The Harp & Crown

So glad to see someone with actual cooking talent take this space! Service was perfect, guinness brisket was melt in your mouth and I even liked the Shepard ’ s pie which is not my normal favorite. Sorry wait, well worth it. Great food. Can’t wait to come back and try some other things. And btw, my side salad was tossed before it arrived. …as it should be!

We thoroughly enjoyed the Harp and Crown! The food was amazing, the service was great, and the ambience was perfect.
We had the quinoa salad, a really good start. I had the bean burger, probably the best I have ever had at a restaurant, and my hubby had a burger with onions, mushrooms, and cheese. He completely enjoyed it.
Our waitress Haley was very knowledgable and friendly. She explained the menu in detail and helped us make good choices.
We are looking forward to our next visit and the better patio weather.

The food was very good. We waited a very long time for everything drinks and food. They did explain that they were short handed in the kitchen due to the weather. They should have comped us something, free drink, desserts something. Prices seemed good and we all liked our meals. We will give it another chance on a less busy night.

I’m reallllly into this place! I loved the food at restaurant x in Davidson when the owners of H&C had it, so I was glad to hear they opened at a new location!
The shepherds pie is off the chain, the bangers and mash is SO good (although the second time I had it l, the bangers were a big over cooked), the fish n chips is not so good (a couple friends confirmed this to us), the curry fries and burgers are so fabulous. And I think/​hope that some of the little kinks work out over time as they are still so new to this location!
They DEFINITELY need to invest in a POS system because the splitting of checks situation is a long process with hand written checks!
Drinks are great, bartender is super friendly… An all around great place!
(I will revise and give 5 stars once some kinks are worked out) ;)

Great pub food and excellent, friendly service. Can’t wait for the patio to be open in Spring.

Had high expectations for the Harp & Crown and was a bit disappointed when we dined there this evening.
Harp & Crown is the latest in a string of restaurants that have been in this space over the years and they did have a good crowd this evening. The Harp and Crown is similiar to The Galway Hooker in menu and format although the menu is more English than Irish,
In any case, was torn between ordering the Fish and Chips or the Shepard’s Pie. Ended up ordering the Fish and Chips which did not end well. The Cod had been breaded and when it was cooked, the fish shrank and the breading cooked to form a shell and the end result was more of a fish rattle. Hard shell with plenty of space before you got to the fish. Fish was oily as opposed to moist and flaky which is what I normally expect in Fish and Chips.
Not a regular fan of Cole Slaw but it was good as were the fries.
My wife on the otherhand ordered the Irish Rolls off of the appetizer menu and a side order of Mashed Potatoes. An Irish Roll is a Corned Beef and Cabbage Springroll. She enjoyed the Springroll and the plating was excellent.
Service is good and the wait staff well trained and attentive. Atmosphere is not radically different from Fireside which was the last restaurant in this space. Large bar area with big screen TV and a rather small dining area off to the side also with a smaller TV.
What will be nice with be the outside patio area that hopefully will open when warmer weather returns.
All in all, the Fish and Chips were not up to par but that is only one dish on the menu. Enough other items to try on the menu that I will be back but next time, will probably go with the Shepards Pie and see how that goes.
The restaurant does warrant another visit and hopefully, next time, my luck will be better.

Great new place. Sat at the bar. Bartenders were fast and attentive. Had a new drink called Vermont Bourbon Sour loved loved loved it. Had the fish and chips hubby had the braised brisket both were excellent Finished every last bit. I usually go to Charlotte for my fish and chips so glad to know there’s a place right where I live that’s closer and better. Will definitely be back very friendly place. Welcome to Cornelius

So far… Excellent! Food was fresh, well prepared, great service! Our waiter Oliver was fantastic! And best part, they serve non-​alcoholic beer for us non drinkers! We will be back.

Ambiance is the best out of everything else that has been in this location. Great setting. Chips and curry is fantastic! The entrees were delicious. I got the pot pie and my boyfriend got the quinoa salad. He ended up eating half of mine, it was so good. Great addition to the Cornelius area. Definitely come in and try this restaurant.
The curry fries would make a great late night meal.

Great bartending last night. Delicious Irish mule. Salmon is delicious. We will be back.

Old owners of restaraunt x, which was a great place! This place is perfect. Beautiful exterior, food is incredible and it feels like the kinda place where everyone will know your name!!! I highly recommend it and say hi to Joe the bartender. He is so fun and nice!

My husband and I tried the Harp & Crown last night. Excellent evening and in my 25 years of living here in the USA this is the first authentic tasting British food from a restaurant. We shared a creative savory bread pudding for a starter. It was very light with tomatoes, leeks and a bubbly Irish cheddar cheese topping with a mushroom gravy. My husband had the chicken curry and I had the bangers and mash — both just right. We hardly had room, but did eat the sticky toffee pudding just to try it and worth every mouthful. We will be back and ready to try a other things on the menu. Well done Harp and Crown.

My wife is happy, they have her British favorite, stick Toffee pudding. I went there Wednesday and it was packed with Brits. I felt right in since I lived in the U.K. many years. The food is good and they have stella (and many other favorites). The owners are from England and Ireland, so I feel they will do all they can to keep an interesting atmosphere. There is and outdoor area for drinking/​dining, etc. I missed the bag pipes on Wednesday night unfortunately. That was cool since we are in the Scotch-​Irish part of the county. I plan on going there often as long as my wife gives me a kitchen pass, but she will be with me occasionally.

Fantastic pub! I went to the grand opening and it was just great. Definitely will go back again soon.

Visited The Harp & Crown looking for a new restaurant to offset the routine Cornelius offerings. I was very impressed from what I saw and what I ate. Drinks were on point and the Guinness pints were poured to perfection. Tried the Scottish Salmon and must say it was dynamite. Cooked exactly to my specifications. The chef knows obviously knows his way around a kitchen and the folks running the front of the house were extremely nice. Overall, I would say the Harp & Crown is well on its way to solidifying itself as the frontrunner in my list of places to eat in the Lake Norman area.

Harp & Crown is located in a small strip mall in Cornelius. Close to I-​77, exit 28.
Draft pints were affordable and clean.
The owners are a warm, courteous married couple from the UK. When I asked about gluten free items, they took time to visit with me and explain all of their offerings. (There are options, but there is no dedicated fryer for such things.)
Apart from two great draft beers, I tasted the Curry Chips (Irish for «fries») and the Irish Spring Rolls. The fries themselves were tasty, the curry sauce may be better as a dipping sauce. Contrary to the name, Irish Spring Rolls aren’t made of soap. It’s cabbage, I think. The spring rolls were average.
Well-​lit and comfortable, the décor is welcoming.