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Lunch dishes and wine at Matt the Thresher Inn Birdhill
Matt the Thresher Inn / Birdhill / Food & Drink

A taste
of Birdhill.

From locally sourced Irish seafood to comforting country-inn favourites. Explore the menu at Matt the Thresher Inn, Tipperary.

Gortybrigane · Birdhill, County Tipperary
01 / Food with character

The good things
on the table.

At the original Matt the Thresher Inn, food is made for sharing and enjoying at your own pace. You’ll find fresh seafood, Irish meats, relaxed lunch choices and family-friendly favourites.

Browse all the dishes and prices directly on this page. Our menu categories are easy to explore, whether you’re planning lunch, dinner or a little something sweet.

Chef-prepared fish dish at Matt the Thresher Inn Birdhill
02 / Our food & drink

Explore
our menus.

Choose a menu, then explore the categories at your own pace. All dishes and prices are readable here, with PDF copies available for download.

Birdhill / Food & drink

Main Menu

Select a category below to see the dishes and prices.

Starters7 items
Homemade Soup of the Day€7.95

Freshly made soup of the day served with homemade brown bread

Steamed Pot of West Cork Mussels€13.50

Fresh mussels in a creamy white wine sauce

Spicy Birdhill Wings€11.95

Classic spicy chicken wings with Cashel blue cheese dip & celery sticks

Goats Cheese Salad€11.50

Locally produced warm goats cheese, served on a bed of seasonal leaves, cucumber, slow roasted red peppers and walnuts in a honey mustard dressing.

Garlic Wild Mushrooms€11.50

Sautéed mixed wild mushrooms with garlic butter & parsley served on sourdough

Chicken Liver Pâté€12.95

Rich and buttery pâté served with toasted breads, red onion jam, apple chutney & salad garnish

Smoked Salmon & Crab Roulade€14.95

Served with beetroot gel, rocket leaves, toasted almonds & cucumber dill, Greek yoghurt dressing

Lunch6 items
Tipperary Bacon & Cheese Toastie€11.50

Locally cured bacon with melted mature cheddar cheese served on toasted ciabatta with roasted tomato relish

Open Seafood Sandwiches€18.95

Served on homemade malt brown bread: Smoked Salmon - Poached Salmon - Wild Atlantic Prawn -

Club Sandwich€13.95

Warm chicken fillet, crispy bacon & baby gem lettuce served on freshly toasted whole grain brown bread with red pepper aioli

Matt's Humdinger€12.50

With roasted Mediterranean vegetables & locally sourced creamy goats cheese

6oz Sirloin Steak Sandwich€19.95

Skirt steak, sautéed onions & mushrooms, baby gem lettuce, red pepper aioli & house cut chips.

Homemade Soup of the Day€7.95

Freshly made soup of the day with homemade malt brown bread. (Coeliac bread available)

Main Course12 items
Fish & Chips€22.95

Fresh fillet of hake lightly battered served with mushy peas, house cut chips & homemade tartare sauce

Scampi & Chips€28.95

Prawns in our lightest batter with house cut chips, salad & homemade tartare sauce

Fish Pie€23.95

A selection of the freshest seafood in a creamy lemon & dill sauce topped with whipped mash & served with side salad

Wild Prawn Tagliatelle€23.95

Prawns & tagliatelle pasta in a creamy white wine sauce with spinach & cherry tomatoes

Authentic Thai CurryVegetarian €17.95 · Chicken €20.95 · Prawns €22.95

Aromatic curry served with freshly steamed basmati rice

Smoked Salmon Platter€20.95

Thinly sliced smoked salmon served with homemade malt brown bread, capers, cream cheese, red onions & homemade marie rose sauce

Chicken Fillet Burger€18.95

Tender chicken fillet served with crispy baby gem lettuce, beef tomato, caramelised onions, red pepper aioli & house cut chips

Spicy Birdhill Chicken Wings€18.95

Classic spicy wings served with Cashel blue cheese dip & celery stick

Irish Chicken Supreme€23.95

(please allow 15-20 mins for this dish) Corn-fed roasted chicken served with homemade apple sausage & mint stuffing, sauteed potatoes, fresh market vegetables in a creamy mushroom sauce

Gourmet Steak Burger€18.95

Succulent homemade steak burger with red onion, beef tomato, house pickles, roasted tomato relish on a lightly toasted brioche bun & served with house cut chips. Add Tipperary bacon +1 · Add mature cheddar +1 · Add caramelised onions +1 · Add Cashel Blue cheese +1

Smoked Salmon & Wild Atlantic Prawns€27.95

Served on malt brown bread, capers, cream cheese, red onion & salad

Large Steaming Pot of West Cork Mussels€19.95

Fresh mussels steamed in a creamy white wine sauce

Steaks2 items
10oz Sirloin Steak€35.50

Our steaks are locally sourced and dry aged. Served with lightly battered onion rings, roasted cherry vine tomatoes with a choice of fresh pepper sauce or garlic butter

8oz Fillet Steak€37.95
Salads4 items
Goats Cheese Salad€17.95

Locally produced warm goats cheese served on a bed of seasonal leaves, cucumber, slow roasted red peppers & walnuts in a honey mustard dressing.

Classic Caesar Salad€16.95 · With chicken €18.95

Fresh baby gem lettuce served with crispy bacon, croutons dressed in a French house Caesar dressing

Crab, Avocado & Prawn Salad€22.95

Served with seasonal leaves, avocado, long stem broccoli, cherry vine tomatoes, red onion in a honey mustard dressing

Poached Salmon Salad€19.95

Fresh poached salmon with French beans, cherry vine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, seasonal leaves in a honey mustard dressing.

Sides8 items
House-cut Chips€5.50
Creamy Mash€5.50
Fresh Market Vegetables€5.50
Lightly Battered Onion Rings€5.50
Side Salad€5.50
Sautéed Mushrooms€5.50
Sautéed Onions€5.50
Homemade Coleslaw€5.50
Mini VIPs6 items
Yummy Burger & Chips€8.95

100% Irish Beef Burger served on a toasted brioche bun & house cut chips

Super Sausages & Mash€8.95

Juicy sausages & creamy mash potato

Fantastic Fish & Chips€8.95

Lightly battered fresh fish goujons & house cut chips

Groovy Goujons & Chips€8.95

With roasted Mediterranean vegetables & locally sourced creamy goats cheese

Ham & Cheese Toastie€8.95

Melted cheddar cheeses in freshly toasted bread

Perfect Pasta€8.95

Tagliatelle pasta in a tomato & basil sauce

Desserts4 items
Apple Strudel€8.50

Caramelised apples in a shortbread pastry served warm with fresh cream

Chocolate Cake€8.50

Moist, fudgy chocolate sponge cake with chocolate sauce & chocolate ice cream

Bread & Butter Pudding€8.50

A timeless favourite served with creme anglaise & vanilla ice cream

Selection of Ice Cream€8.00

Please ask your server for todays tempting selection

Extra information:

Add chips to any sandwich 4.00.

Vegan options available (Authentic Thai Curry-Pasta-Salad) 18.95.

For customised vegan dishes please give 24 hours notice.

Unfortunately during busy periods it is not possible to split bills.

03 / Worth staying for

Good food.
Good company.

Come for the menu and stay a little longer. From the dining room to the garden terrace, Birdhill is a place for relaxed lunches, lively dinners and the pleasure of good company.

Menus and ingredients may change with availability. For dietary requirements, particularly food allergies, please speak directly with the restaurant team.

Al fresco garden dining at Matt the Thresher Inn in Birdhill, Tipperary
Enjoy Birdhill at your own pace
04 / Make a date

See you
at the inn.

Planning a visit to Birdhill? Reserve online, or contact our team for groups larger than six or any questions about the menu.

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