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    The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

    4.3 (159 reviews)
    ModerateIrish Pub
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    CRAB CAKE
    Owen B.

    I came in for lunch after a flight, hungry and just wanting a god crab cake. I trusted the bartender that their crab cakes were good and I will tell you, it was delicious. It was a bit on the small size but it was all I needed. I had a few others while in Baltimore but the one here, was really good!!

    Inside
    Brittney P.

    Great spot! We were sat immediately and the bar was pretty full. They had live music, a nice ambiance and service was quick. Candace was our server and she was so great! Everything we ate tasted good - Mashed potatoes were super good.

    Grilled REUBEN
    June J.

    This was such a great choice for lunch! Our waitress, Brittany, was so great! She was attentive and knowledgeable, with great recommendations for food and drinks! I love a Moscow mule, and really enjoyed the version of a mule that Brittany recommended. I didn't even look at the menu, so I can't remember the name. It was very refreshing! My husband had an Irish coffee and enjoyed the midday pick-me-up choice. For lunch, I had to have the crab cake! It was, without a question, the BEST crab cake I've had in recent memory. Minimal flavor, lump crab, seasoned just right that I could still savor the authentic taste of the crab cake. The fries were also great! I'm not a big salad person, so I didn't eat much of the cucumber salad, but it was a typical garden salad. My husband's Rueben was HUGE! He really enjoyed it. 5 STARS! The service. The patio seating. The food. Loved all of it! We actually almost went back for Happy Hour! Can't wait to try this place again!

    The last of my delicious arugula and goat cheese salad. A hit!
    Alison W.

    Stop by to the pub for a elite, at 9 PM dinner, one night after a major convention and thought overall it was good. Standard pub fare. I had the corned beef Reuben and it didn't feel homemade. The corned beef was a little tough it could've been more flavorful, but it was serviceable. However, the salad was a revelation. We had an arugula with goat cheese, and it was so fresh and amazing. It was really the highlight! Service was wonderful. Our waiter was exceptional, despite the fact that he was covering a huge section by himself. They have live music, which is always a plus. But if one wants something quieter, they have a side atrium room that serves just as well.

    Great atmosphere and drink selections. Close to the Inner Harbor. Will definitely be back.

    Ambe C.

    I was staying at a hotel right across the street and after a long day, I wandered over to The James Joyce Irish Pub around 10 or 11 p.m. looking for a late dinner and a cocktail or two. It turned out to be the perfect decision. I grabbed a seat at the bar and was welcomed by the lively, cozy atmosphere. There was live music playing that night, and when I sat down, the band was on intermission, so the speakers filled the room with upbeat 80s R&B, rock, and pop. It created such a fun vibe, nostalgic, energetic, and just what I needed to unwind. I ordered the Volta cocktail and ended up having two. It was perfectly balanced, wonderfully made, and had just the right kick. For food, I went with a classic: fish and chips. Let me tell you, I could have eaten just the fries and tartar sauce by themselves. That's how flavorful and delicious they were. The fish was fried to absolute perfection, crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. Everything hit the spot. If you're ever in the Harbor East area, especially staying nearby, don't sleep on this spot. Late night comfort, great drinks, and solid vibes. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Baltimore.

    Irish pub
    Jyrki P.

    Great Irish pub and restaurant just round the corner from Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore. Ryan recommended me Baltimore crab cake, which was fantastic - I would say, the most delicious of all the ones I have tasted up to now. Friendly service and vivid pub ambiance. I would come back here to check out also some of the other menu items such as stuffed lamb leg.

    Burger
    Melissa J.

    This was our second time at this restaurant. It comes in clutch when it's late night, and they're the only ones serving real food. They had some live music playing that night which added to the fun vibe. Our waiters were pretty flexible and quick to respond. The food was good; not much stood out, but nothing to complain about either. We would go again.

    Sitting area very spacious
    Paul M.

    Great old Irish pub bartenders very friendly and helpful ! They said all wood from Ireland that's pretty cool. As you can tell I love French onion soup so am I biased it was sweet and savior and the cheese was awesome!!! I need this back in Chicago delicious. I wish I could try other dishes I am watching them come out they look delicious. I am fluffy but can't eat that much sorry. The inside is pretty cool all old wood and super clean. I would come back actually I am Tomorrow for the fish chips. So tomorrow same bat time same bat channel.

    Irish mule
    Aleksandra B.

    As a long time shepherds pie connoisseur I had to stop by. The staff was very accommodating, moving tables for our larger party. The vibes are giving the right amount of Irish pub and the menu is well curated. Well, how's the pie you might ask. Was it magical, everything I hoped and dreamed it would be? Almost. I prefer a more minced beef but the flavors delivered. The portion sizes are huge, so be mindful when ordering. Drinks are mixed well, you can order off the menu with no issues. Overall great spot.

    Live Music on a Saturday Night
    Dennis T.

    Finding a parking spot on the street outside will be tough but if one likes Irish pub food with live music, coming here will be worth it. When Diane and I entered late at night after driving to Dover, Delaware and back, we were greeted by two men strumming guitars onstage while singing Irish ballads. Both very hungry, we settled into the chairs at the dining table we were assigned; swiftly ordered food; and soon afterward I gobbled down four halves of zesty Irish Deviled Eggs with Red Wine Vinaigrette. Then we both made quick work of our individual orders of Fish & Chips, made with great Hake couched inside a battered crust that held in the heat. The Fries were also excellent. And we received friendly and very competent service from our server, Hilary P.

    Irish beer flight
    Nita T.

    What a fun Irish restaurant in Harbor East! We stopped in for dinner and had the best time and the food was good also! Staff were friendly from host to server to the live band that came on. We tried the Irish Beer Flight which was a fun way to taste all 4 of their Irish brews. The scotch egg was amazing, savory and paired well with the tangy frisée salad. The wedge salad is HUGE and our server recommended the blackened chicken which was yummy. Oysters were also delicious and we got the French onion soup and that was great also. No misses on food or drink here!

    Whiskey Tuesday Flight
    Mollie W.

    Ended up here on a beautiful spring night after an event on The Constellation at the Inner Harbor. It was late on a Tuesday night, but this place was packed! I had not been here since Atlas took it over and, boy, could I tell a difference in the atmosphere, cuisine and service. Excellent experience all around. The Fish n Chips with Fries was delicious, as was the whiskey flight. Exceptional service. I cannot remember her name, but she was extremely attentive and friendly. I will definitely return here in the future. Those Fish n Chips are already summoning me back. Yummers!

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    Cool place with good service but my food was not enjoyable. Stick with drinks and you are fine.

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    Beer and a chicken sandwich were both good. Nice to see a cream ale on tap. Bar service was good. They have a happy hour menu.

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    Very good dip, good ambience, and some delicious Guinness I'd love this to be a place near home...

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    The French onion soup is incredible!!! Great atmosphere and people. Thanks to our server Steven! Would definitely recommend coming here!!!

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    Early dinner. Busy but not crazy..food was good but slow in arriving. Service was ok but slow as well.

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