Best fish & chips I've ever had anywhere. The batter on the fish was light, crisp and perfectly done. The fish was white, firm and tasty. The chips were just regular French fries. Nothing special there. Service was good as was the selection of Irish and Czech beers. read more

Looking for a place to get out of rain, off touristy area, excellent food (Fish and Chips, chicken schnitzel , and burger with Irish cheese and bacon-yum!). Great pint of Guinness. read more

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Nice cozy Irish pub in Prague. Nice fish & chips & burgers. Good selection of draft beers, friendly service. As a visitor to Prague, this pub offered a nice alternative to traditional Czech food. only thing missing was curry fries. read more

An Irish Pub isn't the obvious choice for an evening in Prague. So if you are asking the question as I did, "should I go to an Irish pub in Prague" ? Yes, if it is this one, a thousand times yes. Our friends are staying in the airbnb just above the James Joyce Irish Pub so they suggested we end our day with dinner and a round of drinks here. We told ourselves the popular Czech lie/motto, "we will just go for one drink". But instead we were won over by the delicious food and the charm of the place and the people at this cozy pub and spent the evening in its welcoming cheer. The James Joyce Pub (the first of the Irish Pub's in Prague) is located just far enough from the crush of the crowds but just close enough to be a proximal sanctuary. And even better than its location is the FOOD! After our meal, we were raving. The Owner's daughter-in-law Fiona visiting with her husband Darren, were seated just behind us and over heard my praise of "the best Shepard's pie I have ever tasted". Fiona enthusiastically concurred and said she gets the same dish every time they visit. As I gushed additionally about the salad dressing, Fiona said, "tell him, he's the owner" and she pointed to the charismatic and fun loving man seated across her table, Gordon. So began the night of fun. I tried to get Gordon to tell us the recipe for his salad dressing but this secret he is protecting is a gosh darn culinary revelation he refuses to reveal. The greens served along a main at most places are a dismal garnish or an afterthought of a side dish. But here, it is an intentional achievement. Lamb's leaf mixed greens with colorful veggies and a light tangy, summer salad dressing with just the right amount of brightness and freshness to cut through the warm heartiness of the Shepherd's pie was a perfect accompaniment. This salad was such a star of its own, my friend ordered more of the salad to finish her meal. (For the Shepard's pie, make sure to do as another smart friend did for his order - have it topped with Cheddar Cheese.) You will not be disappointed. Before he became its proprietor, Gordon, fell in love with this charming establishment as a customer. Now as its steward he is as much a customer still and loving his people (staff and customers). Like all the best pubs this place is full of great story tellers and Gordon is the resident tale teller. He gave us colorful history of the surrounding areas you won't get on a tourist's walking tour (but he will be able to tell you the error's in the stories the tourist walks tell). He also introduced us to other patrons to hear their lively tales. Gordon takes great pride in his place and his people and the food offered. Also when you visit, see if Roman will sing you a song. He has a wonderful voice, and at least one great voice is essential in an Irish pub. Thank you Roman for the stories and songs. Merriment ensued and after a truly inspired dinner, we drank the night away, with the tales, and songs and drinks offered. On a Thursday evening, this Pub was everything a pub should be, whatever each patron wanted it to be. Some locals having a pint and a chat, neighbors stopping in for dinner and a visit and a welcoming place to travelers wanting good times and lasting memories. All of this with a level of food that is a stand out. This pub also offers great beers and drinks and I will leave those aspects to my friends to review as some of them are beer connoisseurs who will have insights to offer. Beer number ten became their favorite (and believe they sampled all of them to make this judicious rating after the proper due diligence). As Stefan on Saturday Night Live use to say "This place has everything". So my recommendation of this place - hearty as the food and as enthusiastic as the charms . Go give them a visit, for the food, service and the characters and character of this place. It provided a night of drinks with the kind of memories which fill a travel log of smiles for years to come. Your best meal in Prague and a night to remember are waiting for you here, just a few steps away from all the crowds. "They lived and laughed and loved and left." ― James Joyce, Finnegans Wake read more

Place is amazing. Aj and Kylan to so good. I will come back anytime I am in Prague I would visit this place

Great little Irish pub off the beaten path but close to everything. Very friendly staff and good service. Decent bar food. Standard fare Irish eats. And the beer.... Good as always. Great little place to grab a beer and escape a few tourists:)) read more

Draft Guinness, Kilkenny, O'Hara's IPA and Magner's cider are your Irish choices. If you prefer Czech pick from the (ubiquitous) Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus light and Kozel dark. About 50 Czk for pints of the local brews, 100 for imports. The place is blessedly smoke free! Maybe like me you've read glowing reviews of the sexy curry company that once shared space here .. alas the lady curry chef (Sofia S.) ended the partnership in late summer 2015, so there's no more pop-up rogan josh at the James Joyce. If it's any consolation, the menu includes (somewhat inauthentically) a lamb, a chicken and a prawn curry. I tried the South Indian hot madras, a spicy chicken curry, which was a very warm (truly solid medium heat) meal for 300 CZK. Enjoyed it. Still can't help wondering what I missed tho. The menu looks like any chain bar in the U.S.: nachos, wings, potato skins, chili, burgers, plus Irish standards like bangers & mash, fish & chips. Oh also those curries. Vegetarian rating: 3 stars, you can get nachos, a drunken cheese toastie, a Greek salad, the famous fries with cheddar, or a veggie burger. You can even pick up a can of Irn-Bru or a bag of Walker's crisps. Irish, Scottish, English, whatever, they're flexible here. read more

James Joyce - Non-smoking policy - Irish Pub Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Very nice atmosphere and really good Irish food. This pub just combines all of it I would also say this fish and chips is one of the best in Prague! We will definitely come back and check out the quiz nights on Mondays while enjoying a nice Guinness read more

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Nice cosy pub. Always nice chat with the staff. Bartender Zee is probably the best Guinness pourer in town. read more

James Joyce - Irish Pub Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

We had rented an apartment for our Prague vacation from VRBO, and this little pub was right next door. Very welcoming and friendly staff, speaking English if necessary, English menu if needed, and excellent food. Great view of old town from our comfortable seats on the sidewalk, and we spent a great afternoon, reading and watching the Porches, BMWs, Audis, Land Rovers and a Bentley drive by on the cobblestone street. read more

James Joyce - The pub from the window of our rented apartment. How convenient! - Irish Pub Near Me - Prague, Puerto Rico

Great food, great service and affordable. Awesome whiskey selection and a revolving beer selection along with a consistent flow of Guinness.

This place was fine, a very average bar in old town prague. The tap list consists of Mangers, Guinness, and a few czech brews. The ambiance is very faux Irish. The music in the background was American pop. The crowd was all English speakers and mostly American, some tourists and the others were expats who now live in Prague. Service was adequate. We ordered the steak fries with Swiss cheese, it was very good. The grilled cheese was skimpy on the Irish cheese and heavy on the onions. The bread was tasty though. Overall three stars due to the below average grilled cheese sandwich, ok beer selection , and good steak fries. read more

Quiet Irish bar tucked away behind a residential building right near the square. I only found it because I wanted to try the famous curries that had been praised in the NY Times; alas, that chef left last year, though a pleasant madras chicken still remains on the menu. You can almost miss the laid back charm of the place if you're in a hurry. Linger over a beer for a bit and you'll find that most of the patrons are regulars, many of them ex-pats. The servers are incredibly friendly, and gave me some great tips including looking up the concert times and performers for the jazz clubs I was considering. They also have a very nice selection of Irish whiskey. If you're looking for more of a boisterous party environment, and aren't troubled by the possibility of someone warbling "Danny Boy" in your ear in phonetic English while absent-mindedly pissing on your shoes, then Caffney's on the square is the ticket. read more

Absolutely awesome, the bartenders are really friendly and know their drinks. The music playlist is also the best I've ever heard. If you want to drink in Prague then this is the place to go. read more

A quick afternoon stop for some food led us here where we had the daily soup and apple pie a la mode. A wonderful afternoon snack and the service was excellent. read more

This is a nice old style pub that is good craic once there's a bit of a crowd in it. The drink is good and not to expensive. Slightly away from the main part of the old town but worth it for a nice spot. read more