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What’s the vibe?
Situated in the basement of a distinguished Georgian home along a residential street, Mr Fox would be easy to ignore – if it weren’t for Anthony Smith’s incredible cooking. Smith teamed up Stephen McAllister and Andrea Hussey of The Pig’s Ear fame to take over the spot where The Hot Stove once served. They’ve transformed the space into a relaxed brasserie with brick walls, tile floors, vinyl chairs, and a tile-framed cast iron stove. Before the restaurant had its name, Smith bought a stuffed fox from a Francis Street antique shop. Once he heard that Kitty O’Shea used the code name “Mr Fox” for Charles Stewart Parnell, he knew he had found a name fitting of his Parnell Square outpost. The stuffed fox is still displayed inside and is very worthy of a picture.
What should I order?
The seasonal set menu is guaranteed quality and allows the team to make the most of the magnificent seasonal ingredients available.
What are the prices like?
It isn’t cheap, but you pay for what you get. The seasonal set menu comes in at €93, with an extra €70 added for specialised wine pairings throughout. A la carte mains cost between €23 and €26.
Time Out tip
Mr Fox caters to Gate theatre-goers, extending their set lunch menus on show nights. All pre-theatre tables finish by 7:30pm.
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.
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