McHale’s is back: Irish pub with strong ties to Fort Mill, Rock Hill will reopen in Charlotte
McHale’s Irish Pub, which operated in Fort Mill from 1997 to 2014 and in Rock Hill from 2004 to 2020, is set to reopen in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood.
The pub, known for its craft beers and pub fare such as fish and chips, was a popular community gathering spot with live music and events during its South Carolina tenures.
At the time of its Rock Hill closing, Rock Hill city council member Nikita Jackson told The Herald that “McHale’s [had been] a vital and important part of downtown’s development and resurgence.”
Owner Brendan Kuhlkin also currently owns and operates Millstone Pizza and Rock Hill Brewing with his childhood friend, David Clapp.
In a recent public filing with the City of Charlotte, it was announced that McHale’s is finally looking to reopen, this time at 3112 N Davidson St. in NoDa, next door to Haberdish in the building that last housed Roy’s Kitchen and Patio. This would be Kuhlkin’s first restaurant within the Charlotte city limits.
NoDa, the city’s arts and entertainment district, is also one of Charlotte’s most popular and busy neighborhoods for dining and nightlife. McHale’s will fill the lacuna when it comes to Irish pubs in the area, a welcome addition to the already diverse and eclectic North Davidson Street.
Kuhlkin denied a request from CharlotteFive to offer any details about the reopening at this time, but noted he would in the future once there is “strong progress in the upfit.”
McHale’s Irish Pub
Location: 3112 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Pub fare, craft beers, and drinks
Catherine Muccigrosso contributed reporting.
Note: A previous version of this story carried an incorrect detail on the pub’s menu.
This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
