James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
Baltimore, MD 21202-4411
Phone: (410) 727-5107
- Best of Citysearch:
- Irish Pub 2007, Outdoor Bar 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-2am
Editorial Review for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The bar's entire interior--from the tabletops down to the flooring--was built in Ireland, then shipped to Baltimore. Although the name pays tribute to the famed Irish writer, the pub itself pays tribute to everything green: From televised games of European football to live Celtic music on stage Tuesday through Saturday; from Guinness on tap to corned beef and cabbage on the menu.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitStake out one of the small nooks for cozying up with your date. Or snag a spot by the fireplace in the dining room.
When to GoThe annual St. Patrick's Day party kicks off at 10am and doesn't stop until 1am. A heated tent squeezes in more revelers, while Irish bands, beverages and bites flow all day.
User Reviews for James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
08/22/2008 Posted by fleming4nh
We went with our kids because they had the Orioles/Red Sox game on. It was one of the best meals we had in Baltimore. The staff was great, very attentive. My husband had the corned beef/cabbage dinner. He said it was the best he has ever had. (That is saying a lot!!) Great Salad for me and fish and chips for the kids!! Highly recommend this very relaxing and friendly restaurant.
Pros: Great corned beef and cabbage. Awesome waitstaff
Cons: none
06/24/2008 Posted by pandalhu
As we entered the pub I was intrigued to find out that was designed and built in Ireland and then shipped over here to Baltimore in the fall of 2002. The pub is named after the famous Irish poet and author (Ulysses and Finnegans Wake). They have live music about 5 days a week form 9 pm – 1:30 am. The inside of the restaurant has a nice Irish atmosphere with a family setting. The section we sat in had high tables with high benches and chairs. The walls are adorned in Irish artwork and pieces. We started with a cup of the Irish Potato Soup (Cup $3.25) - pureed potatoes, onions and leeks cooked in a chicken stock. The flavor was perfect as was the texture. I didn’t find any component of the soup to be over powering- the marriage of ingredients was perfect. For my entrée I had the Beer Battered Sausage and "Chips" ($11.95)- traditional Irish Bangers lightly battered then deep fried and served with french fries and baked beans. I was a bit leery of the fact that the sausage was beer batter and fried but once I bite into it all my reservations dissolved away. It was wonderful. The sausage was sweet and the batter gave a perfect crunch to it that added to the taste. The fries were perfectly cooked. The baked beans were very sweet and runny (I prefer my baked beans not as sweet and thicker) but the taste was average. They served it with malt vinegar and ketchup. Now I add vinegar to my “Fish and Chips” so I was unsure as to add it to the sausage or not. I tired a few bites with it and it was good. My Husband had the Beef and Guinness Stew ($13.95) - pieces of beef braised in Guinness stock with diced carrots, onion, leek and celery and was served over traditional champ potatoes. The pieces of meat were tender and very plentiful. The consistency of the stew was perfect and not overly thick or runny. The serving was pretty big but he finished every last drop.
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