Johnnie Fox’s

Established in 1798, Johnnie Fox’s is one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs in Ireland. Renowned for being the ‘highest’ pub in Ireland.

Guests from all over the world have set on a journey through the Dublin mountains to discover the quaint charm that lies behind the doors at Johnnie Fox’s. The setting is just like you have been invited to a 19th century rural Irish home, with food and service to 21st century standards.

Live music and entertainment have always been a trade mark of Johnnie Fox’s and can be enjoyed seven nights a week and during the day time every weekend and bank holiday Monday’s. Top Irish musicians from around the country entertain you with Irish music and Irish ballads with guests raising their drinks, tapping their toes & some even dance on our flagstone floors.

Johnnie Fox’s is one of the most famous pubs in Ireland. Famous at every corner of the globe for its unique location but also so much more; it has global recognition for atmosphere, history, food quality, quirkiness, authenticity and service.

“There are no strangers here, only people who have not yet met”

Come and see the famous Johnnie Fox’s Irish Dancing ‘Hooley Show’

€60 per person

The “Johnnie Fox’s Hooley Show” is famous throughout Ireland and abroad for its originality and unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. Our guests are treated to a four-course meal where they can savour our various award winning seafood dishes as well as our general cuisine. The meal is followed by a live music session where our top acts play lively Irish music, ranging from traditional and folk, to ballads and sing along pieces.

The music session is followed by the Johnnie Fox’s famous Irish dancers, who provide a spectacular performance. Their show has been choreographed by Joey Comerford and has been described as one of the best ‘Cultural Shows’ in the country.

Feast on dishes from our award winning kitchen – Seafood & European Cuisine

The majority of ingredients for the restaurant are sourced locally, from high-quality “farm to fork suppliers”. Great food comes from great ingredients, and it is for this reason that customers are drawn to Johnnie Fox’s year after year. The menu offering boasts classic Irish dishes along with impressive seafood dishes and a few modern favourites for balance.

Our guests are treated to a four-course meal where they can savour our various award winning seafood dishes as well as our general cuisine. The meal is followed by a live music session where our top acts play lively Irish music, ranging from traditional and folk, to ballads and sing along pieces.