I felt extremely unsafe at this bar. Just after midnight, I was helping a friend who had too much to drink and brought her to the bathroom so she could calm down. A group of women were screaming, and I politely asked them to lower their voices. One woman became aggressive. Shortly after, a woman who claimed to be the owner entered, put her hands on me, and immediately kicked us out without asking what happened or attempting to de-escalate. A male security guard physically grabbed us and forced us out the back door into the cold rain, even though we were not resisting and our jackets and belongings were still inside. Later, while I was calmly seated with my group, that same guard grabbed me again and told me to leave, saying "you smell like shit." For context, I am brown, my friend is Black, and the staff involved were white. I can't say whether that played a role, but the treatment felt targeted and inappropriate. Because of the physical handling and unsafe treatment of patrons, I have filed a complaint with the New York State Liquor Authority. I would not recommend this place. read more

The restaurant is really nice two levels. They did a great job setting up the tables for all the authors . The food is excellent and the service is excellent. There was one young man , John working the whole upstairs and he was doing a really good job. There were a lot of people up on the upstairs floor and he was awesome. Shout out to John thank you read more

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$26 for 2 canned drinks (spked ade) NYC prices ...unacceptable. (not against bartender...good service)

Always 5 star when I come here. The atmosphere and the food is amazing. I asked to make a skirt steak on a brioche roll and it was perfect. Thank you for the great food and service. read more

James Joyce - Skirt steak perfection - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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Place has gone downhill. Bathroom is trashed, holes in the wall, food on the wall, charged full price for drinks from the bartender. Asked him when happy hour ends and what it includes; he didn't know the answer. Asked the host what time happy hour is and what it includes, he didn't know the answer. I will call again and try to talk to the owner & get some answers but until then, not going to be overcharged. read more

James Joyce - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Great service! Great food!! Server/bartender was very attentive and accommodating! Recommend!!

James Joyce is basically a dive bar that tries to be boujee. They allow woman in track suits in but wouldn't let my friend in with fluffy pants bc they "looked" like sweatpants but you have girls in workout clothes partying. Bouncers are really disrespectful and act like they own the place. read more

I was really worried because I saw there was a dress code for this place, but I think the dress code is for after hours when everyone is clubbing. Not for the actual restaurant during the day time. This place is massive! It's very fancy and a really cool place with an old timey feel to it. The appetizers were half off, so I got that and the appetizers are practically a meal on it's own! It was great! (Usually go for $10, but were $5 so I got the chicken tenders) If you're meeting up with someone, looks can be deceiving as their booths don't show people sitting there, it just looks like a wall. So if they say they're inside, just look to the right and see if they're already in the booth. read more

I've had pretty good experiences here in the past but unfortunately the last few times i've visited they refused to serve tap water. Ridiculous to charge someone for a water bottle when you literally have a full bar on tap. Also remember when yall let underage people in only for them to drive home after and k*ll someone? Hmm. read more

James Joyce is delicious! Came here for a quick meal and ordered the sample platter and fries. The platter consisted of tots, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, wings, etc. It really hit the spot! Fries are great as always. read more

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My husband and I try to meet dear friends from Nassau once a month or so for lunch, we live on the North Fork. Aside from being a beautiful restaurant, the staff is great and the food is amazing. I highly recommend. read more

Been here three times, and honestly can say I'm shocked by the amount of negative reviews. Never had a bad meal, never had to wait for a table, and never had a bad time. -Pulled Pork Nachos: 4/5, completely surpassed expectations. Huge portion (way too much for two people) but delicious. -James Joyce Burger: 4/5, the burger is delicious. Tons of flavor, cooked perfectly but messy. If it's a first date good luck trying to eat this in a civilized manner. -Blackened Chicken Avocado Wrap: 4/5, flavorful, cooked perfectly...I think it's great. Good for a lunch option. -Sampler Platter: 2.5/5, this fell short. The chicken fingers were useless, one mozz stick, and three different chicken apps. Wouldn't get it again. Overall I'm a fan of this place, others I've gone with haven't been. The food has been consistent, and the interior is nice and different. read more

Went there for an authors event so can't tell you what an average evening is like. That said, it's got a great atmosphere and the staff was friendly. read more

Enjoyed great burger and drinks at happy hour, bartender Edison was attentive and very pleasant

Went here yesterday for corned beef and cabbage. Extremely disappointed from an Irish pub. The local diner serves better corned beef and cabbage. Would not recommend this place if you are solely going for this dish. In addition, they need a new hostess that has a personality and knows how to smile...literally not one smile. Better off having a robot greet their patrons. Drinks were good and nice ambiance, however. read more

I recently had the unfortunate experience of visiting James Joyce in Patchogue and I cannot emphasize enough how deeply disappointed I am with the discriminatory practices I witnessed during my time there. It is disheartening to see a restaurant that prides itself on its supposed quality fall so short when it comes to treating all individuals with respect and equality. My main grievance with James Joyce in Patchogue revolves around their treatment of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or are people of color. On multiple occasions, I witnessed people being denied entry solely based on their appearance, supposedly due to an ambiguous "dress code." However, it was evident that this dress code was disproportionately enforced against people of color or those who identify as LGBTQ+. It is incredibly distressing to think that a restaurant, which should be a safe and inclusive space for all, refuses entry to individuals based on their race or sexual orientation. This blatant discrimination not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also fosters an environment that promotes division and exclusion. Such discriminatory practices are not only morally wrong, but they also reflect poorly on the establishment and its management. By allowing such prejudiced behavior to persist, James Joyce in Patchogue sends a clear message that it values certain customers over others, creating an unwelcoming and hostile atmosphere for marginalized communities. As a consumer, I find it deeply disappointing to witness such discrimination in this day and age. It is our responsibility to stand against any form of bigotry, racism, or homophobia, and to support establishments that prioritize inclusivity and equal treatment for all. I strongly advise against patronizing James Joyce in Patchogue due to their discriminatory practices. There are countless other restaurants in the area that foster a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Let us choose to support establishments that uphold the values of equality and respect, rather than perpetuating discrimination and racism! I've also provided a picture of there stupid lil dress code read more

James Joyce - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Great investigators and very detailed oriented. All of them were experienced veterans and they left no rock unturned!

I can't believe we never knew this place existed! The hostess was super sweet, Ivan, our waiter helped with suggestions. The James Joyce burger was fabulous, cooked to perfection at medium rare. The fries will go on the list of one of my favorites. We had the pleasure of being entertained by @lydiavonhuf while we ate. It was pretty crowded for being early on a Saturday and they seem to have a great bar crowd as well. read more

James Joyce - The James Joyce Burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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After a screening at the nearby Plaza Cinema, we walked over here for a bite to eat. Being a Monday evening after dinner time and with other events in town, there were scattered patrons at the booths, table, and bar. Our server Ryan was very attentive without being overbearing. My husband and I had shepherd's pie and honestly I thought other than my Brit Mum-in-law's, was the best I had had. The choice of beef was tasty and higher quality than what most pubs serve. Friends had a burger with onion rings and fries which looked great. Good wine and beer selection as well. Capped off the evening. read more

I had the filet special and was pleasantly surprised by how tender and flavorful the steak was. Mashed potato's and apps are always on point! Don't skip the dessert, has the cookie, and it was perfect!! read more

Drinks were perfect, atmosphere was great, such a big place. Plenty of seating tables or at the bar. Apps were amazing, Shepherds pie is to die for. Kid had a burger cooked to perfection with had steak which was to die for. Staff was so friendly. Desert was perfect. Absolutely love this place. Thanks for the hospitality Stephanie. read more

This was a stop on the Food Done it? Tour. Upon arrival, the host greeted us with a smile. However, menus were thrown on the table instead of placed. Kind of felt unwelcoming. Our eats included a crab cake and baked potato soup. Both were kind of blah. The crab cake had small chunks of crab, however the siracha mayo was a nice touch. The soup was kind of grainy. It wasn't smooth at all. It was also missing cheese and bacon. What kind of baked potato soup doesn't have bacon and cheese? Favors seems basic as well. The decor was nice. I think they are trying to be a sports bar but a nice restraint at the same time. It's the feel that I got when I arrived. read more

It's big & it's loud. Very nice inside. Not the best spot to have dinner with friends if you want to hear them. Huge bar is not separate from main restaurant, so the more crowded the bar gets, the harder to talk to the people at your table. We came for dinner early Saturday 5:30. Service was good, although a little slow getting drinks and asking for refills. Not a plus at a irish bar For appetizers we had the loaded tater tots and the giant pretzel. Both were good. Not great, nothing special. Tasty but no wow factor. Most of us had the fish and chips for dinner. Fish was good, chips were very disappointing. Just your average French fry, not even crispy. Heard so many good things about this place, had higher expectations and it just didn't deliver. Happy we came here to check it out, but we won't be back. Too many other good places to catch a meal. Nothing special about this place to bring me back. read more

James Joyce - Drink local! Blue Point Hoptical Illusion IPA - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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I came in a couple of weeks ago with a group of friends at the bar. I only got drinks, the bartender charged me for an extra drink and added 20% gratuity because I was with a party of eight - at the bar. When I questioned it, bartender said he will give me a refund but said I had to call the manager's cell. I called the manager's cell everyday and no answer. Every time I walk in there's not manager on duty. read more

I made a reservation via google. I never made a reservation via google before but it was an easy process and the restaurant confirmed my reservation within a few minutes. Highly recommend making a reservation to ensure you get the time you want and eliminate any waiting times. Great place to go with others and have a conversation. It's not loud. James Joyce has a great atmosphere! The decor and layout is very pretty. It's very open. They had live music playing for a little more than half the time I was there. He was playing 90s music and he was very good. However, the service wasn't great for a Saturday evening at 6:30. I wish I got his name but he wasn't so friendly and didn't come over to see if we wanted another glass of wine/beer with our dinner since we drank our glasses with our appetizer, didn't check to see how our food was and took forever to get the check to us even though we said we have to go we have to make a show at the Patchogue theater. Other than that, the place was good, good burgers, wine and beer! The burger was perfectly cooked medium as I asked. I would go back! read more

James Joyce - Wine and beer! - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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The worst experience ever I hosted a Mother's Day Brunch at.James Joyce It was a horrific experience I don't know what was worse the $44.00 per person cost, the worst service ever or the most disgusting food I would not have given it to worst enemy You can bet I will never walk into that place again! The only reason I gave it a one star is because you can't post a review without giving it a star read more

I can't believe this place is still in business I got the chicken sandwich and it was terrible. My first bite was burnt and the flavor was terrible. The breading on the chicken was missing in spots. Trash Not only that The bartender was rude and seemed to deliberately ignore me at the bar when it wasn't even busy. Save your money and don't go here. read more

I went there for a gathering. Ordered a double scotch at the bar. The first time it seemed a little light. The second one i saw him pour it using a typical 30ml medicine cup, which is ONE OUNCE! He poured two. Still incredibly light. $18 each. What a rip off!! read more

We frequent James Joyce often, The food is always amazing and the staff is super friendly and prompt.

I am very disappointed at this restaurant they offer an impossible, vegan burger, and guess what it is cooked on the same grill as all the other meats that they have I was bit by the Lonestar tick and I cannot have any meat because I get sick so I saw that they had an impossible vegan burger, and I asked the waiter if it was totally vegan, and was told yes well after being sick for two days, I decided to call James Joyce and the manager was unavailable to speak with me, but I spoke with someone else that answered the phone, and he told me that the impossible vegan burger is cooked on the same flat top grill as all the other meats so this is not a totally vegan burger I am now waiting for the manager to call me back so I will update this review when and if I hear back from her I am very disappointed. I had a lot of people that day and the bill was over $300 and I spent two days sick after that so I said, I would update and I am The manager did call me and told me I should have told the waiter that I had a food allergy and needed my meat cooked separately and I told her that it says impossible, vegan anything vegan would not be cooked with other meat products, because then that no longer makes it vegan so she apologized and said the next time I come in, I should let them know that I have a meat allergy so my vegan meat can be cooked elsewhere, and there would be no cross-contamination no, I will not be eating anything at all there but I must say, the drinks were good lol read more

We had a wonderful time here at this brand new high end pub in Patchogue. This place is beautifully designed, you can tell there was a lot of thought put into it. My favorite part was the set up of the live music above the bar which was really cool! Not too loud where you can't have a conversation, but also loud enough to enjoy yourself! Bartenders were attentive and helpful. A large whiskey and bourbon selection. They are brand new and the kitchen was heavily backed up so there was a long wait to eat, good thing we were mostly on a liquid diet last night. Our bartender did us a solid and slipped in an order of broccoli poppers for us which was delicious! (Be careful vegans, there is tiny amount of bacon in it) I will definitely be back (very soon) so I can try everything that catches my eye on the menu. Will update you yelpees then! read more

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Only thing good is the music // Djs . Food is hit or miss . Management can be a pain

I'm so happy there is a place like this in Patchogue! We went to a James Joyce pub in Ybor city in Florida and loved it so much we wished we had a place like it on Long Island, and now we do! The decor is beautiful and inviting and just makes you feel so at home and happy the moment you walk in. The service is amazing and the wall of Jameson is just so awesome that we had to have the Irish mule drinks to start....also AMAZING! The bartenders really know their stuff and even though it was crowded they were able to serve everyone in a short period of time and made sure everyone got the attention they needed. As for the food it was exceptional! We all had different dishes so we could try each others meals. I had the chicken with mushrooms in the most delicious cream sauce I ever tasted. My husband had the shepherds pie which was also the best. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive and her dinner suggestions were right on! Everything looks so great on the menu that we did need help deciding. The one thing to know about going here is that is does get crowded and loud but that is really any place you go in Patchogue on a weekend. Also, on the weekends they don't take reservations so get there early. We got there at 6:00pm and only had to wait 10 minutes for a perfect booth! We will definitely be back...one of the best places in Patchogue! read more

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We were going to the Patchogue Theater to see a show on a Sunday afternoon. The reviews for James Joyce were decent, so we'ed thought to try it. Dark walls, big bar, nice Halloween decorations, booths, tables, big TVs showing the sports. A bit loud. Not many people yet on a Sunday afternoon, so we got seated right away. I took off one star because we were seated in a booth about the middle of the restaurant and I could smell the bathrooms that were located at the end - cleaner? clorox? The waiter helped us out right away. I choose the blackened chicken wrap. Good! - blacked chicken, roasted peppers, tomatoes, spinach, bacon. The fries were your typical frozen, and put in a fryer. Cute - they put them in a little basket. Free refills on the lemonade, a bit on the sweet side. The french onion soup was good. I will try it again and get the angus burger. I saw a party get one of those hugh pretzels! Looked good! The prices not bad - 2 people, one appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 wraps. about $55. (With tip) I asked about the dress code that someone posted on Yelp. The waiter laughed - he said that it's focused to the young people. (No ripped jeans, baseball caps, baggy pants....) That's good though! read more

The food was a joke, there were four of us, two ordered their French onion soup. This concoction was melted cheese on top of a crock of brown liquid, that was horrible. I thought since this was my first time there, I would enjoy their chicken pot pie entry. Pot Pie??? I was served a bowel of potato soup with a piece of brown bread floating in the middle of this ????????????? The drinks were good, as how can a glass of wine be altered. The ambience is amazing, and the service was good, but the food was a joke. Please do not be fooled by a nicely decorated restaurant, please try a place like Varneys of Bellport. It is close, and the food is amazing. read more

A group of us went there after a wedding. They had a section of the restaurant closed off for our group. We got there at 6 and there were appetizers on all the high top tables and they kept refreshing them throughout the 3 hours of our party. The bartenders were very attentive and we never had to wait for a refill. We had wings potato skins mozzarella sticks and the huge pretzels. All were great. Our party ended by 9 but a bunch of us started tabs and stayed till 11. At around 930-10 the DJ started spinning tunes and the younger crowd took over. Great place service was fabulous all night. read more

James Joyce - Appetizers platter. - Irish Pub Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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The two times I was here I left very disappointed. The food is below average and I expected a lot more from such a popular area. Other restaurants nearby blow this place out of the water. I came here my 2nd time and I was with 10 people or so, and it was a Friday night around 8:30pm. I was told half of us aren't allowed in because of our shoes and clothing. The dress code was beyond ridiculous. The bouncers were insanely rude and to lose hundreds of dollars of business over the type of shoes my party is wearing is quite laughable. We went to another location and were welcomed regardless of our (very normal) clothing. Won't be returning. read more

Not star worthy. Server was great. Did not stay long to eat. We arrived to a quiet Sunday until........the crowd showed up and the music was so loud we couldn't even have a conversation Management not on site Unfortunately we will not be returning and we as a family were disappointed I know in the money scheme of life we were just a drop in the bucket Sorry James Joyce for an dinner experience gone wrong read more

I love this bar, if you wanna get litt and have a good night with you're friends, I deff recommend it!! LGBTQ+ Friendlyyy, great environment and great people like Anthony The security guy on the picture! read more

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The food here is terrible. Scottish eggs, calamari, prime rib sandwich all not good . Even if they were giving it away I wouldn't eat it again. The Cole slaw was bad, (literally) we told the owner and he agreed. We watched them serve it to two other tables following us. read more