Glad we stopped in on our way through Topeka. It's a perfect place to meet up with family as you travel through their state. Food and drink were tasty and our table of people with strong opinions about the food they consume was happy with all that was ordered. I recommend the French Philly. I also heard the fish and chips were pretty awesome too. A member of our party forgot to pick up their credit card and when we went back to get it they had it for us. This little pub is now on our list of places to stop when we drive through Topeka. read more

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Food: 2/5 The food was just ok. The soup was salty but not all that flavorful. The salad was not well balanced and the Mac and cheese was also too salty. The cheese sauce paired with the cheese on top made it difficult to eat and overly rich with nothing to cut the creaminess. It just felt like it needs some acidity maybe or even some tang from a bit of white wine or Dijon mustard. I would not go back. The soda tasted fine, so I suppose they clean their taps often enough . Service 3/5 The service was a slow but the bartender/ waitress was nice and knowledgeable about the menu and local activities. Ambiance 4/5 The bar has a really chill vibe and if it wasn't for the food, I would probably go back for that alone as it felt like an Irish pub should feel. read more

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Excellent food! Great selections. We can't wait to go back! Very unique authentic flavors, too!

Delicious appetizers and meals. Service ambience good, we have been going here for decades and never disappointed.

The spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips and pieces of bread were decent although I wish it had more spinach flavor. The bangers & mash (smoked sausages with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut) was good for the most part. The mashed potatoes could've used a bit more salt and the sauerkraut was alright. read more

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I sure wanted to give a great report on this longtime Topeka bar and grille. Particularly in light of reports I've heard about capital outlays they have made to improve the space, which I will admit were evident and nicely done. The problem is like most of the competition all over Topeka, the food is mediocre at best. Nothing my large group and I sampled stood out as original or inspired. The fries which were an accompaniment to several of our orders were the crusted/seasoned type that no serious fry lover enjoys. Service was good, no happy hour food specials and no serious drink specials left us saying, "Meh"! read more

Great ambience! Has the typical Irish Pub feel. I was glad to get decent beer such as Harp, Smith wicks, and Guinness . I ordered the Rueben based on past reviews. My rueben was bone dry, the meat was shredded and over cooked. There was no dressing nor cheese. Our server was new so I'll not rate the service. The others in the party were okay with their selections. The next time I visit, I will stick to beer and fries. read more

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Excellent food at reasonable prices. Fish and chips is always one of the favorites. Good service would recommend it to anybody.

In town for a concert and stopped in for happy hour. Sat at the bar. Not the greatest deals for happy hour- just domestic and well drinks. (4-6pm) ordered a black and tan and some appetizers. Bartenders were very friendly. Plenty of seating indoors and an outside patio. Daily drink specials as well. read more

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Great, as usual, Rueben Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries. Fun people here tonight - place full but not over crowded. Service was wonderful. read more

The Celtic Fox Irish Pub & Restaurant - Rueben Sandwich - Irish Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Best Fish and Chips in Topeka. I was there for fire conference so service and atmosphere was hard to judge.

waitresses didn't serve me anything. I waited for longer hours for them. They 3 were so rude to me. I'm so disappointed in them

I had not been here in a couple of years. Went in for lunch. I knew I was in trouble due to the speed in which the food came out. I had the shepherd's pie. It tasted like it had been reheated in the microwave. It was warm but not hot. Taste was bland. The rest of my party was disappointed in their meals as well. Service was outstanding. It will probably be a few years before I am back again read more

Food itself was not good at all. Fish and chips were not seasoned. It was battered and deep fried only. Their "Sheppard's Pie" isn't a real Sheppard's Pie. It was just beef soup with am ice cream scoop of mash potatoes with a drizzle of cheddar cheese. Service was fine. read more

Was greater immediately when walked in. Two employees created conversation with us. Didn't have food but the staff were awesome.

Fish and chips are over priced. THeIrish stew has tomatoes in it, which is no-traditional. The rubens are good and the appetizers.

I went for my cousins bridal shower(4/22)which was in the back party room, it was a nice venue and the Bartenders were friendly and came back often to check on us. We had many different appetizers which was good-fried mushrooms, onion rings(thinly sliced) and so good, and fried cheese balls for the shower. Some of us also ordered lunch. I unfortunately did not take any pics(my bad) I had not been in since they remolded-it is nice and would recommend if your looking for something different downtown. read more

Went in for lunch and ordered the Reuben sandwich, couldn't eat it because it was all fat on the sandwich, they were nice and didn't charge me but not sure I want to eat someplace where the food prepares don't pay attention to what they are putting on your plate read more

Food: Average at best Service: with 3 ppl in the place during lunch hour, I was kind of wondering what happened to our waitress - we were at a table in front at the bar (main area & entrance). Fancy Name, Honest Attempt to make Topeka Better. read more

They have a great menu, really good fries, and the food is always tasty espically the reuben read more

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Outstanding customer service. Top bartender in the region. Excellent food. Wonderful ambience. Funny T-shirts. Consistent experience. read more

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This place was good! Very calm on a Monday night with us and another couple. I ordered a salad and my fiancé ordered cheese fries. Both were good and seemed fresh. read more

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Friendly staff. Good food. Nice selection of beer, and even a couple of ciders on tap.

Went there tonight with a group of friends and coworkers. We reserved the Lounge room upstairs. It was wuiet and cozy upbtgere. Food was delicious. Everyone loved everthingvthey ordered from patty melts, Bangers and mash, chicken fried steak, open faced roast beef sandwich, chicken tenders, quesadillas etc. All were very flavorful and well-made. We will definitely be back for another happy hour soon. read more

Food was delicious! Service was good. Ambiance could use some work but I wasn't really worried about ambiance.l

Love their Rueben Sandwich!!!! Hubby had the Patty Melt with a side salad - he said it was delicious. Recently remodeled by new owners and much improved inside. Great service. read more

Pretty good. Food is okay. I did not like the brisket. Help is friendly and service was good. It is a nice place, it was quiet. Other customers were also friendly. The bt was kind to a homeless guy; he came in for water. That says alot. Some places just toss them. Iced tea could be better. read more

We walked in and we're immediately greeted by a smiling bartender who seated us and gave us menus. We asked about the drink offerings and he was very patient with our questions. Ordered beer and went through the menu. Pretty standard fair but it was hot outside so we didn't want stew or soup. We asked our friendly bartender and he said that the most popular dishes were Fish and Chips and the Reuben. We ordered pub queso for appetizer, husband ordered fish and I ordered the reuben. Since I dont care for rye bread bartender suggested I substitute sourdough which I did. We waited a bit and our queso came. It was a good portion but somewhat cold and chips were standard out of the bag variety. The dinners came and my Reuben was toasted brown with lots of corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese. The fish and chips were pretty chintzy for the price. I ended up eating half my sandwich and, since husband was still hungry after his small portion, he ate the other half. His were good, just a tiny portion. We passed on desert. The friendliness of our bartender/waitperson kind of made up for it but we probably won't be back. Too bad because a authentic Irish Pub is hard to find. read more

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Came at 3:00 on a Saturday. Did not disappoint. Great food. Live music. Great bartender. Had the shepherd's pie. It was very hearty and great flavor. Could have been hotter when came out. read more

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Came here for the first time today. I like the location and atmosphere. I ordered Fish n Chips and a beer. I enjoyed the food although there was more batter than fish. The fries were really good. My 3 stars is for the service; it was ok, could've been a little better. As someone who used to waitress, I hate it when they bring you your food and just walk away immediately. This is the opportunity they have to ask if you need ranch dressing, ketchup, whatever. That way, your server isn't going back and forth. I asked for what I needed twice which I get, we all forget but my impression was just so so. read more

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Food was abysmal! The WORST reuben sandwich I've ever had in my life! $17 bucks for that sandwich! Oily and gross. Fries were just as bad. Old oil that had not been changed or strained in who knows how long. My BF ordered the chicken fried steak, which he said tasted like fish (fish and chips probably fried in the same place), and it was chewy even though it had been hand-made. The oil was probably old and had not been changed or filtered. We were both sick for most of the night afterward. The total bill, including drinks and tips, was over $100. Definitely not worth that kind of money, except for the service, which was amazing! Our server was fantastic! Drinks were kept full, and plates cleared continuously. Would not recommend the food here for any reason. read more

We got our lunch delivered. It came super quick, even before they were actually open! The chicken strips and fries were delicious and so was the chicken salad. The shepherds pie was disappointing only because it was the most expensive and it wasn't really shepherds pie. It was a DELICIOUS stew topped with a DELICIOUS mashed potato. There wasn't much of it either BUT I feel like if I ordered it there, it may have been a slightly bigger serving. For sure trying this place again. read more

Food is okay- service leaves something to be desired. Nice atmosphere and love the outdoor seating! read more

Stopped in for a light dinner yesterday. My server recommended the rueben, which turned out to be an excellent choice. They have Guinness on tap which is a great plus! The point off is for the fact that although the bar wasn't busy at all, the staff appeared to be more interested in their own chit-chat vs. serving customers. read more

I bring friends here all the time and they all have loved it! Everything on the menu is delicious, my favorites are the French Philly, the bourbon bacon chicken sandwich, the steak salad, and the nachos. The staff is friendly and loves to have a good time! read more

A great place for groups. Their food is excellent. The Irish special are great. Great atmosphere.

Good food, drinks, and service. The new owners have spruced cup the interior and refreshed the menu. It's a great local downtown gem!

The beer was warm, the food was mediocre and our waitress was passive aggressive. We couldn't decide between two items on the menu and she said "well it's up to you, do you want something that's stew or a sandwich? I like everything here that's why I eat here" the bangers and mash were subpar, something I can make at home I wouldn't suggest this place read more

The food and service here is excellent. Recently renovations have maintained the pub aesthetic but made it more spacious and modern. Came in on a Saturday night with a group of ten and they made room for us right away. The food came out quickly, hot and delicious. All the staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful. All around awesome experience! read more

The food--standard pub fare, e.g. fish and chips, sandwiches--is OK. Not fabulous, but passable. The service, however, is completely hit and miss. It's not that the servers aren't nice, but it seems like the place is just chronically understaffed at lunch time. The last time I ate here it took ten minutes just to get a menu, and that isn't an isolated incident--not cool. The saving grace? They are one of few restaurants in downtown Topeka with an outdoor eating area. So, if it's a nice day, and you're not in a hurry or expecting stellar food.... read more