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and amazing and kind staff! If you are able to eat here - DO IT!
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Corey
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Overall 4 of 5 stars. Little underwhelming food but house Macaroni and Cheese was a hit. Tomatoes in Bangers and Mash overflowing with peas was a miss. Cocktails were good
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Lynn
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, just like the pubs we visited in Ireland!
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Kathleen
VIP
Miami
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a great spot in the downtown area! I had the grilled cheese with apple and what a fun Vermont sandwich to try lol. As out of towners, we really appreciated the call cocktail list and the inclusion of Vermont cheese everywhere. Loved the decor and the service was super friendly.
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Mike
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was a little more salty than I would have like.
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Daniel
VIP
Richmond
191 reviews
4.0
191 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had the chicken curry and my husband had the bangers and mash. Yum.
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Kassandra
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family had an amazing experience at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Burlington, VT. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. The ambiance was fun and lively. Highly recommned.
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Patricia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family’s go to restaurant every time we are in Burlington. Never ever disappoint. We have tried everything on the menu. My hubby had the chicken curry which was delicious. Now they have open table which is a +++. Thank you for always being spot on. We come up 5-6 times a year and always include Ri Ra In our meal plans.
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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 117 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

123 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401-8415

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Burlington
Price
$30 and under
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Ri Ra Irish Pub - Burlington

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Snacks

Avocado Toast**$10.00

Street Tacos$10.00

Everything Pretzel Rods$10.00

Seafood Chowder*

Share

Wings$12.00

Chicken Bites$10.00

Classic Poutine$10.00

Brisket Poutine$12.00

Sausage Rolls$12.00

Pub Nachos$13.00

Chicken Bites

Greens

Top Chop^$13.00

Bistro Salad$12.00

Grain Bowl** ^$14.00

Plates

Pub Burger*$13.00

Guinness BBQ*$13.00

Veggie Burger**$13.00

Publican Reuben$14.00

802 Chicken Sandy$13.00

VT Toastie & Today's Soup$12.00

Fish & Chips$16.00

Cottage Pie$16.00

Sides

Hand Cut Chips$5.00

Shoestring Sweet Fries$5.00

Crispy Onion Rings$5.00

Salt & Vinegar Brussels Sprouts$5.00

Mixed Greens or Caesar$5.00

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