What to order at The Workman's Friend

Must order
Fish and chips with a pint of Guinness. The shepherd's pie is the cold-weather pick.
Signature drink
Guinness and Irish whiskey flights
Editor tip
Open until 02:00 nightly. Brunch from 10:00 Saturday and Sunday with a full Irish breakfast.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeIrish pub
Price$$$
Neighborhoodplaza-midwood
HoursMon-Thu 15:00-02:00; Fri 11:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-02:00
Signature drinkGuinness and Irish whiskey flights
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Must order: Fish and chips with a pint of Guinness. The shepherd's pie is the cold-weather pick.

Food program: Scratch-made Irish pub fare

Tip: Open until 02:00 nightly. Brunch from 10:00 Saturday and Sunday with a full Irish breakfast.

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Address: 1531 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

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