Bar & Brewery
The Workman's Friend
A proper Irish pub with a fireplace and a long bar.
The place
Irish pub
Guinness pours, pub fare, and the kind of room that stays comfortable all winter.
Go for
- Pints
- Football mornings
- Cold nights
Details
- Category
- Bar & Brewery
- Area
- Plaza Midwood
- Distance
- About 1.1 miles north
- Price
- $$
Hours, ownership, and menus change. Confirm directly with the business before visiting.
Getting there
The Workman's Friend from Chantilly
The Workman's Friend is in Plaza Midwood, about 1.1 miles north from the Chantilly street grid. The usual route is north on the residential streets toward Commonwealth Avenue and Central Avenue — close enough that many residents walk or cycle rather than drive.
Parking around Plaza Midwood is a mix of small lots and residential street parking with posted restrictions. Weekend evenings fill early, so arriving before seven or walking in is the local habit.
Why it earns a place in this guide: a proper Irish pub with a fireplace and a long bar. It is included because it is one of the most useful bar & brewery options within reach of Chantilly, not because of any paid placement.
This is independent editorial coverage. The Workman's Friend has no relationship with this site, and hours, ownership, pricing and access in Charlotte change frequently — confirm directly before you go.
Living nearby
The Workman's Friend as a neighbor
For residents of Chantilly and nearby Plaza Midwood, Midwood and Elizabeth, The Workman's Friend is within easy reach for everyday plans. It is moderately priced, and the notes on this page focus on what matters to someone coming from 28205: how to get there, when it is busiest and what it is best for.
Proximity to places like this is one of the reasons buyers look at Chantilly in the first place: quiet residential streets with the restaurants, parks and shops of east Charlotte a short drive, ride or walk away. The neighborhood guide and lifestyle overview put it in the context of daily life here.
Planning a visit
- Taprooms fill from about 6pm Thursday through Saturday and are quiet mid-afternoon.
- Most brewery patios in Plaza Midwood and NoDa allow dogs; indoor policies vary by venue.
- Food trucks rotate weekly — check each venue's social feed rather than assuming a kitchen on site.
Questions
The Workman's Friend FAQ
Where is The Workman's Friend?
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Plaza Midwood, about 1.1 miles north from Chantilly in east Charlotte, North Carolina.
What is The Workman's Friend known for?
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A proper Irish pub with a fireplace and a long bar. Guinness pours, pub fare, and the kind of room that stays comfortable all winter.
What should I order or do at The Workman's Friend?
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Pints · Football mornings · Cold nights
How expensive is The Workman's Friend?
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Typically $$ for this category in Charlotte.
How far is The Workman's Friend from Chantilly?
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The Workman's Friend is in Plaza Midwood, about 1.1 miles north from Chantilly. A proper Irish pub with a fireplace and a long bar.
Neighborhoods
Communities near Plaza Midwood
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