At Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen, Co Dublin there is traditional Irish music every night and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. There are large bands that play through the year on selected dates. You can also see one of the top dancing performances in the country at our famous ‘Hooley Night’ – dinner & show (reservations recommended). Fox’s is the home of traditional entertainment, so be sure to book in advance if you can. Johnnie Fox’s is situated in Glencullen on top of the Dublin mountains and is one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs. They are also famed as the highest pub in the country and are located approximately 25-35 minutes drive from Dublin
Contact details for Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen, Co Dublin
Tel: +353 (1) 295 5647
Fax: +353 (1) 295 8911
Email: info@jfp.ie
Website: www.jfp.ie
Menus for Johnnie Fox’s, Glencullen, Co Dublin
À La Carte
Hooley Menu
Group Menu
Christmas Menu
Wine List
Starters
Fresh Oysters (6, 9 or 12) €10.75, €15.50, €19.50
Hand picked and opened to order, served on a bed of fresh seaweed this is the dish you need to experience with a loved one. Add a drop of lemon or a dash of Tabasco or go natural, the choice is yours – as is 6, 9 or 12 oysters.
Mussels €8.95
Steamed until they are smiling! Fresh west coast mussels in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, served with brown bread. A house speciality.
Irish Smoked Salmon €8.50
Delicate slices of traditional oak smoked salmon, garnished with capers, served with mixed salad leaves and brown bread. An old favourite.
King Prawns in Filo Pastry €7.95
Individually wrapped king prawns in crispy filo pastry, served with mixed salad leaves and garlic mayonnaise.
Chef’s Soup of the Day €5.25
Please ask your server for details, served with our homemade brown bread.
Homemade “Mountain” Chowder €6.50
They are famous for it! Chunky pieces of smoked and white fish of the day plus various shellfish all bound in a smooth and creamy potato stock base. Served with home made brown bread.
Duck Liver Patè €7.95
A rich blended smooth patè of duck livers, onion, garlic, butter, cream and a dash or three of fine brandy all slowly baked in a water jacket to perfection and served with a small salad garnish and a classic red onion and balsamic reduction.
Fox’s Prawn Cocktail €8.95
Delicious Atlantic prawns on a bed of mixed salad leaves with seafood sauce in a unique presentation.
Fox’s Crab Claws €10.95
Succulent crab claws sauteed in a herb and garlic butter and served with home baked sweet brown soda bread.
Goats Cheese €7.95
A round of goats cheese coated in panko breadcrumbs and poppy seeds fried until golden, served with a melon and mango chutney and garnished with a light salad.
Fox’s Dip Selection €6.95
A selection of three home made dips served with crispy oven baked pita.
Main Courses
Smoked Salmon or Prawn Salad “or both!” €16.95
You choose – have a fresh smoked salmon salad or a juicy prawn salad (or why not a little of each?) with fresh mixed salad leaves and our own seafood sauce.
Aran Salad “The King of Salads!” €19.75
Salad leaves with traditional oak smoked salmon, juicy crab meat and plump Atlantic prawns.
Hungry Fisherman’s Platter “Not for the faint hearted!” €28.75
Traditional oak smoked salmon, succulent Atlantic prawns, crab claws and crab meat, mussels, and Dublin Bay prawns with our seafood sauce.
Giant Shellfish Platter “This dish simply has it all!” (for 2 – 4persons) €115.00
Freshly cooked lobster halved and topped up with tender Atlantic peeled prawns, alongside succulent crab claws, mussels, and Dublin Bay prawns in the shell, accompanied by assorted seasonal shellfish – topped with 12 fresh oysters plus a giant portion of the hot black mussels in light garlic cream sauce.
Lover’s Platter “Sharing is caring!” (for 2 persons) €75.00
A large Abalone shell filled with Atlantic peeled prawns, surrounded by west coast crab claws, Dublin Bay prawns (in their little jackets) with assorted seasonal shellfish, smoked salmon slices, mussels and topped with 6 oysters to share.
Seafood Pie €10.95
A combination of white and smoked fish pieces plus shellfish all combined in our rich creamy veloutè sauce and topped with a puff pastry lid and baked slowly to perfection. Served with champ mashed potatoes.
Johnnie Fox’s Tagliatelle €11.95
Strips of smoked salmon and tagliatelle pasta combined in a smooth creamy sherry sauce, topped with fresh hand grated parmesan cheese and there own house baked garlic bread to compliment.
Pan Roasted Salmon €15.75
Fillet of Irish salmon, pan roasted and served with an orange and lemon velvet sauce, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Jambalaya €16.95
A sautéed mix of tiger prawns, succulent scallops and select fish come together in the pan and are bound by a spicy Cajun tomato sauce to make this hearty dish. Served with a unique orange saffron rice.
Hot Seafood Platter – market prices
A selection of fresh local market fish specially chosen by the chef to give the perfect balance and combination – please ask your server for today’s platter.
Braised Lamb Shank “So tender it can be cut with a spoon!” €14.95
Country joint of tender lamb shank on the bone braised for a minimum of six hours which allows the meat to simply drop off the bone served in a rich lamb and red wine jus, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Irish Lamb Stew €9.95
Irish lamb dice cooked slowly in a rich herb stock with potato, carrots, celery, pearl barley, served with a crescent puff pastry in a unique cast iron dish.
Champagne Duck €15.75
Slow roasted, tender, boneless half duck perfectly complimented with a Champagne and grape sauce, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
10oz Prime Sirloin Steak* €21.50
Traditionally matured and voted the best prime sirloin steak in Dublin, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Chicken Madeira €14.50
Fresh breast of chicken, baked to perfection in a slow oven and served with a creamy wild mushroom and Madeira sauce, accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes.
Chef’s Special – market prices
A meat special – the chef selects a quality local ingredient to make superb combinations, sometimes classical, sometimes innovative but always tasty – please ask your server for today’s platter.
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Vegetable Lasagne €13.50
Pasta layered with vegetables and finished with a rich béchamel sauce topped with grated cheese and baked to order.
Vegetable Curry €10.95
Slowly cooked hand cut vegetables in a tikka masala sauce and served with a unique orange saffron rice.
Desserts
(Please note that the brown bread and desserts are baked daily in the bakery by Fred, the loving Chef of some 30 stone (420lbs) “the proof is in the eating” he says, You may see him wandering through the pub at times.)
Fox’s Famous Whiskey Gateaux € 5.75 – Over 18′s Only!
This recipe has been kept a secret for over 130 years. A sinfully delicious moist sponge cake flavoured with chocolate and heavily laced with Whiskey then layered with fresh cream served with a toffee sauce.
Fox’s Bannoffi €5.75
Freshly sliced Banana on a thick layer of Fox’s homemade toffee on a pastry base. Topped with cool fresh whipped cream.
Chef’s Eat n’ Mess €5.75
It may be a mess but it sure is scrumptious! Broken meringue with freshly whipped cream and berry coulis with fresh seasonal berries.
Homemade Apple Pie and Cream €5.75
Prepared in the bakery in traditional homemade fashion. Served with freshly whipped cream or ice cream.
Chef’s Recipe – Brown Bread and Whiskey Ice Cream €5.75 (3 scoops)
Highest quality ice cream with smooth undertones of rich whiskey complimented by crunchy caramelised brown bread pieces.
Luxury Vanilla Ice Cream €4.50 (3 scoops)
Made to an old style recipe with vanilla pods.
Irish Cheese Selection €7.95
The cheeses are hand selected from the counties of Ireland to compliment the menu and give the best range available. These will change according to availability but they will always be the best they can source.
Hooley Menu (or Table d’Hote menu) is served for up to 30 people at the ‘Hooley Night’ includes dinner & show for €49.95
Starters
Fresh Wild Mussels. Speciality of the house…. strongly recommended!
Steamed to smile in their shells in white wine, garlic, onions & parsley.
Filo Prawns
Tiger prawns wrapped in filo pastry and deep fried, garnished with fresh salad and a garlic mayonnaise dip.
Fox’s Prawn Cocktail
Delicious prawns shelled on a bed of crisp lettuce served with Marie Rose sauce and delicious brown bread.
Home-made Mountain Chowder
There own special chowder with various shellfish, a selection of smoked and available fish of the day.
Chef’s Soup of the Day (V)
Please ask your server for details.
Duck Liver Patè
Blend of Duck livers, onion, garlic, butter, cream and a dash or three of fine brandy all slowly baked to perfection and served with a small salad garnish and a classic red onion and balsamic reduction
Deep fried Filo Prawn The Big Catch
Main Courses
Chicken Maderia
Fresh breast of Irish grain fed chicken, baked to perfection in our slow oven and served with our creamy wild mushroom and Maderia sauce.
Delicious salmon
Grilled and capped with a duo of roasted pepper sauce served with boiled potatoes and fresh market vegetables.
Smoked Salmon and Prawn Salad
Tantalise your taste buds with a sampler plate of tender Smoked Salmon and succulent Prawns garnished with fresh salad.
Braised Lamb Shank
Country joint of tender lamb shank on the bone braised for a minimum of six hours which allows the meat to simply fall from the bone, served in a rich lamb and red wine jus.
Seafood Jambalaya
A colourful mixture of Jumbo Prawns, Scallops and Select Fish, combined in a hearty tomato based sauce with onions, bell peppers and hot Cajun spices, served with rice.
Prime 10oz. Sirloin Steak
Chargrilled with fresh garden vegetables & potatoes.
Roasted Half Duck “Champagne”
Slow roasted tender boneless half duck in our secret marinade, perfectly complimented with our rich and velvety champagne and grape sauce, finished with our selection for vegetables & potatoes.
Vegetable Curry (V)
Slowly cooked hand cut vegetables in a tikka masala sauce and served with our unique orange saffron rice. Irish Darne of Salmon.
Desserts
Fox’s Famous Whiskey Gateaux
Recipe kept secret for over 130 years. A sinfully delicious moist sponge cake, laced with Whiskey & chocolate liqueur, layered with fresh cream and served with a toffee sauce.
Homemade Apple Pie with Cream
Just like your Grandmother made it.
Fox’s Banoffi
Freshly sliced Banana on a thick layer of Fox’s homemade toffee on a pastry base. Topped with cool fresh whipped cream
Tea or Coffee
A selection of speciality coffees may ticklt the taste buds after a lovely meal….
Irish Coffee (Irish Whiskey) €5.35
Baileys Coffee (Baileys Irish Cream) €5.85
Calypso Coffee (Tia Maria) €5.85
French Coffee (Cognac) €5.85
Café Royal Coffee (Cognac & Benedictine) €6.35
Island’s Coffee (Brandy, Tia Maria, Crème de Cacao) €6.35
Nutty Irishman Coffee (Baileys & Frangelico) €6.35
After Dinner Premium Drinks (All per ¼ gill measure unless otherwise stated)
Middleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey €12.30
Glenmorangie Single malt Scotch (10yr) €10.30
Calvados Apple Brandy €6.35
Cles des Ducs Armagnac V.S.O.P. €11.70
Castarè de Bas Armagnac Hors D’Age €11.70
Hennessy X.O. Cognac €14.25
Hennessy Paradis Cognac €51.10
Warre’s ’95 Late Bottled Vintage Port €6.35
Warre’s ’85 Vintage Port (per bottle) €119.40
Group menus are served to 20+ people at the Hooley. Please select your 2 starters and 2 main courses for your group.
Homemade Mountain Chowder
Various shellfish and a selection of smoked and fresh fish, lovingly combined to give you the best of the best.
Colcannon Soup
Cream of potato and leek made with our delicious vegetable stock, so it’s full of flavour.
Fox’s Prawn Cocktail
Delicious Atlantic prawns resting on a bed of crisp lettuce and topped with our own homemade seafood sauce.
Irish Smoked Salmon
Oak smoked salmon, garnished with capers onions and lemon, completed with a fresh salad garnish.
Johnnie Fox’s Duck Liver Pate
The delicate flavour of our duck liver pate is complimented with homemade red onion marmalade and balsamic vinegar reduction.
Main Courses
Seafood Pie
A combination fish pieces & shellfish combined in our rich creamy veloutè sauce and topped with a puff pastry lid. Served with champ mashed potatoes.
Lamb Shank
Delicious shank of slow cooked lamb in our rich velvety sauce.
Traditional Irish Stew
Heart warming lamb stew, a favourite here on the mountain!
Fresh Irish Salmon
Gently poached and served with a classic Hollandaise sauce. Served with seasonal potatoes & vegetables.
Roast Half Duck “Champagne”
Slow roasted tender boneless duck perfectly complimented with our Champagne sauce. Served with seasonal potatoes & vegetables.
Chicken Madeira
Fresh breast of chicken, served with our creamy wild mushroom and Madeira sauce. Served with seasonal potatoes & vegetables.
Desserts
Fox’s Famous Whiskey Gateaux
A sinfully delicious moist sponge cake flavoured with chocolate and laced with mountain whiskey.
Traditional Apple Pie with cream
Just like Grannies Granny used to make it!
Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea
To add an Irish Coffee for your chosen menu add €4.50 extra
Guests with special dietary needs will be accommodated separate to any menu choice made here. Please inform our reservations team of any special requests 48 hours prior to arrival.
Christmas Menu includes a 4 course meal and a full traditional show for €47.50pp
Starters
Chef’s Warming Winter Soup
Creamed carrot and butterbean soup with home baked basil croutons
Fox’s Christmas Parcels
Vintage double smoked salmon and prawn with fresh horseradish cream and lime vinaigrette
Festive Goatee
Hot goats cheese and red onion tartlet placed on a bed of rocket, drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Chwismas Quacker
A rich blended smooth patè of duck livers, onion, garlic, butter, cream and a dash or three of fine brandy all slowly baked in a water jacket to perfection and served with a small salad garnish and a classic red onion and balsamic reduction
Main Courses
(free range) Roast Wicklow Turkey with Limerick Cured Ham
Turkey and ham with sage and onion stuffing and complimented with a light jus
Organic Roasted Salmon Fillet
Fresh salmon beautifully oven roasted with a light pesto crust and served with a fresh citrus cream sauce
Fox’s Vegetarian Option
Baked aubergine with chickpea and wild mushroom stuffing
Half Duck
Succulent half duck, slow roasted and complimented with a rich black cherry and whiskey sauce
Desserts
Traditional Plum Pudding
with light brandy creme anglaise
Fox’s Apple Pie
Home made old style classic finished with vanilla ice cream
Extreme Death by Chocorange
Johnnie’s take on a modern dessert, chocolate and orange to the extreme!
Tea or Coffee
with home made mince pies just in case you are not full enough
White Wine
Maison du Renard Chardonnay -France €23.90
A superb unoaked Chardonnay, full of buttery overtones, stacks of fruit and a very balanced finish.
Takún Reserva Sauvignon Blanc – Curicó Valley, Chile €23.90
Brilliant and straw-yellow in colour, with good aromatic intensity, the wine offers notes of pineapple garnished with citrus. Medium-bodied, with crisp acidity and a pleasing finísh.
Giuliana Pinot Grigio – Italy €26.50
A delicious fruity Pinot Grigio with hints of ripe pear and citrus notes. Best enjoyed young and served as an aperitif or with fish and chicken dishes.
Fleur du Cap Sauvignon Blanc – Stellenbosch South Africa €29.90
Fresh and crisp, offering lean but tasty floral, chive and lime notes, with good length.
Mâcon Lugny ‘Les Genièvres’ – Louis Latour, France €34.50
Fragrant scent, harmonious with plenty of latent fruit well balanced by acidity and a nice long lasting finish.
Esperanza Verdejo Viura – Rueda , Spain €29.50
Crisp and refreshing, this versatile blend of two Spanish grapes Verdejo and Viura displays delicate floral aromas and forward fruit.
Ta Moko Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand €29.50
Sourced from a range of premium Marlborough sites, this wine displays aromatic flavours of passionfruit, ripe gooseberries and zingy lime flavours. It has great palate weight and a long finish.
Le Rime Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay – Castello Banfi, Italy €29.50
An unusual combination of the aromatic Pinot Grigio and full-bodied Chardonnay, a vivacious wine full of charm.
d’Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay – Australia €39.00
Full-bodied, supple and generous with its minerality pineapple and caramel flavours. Stays lively through the juicy finish.
Le Rime Pinot Grigio/Chardonnay – Castello Banfi, Italy €14.50 (Half Bottle)
Round and juicy, featuring peach and light citrus tones, this white is balanced and bright, with a touch of white pepper on the finish.
Red Wine
Maison du Renard Cabernet Sauvignon – France €23.90
Violet fragrance and flavours of black cherries and red fruits, together with its lightly tannic structure.
Takún Reserva Merlot – Curicó Valley, Chile €23.90
Very deep, bright red colour. It offers good varietal expression on the nose, with aromas of fresh red. Pleasing and easy-to-drink wine.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Agricoltori del Geografico, Italy €29.50
Ruby red in colour. Red berry fruit aromas on nose. A harmonious, dry wine.
Babington Brook Shiraz – Australia €23.90
A rich, full bodied wine with aromas of black fruits and pepper. Lovely notes of plums and chocolate on the palate with a spicy finish.
Fleur du Cap Merlot – Stellenbosch, South Africa €29.90
Light and fresh, with good plum and grilled herb notes backed by a shading of toasted vanilla.
Henry Fessy Fleurie – France €39.00
Attractive boysenberry, black cherry and cassis flavors mix with light licorice and vanilla notes. A tangy minerality drives this light to medium-bodied red and lingers on the herb-tinged finish.
Conde de Valdemar Rioja Crianza – Spain €29.50
Mature fruit nose with nutty and chocolate flavours, which complement a vivid finish.
Bodega Lurton Piedra Negra Malbec – François Lurton, Argentina 29.50
A massive, vibrant and very sophisticated estate bottled Argentinian wine.
Fleur du Cap Pinotage – Stellenbosch, South Africa €29.90
Strong and flavoursome, packed with black and red berry flavours and well balanced tannins.
Château Lamarche Bordeaux Supérieur – Bernard Germain, France €14.50 (Half Bottle)
A wine with a developed fruity nose, soft and appealing, with good grip and supple tannins.
Rosé
Cabernet d’Anjou Rosé Domaine des Nouelles – Chéreau Carré, France €26.60
A characteristically refreshing wine, its slight sweetness balanced by just the right tartness.
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Dom Perignon €165.00
From the cellars of the world’s largest Champagne house, discover the perfect toast for that special occasion.
Moët & Chandon €75.00
Light, creamy and easy to drink.
Henri Grandin Brut Rosé Méthode Traditionelle – France €45.00
A very fine dry, sparkling rosé from the Loire Valley.
Marca Oro Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC – Italy €38.00
Fresh and crisp with loads of citrus, apple skin, mineral and stone fruit with delicate bubbles and a clean zesty finish.
Prosecco Snipe Zonin -Italy €9.70
Light and refreshing with fresh pear and apple aromas.