James Joyce Irish Pub
(919) 683-3022
912 W Main St
Durham,
NC
27701
36.0002
-78.9093
Neighborhoods: Brightleaf, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09

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In Short
A small, well-worn bar is surrounded by cozy tables in this dimly lit retreat. The crowd offers a mix of grad-student types and older patrons, and the decor is nostalgic without feeling cheesy. Live music, Gaelic football league and rugby action on the tube attract a crowd of regulars, as does the solid selection of stouts and brews on tap. The menu is heavy on pub fare, including a hearty, true-to-form shepherd's pie.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 09, 2008
It's the only Irish pub anywhere near Duke, and it's perfect if that's your kind of bar. It's dark in there, with dark paneling on the walls--it's an actual bar, and it's right across the street from Brightleaf and the other young hangouts in the area. Check it out on the weekends.
read full reviewgagirl83
May 31, 2007
I don't recommend this place for dinner. Our service was very slow! My date mis-calculated the tip (he meant to put more) and the waitress came back and asked for more money!! She was very rude and not a very good waitress to begin with. If you are going to the James Joyce, eat dinner beforehand!
read full reviewdmp1110
July 09, 2005
This is such a great pub. The food is great, the service is great, the crowd is great, the atmosphere is great. Great live music on selected nights. Indoor/outdoor. Nothing negative whatsoever to say about the James Joyce!
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