Johnnie Fox's Pub - Glencullen - Restaurants, Cafes & Food Reviews

Established in 1798, Johnnie Fox's is one of the oldest pubs in Ireland. Renowned for being the highest pub in the country, if you can manage to find it. You would think being the highest one it would make the journey easier, but for some reason mine was not. Be sure to get better directions than I did. Preferably by someone who has actually been there!

Once you get there it is like stepping back to a much older time in Ireland. With lots of pictures and historical artifacts spread out on the lawn and sprawled across the interior walls. You really get a sense that this place has indeed been here for a bit. Putting it mildly I suppose considering this pub is almost older than my home Country.

I would say that the cost is fairly reasonable if you're not planning on drinking a lot. It can get costly but what restaurant doesn't these days when you start to add on drinks, etc. I went with some younger guys that I had met and their financial situation was a bit of a struggle, so they complained, but I found it to be well worth it and reasonable considering you are paying for nostalgia as well as food.

I had a steak and potatoes with a few other items and it was quite possibly one of the best meals I had my entire time in Ireland. I was so sad that I was about to leave on that big silver bird and had only been here once. It was a nice drive up the hill and not to far from where I lived, so I could have gone at least twice. The flavor in that steak was well worth a second trip in 2 months!

This place is definitely worth it, a piece of history and quite famous. I was surprised to see this is the first review for a tourist trap restaurant. Unfortunately most of my pictures came out really blurry because someone changed my camera settings... I was so mad at him... But here are a few from outside.