James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

4.5

128 Reviews

$30 and under

Irish

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Great for happy hour
Good for special occasions

Experience an authentic Irish pub experience in Baltimore with our cozy and inviting atmosphere that has welcomed locals and tourists alike for over 18 years. With its decor and furnishings imported directly from Ireland, James Joyce will transport you across thousands of miles of ocean to The Emerald Isle.

With a menu featuring traditional Irish fare and a large selection of draft beers, James Joyce will complete the true Irish pub experience by hosting live music 7 nights a week.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(410) 801-6596
Website
http://www.jamesjoycebaltimore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kyle Brocht
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room at James Joyce is a lively choice for all seasons. The room features aretractable roof with heating for the cooler months, and a private bar. The private dining room offers premium privacy for all occasions and serves as amemorable space for celebratory events.Maximum Capacity: 46 Seated/100 Standing

Location
616 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Neighborhood
Harbor East
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore
Great for brunch
Baltimore
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant offers a "fantastic" atmosphere with "delicious food" and "amazing service." Crab cakes are a standout favorite. The pub features live music, creating a fun and lively ambiance. While some reviews highlight service issues, many patrons appreciate the attentive staff and enjoyable dining experience.

128 Reviews

D
Dan
VIP
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. My wife has the crab cake and I the beef stew and they were perfect.
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Simon
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An all round good dining experience. Our server was wonderful and attentive, the food was very tasty and well cooked, and the drinks were flowing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for a quick bite, service was quick and the crab cake was great
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Sandra
VIP
Chicago
126 reviews
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food amazing service ! Friendly bartenders
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Jackie
Baltimore
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and it was fantastic! Latisha is the absolute best and Greta too! Food was delicious, service was amazing- definitely will be back!
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John
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Very enjoyable for a nice night out.
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Dave
VIP
Philadelphia
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible crab cakes for more than 20 years. Don't hesitate to book a reservation here and enjoy all of the incredible menu items, but don't skip on the crab cake. It's the best crab cake you'll ever have.
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Nicole
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, fun, friendly atmosphere, friendly and great service. Live music was awesome. Will definitely go back.
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suzanne
Baltimore
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I've been going to JJ since it opened in 2002. This was by far the worst experience I've had there, ever. The half & half Guinness/Cider was not separated, but mixed, like the bartender had no idea how to pour that. There was a half eaten chicken wing on the floor, in the main thoroughfare of the restaurant that remained the whole evening we were there. Like NO one picks that trash up off the floor, and it was so unappetizing to look at! There was live music on this night (not Irish music, but solo guitar top 40), the Thursday after Christmas, for the 20 people there. It was so loud, we couldn't converse at our table. Once the live music was over, the TVs were turned up for football. As we were getting ready to leave, we couldn't get our server's attention because all the servers had moved into their own snug (booth) and were having their own party. After like 20 minutes our server emerged.... Definitely not worth the $140 + tip evening (1 app; 2 entrees; 4 beers) and we'll never return. It also looked like much of the Irish decor has disappeared from the environs, so it doesn't even feel Irish anymore.
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Fabio
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tolle Atmosphäre, sehr nettes Personal, wunderbares Gesamterlebnis.
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FAQs

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 801-6596.

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

616 President St, Baltimore, MD 21202

Additional information

Neighborhood
Harbor East
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Brocht
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.jamesjoycebaltimore.com/
Phone number
(410) 801-6596
Private party facilities
The Private Dining Room at James Joyce is a lively choice for all seasons. The room features aretractable roof with heating for the cooler months, and a private bar. The private dining room offers premium privacy for all occasions and serves as amemorable space for celebratory events.Maximum Capacity: 46 Seated/100 Standing

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant restaurant rated?

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