What is the best neighborhood in Charlotte to open an Irish Pub?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Charlotte to open an Irish Pub is Collingwood, with 68% average survivability. 0 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an Irish Pub make in the best vs. average Charlotte neighborhood?

In Collingwood, the best possible Irish Pub location in Charlotte offers approximately 44.1% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 32.7% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Irish Pub in Charlotte?

The city-wide average survivability for Irish Pub across Charlotte is 47% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Collingwood substantially outperform this average, reaching 68%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Irish Pub in Charlotte?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Charlotte for Irish Pub include Double Oaks with 32% average survival chance, Farm Pond, and Greenville. Market dynamics shift in days, not months, so StreetSpring's live tool is the most current source for any specific address.

How often are Irish Pub rankings in Charlotte updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live tool always shows the most current predictions for any address in Charlotte.

What should I consider when opening an Irish Pub in Charlotte?

The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes Revenue Capture Score by projecting the business's market share based on competitor quality and quantity, mobility patterns, and forecasted consumer spending for the specific business type.

Survivability Rankings for Irish Pub in Charlotte

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Charlotte to open an Irish Pub, from Collingwood (68% survival) to Double Oaks (3...

April 24, 2026•17 min read

By Bobby Koons | Last updated: May 10, 2026 | Weekly methodology review | Methodology

Quick Summary

#1 Neighborhood: Collingwood — 68% average survivability for Irish Pub

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 0 of 35 analyzed

City-wide average: 47% for Irish Pubs

Most challenging area: Double Oaks at 32%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~44.1% more expected revenue in Collingwood

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Irish Pub Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Irish Pub Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Irish Pub a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Charlotte to open an Irish Pub is Collingwood with 68% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 81% and the most challenging locations in Collingwood at 56%. The worst neighborhoods include Double Oaks with 32% average chance. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends.

Top-Survivability Charlotte Neighborhoods for Irish Pubs

**How Collingwood compares:** Collingwood — the top-ranked neighborhood for Irish Pubs in Charlotte — has a profile that most resembles **Madison Park (Charlotte)** and **Airport Green (Portland)**. All three share newer housing stock, shorter commutes, and younger population, giving operators a wider reference set than a single city's data alone.

**Failure pattern for Irish Pubs in Charlotte.** Across 35 tracked neighborhoods, survivability for this subtype spans **32% to 68%** — a 36-point gap. **Collingwood** leads at 68% (5 existing competitors), while **Double Oaks** sits at 32%. The dominant failure mode for an Irish Pub in Charlotte is neighborhood selection: a 36-point head start is on the table before the lease is signed.

Collingwood ranks #1 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Charlotte for Irish Pub survivability with a score of 68% as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

The data signals behind these scores

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Collingwood	78.0% – 82.0%	66.5% – 69.2%	55.0% – 59.0%
2	Brookhill	77.0% – 81.0%	62.3% – 65.0%	53.0% – 57.0%
3	Wilmore	68.0% – 72.0%	57.2% – 59.8%	53.0% – 57.0%
4	Park Walk	62.0% – 66.0%	56.0% – 58.6%	51.0% – 55.0%
5	North Lake	80.0% – 84.0%	55.2% – 57.8%	42.0% – 46.0%
6	East Forest	74.0% – 78.0%	55.0% – 57.6%	45.0% – 49.0%
7	Sedgefield	56.0% – 60.0%	53.1% – 55.8%	50.0% – 54.0%
8	Cotswold	70.0% – 74.0%	52.5% – 55.1%	41.0% – 45.0%
9	Dilworth	63.0% – 67.0%	51.8% – 54.5%	41.0% – 45.0%
10	Oakhurst	60.0% – 64.0%	51.4% – 54.0%	41.0% – 45.0%

How rent and competition shape the leaderboard

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Which Charlotte Neighborhoods Drive the Highest Irish Pub Revenue?

In Collingwood, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~44.1% more than the average location in or around Charlotte.

On the other hand, in Double Oaks, the worst possible location could result in making ~32.7% less than the average location in the city.

Nothing influences a business's future more than its location. Opening an Irish Pub in Charlotte requires careful location choice. Across 35 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Irish Pub is 47% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What to Think About When Launching an Irish Pub in Charlotte

Among all the variables you control, location quality has the biggest downstream impact. A strong Survivability Score is the foundation everything else builds on. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These results are powered by exclusive algorithms trained on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets in the U.S.

Area to check	What can go wrong	How to de-risk it
Build-out budget	Underestimating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing — the "hidden" 30-50% of build-out cost.	Get 3 quotes from licensed contractors and pad budget by +20% for surprises. Confirm landlord TI allowance in writing.
CAM + hidden costs	Stated rent looks great, then CAM fees, signage charges, and after-hours utilities add 15-30%.	Get the full operating expense breakdown for the past 2 years. Ask which costs are landlord-capped vs. uncapped.
Competitor density	Counting only direct competitors and missing adjacent-category overlap (e.g. coffee shop near a bakery).	Map all businesses serving overlapping customer needs within a 5-min walk. Use StreetSpring's competitor view as a starting point.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The Best Place to Start an Irish Pub in Charlotte

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Collingwood, Brookhill, and Wilmore, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Double Oaks, Farm Pond, and Greenville. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

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Where Irish Pubs Thrive in Charlotte

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Irish Pub in Charlotte is Collingwood with 68% average survivability, followed by Brookhill and Wilmore. 0 of 35 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can an Irish Pub Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Charlotte?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

Refresh Cadence for Charlotte Irish Pub Survivability Rankings

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Charlotte.

What Makes an Irish Pub a Strong (or Weak) Charlotte Tenant?

In Collingwood, StreetSpring forecasts a 66.5% – 69.2% average chance for a new Irish Pub to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Irish Pub in Charlotte

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Collingwood, an Irish Pub tenant averages 66.5% – 69.2% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Charlotte. Brookhill follows at 62.3% – 65.0%, while Wilmore shows 57.2% – 59.8%. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Charlotte to Open an Irish Pub?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Charlotte to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Charlotte.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Charlotte are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Charlotte

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Visual Data

Dumbbell chart comparing best vs worst locations for businesses in charlotte — Best vs worst neighborhood per business type — the gap shows how much location choice matters within a city.

Bubble chart of business subtypes in Charlotte by survivability score and location density — Every business subtype in Charlotte plotted by score vs location count — bubble size shows market depth. Find Irish Pub relative to its peers.

How we measure this: Some lots are zoned for limited business types only. We cross-reference the building's use designation against our subtype compatibility map.

**Charlotte at a glance.** Charlotte is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. With a population of 874,579 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., seventh-most populous city in the South, and second-most populous city in the Southeast. ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina))

**Demand-timing signal for Charlotte:** Per LEHD LODES Workplace Area Characteristics, the median daytime/resident ratio across Charlotte's neighborhoods is **0.70**, with top-quartile neighborhoods at **2.45** (97 neighborhoods analyzed). That's a primarily-residential profile — the highest-ratio neighborhoods are commercial CBDs; the lowest are bedroom neighborhoods. Your concept's natural demand profile should pick the right end.

**Cost framing for Charlotte:** Four operating-cost lines tilt this city low vs StreetSpring's 24-metro median — commercial electricity **9.7¢/kWh** (below median 10.8¢), state minimum wage **$7.25/hr** (below 15.00), combined sales tax **7.0%** (below 7.7%), and effective commercial property tax **0.82%** (below 0.96%). Sources: EIA Form 861, US DOL, Tax Foundation 2024.

**BLS data point:** Irish Pubs have a **50.0% 5-year survival rate** nationally per BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release. StreetSpring's location-specific model scores Irish Pubs in Charlotte at an average **survivability score of 87%**, reflecting site-level factors like competitive density, demographics, and accessibility that national averages can't capture.

Same business type in other cities:

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Local Context FAQ

Local-context questions, answered with neighborhood-specific numbers.

What separates a Charlotte Irish Pub that survives from one that doesn't?

Location selection. StreetSpring's data shows a 43-point survivability gap between best- and worst-case Charlotte locations for Irish Pubs (57-100%). That's a larger gap than most operators can close through marketing or operations improvements.

What's the gap between the best and worst Charlotte locations for an Irish Pub?

Across Charlotte, StreetSpring's survivability score for Irish Pubs ranges from 57% at the most challenging locations to 100% at the best — a 43-percentage-point gap that location selection alone can capture.

What's the broader economic environment in Charlotte?

ACS data puts Charlotte's employment rate at ~96% and median household income at ~$97K. StreetSpring's Irish Pubs model averages 87% across the metro, weighting both macro and site-specific factors.

What goes into a StreetSpring survivability score for Irish Pubs?

StreetSpring's Charlotte Irish Pubs score blends ~100 site-level factors — competition within 0.25, 0.5, and 2 miles; ACS demographics; commute / accessibility patterns; lease rent rates; and historical survival outcomes. The 87% city average emerges from per-site scoring at every grid block.

Where does Charlotte fall in national rankings for Irish Pubs?

Across 24 US metros, Charlotte sits at rank #4 for Irish Pubs, averaging 87% on StreetSpring's survivability scale. National range: 83-88%.

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