Not very authentically Spanish but we had heard good things about this bar, and we were not disappointed. We went on the night of the France v South Africa rugby world cup semi-final, so the place was jumping. Watching sport is a big thing in...this bar and there are screens everywhere. The food was excellent and the service was good, despite it being so busy (we got the last available table).More

Great staff, great food, brilliant atmosphere and the best owner. Food is excellent we came her for a drink and ended up coming back everyday for excellent food. Worth calling in if visiting Madrid or living in Madrid

A hot day and we found this gem to enjoy a cold pint of beer and some excellent food. The atmosphere was welcoming from the start and this was only enhanced by our delightful waitress Louise and Matt the owner, who is passionate about making...sure you enjoy your time hereMore

Went to watch the first game of the football season. The pub was packed but they opened a back room for us which was nice. Good screens for sport. Food was average. It’s a typical Irish pub overseas so that’s not really a criticism. Service...was good.More

Friendly staff, clean welcoming place. Good menu which caters for allergens. I had nachos and salad-portions were huge! Hubby had a burger. Beautiful food and a good atmosphere. Owner couldn’t do enough for us

Came to the James Joyce to watch the All Ireland semi final in Gaelic football, Derry V Kerry. When we first arrived we were told the pub was at full capacity, as there was a tennis final on. When we finally got into the pub...they told us the GAA would be shown. We were extremely disappointed when the match was only on ONE television out of SEVEN. There was no sound, and we were all cramped up in one corner. Some people didn’t even have seats. The tennis was very loud and was given full consideration. We came to this Irish pub as we expected to see IRISH SPORT. I was also told that the tennis was a final… so WAS OURS!! Wimbledon I’m sure is on in a lot of other pubs and sports bars, but not GAA. Extremely disappointed…More

Great place. Food is lovely and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Matthew and his team have it right. Happy to chat and explain some things in the city. Food is good too. Sit outside and people watch or traffic watch as wee did lol...Defo with a visit.More

Nice spot and very relaxing, cod and chips was nicer than you would get at home and very filling. Staff very friendly and polite. Everything about The James Joyce makes me want to go back again and have been recommending people about it to those...who ever want to visit Madrid in the future.More

Even if you are visiting Spain, but maybe you want to eat other people's cuisine, this is a perfect place. Traditional Irish, but also Spanish food, very good beer, good wines, good prices... A very kind and polite staff. What's nice: there is a terrace...in the street overlooking the Cibeles Fountain. Because it is an open terrace, smoking is allowed here.More

Bar with atmosphere. Friendly staff and great prices. Enjoyed stopping here a few times during our weekend away with Irish chap being so funny and friendly.

My friend Pete who lives in Madrid took me to the Joyce. The owner Matthew chatted to us and looked after us. Staff were friendly and beer and food good. Thanks for looking after us

We always try to find a good Irish Pub when we travel, and the James Joyce did not disappoint! The beer was cold and the food was delicious. Our wait staff was friendly and knew how to hustle! Our Irish host, Matthew, chatted and joked...with us and gave us some great local tips. The fish and chips were phenomenal! Worth a visit!More