James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery

1724 E 8th Ave, Tampa - 33605
269 reviews
Irish Irish Pub
(813) 247-1896

My family and I ate here for lunch. 3 of us got burgers and one of us got chicken and waffles. All the food needed a bit more seasoning, but it was good. The fries were very good. Service was friendly and we really like the vibe.

Fantastic experience! I had a friend visiting the USA from Denmark, and we decided to come here for the the good selection of beer, and pub atmosphere as recommended by friends. Chris, was friendly, welcoming and attentive in serving us. We had a wonderful time, and since we were new to the area Chance made sure we got to our car safely. Great staff and great beer. Thank you guys!

Love this place! The service is fantastic, the drinks are reasonable for Ybor, and the ambiance is that of your favorite dive but with clean bathrooms. If you're in the mood for food be sure to try the Cuban. I know a Cuban from an Irish bar sounds odd but I swear it will change you... The homemade mustard and pickles are a game changer for this sandwich. They also have a fantastic Ruben sandwich if you're more into the Deli style. Either way be sure to get an order of their loaded fries as well you will not be disappointed.

Good pub with decent food and decent drink prices. It has limited outdoor seating but it does have some. Great live music and that's why I went. As with most restaurants, the quality of wings and some of the other bar food has gone down considerably because of constraints in distribution from the food suppliers. Not saying that to bash them but wanted to set expectations for some people returning because I found the size and quality of food went down. Service as always is phenomenal.

Love this place! Definitely one of my favorites in Tampa. They have the greatest food (seriously!) and the staff are super friendly and personable. The bouncers/security staff will watch out for your drinks at the bar if you’re there by yourself, and it overall feels like a very safe and fun environment. I’ve never had an experience where I was waiting too long for service or encountered anyone rude or hostile. Only cool people come here! Oh, also—Tuesday night karaoke is the best karaoke in Tampa, IMO. Go check it out!

Friendly staff. I had fish and chips which was so good. Batter was light and great hand cut fries. My husband had chicken sandwich said was really good with a Buffalo sauce which had a kick.

Visited again all the way from Scotland ???????Lovely polite and friendly staff with a good atmosphere. We had food and it was delicious I'd highly recommend popping in! ?

We stopped in for a nightcap and talked to the bartender. He was definitely a veteran and knew how to work the crowd (in a good way). Fun place. They had a fella playing guitar and singing. He did a nice job and played a good variety of Irish, classic rock and a little country. Relaxing end to a busy day. They did serve late night food. We didn't eat. It looked good.

This place is amazing. Excellent staff, great food, inviting atmosphere. Brandon was our server and you couldn't ask for better service, or a sweeter, more thoughtful soul. Katy, and Cady were also amazing and superb. Big thank you to Natasha for her service and great personality, and for allowing all of us to come in early and give us directions. Next trip back to Fla and definitely will stop back there. ?

The place is a fun, sort of off the beaten path place. It's not on 7th which is nice but it's still very close to ybor. The staff is fantastic and the food is wonderful! The Guinness toppers are pretty original too. And I love the bathroom sign. ??