Went to Ri Ra on the 3rd day they were open, during the soft opening. There wasn't a live band, so I can't say how it is when one is playing. I like the layout of the place - the whole left side is one long bar and the whole right side is seating and booths. Even though there was no band, it was pretty noisy and pub-like.
The food was just ok. The boyfriend got the shepherd's pie and it was ok. I tried the Kilbeggan Salmon and it was pretty delicious. Appetizers were crab cakes and onion rings. The crab cakes themselves were just alright, but the sauce that they put on them was awesome! I really liked the onion rings - the were the tiny, thin cut onions and were super tasty.
Service was slow, but they were pretty busy and had only been open a couple of days, so I'll forgive it. Our waiter (can't remember his name, but he was Irish) was super nice and chatty. I'll definitely try this place again.