08.01.2011 ~ Johnnie Fox's pub
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"Highest pub in the country". "One of Ireland's oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs". I'm not sure of the truth of either claim, but where better to bring overseas visitors on their last night in this country? The pub promised a "memorable experience". This I can attest to. Shame it was far from positive...
Un-"Hooley Night"
A twisty-turny taxi journey into the hills left us at the pubs door-step brimming with positive expectations. Stepping through the door we weren't disappointed, lots of old-school bar charm in the manner I'd been brought up to. Stepping towards the counter a tasty Guinness is on my mind. An enjoyable evening is a mere 60 seconds away, all we need to do is communicate an order for drinks to the bar-staff...
You're doing it wrong
I have a lot of respect for bar-staff... and not just because I have to!!! Consequently, I will not be referring to the employees of Johnnie Fox's as bar-staff. That would be a disservice to those in that service and their admirers everywhere else. Instead I will coin a new title for those persons employed to serve alcohol to the public at Johnnie Fox's bar:
Terrible ****ing ****ty excuses for ****** who can **** my ****. *!_
To the owners of said pub, it takes a lot more than the surroundings to ensure a great user experience. For anyone looking for a more positive post, please see my comments on the fantastic Home Organics, now that's how you look after people!
Damn shame my first '11 post was negative. Onwards and upways it is!
Tags: 11, disappointing, dublin, ffs, I_don't_like_u.