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The James Joyce Pub

Bar Pub

👍👍 We had a grear experience. The beers were very good and the staff amazing. People often mention Irish, Guinness, Lyon, great, good, beers, staff, beer, Great,


Address

68 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon, France

Contact

+33 4 78 37 84 28

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Irish (17) Guinness (13) Lyon (11) great (11) good (9) beers (8) staff (8) beer (7) Great (7)
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  • 5/5 Daniel Z. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    We had a grear experience. The beers were very good and the staff amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul M. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm often there, and the Barman Paul is the best, and the Guinness is lovely.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tara E. 1 year ago on Google
    Visiting this pub was the highlight of my trip to Lyon! Such a great staff and I’m so happy to have found this gem. p.s. I’m not Irish
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amélie C. 1 year ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Such a cool Irish pub, really felt like I was back in a proper pub, the atmosphere was great and cosy, with a nice service and enough space for everybody at the time we went which was lucky cause I'm sure it's very popular!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anthony O. 10 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I walked past this pub a week earlier. Today, I walked 30minute to get there and all fior a pint of Guiness. The young lady, who spoke excellent English was very friendly and poured the perfect Guinness. After some small talk, I discovered her sister lives only 20minutes from where I used to live in Montrose at the foothills of the Mt Dandenongs Australia. It's a small world. Unfortunately, I did not ask her name, nonetheless, it was a great experience and I thoroughly enjoyed the beer, chat and opportunity to escape the outside activity and heat. Thankyou
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. S. 3 months ago on Google • 518 reviews New
    Cozy classic Irish pub in the old Lyon. Good choice of beer and whiskey.

  • 5/5 Pierre D. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi Liam & Brandon. My Thursday night was awesome. I love you guys. Favorite song : Dont stop believin - Journey 😉 Pierre
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stavriani G. 1 year ago on Google
    As a person who lives 6 months in Ireland, if you want to taste the best Guinness in Lyon if not France you should visit this pub. Very well made, beautiful pub and extremely friendly stuff. I will definitely visit again if I'll come to Lyon! 🌻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pierrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a fun time watching the queen's burial.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John K. 1 year ago on Google
    If you enjoy a real pint of Guinness pulled by a guy (Liam..the owner)who worked for Guinness then definitely go here. It's a nice snug pub right in the heart of the old town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian L. 5 months ago on Google • 181 reviews
    Not an Irish theme pub - it’s a an Irish pub. Very good Guinness and good atmosphere. These kind of pubs just seem to fit in so well in French cities, part French part Irish FYI Irish pubs are traditionally small with wooden furniture Pubs don’t always serve food - they are not restaurants.

  • 4/5 Alistair C. 5 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    We were passing this bar when it started to rain so went in to have fish and chips for lunch. Fish and chips and croque monsieur the only food options. Very cheap and okay quality. Friendly and pleasant service and decor old and charming.

  • 5/5 Ertug T. 2 months ago on Google • 84 reviews New
    Genuine Irish pub vibes, great service by very professional staff, great music selection and most importantly, a great pint of plain is served here. Totally recommended.

  • 5/5 Darren W. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place for a Guinness and a chat, very good service and some great tips for the local area.

  • 5/5 Fahd el m. 2 years ago on Google
    Super cool barman very patient and ready to serve a wide variety of beers (and cider). Nice setting inside too.

  • 4/5 henry n. 1 year ago on Google
    Some beers but a lack of chips for ze English. Plenty of lyonnaiseries to sample around the pub.

  • 5/5 Mary Mike D. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved chatting with the owner. Friendly Pub. Good beer & cider. Great location.

  • 5/5 MetalTigger 1 year ago on Google
    A Joy(ce) Pub Members of my French Family love this place.. and so in for a penny-in for a pound.. we went there this afternoon. Its so so strange to see an Irish Pub in Old Town Lyon.. in fact ANYWHERE on Lyon. Great (and funny) staff. My Family all ordered Guinness .. being too heavy for me - I ordered Mangers Cider. After a couple rounds.. a little snack was in order.. two lots of Fish and Chips. The Chips were really good but the fish (where did it come from - the freezer ?) tasted a tad bland. Almost as if a 'fish bake (multiple varieties blended together. But - it soon got ate and plates 'locked clean' (not quite.. but not a morsel left.. lol_ Sat outside for another round... refreshing a hot day, dry day (32c).... just learnt this place is open until the early hours (2-3am). (Apologies for extreme lateness of review, I thought i had already posted)

  • 5/5 Katinka R. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice Irish pub, will definitely come back

  • 5/5 Stacey H. 1 year ago on Google
    A typical Guinness in a typical tourist bar in a tourist part of town that made our day. Friendly bartender, and a crisp pint.

  • 4/5 RAJ MANI RAO B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to hangout n have beers... friendly bar lady...place rich with history

  • 1/5 Conor B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar but let down by a very poor unfriendly and arrogant barman

  • 5/5 Les Mc D. 1 year ago on Google
    Best bar in Lyon. Well done to Liam. The prde of Offaly. Doing Ireland proud with his hospitality and his generous spirit.

  • 5/5 Jamie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub with welcoming staff and proper pints of Guinness. Will definitely be heading back when I next find myself in Lyon

  • 5/5 Andy R. 1 year ago on Google
    100% authentic Irish bar! Friendly and chatty staff. Pint was decent..... not amazing but certainly worth a try.

  • 3/5 Daniel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Place with style, good drinks and... no food. Crisps ain't food. I totally understand places that focus on drinks, but man, there are so many beer snacks available. Why no serve? Don't get me wrong, I'd definitely go back, but not hungry. (Unless something changes)

  • 5/5 Steve L. 11 years ago on Google
    This is by far the coolest Irish Pub I've been to. The Barkeeper was animated and entertaining. He is authentic Irish, and loves to tell a story, either in English or French. Seating is limited, and regulars come in and enjoy the wonderful beer he serves. There are also a large variety of Whiskeys, mostly Irish. If you like Guinness, you shouldn't go anywhere else.

  • 5/5 David S. 6 years ago on Google
    Without doubt, the best Guinness I've ever tasted. Big selection of Irish & european beers.The lunchtime fish & chips are as good as it gets. Great place, great staff, great food & beers. An absolute must for everyone visiting Lyon.

  • 5/5 Denis D. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best people-watching spots in Vieux Lyon if you can get one of the extremely limited patio seats. The beer selection is good. The barkeep speaks better French and English than I do and they make a solid Croque Monsieur.

  • 5/5 Yanek 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place, serving great beers and full of lovely people. One of the greatest and most authentic Irish pub in town.

  • 4/5 Kieran C. 4 years ago on Google
    The first time I visited I had of the best pints of Guinness I have ever had in Lyon however on the second time it wasn't as amazing as the first! Need to try it again to take an average. Cute bar, nice and cozy.

  • 5/5 Zach R. 6 years ago on Google
    Proper Irish Pub. Good draught beer selection and cozy pub. Nice staff.

  • 5/5 Gina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and very warm welcoming atmosphere. Great choice of beers. I came here for the first time eight years ago. On my return, I find it to be just as good as before. A highly recommended pub!

  • 5/5 Joshua M. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Alex was the most accommodating and made sure our night featuring two Mexicans, a Swiss and Australian was truly memorable. A fantastic night at a great bar.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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