
James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant
Open nowIrish, Pub, Brunch · $$ · Calgary
The only James Joyce Irish Pub in Calgary, located on Stephen's Avenue Downtown. Varied pub fare, draft brews & cocktails served in a historic building.
Weekend Brunch Menu
From the restaurant's menu pageSATURDAY & SUNDAY MORNINGS UNTIL 2PM
EGGS
- BELFAST BREAKFAST
2 free range eggs | baked ham | maple sausage | bacon | herbed hash brown potatoes Irish wheaten bread
- TWO EGG BREAKFAST
2 Free range eggs | hash brown potatoes | Sourdough toast Add breakfast sausages or bacon $5
- BREAKFAST BURGER
Grilled beef burger | pan fried egg | cheddar | crispy onions | gochujang aioli | toasted bun
- SCOTCH EGG
Soft boiled egg | wrapped in sausage | crisp breading | Guinness mustard Add herbed hash brown potatoes $5
- SAUSAGE POUTINE
Hash brown potatoes | spicy sausage | cheese curds | gravy | sunnyside egg
- AVOCADO TOAST
Smashed Avocado | Pica De Gallo | fresh lime | balsamic drizzle | toasted sourdough Sunnyside egg
LIGHTEN UP
- BALLYCASTLE BACON BITES
Bacon wrapped sausages | Guinness mustard
- SMOKED SALMON ON RYE
Sunnyside egg | capers | red onion | cream cheese | pickled red onions
- ALBERTA BEEF SLIDERS
Mini beef burgers | cheddar | caramelized onion | crispy onion | gochugang aioli
- HUMMUS & NAAN
Chick Pea hummus | basil pesto | pinenuts | garlic naan
- TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Roma tomatoes | basil | onion | feta | balsamic | garlic bread
- BREAD PUDDING
Served hot with a rich caramel sauce and fresh cream Great for sharing
FAVOURITES
- SHEPHERD’S PIE
Ground beef | peas | carrots | onions | gravy Topped with garlic mashed potatoes
- TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS
Crispy cod | home cut fries | tartar sauce 1 piece OR 2 piece | Add Coleslaw Add Irish curry sauce or Gravy
- BEEF & GUINNESS PIE
Sirloin beef tips | Guinness | onions | root vegetables mushrooms | puff pastry
James-Joyce-Main Menu
From the restaurant's PDF menuStarters
- IRISH WHISKEY MUSHROOM SOUP 1414
Mushrooms | cream | Bushmills whiskey | Adl garlic baguette 6 or Irish wheaten bread 3
- ALBERTA BEEF SLIDERS (2) 1414
Mini beef burgers | gochujang aioli | cheddar | caramelized onions with bacon | Crispy onions
- DUBLIN DATES 1313
Goat cheese | bacon wrapped | balsamic reduction
- SCOTCH EGG 1414
Egg | sausage | breading | Guinness mustard
Salads & Greens
- ROASTED BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD 1818
Mixed greens | goat cheese | walnuts | roasted beets | balsamic | caramelized onion Add blackened, grilled OR crispy chicken breast 10
- MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD 2424
Pesto chicken breast | mixed greens | cucumber | feta | red onion | crispy onions | hummus | pita chips | lemon garlic dressing
- JOYCEAN CAESAR SALAD 1616
Romaine | caesar dressing | parmesan | crisp bacon | croutons Add blackened, grilled OR crispy chicken breast 10
- THAI CHOPPED SALAD 2323
Lemongrass chicken skewers | romaine | cabbage | red pepper | cilantro | carrots | green onion | peanuts | cucumber | crispy onions | ginger lime dressing | peanut sauce
- APPLE & GOAT CHEESE SALAD 1919
Mixed greens | avocado | crisp apple | dates | crispy quinoa | pickled red onion | red cabbage | fried goat cheese | apple cider vinaigrette Add blackened, grilled OR crispy chicken breast 10
Share Plates
- FRIED MASHED POTATO BITES 1515
Curry spice | green onions | Cheddar | mashed potatoes | breading | curry aioli dip
- SAUSAGE ROLLS 1616
Herb sausage | pastry | Guinness mustard
- BUSHMILLS CHICKEN WINGS 1919
Dusted | Bushmills whiskey sauce | crudites | ranch Also available in hot or salt & pepper
- DILL PICKLE COD BITES 1919
Atlantic Cod | dill pickle beer batter | tartar sauce
- BALLYSCASTLE BACON BITES 1616
Bacon wrapped sausages | Guinness mustard
- LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SKEWERS 1717
Thai spices | chicken | peanut satay sauce
- JUMBO MOZZA STICKS 1818
Breaded mozzarella | marinara sauce | parmesan | hot honey
- MINI SHEPHERD'S PIES 1717
Choux pastry | shepherd's pie | garlic mash
- HUMMUS & NAAN 1313
Basil Pesto | pine nuts | garlic naan
- GUINNESS STEAK BITES 1818
1/2lb lightly dusted Alberta sirloin | sweet soy | Guinness BBQ sauce | zesty garlic ranch
- IRISH POTATO NACHOS 2222
Waffle fries | cheddar | jalapeños | red onion | diced tomatoes | salsa | sour cream Add bacon / 4 Add chicken breast 10
- INNISHMORE CHEESE DIP 1717
Guinness stout | sharp cheddar | cream cheese | jalapeños | sautéed onions | bacon | sourdough
- WHIPPED FETA 1616
Candied beets | pepitas | honey | garlic baguette
- MUSHROOM FLATBREAD 2222
Mushroom medley | goat cheese | caramelized onions | pesto | lemon | red cabbage | balsamic reduction
Gourmet Burgers & Sandwiches
Served with home cut fries. Substitute: Mushroom soup, house salad or caesar salad 3 | Guinness onion rings 5
- TRADITIONAL CORNED BEEF SANDWICH 2323
Corned beef | pickled cabbage | swiss cheese | Guinness mustard | sourdough rye
- THE BELFAST BURGER 2222
Beef | cheddar cheese | caramelized onions with bacon | gochujang aioli | crispy onions
- GUINNESS JALAPENO BURGER 2424
Beef | jalapeno jack cheese | Guinness BBQ sauce | pickled jalapenos | bacon | chipotle mayo | crispy onions | lettuce | tomato
- APPLE & BRIE BURGER 2222
Danish brie | caramelized onion & bacon jam | grilled apple slice | mayo | lettuce
- CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH 2424
Breaded chicken breast | hot honey | coleslaw | dill pickles | mayonnaise
- IRISH PUB CLUB 2323
Chicken breast | cheddar cheese | crispy bacon | lettuce | red onion | tomato | mayonnaise
Joycean Favourites
- CHICKEN CURRY 2121
Chicken breast | creamy Irish curry | onions | peppers. Steamed white rice or home cut chips
- BEEF & GUINNESS PIE 2323
Sirloin Beef Tips | Guinness | onions | root vegetables | puff pastry
- BOXTY 2121
Traditional Irish potato pancake filled with Irish chicken curry
- SHEPHERD'S PIE 2222
Ground beef | peas | carrots | onions | gravy | garlic mashed potatoes
- BANGERS & MASH 2121
Sausages | sautéed onions | gravy | colcannon mashed potatoes | crispy onions
- IRISH LAMB STEW 2424
Lamb | potatoes | carrots | onions | rosemary | garlic mashed potatoes Add Irish Wheaten Bread 3
- SMOKED SALMON PLATTER 2020
Atlantic smoked salmon | hardboiled egg | pickled onion | Irish wheaten bread capers | cream cheese | red onion | greens
- FISH & CHIPS
Atlantic cod | Joyce beer batter | slaw | home cut fries | citrus tartar 1 Piece 20 / 2 Piece 28
Try our House Beers
CRAFTED LAGER or AMBER ALE
- James Joyce Lager
- James Joyce Amber Ale
GROUP BOOKINGS
From the restaurant's PDF menuare our specialty Corporate or casual events with an Irish Flare only at est. 1997
APPETIZERSMINIMUM ORDERS FOR 30 PEOPLE
5 items | 6 items | 8 items | Subject to minimum of 30 people Prices are per person
- Selection of Bruschetta Boards: (veg)vegetarian
- Brie, apple and fig spread; Sweet & spicy pepper jam with goat cheese;
- Lemon & garlic cream cheese, date and pistachio; Mozzarella, tomato & basil; Salami & Pesto
- Baked Brie in phyllo pastry with toasted crostinis and fresh berries (Veg)vegetarian
- Tempura prawns with sesame chili dipping sauce
- Bushmills sweet and spicy chicken wings
- Guinness bacon and cheese dip with buttery toasted crostinis
- Chicken Satay Skewers with spicy peanut sauce
- Guinness Cheese Dip with selection of dipping breads
- Bacon wrapped sausages with Guinness Mustard
- Mini beef sliders with gochujang aioli, cheddar, caramelized and crispy onions
- Bocconcini Bites with heirloom tomato, basil and balsamic (Veg, GF)vegetariangluten-free
- Thai arancini with lime leaf, red curry and cream fraiche (Vegan, GF)vegangluten-free
- Mini sausage rolls in a flaky pastry with a Guinness mustard
- Mini Shepherd's pie in shortcrust pastry
- Smoked salmon and herb cheese on cucumber slices (GF)gluten-free
- Bacon wrapped sweet dates with goat cheese and balsamic reduction
platters
Platters are available as an adition to your appetizer order from our group booking menu above.
- Mediterrean Hummus Platter
30 people Lemon and garlic hummus, Roasted red pepper & walnut hummus Beet hummus, Tabouli, olives, quinoa crackers, pita bread and pickled vegetables
- International Cheese Board
30 people Selection of blue cheese, gouda, Swiss, mango ginger white cheese with a selection of fruit, breads and crackers
- Rustic Charcuterie Board
30 people European cured meats, sausage, candied salmon cuts selection of cheese, pickled vegetables, olives and mustards
Pre-theatre Menu
From the restaurant's PDF menu3 COURSES FOR 2 PEOPLE $64.95 4:30pm - 6:15pm ( last order 6:15pm) Please allow 1.25 hours to enjoy your pre-theater menu.. FOR 2
OPENING ACT
- Irish Whiskey Mushroom Soup
served in two cups
- Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese
wrapped in bacon | balsamic reduction
- Whipped Feta
candied beets | pepitas | honey | garlic baguette
- Sausage Rolls
herb sausage | pastry | Guinness mustard
MAIN EVENT
choose one to share choose 2 main courses Choose one to share
- Apple & Goat Cheese Salad
avocado | apple | dates | crispy quinoa pickled onion | red cabbage | fried goat cheese
- Smoked Salmon Platter
hardboiled egg | pickled onion | capers cream cheese wheaten bread | red onion | greens
- Shepherd's Pie
ground beef | gravy | garlic mashed potatoes
- Chicken Curry
chicken breast | Irish cream curry | onions peppers on steamed white rice
- Fish & Chips
Atlantic cod | beer batter | slaw | homecut chips | tartar
GRAND FINALE
choose one to share
- Chocolate Mousse
raspberry coulis | whipped cream
- Bread Pudding
warm caramel sauce | whipped cream
- Banoffee Pie
graham cookie crumble | toffee | banana | whipped cream