Ri Ra Irish Pub

Love this spot! I didn't realize how HUGE this place was. It really goes on and they have two to 3 private areas in the back. We've hung out in the very front room and the one by the live music. I... have yet to see their live music because I've only ever gone on Mondays (no live music then)Fun fact. This is a pretty authentic Irish pub. They actually have pieces of the bar, the floors, and decor from Ireland and it'll take you back to a bar in Dublin. They also have a lot of Irish workers there (no they aren't faking an accent haha)! I've been told that their food is close to their mum's and that's everything for me. Irish food is so comforting! My fave had to be their Scotch eggs! Lovely crisp outside and so savory. Perfect to pair with beer. But man... their fish and chips are something special! I was told the fish portion actually beat out Gordon Ramsey one year. For their "chips", don't mistake it for the American fries that are crispy. Their chips are meant to soak up sauce and vinegar so it won't have that crunch! Other things to get are the corn beef with cabbage and their potato cakes! For drinks, if you don't know what to get and want some beer, they have an awesome beer flight with 4 different types of beers. I'm a sucker for a red Irish beer. Something really cool they have is their Irish coffee and they use the original recipe that they have posted by their first bar. In the room where the live music is located, they have a script explaining the history of Irish coffee.There was so much on their menu and I HAVE to see their live music. So... will definitely come back!

Met up with a friend who was in town for a conference and staying nearby. I haven't been in Vegas as a resident long, but I was already starting to miss the east coast cozy Irish pubs and I was happy to find that there was one in town. The ambience was exactly what I was hoping for, even if it did have that dark little gem tucked into an airport, or in this case casino, vibe. I don't love having to find parking on the strip, but I did enjoy the restaurant.We ordered the Scotch Egg appetizer. I have never had a Scotch egg before, but as a fan of deviled eggs, I enjoyed it. My friend, who is a fan of Scotch eggs, was a little surprised by it's presentation and preparation, thought it was tasty enough. She ordered the fish and chips and I had the Shepherd's Pie. Neither one of us were able to finish our main course. The Shepherd's Pie was great. Yes, they used lamb. I am a huge fan of that dish and I also cook it at home, so when I say it was good, I'm telling you to trust me. I got her leftover fish n chips and had them a day or so later and it was good. I can't speak to what it's like fresh. Ok, now let's talk about the drinks. You are still technically in a casino. For that reason, I play it safe and order the Harp, but you honestly can go wrong with a Guinness on draft in most cases. I wasn't feeling the heaviness of a Guinness that day so I went with the more refreshing lager.My friend, unfortunately, decided to go with the happy hour cosmo and she said it was disgusting. She didn't bother finishing it and ordered a beer also.Your mileage may vary.

We stopped by Ri Ra at Mandalay Bay for a quick lunch, and it was such a fun spot. The place was packed, the music was great, and the whole vibe was super lively--everyone just seemed to be having a good time.We got wings--half Buffalo and half Jameson Honey--plus the Guinness BBQ burger. The Buffalo wings were solid, but I wasn't a fan of the Jameson Honey ones. The burger was good, though! Overall, it was a good place to grab a drink, eat some good food, and just enjoy the atmosphere

Mid-afternoon on our first full day in Vegas, after we did a good bit of walking to shop for our makeshift in-room wet bar & snacks, my friend & I were hungry even though we had a big convention buffet dinner later that night. So we were excited to see on the MGM Luxor website that Ri Ra Irish Pub had a happy hour! Located along the walkway between Luxor & Mandalay Bay in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, Ri Ra is a bit closer to Luxor but not by much.We each ordered the Irish Beer flight:Guinness StoutKilkennySmithwicks Irish RedSullivan's Gold AleUnfortunately, I don't remember which brews were my faves. But the flight was only $10.50! We ordered two Happy Hour appetizers to share: Deviled Scotch Eggs and Traditional Potato Cakes. The Traditional Potato Cakes were good, but the Deviled Scotch Eggs were amazing! Then our friendly & patient server recommended using a bit of Colman's Mustard on the egg, and I heard angels singing with that first bite. Ri Ra Irish Pub was a great find! The pub vibe was dark & cozy, and I loved it. We wanted to return but simply ran out of time that trip.

An absolute gem of a spot. Located upstairs, most people miss it but that means there was no wait time compared to the places downstairs with over an hour wait on a Monday night. Decor and ambiance transported you out of the US, service was top notch (extremely attentive and thorough, wasn't overbearing at all), food was delicious, portions large, prices amazing. I would recommend coming here by yourself, with a party, or booking a room to host a large party. This restaurant would be perfect for all the above. Our party ordered: Corned beef wontons, potato cakes, shepherds pie, fish & chips, corned beef w/ cabbage, a side of Brussels sprouts & bacon, and a bread pudding. Literally everything was good. If I had to reorder, I would drop the potato cakes. They were good but not amazing, flavor wasn't as bold as everything else we had. MUST TRY: the bread pudding. By far a favorite at the table and the perfect way to end the meal. We had 4 adults splitting one order of it and there was still some bread pudding leftover.

They have really transformed this space into a welcoming pub, stage and dining space. Interesting lighting, bar, furniture and lots of tv's to grab your eyes.Of course, there are the pub menu and drinks that is expected at an Irish pub. The Shepherd:s pie is made with lamb. A large, hand-sized fish in the fish chips was surprising and delicious. The curry had an addicting heat to it and was chock full of chicken and red bell peppers.We came in a couple of times and had really professional and quick service. A dependable choice for a drink, meal, evening live music and sports featured on their TV's.I also like that their condiment bottles I had that were placed on my table were new, full and clean. (Its not so appetizing for me when given oily, "old" or almost empty ketchup or malt vinegar bottles. I forgot how much I appreciated their clean bottles)

Beautiful restaurant with many details with great ambiance. Drink prices were fair. The food I ordered was not the best. The fish n chips were super oily. They placed the oiled drenched fish on top of fries so it made the fries inedible. The deviled scotch egg was dry. The crust part of the scotch egg tasted as if it was fried in old oil. The honey bourbon chicken was not crispy and comparedto the other items, it didn't come out hot, but warm. If I ever come again, I'll just order a drink.

Everything about this place was fantastic. The decor alone was something spectacular to see. I had fish and chips (which I was being a snob about because it was my birthday and I said "I'm not eating no fuckingfishandchips on my birthday..but this fish and chips meal made me shutthefuckup cus it was amazingly delicious. You get one giant piece of delicious fish and even my fries tasted amazing. Everything from the staff, food, and drinks was outstanding. One thing one needs to be concerned about when being out and about in Las Vegas is the location of the rest room, luckily there are some located inside this establishment. Another great thing is you can take your receipt next door to the gift shop and get a discount of some merchandise. If you're in the vicinity of Mandalay Bay, go check this gem of a spot out, you won't be disappointed.

I was wandering around the strip on my way back to the Four Seasons Hotel, and was passing through Mandalay Bay. Hungry and not satisfied by my options along my direct walking route the strip (fast food or very expensive, with minimal mid-tier options), I was lucky to find this gem. I got a caesar side salad and fish and chips. Both were large enough that you could easily split it between two guests for lunch. The fish was one extra large filet, rather than a few smaller fish tenders, atop a very excessive plate of french fries. I couldn't eat it all on my own :) I took a Magners (Irish Cider IYKYK) to-go. Service was quick. Ambiance was a charming Irish pub that gives you an escape from the hoopla of Vegas- you'll feel right at home.

Great food and service! I highly recommend their breakfast options and the fish and chips. You can get great food for about the same price as you'll spend in the Mandalay Bay food court with mediocre food at best.