James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

First time trying James Joyce. I brought my senior family to Inner Harbor for the first time (for them). They really enjoyed the food and atmosphere of this spot. I’m a restaurant snob so I did find some lack luster traits during our visit. The cheese curds were ok. Too much marinara sauce served with the appetizer. And to be honest, they weren’t that great but we ate them. The brown bread is pricey for a small loaf at $10. I enjoyed the brown butter that accompanied it. Our table got a roast beef dip and two Reuben sandwiches. In my experience, Reuben sandwiches are grilled, these were toasted. I did not personally eat one but my guests said it was tasty. They enjoyed how the meat was not super sliced and had chunks of meat in them and the meat’s tender texture. The roast beef was a miss for me, along with the fries. Beef was not sliced thin enough for the sandwich. A bit chewy and dare I say rubbery? It seemed like it was resting a while before we were served, which made the cheese congealed and dried the meat out at the cut. The fries were a mix of old and fresh, along with them being over salted. To put my review plainly, I would go there for drinks and skip the food. They really missed the mark for me with the overall quality of food. The staff was super friendly and humored my father, who loves to tease and make jokes. Waitress 💯 and bartender 💯. It’s just that food 👎🏼

This place is pricey for what you get. Some things are quality, and some things are not. The Ruben sandwich is very good. It is corned beef carved from the roast. It is a fairly substantial sandwich. The muscles were very good and perfectly cooked, not overdone. They were meaty. The sauce was outstanding and i enjoyed sopping it up with the bread. The fish and chips are not high quality, and they are very pricey. At $29, I expected much better food. This is not actually fish and chips (which are 2 or 3 thick, meaty planks of batter dipped fish). This is a fried fish platter. I asked if it was hand-battered. The waitress was a bit confused, but later came back and said yes. I have my doubts. The fried fish had vertical and horizontal indentation marks on it from, probably from putting it in a fry basket, with another fry basket on top of the other to weigh it down. You can not do this with freshly battered fish as it would rip off the batter. But the explanation that I received was that AFTER it was fried, it was placed on a metal grid rack to drain any excess oil, and that is where the indentations came from. So you are telling me, that AFTER frying, when the batter has already formed a crispy shell, that it was placed on a metal rack, and that the fish was heavy enough to weight itself down sufficiently to cause pressure indentations on the fish? I've worked in too many restaurants. I'm not buying it. The icing on the cake was the manager at my tableside, insisting that the fish was flown in fresh and filleted daily, then hand battered. They use cheap whitefish called Hake. Overall, I am not impressed with the quality of the food or the knowledge of the staff. I also do not believe the managers explanation that the fish was freshly hand-battered but somehow had indentations on it. I can only speculate, but it my opinion, I think it was a frozen fish fillet. Who knows? All I know is that the quality and service did not match the price point and I will not be back.

A proper pour of Guinness. One of the best I’ve had outside of Ireland. The crab cakes were absolutely amazing and delicious. Big, juicy, lump crab, seasoned well. I can eat, and the 2 cakes were almost too much food One may be enough. The sauce has a nice kick. Don’t use too much. The fries were really good, too, and the cucumber tomato salad was fresh.

I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn right across the street from this restaurant and I went there on three separate occasions. The first day I got a burger and fries for lunch with a side of buffalo sauce. The burger was perfectly cooked and fresh. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was relaxing. In the evening I went with co-workers for some drinks. The bartender was talkative and attentive. The “only one drink” turned into three. The music was not loud and the atmosphere was perfect. The next day I got the French onion soup and a side of mashed potatoes for lunch. It was delicious, great service, and relaxing.

CHEESE CURDS! The Prime Rib sandwich was fire! Excellent ingredients and service. Saturday was lively with quite a bit of a crowd. Live music was a great vibe although it was a little difficult to hold a conversation with the sound level.

The lack of Irish music was disappointing, just a guy strumming random chords on the guitar and making noises over house speakers already playing classic rock. Trust me, the "check 1, 2" isn't going to help. Fish was a bit greasy but chips were great.

Place was wonderful. Good service and the food was delicious. We got the Ruben sandwhich which was very tasty and the shepherds pie which was also delicious. Good portions as well.

One of the best Irish bars I have ever been too. The whiskey selection was amazing and the food was delicious. Everything was decently priced and the staff was polite and quick

Loved the outside seating Expensive prices Good food options Wish they had more options BEST Reuben ever!!!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

I thoroughly enjoyed James Joyce! From the live music to the great food and drinks, it's a great spot to relax and unwind with friends and family. Service was spot on too, they went above and beyond to snag us a larger table when more people decided to join us. They also displayed perfect timing for topping off drinks and checking it on what we needed. 10/10 I highly recommend!

A group of colleagues and I visited James Joyce for a happy hour. Because there was going to be 8 of us, the hostess sat us at a table near the front windows. The Pub had great atmosphere and was very welcoming. We were disappointed when the waitress informed us that happy hour specials only applied to customers at the bar, so all of our orders at the table were ineligible for the discount - which defeated the purpose of going here for happy hour. The restaurant also applied an automatic 20% gratuity since we were a group of 8, which is fine since the service was acceptable, but I felt like every approach was intended to make me spend as much money as possible. The food was really good. I had the "chicken fingers" and fries which cost $19 and was one of the more affordable options on the menu. I Also had two tall rum and diet cokes throughout the course of our stay. My total bill for two rum and cokes, the chicken fingers and fries, and the 20% gratuity was $57. James Joyce was nice and the staff and manager were friendly, but it was extremely expensive for a happy hour. I'll be more cognizant of the price the next time I visit this pub.

The food was exceptional and so was the service! They had a special day which I really wanted, but it was not included with the meal that I wanted to get. The server went to ask the chef if they could switch out the regular mashed potatoes with the concannon potatoes. They switched it out for me and it was so good!

A decent Irish pub-- we usually stop by around St. Patrick's Day to get my yearly reuben and Guinness. The food is surprisingly good. Service is alright. Just really wish the live music started earlier--9 pm on a Saturday seems a bit late, and would be nice to be able to enjoy dinner while listening to Irish music (not just random classic rock radio.) Especially in March!

I stopped by late on a Thursday evening for a bite to eat because I was hungry. Average noise level for a pub with TVs playing sports. The staff are attentive and nice. I ordered the honey Old Bay wings with a side of ranch, along with a black truffle grilled cheese and fries. I couldn't decide on a cocktail, so I stuck with water. The food was so good. The wings were fried to a perfect crisp and evenly coated with honey Old Bay. The grilled cheese had the perfect cheese pull, and the fries were nice and crispy. It was so good that I'll definitely be going back to make sure it wasn't just my hunger talking. Ten out of ten--definitely recommend.

I drive past James Joyce everyday on my way back from work and always see people inside having a great time. After going for the first time, I truly understand why! We got seated quickly into a big booth, good view of many screens to watch the O's game. Our server checked in on us a lot and offered suggestions for drinks. The mule was ok but I want to come back to try some of the other drinks! The grilled cheese was DIVINE, so crispy and chewy at the same time and black truffle gave it a little something extra. The tomato soup was more like a bisque which is what I prefer with grilled cheese on a rainy day! The fries were yummy and perfectly salted. Overall, more and more people trickled in from the game and the service continued with our server checking in multiple times. For how busy it was, I'm surprised by how quick they were! Can't wait to come back!

Sharing my disappointment over a restaurant that I frequented for a number of years. We recently went to James Joyce for drinks, apps and dinner for a party of 9. We had a reservation but when we arrived we had to wait because it was not ready and the server informed us she was the only server on Saturday, July 5th. It went down hill from there. The server was so awful (think her name was Katie) we left after one round of drinks and appetizers. The manager came over and apologized offered to take items off bill when we informed her of our disappointing, nasty service. We declined her offer but she gave us her card and offered for us to come back for a round of drinks and an appetizer. 2 of us have returned 3X and have been told manager not here come back. Sadly -because of the way we have been treated we will not return.  And when my parents are in town it's always the first place they wanted to go.

What a blast from the Emerald Isle! What an experience to come here and enjoy live music every weekday while watching a game on tv and enjoying an amazing selection of spirits and beer. Loved the staff, they were excellent, made great recommendations based on interest and likings really walked away a bit tipsy and very full. Highly recommend to enjoy some amazing decor and excellent atmosphere!

Visited here several times, usually for a late night bite. Today I stopped in for happy hour and tried their burger & fries... pretty good. I'm picky about fries and these were delicious. Bartender Chris was so personable, nice and attentive.

Came in for a quick beer and appetizer. Happy hour had some great options and the staff was very friendly. They messed up our order a bit but were quick to correct it which was cool. Overall the appetizers were delicious and the atmosphere was really cool. I'd go back for sure!!

We discovered this on Yelp and the reviews did not steer us wrong. Our waitress was so great. The food was delicious. The drinks were perfect. The crab cakes sandwiches, pricey at $30, was so worth it with all the crabmeat. We will definitely be back. Ask to sit outside-it was such relaxing outdoor seating.

One of the more casual Atlas restaurants around the area but still quite good. I first came for drinks one night with friends several months ago which was fun as they had a live band playing that night. It seems they have bands playing most nights from the few times I've walked by. This review is for my last visit. I sat at the bar and was greeted by the bartender - David. I ordered their happy hour cocktail which was gin based. It was pretty strong but quite good. For food, I ordered their Steamed Mussels and Scotch Egg. There were plenty of mussels and the wine lemon butter jus was so good. I soaked my bread in it savoring the jus. It was my first time trying a Scotch Egg but it was quite good. It was crunchy and flavorful as it was. David was attentive and made good drinks for me. It's a casual Irish pub with fun vibes. Nothing fancy but overall, quite good bar food. Friendly staff and the nights seem to get lively with bands which I will have to come check out again.

I got to try this place while I was in town. It came highly recently. The menu has something for everyone, and the portions are huge. It has a chill but lively vibe and is a good place for getting together with friends. Our waiter Jared was extremely attentive and gave us some great recommendations on items to try. Our table had scotch eggs, deviled eggs, French onion soup, the charcuterie board, bangers and mash, corned beef, and one of the entree salads with chicken. We were so full when we left. I couldn't even make a dent in my salad. It was a great stop while up north, and I would come back to try some more of the menu.

It was early and there is a Oriels Game in town yesterday. This is why that empty..: Normally when ı walk through by pub it's always fun, nice musics and nice people inside! Soup and salad was ok, burger was pretty tasty. Fries was perfect! Service, was good! Only price was high than I expected. When ı check best burger near me, James Joyce is the first row.

Ambiance was neat. Burgers were delicious as well as the beer. Highly recommend and service was great.

This was a nice find on my recent trip to Baltimore. Scotch Egg was great, have not had that in a while. The double Pattie burger was top tier, juicy great flavor and messy. Service was nice, totally worth stopping in for a drink and some food.

The service was great the bartender Ashley was really nice and responsive. The atmosphere was fun watching basketball and chatting with other people at the bar. We got the shrimp and it was really flavorful and tasty.

What a gem of a find during our trip in Baltimore! Stayed nearby in little Italy and decided to try this for lunch. We had a big group of 9 (with 2 littles) and they were able to seat us and serve us pretty quickly even being understaffed. Shout out to Tisha, the manager who was understaffed but helping wait on and bus tables, Abigail our server who was the only server in the whole place during lunch hour on a Friday but was so sweet and Jaz, our amazing server when we stopped in later that night for a night cap. Everyone really enjoyed their meal at lunch - some highlights: - the crab cake sandwich - delicious and big lumps of crabs and very fresh - prime rib sandwich with well done fries - that jus is amazing and the house made ranch is fire - shepherds pie - tried a few bites and it was solid Good selection of craft and local beers. Jaz was knowledgeable of the cocktail menu and super engaging even with a full house on Friday night. In a long weekend trip, we stopped in 3x just bc the food was solid, drinks were tasty and service was great. Seemed to have a good crowd every time we came by. Would recommend if you're in the area

The service, food and ambiance were great. There was a live band as well. The best part it was right in walking distance of the hotel.

This was a quick late night restaurant with a few friends after a some of the other restaurants were closing or closed. Upon entering on a weekday night it was very dim lighting inside. We were immediately seated and our waitress went over the menu and gave some of her recommendations for drinks. I wanted something lite and fruity and she recommended a Tequila sunrise. The truffle grilled cheese was really good and the cheese was super melty. I will definitely return for any late night bar food.

James Joyce saves the evening !! This place was a convenient late night bites recommendation by another restaurant. Once we arrived and were seated, I noticed this was an Atlas restaurant and knew this experience would be great. There was a total of 3 in our party. We were leaving a Yelp Elite Event and hungry !! We were greeted by Yas almost instantly when we sat. We collectively ordered the following. Berry Salad add Chicken - Large portion, well plated and delish. Black Truffle Grilled Cheese - Fresh melted cheese, accompanied by fries and fulfilling Side if Fries - Skinny and yum! Fresh and hot. Large portion. Hot Toddy - Made perfect !! Smooth and great size. Bay Breeze - Described as just ok. Margarita - Refreshing, well concocted. I am unsure how I missed this neighborhood gem for many years, but I'll def return sooner than later !!

Food portions are amazingly perfect (generous); atmosphere is cozy, beer on tap tasty ( I'm not a big drinker). Service is excellent. 2nd time I've been and I waited a skosh to be seated. When I finally got seated to order my to go items at the bar, I requested a beer while I waited. The bartender who noticed I was waiting for a good 5 minutes at the front door comp'd my drink just bc I waited patiently and was courteous when I came up to the bar. I'm now enjoying the twang of the in-house country singer and my James Joyce Amber that even more ono because it was free! Go to James Joyce for belly warming food and even more so because they 'know your name'.

Hearty food, a full bar, nice staff, and some of the best happy hour specials in Baltimore. I find myself coming here whenever I want an early dinner or drink specials but don't have a place in mind. The Irish bacon is outstanding. The HH burger is very satisfying. I'd repeat the shepherd's pie. This post-covid reincarnation of the James Joyce pub is a major upgrade from what I usually expect for this genre. The kitchen and bar are very good, not just "good for an Irish pub". There's live music many nights. Solid and highly Recommended.

Stopped in for a quick brew and some wings, bartender provided good customer service, this place had a lot of square footage. It was a weekday it was dead. I have to say decor was nice and I would definitely come back, if I stop by Baltimore again.

The restaurant honored our reservation although we were 15 min late which was night. They had a really good beer variety! Food came in good portions. Really neat Irish pub that played sports. Recommend if you are staying in the area but not worth traveling for.

I love an Irish pub. The atmosphere, decor, food, and drink selections are usually right up my alley. Therefore, I was happy that a colleague chose this place to eat. It was conveniently right around the corner from the hotel I was staying at. First thing I noticed was the decor. Traditional wood, a few small cubbies, and a few TVs (but not too many like a sport's-bar). The group I was with sat in a somewhat enclosed space near the front. Our server was Lauren, who, quite frankly was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and came around just enough to give us our space while providing everything we needed. Kudos to her. Good wait staff are a huge part of what makes a restaurant worth coming to. We had some appetizers and drinks up front. Old Bay grilled peel and eat shrimp, and fried cheese curds. The shrimp were excellent and fresh (this is Baltimore), and the cheese curds were pretty good. Breaded and fried, easy to eat, but not as interesting as a regular cheese curd. We also ordered some brown bread on the side for our meal. The bread was sliced from a boule and toasted (possibly on a flat top). I think it needed salt, but the freshness and texture were great. I had the bison burger - medium. It was cooked just right and the patty was good size. The bun was toasted, and it had cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on it I am not a fan of shredded lettuce, much less iceberg, but the burger was decent anyway. I had chips with mine, which were house-made and needed salt. A couple of guys at the table had reuben sandwiches which were supposedly great. There was also a roast beef dip sandwich, which looked amazing (and confirmed). There were also some Guinness, Jameson, Irish coffee, and a single dessert ordered. I had a ginger beer with lime and grenadine. The ginger beer was from their gun dispenser, and I am not sure which brand it is, but it had no ginger kick to it. Might as well be ginger-ale. And lastly, there were three people playing folk music on guitar, banjo, flute, possibly mandolin. That's a nice touch, and great that it was actual folk music instead of 80's. I think I heard Ragtime Annie and possibly Old Joe Clark. Overall, the place rates really well (top 10) within the many Irish pubs I've been too. I'd definitely come back.

Food was delicious, as was the beer. I really recommend the Guinness stew. My friend got a Reuben and really enjoyed that.

Stopped by after a conference and ordered a giant wedge salad and the double crab cake plate (comes with fries and a tomato/cucumber salad). Both meals were delicious and just what the doctor ordered after a long day. The crab cakes were huge and not fishy, and the chat from the bartenders gave the place a homey feel.

Food was decent and I'd return for the food if it wasn't for the service. I sat next to someone who knew the bartenders. Whenever they came over, they would just talk with him ignoring my empty glass. I had an appetizer and dinner before finally having to flag a bartender down for a glass of water and my check. I never got my second drink. On the way out, I asked the hostess if she can point me in the direction of the bathroom, but she told me to wait until she seated a customer.

Came in for a quick late night cap. Whew, the drinks are strong but pretty good. The ambiance is quaint, with a homey feel especially with the holidays. It's a cute place to catch up with friends or a date. Not thrilled about the parking situation here, but it's typical for this location in Baltimore. Can't speak for the food, but will definitely come back for the drinks with munchies.

Stopped in for lunch recently. Not busy on a Friday afternoon. Server was fantastic. Food was very good. We ordered roast beef, black truffle grilled cheese, and a couple of drinks. Typical Irish pub / bar food. Would recommend.

Great Irish Pub! Great for drinks and food before or after a Broadway show. Staff is very friendly! Enjoy a pint of Guinness.

The portions are generous, drinks are tasty, and service is excellent . We enjoyed everything! Definitely coming again

Overall- enjoyed James Joyce! My partner got a guinness which he liked, and I got a whiskey with ginger ale (delicious). We did order food as well - which was good - I got bangers and mash which was unique and I liked it, and my partner got loaded fries/nachos which he thought were just "okay." I think my one concern was slow service - it was not a super busy evening, but our bartender was either socializing/flirting and was not super attentive to us. We sat with empty drinks for a good while and also it took a while to get our check after asking for it. My partner and I are generally very patient people so this is a lot coming from us! Perhaps it was a one time thing.

Lots of potential. Bar is always busy. Restaurant tables are usually open. Food looks expensive But you get a lot. The appetizers are excellent and could be meals. The loaded fries are loaded. Service is basic. Slow at times with requests needing to be repeated a few times. Took some time to get a bill. Location is excellent.

LOVE this place. I will always stay at the Marriott Waterfront hotel. It was seriously such a great experience and then having this GEM right around the corner just made the stay EVEN BETTER! The food looks amazing but we went 3 times to relax listen to the live band play and have few cocktails. Next time I wanna try the Roastbeef Sandwich with Auju. The atmosphere is dark just the way I like it. It gets hella packed so just know that you may not get a seat at the bar. Highly recommend

We've stopped in a few times and JJ has not disappointed. The restaurant has a nice ambiance with warm lighting, two bar areas inside, and high-top tables and booths. It's usually easy to snag a table but might be hard to grab seats at the bar during happy hour, which is limited to the two bar areas. Service can be a little slow, especially during busy times. The happy hour menu has great deals, including some of their best entree dishes. The food is always well prepared. Their fries are maybe the best in Baltimore--crispy but not burnt or crunchy, salty, and the perfect size. Their mussels are never dry, always bathed in a beautiful garlicky butter sauce perfect for dipping bread. Their burger is flavorful and has a nice ratio of buns to burger to veg. We haven't had a dish that we didn't like here, so hopefully you won't either!

Oh how I've missed the James Joyce! So glad it reopened and remained relatively the same, except with a fancier menu and more flattering staff attire. I've often found that once Atlas Group takes over a restaurant, the menu gets smaller, the food and drink get pricier, and the restaurant often loses the vibe of the original. James Joyce had me pleasantly surprised, because it was the total opposite of my experience at other Atlas-owned spots like the Waterfront Hotel, Azumi, Tagliata, or Ouzo Bay. I've heard only the best things about Atlas employment and benefits, and the staff were all so friendly. We noticed the original manager, Seamus, who was there before they shut down is back again, which is great to see. If you're going to own a monopoly of restaurants in town, the least you can do is treat your staff well, pay a decent wage, and provide unheard of benefits in the industry. The food was great. During the World Cup, they offer free Guinness or Modelo during the match. We ordered Irish coffees, which packed a jolt and a buzz, and then switched to the free beer while we watched the game. I was craving French onion soup and seeing it on the menu for only $9 was divine intervention, and it was sooooo delicious. We also had the scotch egg, which was fantastic. We will definitely be back to try more breakfast and I'd love to try the dinner menu, too. I'm so happy to see a beloved business reopen with vigor and promise, I'll continue to be a regular patron like I was pre-pandemic.

Great ambience , cool drinks and outstanding servicel we had a wonderful female server on Friday 5-2 in the afternoon. A woman who was pleasant and sociable while dealing with a group of older women on a pub crawl. She gave us the most amazing recommendations for spots to check out over in Fells point. spot on including the Admirals cup! Thanks for steering us the right way!

Had a large group of 19 in our dinner group with very complicated receipt requests. Our waiter Taj was amazing. He was patient and although there were some hiccups he did a great job overall. He gets 5 stars all on his own. I had the crab cake entree which was good. The crab cake was tasty as were the fries. The cucumber salad was alright but that's just personal preference. It was solid and I would go back. The drinks were well done as well. The ambiance was nice although it was really difficult to hear the live musician playing his guitar. Nice place, good people, good food.

I visited this pub one night because it was one of the only restaurants in the area whose kitchen was still open. The pub had a live band playing when we walked in and they were amazing. The band even took our request to play Smooth Operator by Sade . Our waiter was friendly and helpful in making decisions even though we were on a bit of a time crunch because the kitchen would close soon. He even gave my cousin shots of guiness because they wanted to try it out. I had the buffalo wings and fries. The wings were spicy and fried perfectly. The fries were well seasoned and had a good amount of crisp. For a late night meal, James Joyce exceeded my expectations.

Great Irish bar! I was staying at the hotel across the street for work so I ate here a few times. A little pricey- but not too bad in comparison to other restaurants around it in Inner Harbor Baltimore. I recommend the apps!