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    Johnnie Fox's Pub

    4.3 (146 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Irish
    Closed • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Very loud
    Outdoor seating

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    So inviting, enjoy!
    Jeff D.

    Wow!!! If you are ever in Dublin take a drive in the country side and go to Johnnie Fox's! It's an amazing Pub. The food is amazing, fresh and amazing! The Waitress was incredible, typical Irish charm. Take some time to look around the Pub and look at all the cool stuff.

    Nathan and Stacey 2024

    I've been to Johnnie Fox's 4-5x over the past 12 years...they never disappoint! It's always busy, (so make a reservation if you can), but you'll be glad you went! This time I bought a pullover hoodie as a souvenir. I had their pureed veggie soup, and lamb shank with mashed potatoes and veggies. Very good.

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    Carmen V.

    You have to come to Johnnie Fox's if you're in Ireland! The ambiance is lively and the service is perfect. We had a group of 20+ and they treated us well. The food is delicious, I had the chicken entree. I also had a few of their espresso martinis. Would love to come back to try more of the food

    Dinner and a show.
    Meg A.

    The highest pub in Ireland and it was Good fun, worth the trip. Cute seating out side with a gorgeous vista and great food with the show if you get your reservations in. Our whole group enjoyed the food prix fix with the show. The show was very entertaining with a lot of audience participation if desired.

    Beef and Guinness pie!

    Fantastic food! We had the prawns and the beef and Guinness stew! I enjoyed visiting with the pub's cat as well.

    Carey M.

    Highest bar in Ireland! I had delicious veg soup, bread and chips. Live music was fantastic.

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    Erica C.

    I enjoyed my experience here. There was live music playing for dinner. We were seated in a nearby room, but could hear the music just fine. I was concerned about the mixed reviews on the service and shrinking portion sizes. I was advised by a taxi driver to get the lamb shank, because it was remained delicious and the portion hadn't shrank over the years like other items on the menu. I'm glad I took that advice! Excellent service and excellent food. If given the opportunity, I would return again and attend one of the Hooley Shows I've heard are great there.

    Margie A.

    I quite enjoyed my dinner at this hidden gem. The decor was quite eclectic, but it worked! I don't think I would want to go in the winter though, as it is VERY high up a mountain. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and helpful. We were attended to as needed, but were not overly bothered by the staff. There were several rooms in the restaurant, and a few of them had bands. Different types of music in each room, and the acoustics were such that we didn't hear the other musicians while listening to our chosen group. I would definitely go back, but as I said, not in the winter!!!!

    Luke B.

    Recommended Johnnie Fox's by several locals, as it is a staple to Dublin nestled in the township of Glencullen. I highly recommend driving around early morning to see the beautiful countryside before stopping at Johnnie fox's. We didn't make a reservation, but depending on time of day, it might be recommended. The food was so delicious, fresh, and authentic. They even have one of the longest running Irish events in Ireland. They offer a set menu with live music, and I can't wait to go back to Ireland and check the show out.

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    Cristine G.

    Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - #92/100 Known as Ireland's highest pub, Johnnie Fox's was established 230 years ago in 1798. It's a pub and restaurant that showcases live music and comedy. It's also a museum. We had a chance to have lunch there and enjoy their famous seafood chowder and brown bread. I love their beetroot, almond, and ricotta salad. Sister opted for the chef's soup, which had a gamey lamb flavor we are not into. Service was friendly. Toilets were clean. It was interesting to see overhead toilet tanks. Parking was adequWould've loved to listen to their live music and watch the comedy shows. Maybe next time.

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    Jamie C.

    How does Johnnie Fox's have top quality seafood... being a pub... at the top of a mountain? This establishment is proof that Southern Californians do not do Irish pubs justice ("Irish" nachos - yeah, no thank you. I'll save my carbs and lactose-intolerant stomach for treats that are worth the blood, sweat and tears). I ordered a bit of everything since I was visiting from the US and I have to say, everything, and I mean EVERYTHING from the food to the staff to the décor to the music, was just incredible. The people here are so warm and friendly, yet witty as all heck! The drinks are great too but the biggest standout, like I hinted at before, was the seafood tower. It does not get fresher than this (the pictures are proof!), which is the craziest thing to me because this pub is way high up in the mountains. If you're a body builder on vacation and are starting to feel guilty about the rib-sticking traditional food you're trying (I was), this seafood tower is the dream cuisine. It's still traditional, it's tasty AND it's protein-rich. Can SoCal get a REAL Irish pub instead of these whack Irish pub-wannabes? There's also so much history and cool artifacts all around so get that cardio in and explore! It's beautiful and worth the dizzying, stomach-churning drive up the mountain. Definitely bring a jacket because there is a significant temperature difference from the start of the mountain!

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    Fantastic food and a storybook interior. Great company and it was just a marvelous day!

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    Doesn't look like the fanciest pub in the world but the food is amazing. The fish pie especially is a work of art. Pleasantly surprised.

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    The Old Mill Restaurant

    4.5(302 reviews)
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    When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

    I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

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    The scene!!!

    Poppy's Country Cooking - Freshly baked scones ...

    Poppy's Country Cooking

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.6 km

    5 stars - The warmest welcome and some of the best food in the area!…read more We loved Poppy's Country Cooking so much, we ended up eating there twice in the same day -- breakfast and came back for lunch after golf! Everything was fresh, homemade, and absolutely delicious. The full Irish breakfast was spot-on (and they even allowed substitutions), and lunch was just as memorable. You can truly taste the care that goes into every dish. What really set Poppy's apart, though, was the hospitality. They went above and beyond -- even offering to meet us early the next morning so we could pick up something on our way to the airport. That kind of kindness is rare and unforgettable. If you're looking for authentic Irish comfort food served with genuine warmth, don't miss this place. It's a true gem. Note - they are close to Powercourt Hotel. We had a car but the hotel does offer a shuttle.

    Friendly, fast service and phenomenal food (Shepherd's Pie with side salad!) We had just been on a…read moreprivate tour and our guide highly recommended this place as he had been there many times. But we initially thought maybe this place was a tourist trap. However, upon arrival, we realized how tiny the place was and that it was where locals ate lunch.. so imagine our private group inundating this unsuspecting restaurant staff! As we entered this establishment, we were greeted with the charm of the friendly staff and the quaint and cheerful interior unique to each region of Ireland. They were quite friendly and accommodating yet very efficient! The aroma of hearty food wafted about our senses and titillated our tastebuds! I ordered shepherd's pie and it came with a side salad. Of course, I have to try their ice cream! It was incredible!! Everything was fresh!! So if you get the chance, drop in on this little gem.. your tastebuds will thank you!!

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    Poppy's Country Cooking - Very charming coffee shop in the local village

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    Very charming coffee shop in the local village

    The Merry Cobbler

    The Merry Cobbler

    4.7(6 reviews)
    13.0 km•Ringsend

    The service was great and the servers were super friendly, even though we showed up (unknowingly) 5…read moreminutes before the kitchen closed. Great ambiance, and it felt like a solid Irish bar. Loved our Guinness, but the fish and chips were maybe the worst we have ever had. The fish was gray (not flaky, forget even being fluffy) and oily/greasy. The mushy peas were flavorful and the chips were great and we thoroughly enjoyed them with our pints. The burger looked terrific but tasted like two dried meat pucks with cheese. Might be one of the worst burgers I have ever eaten. I'm not sure if the food quality was this bad because we arrived so late in the evening or if it was because we were not the local patrons, either way it was really disappointing as our first meal in Dublin. Maybe go for a pint or maybe go earlier in the day but definitely don't go at night expecting the food to be good. Three stars because the servers were friendly enough, though nobody checked in once our meals were dropped off. I've traveled all over Ireland and this service and experience was lackluster at best.

    Staff...awesome and professional. Food...so good...the fish is excellent and those ribs, get some…read moreof those too. Ambience...the cozy down home feel of old school cool is definitely real and appealing to those that appreciate an authentic experience. When in Dublin again I'll definitely be back at the MC.

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    Fish and chips and burger with two pints of Guiness.

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