Typical Irish pub in Lyon. A pint of Guinness was my reason seeking this place out…read more The experienced lady bartender conveniently, didn't know how to give me their happy hour price. If it wasn't for quick internet banking, I would never have known. Although she didn't have an apology, when I showed her the discrepancy, she quickly went to the till and give me a Euro!

Fate decreed that on the evening of the 9th of July, while my family and I were strolling past the…read moreJames Joyce pub in Lyon, a large pint glass was hurled directly at my son's forehead. Never will I forget the bone chilling scream of my son in my wife's arms. Staff was of little assistance. The so-called manager, "Liam" was violently drunk. He was telling me that the supposed assailant had fled the scene, then a moment later, "he was in handcuffs, downstairs". It was evident who actually threw the glass. This particular individual was merely trying to dissimulate the situation. We received no official apology from the establishment. We left feeling sick and confused. The owner(s) were nowhere to be seen, although, reading these reviews it seems that this "Liam" was indeed the owner. Wonderful. How could this happen to us? How could this happen to a child? And how can a person get away with such abhorrent behaviour? These were questions that haunted us and which lead me to write this review. To all potential customers, I would recommend you look elsewhere for an evening pint. I tend to believe that most people would not support this cowardly act. To the James Joyce Pub, I expect an apology. I can be contacted by email, facebook, instagram and whatsApp. There is no excuse. To my son, I apologise that I could not protect you.

English speaking only If you want to practice your English…read moreyou should go there. Good beers, different king of whisky, cosmopolitan people, kind barmen, good music. So try it and have your own opinion !

Amazing bar, staff are delightful - always friendly and welcoming and create a dynamic atmosphere…read more The music playlist is eclectic with a range of songs to suit all ages. A great variety of beers available on draft and a decent selection of Single Malt whiskey and cocktails. Mojito's are a highlight. All the bartenders speak French as well as English - however are native English speakers so if you want to brush up on your English look no further.

I was just in Lyon on business and spent a Sunday afternoon and evening just roaming around the…read morecity center and old town. My colleagues and I stumbled upon The Smoking Dog and couldn't pass up giving it a try. What a fun place. The interior is just very cool. Got that classic but quirky combination that makes for a great pub. There was a soccer game going on and the patrons were very very into it. That added to the fun atmosphere. I had a glass of wine and a couple pints of beer over two visits (we went before and after dinner!) Great place that I'll be seeking out again!

Convenient, friendly spot for a pint in Vieux Lyon. Plenty of indoor seating, plus a few spots out…read morefront that make for good people-watching.

Great views, service and burgers were very juicy and thick. Enjoyed the meals which were a good…read moresize and prepared well compared to other restaurants in Lyon and France. The solo server was attentive and very friendly speaking English and telling us all about the beers. Would recommend the pub food, beers on tap and great view.

We did not eat here but had a few beverages outside. Super nice atmosphere, will definitely go…read moreback. A great area with views of the river down the hill and great service.

Quality/Quantity - My wife wanted a break and a snack, and if you know me, I can always have…read moreanother drink. The first restaurant that our "free walking tour" guide recommended was closed... So I Googled and found this place. My wife ordered the Trio of Cheeses to start and a Tiramisu to finish. All of which was good. I got Betty's IPA, made by Betty, lol. Again, all of it was good. Met some friendly "neighbors" from Modesto, CA, USA. Hung out for a while over beers. Ambiance - Small local business. Cool decor. Indoor and outdoor seating. A clean shared outhouse for the toilet. Service - 5 stars, welcoming and inviting. The bartender and waitress were very relaxed. Price - 22 Euros, $26 USD; reasonable for a nice break and everything we got. Everyone left happy. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

BACON! They have REAL, crispy bacon!!…read more This is the second time I've come here and this dive bar did not disappoint. 4€ pilsners at happy hour, delicious bagel sandwiches accompanied by super yummy onion rings (or fries) and salad for less than 10€. The service is fast and friendly, the music is good, and the decor is wild. I love this place!

It's not as difficult as I thought to find beer places in Lyon, this place is especially crowded on…read morea sunny afternoon with young people flocking over the table, choosing beer in the wine country. The beers is one of those trendy places, with good vibes, staffed as well with young people who could converse in English - however they don't have much of craft beer ( special beer ) here. Some from the neighbouring Belgium is here, and they have Brewdog beers but the rest are probably the familiar names, apart from the mainstream pilsner that they are probably proud not to have in here. It's a perfectly okay place to hang out with your friends and the like, but not for beer nerds.

Very good beers bar ! A huge choice indeed ! Especially…read morebelgian beers ! THE BEST ! Terrasse for summer evenings ! Cool atmosphere ! I just want one now !

From the owner: Un pub en bois Dans la partie Saint Georges du Vieux Lyon, The Melting Pub vous accueille dans un…read moredécor tout en bois, du sol au plafond. Au programme : de la musique live tendance britannique. Le pub propose un grand choix de bières comme la Beamish Irish Stout, de l'Adelscott, de la Mac Ewans ou de la Hooergarden.

I would say that there seems to be a lot of pubs around this section of Lyon, but I feel that the…read moremore appropriate statement would be that there seems to be an awful lot of restaurants around this section of town. Still, there was this pub, which unfortunately only opens around 5:00pm, but is what you would consider to be a traditional English pub. Well, I guess that sort of goes without saying when the pub happens to have a name like 'The King Arthur'. Anyway, yeah, it's pretty awesome, and the service was great as well. It's definitely one of those places that I would have no problems visiting again. Oh, and the selection of beers are pretty awesome as well.

The place stinks like old beer, is kind of pricy and the waitress-bartender is terrible. She…read moreactually rolled her eyes when I asked her for a wedge of lemon. I kind of wanted to laugh at that moment. There are many, many, many other options around here. Don't waste your time or money here. So I have to add this now: I didn't tip the bartender because of her attitude and when she brought me my hot dog she started screaming that I was aggressive by the way I grabbed the hot dog. She scream at me In front of my sister. By. The. Way. I. Grabbed. The. Hot. Dog. As 45 loves to say: sad.

Loved this find in old town Lyon while we were just walking around and felt a little thirsty! Cool…read morevibe inside, nice patio for outdoor people watching. They take cocktail making seriously with all the right mixes and liquor. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the bartenders company! They made us 2 fabulous espresso martinis and another of their signature cocktails. They had great music and a nice chill atmosphere. Loved this little cool bar.

Great spot for pre dinner cocktails in Lyon old town. The inside of the bar has a 18th century feel…read moreto it, with a moody/cozy vibe. There are many delicious cocktails to choose from, with unique flavour combinations. The bar tenders are very talented and the service was great. A bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. Would recommend!