Dublin: Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s

Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown, Dublin



Experience an unforgettable Irish night at Johnnie Fox’s, the highest pub in Ireland, with a 3 course meal plus tea or coffee, live music, and a high-energy dance show in a legendary family-run venue

Johnnie Fox’s Traditional Irish Night is a dinner and live music experience in the Dublin mountains, ideal for fans of Irish culture and cuisine.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a three-course meal plus tea or coffee
  • Watch a live Hooley show featuring world-class Irish dancers and musicians
  • Visit the highest pub in Ireland with rich character
  • Relax in a warm, family-run venue popular with locals and celebrities
  • Experience an authentic evening of Irish music, dance, and culture

Description

Johnnie Fox’s is Ireland’s highest pub, located in the Dublin mountains, offering a traditional Irish night blending live performance with heritage. This family-run venue welcomes guests into an evening of music, dance, and authentic Irish hospitality.

Your evening starts with a three-course meal plus tea or coffee, featuring traditional Irish dishes from the Hooley Menu.

The Hooley Menu

To Begin:

  • Chef’s Soup of the Day – seasonally selected vegetable soup
  • Duck Pâté – served with peppery baby rocket and blackberry chutney
  • Fox’s Wild Irish Mussels – steamed in cider, onion, and garlic cream stock
  • Sriracha Atlantic Prawn Salad – with marinated cucumber and dill dressing
  • Fox’s Seafood Chowder – creamy potato soup with shellfish, smoked and white fish

Main Courses:

  • Lamb Shank – Irish lamb with potato and vegetables in lamb and red wine jus
  • Irish Lamb Stew – slow-stewed lamb with potato, carrots, celery, pearl barley, topped with puff pastry
  • Beef & Guinness Pie – slow-cooked beef in red wine gravy with spring onion mash and puff pastry
  • Roast Chicken Supreme – with spring onion mash, roasted vegetables, and red wine gravy
  • Fox’s Seafood Pie – white and smoked fish, shellfish, and vegetables in velouté sauce with puff pastry and mash
  • Fox’s Vegetable Stew – root vegetables and red lentils in light herb and tomato sauce

To Finish:

  • Homemade Apple Pie – served with cream or ice cream
  • Fox’s Banoffi Cream Pie – biscuit base, toffee, banana, and whipped cream
  • Fox’s Famous Whiskey Cake – chocolate sponge with whiskey, cream, and toffee sauce

Followed by tea or coffee.

As you dine, the lights dim and the Hooley Show begins with traditional Irish music, storytelling, and dancing. Professional performers in vibrant costumes deliver an energetic show full of passion and skill. The atmosphere builds throughout the evening, encouraging audience participation and celebration of Irish culture.

This experience offers more than a meal and a show—it is an engaging immersion into Irish tradition and hospitality.

Includes

  • Entry to the Hooley Night experience at Johnnie Fox’s
  • Reserved seating for the live music and Irish dance show
  • Three-course meal of authentic Irish cuisine
  • Live traditional Irish music throughout the evening
  • High-energy Irish dancing show with world-renowned performers
  • Friendly and attentive service from the Johnnie Fox’s team
  • Family-friendly atmosphere in a warm and cozy indoor venue
  • Scenic location in the Dublin mountains
  • Access to a historic, family-run Irish pub
  • Free on-site parking at the venue
  • Full evening of entertainment lasting several hours

Excludes

  • Drinks are not included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred date. Evening events are popular on weekends. Dress warmly, as the venue is in the Dublin mountains, and consider bringing a camera for memorable moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can enjoy a three-course Irish meal accompanied by live music and traditional Irish dancing in a historic pub setting.
Johnnie Fox’s is located in the Dublin mountains and is known as the highest pub in Ireland.
The show features world-class Irish dancers and musicians performing traditional Irish music and dance.
Yes, the venue is family-run and offers a warm atmosphere that is suitable for guests of all ages.
Yes, the experience includes a three-course meal along with tea or coffee.
The show generally lasts around 3 to 4 hours, including dinner and performances, but check the venue website for exact timings.
Yes, Johnnie Fox’s is open as a pub and you can visit during its regular hours, but the dinner and dance show is a separate ticketed event.
Vegetarian meal options are typically available, but it's best to inform the venue in advance when booking.
Transportation is not included, so you should arrange your own travel to the Dublin mountains location.
Yes, it is recommended to book tickets in advance as the Irish Dinner & Dance Show is a popular event.

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