Grabbed some patio time at the Joyce today with some girlfriends. The patio is south facing so its nice and sunny but also has big umbrellas for those looking for a touch of shade. There is also a narrow patio on the east side which is much very shady for those of the fairer persuasion. They have Strong Bow on tap which is always a plus for me and being a traditional pub its nice to see that they have the appropriate glassware for each of their on tap pours. This may be a picky thing for me but I like it. They all pull a decent pint of Guiness which for those who don't know is actually less calories than a light beer and full of iron. It's practically a meal in a glass! Drink prices are a wee bit dear but they do have daily specials which are worthwhile. The food menu is typical Irish Pub fare and decently priced, portions are also fairly generous. The Joyce reguarly has live music which is often traditional and very entertaining. Service was prompt and very friendly. This location is newly refurbished following the floods of June 2013 and its really nice to see it back in action.