Joyce — Restaurant in London

I just don't get it. The place is nice, clean, tidy and calm, particularly during the week. The decor is minimal. I like the "town tavern" feel about it, with wooden tables and chairs... And that's about it. There is nothing really special about it apart from the staff, who are great and friendly. I can't get over the fact that they serve beer in schooners (2/3 pint or about 375ml) for £4, which sets the price of some very common beers to about £7 per pint. Regardless of the "tavern feel" they don't serve food.

It's a cute place if you want a drink in what could be your living room. I really hope that Joyce won't contribute to a rise in the average price of drinks...

Every table was already reserved but the barwoman let us take a table of our choice till the arrival of the people who reserved it. There were a couple of dogs there, which was very nice. I love dogs. Oh the bar, yes: there's a good list of Italian and French wines available, other than a dozen cocktails (I had a good whiskey ginger ale), coffees and teas. I felt relaxed after a full evening in the city center's pubs, pressed between standing people drinking beer in a very noisy environment. Here at Joyce everything was smooth and calm...

Joyce is a fun bar with a good range of drinks. imo the food selection could be improved as I believe (?) they currently offer only bread and oil, crisps, and olives.

The place is really nicely decked out with some good furnishings and decorations. I'd recommend reserving a table here on busier days or booking onto one of the wine tasting kinda experiences that they do if you're desperate to come.

You can chance it on quieter nights and get a table but it does get very busy here a lot...