The Core Irish Pub - Engelberg

This place has good reviews so I decided to give it a try for a family dinner, thinking it might be reasonable. Irish pub playing American country music that should have been a sign to turn around and find something else. Took a look at the menu and saw the typical Swiss high prices, again, should have walked out. Only thing I saw on the menu I would consider Irish pub fare was the fish n chips. My wife had that, and said it was just OK. Rest of us had chicken wings and fries. Mediocre would have been a compliment for them. I get it, it 's Switzerland, things are expensive, but I don 't mind when I get good quality. We had dinner the night before at another (local Swiss) restaurant and it was great. (Restaurant Ende der Welt) Should have went back. I also learned that you get charged for tap water at the Core. Supposedly this is normal? I was not charged at he other local place. I guess they appreciated me spending over $100 chf and didn 't mind pouring some water from the tap and washing a few glasses for my business. Tried to have the charge removed but manager was condescending and said 'it 's only 8 chf ' well right back at you it 's only 8 chf you should have removed it and had a happier customer willing to give a good review. Plenty of much better places in Engelberg.

Consistently good drink, food, atmosphere and service. If you are in Engelberg, and you are a good pint and a good meal, this is your place.

The Pub was very nice. The staff was very polite and nice. I got the Burger wich was fantastic, it had a little to much onions. But overall one of my favorite restaurants.

We were only in town for 2 nights but this was our favorite place, they were the best bartenders ever! It was cozy and charming. Carina and Theresa were absolute angels, the best service we’ve gotten in 7 countries! We’d come back to Switzerland just to visit them.

Returned after 2 years and no regrets. Great food, attentive service and nice ambience. Also recommended with children.