
Good food.
All day long.
From breakfast and lunch to Irish seafood, prime beef and thoughtfully chosen wines. Explore the menu in Julianstown.
The good things
on the table.
At Matt the Thresher Julianstown, there is something for every part of the day. From breakfast favourites to relaxed lunches, oysters, seafood and prime Irish beef, food takes centre stage.
Choose from the menus below, then explore dishes and prices by category.

The menus,
at a glance.
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Menus and prices may change.
Explore
our menus.
Choose a menu, then expand a category to view dishes, descriptions and prices. PDF copies remain available; please confirm current prices, ingredients and allergens with our team.
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.
À La Carte
Select a category below to see the dishes and prices.
Oysters1 item+
Hand selected, freshly served
Served with mignonette or sweet lemon sauce, lemon and Tabasco sauce (12, 14)
Thresher's Bites4 items+
Small plates to share - or to make a meal of
Mixed leaf salad, sriracha & lime mayo (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)
Shredded braised beef, smoked cheddar, sauerkraut cabbage, chipotle aioli (1a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Buttermilk aioli, smoked paprika (1a, 3, 7, 10)
Matt’s house sourdough & brown bread, Irish butter, red roasted pepper dip (1a, 7, 12)
Starters7 items+
Freshly served
Served with malt brown bread (1a, 1e, *Changes Daily)
Served with malt brown bread (1a, 4, 7, 9, 14)
Cashel blue cheese dip, celery stick (1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Plum chutney, brioche toast (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)
Mango & chilli mayo (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12, 14)
Creamy white wine & parsley sauce, toasted sourdough - main with fries (1a, 7, 12, 14)
Creamy burrata, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, strawberry, balsamic glaze, sourdough croutons (1a, 7, 12)
Vegetarian & Vegan4 items+
Aromatic curry, roasted squash, chickpea & coconut, steamed basmati rice & diced vegetables (9)
Garlic & white wine sauce, cherry tomato, spinach, mushrooms & aged parmesan (1a, 7, 9, 12)
Coleslaw & house salad (1a, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Grilled peppers & courgette, carrots, white bean hummus (1a, 7, 9, 10)
Salad Bowls3 items+
Couscous, quinoa, olives, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, coriander, pumpkin seeds, chilli & lime dressing (1a, 7, 9, 12)
Crisp baby gem, aged parmesan, cured smoked bacon lardons, croutons, homemade Caesar dressing (1a, 2d, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)
Poached Atlantic prawns, avocado, seasonal leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, honey mustard dressing (2d, 10, 12)
From the Sea8 items+
Please ask your server or check the board (*Changes Daily)
Lightly battered haddock, garden pea purée, house tartare sauce (1a, 1e, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)
Lightly battered, homemade tartare sauce & chips (1a, 1e, 2d, 3, 7, 10, 12)
White fish, salmon & smoked coley, mornay sauce, potato topping, side salad (1a, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12)
Clogherhead smoked salmon, capers, red onion, crème fraîche and blinis (1a, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)
Clogherhead smoked salmon, Irish crab meat, Atlantic prawns, capers, Marie Rose sauce, crème fraîche & brown bread (1a, 2a, 2d, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)
Clogherhead smoked salmon, crème fraîche, capers, red onions, malt brown bread (1a, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)
Poached Atlantic prawns, house-made brown bread, Marie Rose sauce, salad garnish (1a, 2d, 3, 7, 10)
From the Land5 items+
Creamy mash potato, seasonal veg, chicken & orange jus (1a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12)
7oz beef patty, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, homemade sauce, brioche bun & chips (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)
Lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, sriracha mayo, brioche bun & chips (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)
6oz sirloin, pepper mayo, rocket, caramelised onion, on rustic ciabatta, house cut chips (1a, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Slow-cooked beef, creamy mash, carrot & horseradish purée, grilled tenderstem broccoli & beef jus (7, 9, 12)
Prime Irish Beef3 items+
At Matt the Thresher, our meat is 100% Irish. All our beef is served with grilled cherry tomatoes, onion ring, house chips and your choice of sauce (3, 7, 9, 12). Choose your sauce: Pepper · Garlic Butter · Chimichurri · Béarnaise
A classic cut with a rich and robust flavour
Our most tender steak with a buttery texture
Richly marbled for a bold, savoury flavour
Sides7 items+
(1a, 1e, 3, 7, 10, 12)
(3, 7, 9, 10)
(10, 12)
(7, 12)
(7)
Homemade Desserts1 item+
Complete your experience with something sweet - ask your server for the Dessert Menu
Wine List
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Champagne & Sparkling5 items+
Fresh, fizzy, and full of green apple and pear. An easy, breezy garden party in a glass, Veneto - Italy (12)
Lemon zest, green apple, and delicate brioche. Champagne’s vibrant cousin from the birthplace of sparkling wine - France (12)
Crisp, elegant, and effortlessly fancy. The fearless friend who "accidentally" wears black-tie to brunch - France (12)
Elegant, cheeky, and impossible to ignore. A vibrant rosé that winks at you from across the room - France (12)
Smooth, golden, and glamorous. The Marilyn Monroe of Champagne that always makes an entrance - France (12)
White Wines12 items+
Zesty lime, green apple, and a lively hint of classic spritz. Ultra-refreshing, vibrant, and effortlessly crisp, like a cool Atlantic breeze in a glass (12)
Bright grapefruit, lime, and a punchy pop of passionfruit. Snappy, ultra fresh, and an unforgettable summer in a bottle (12)
Zesty citrus, green apple, and a salty edge. Effortlessly cool - like that person who always looks good in sunglasses (12)
A slap of passionfruit, a punch of lime, and a fresh ocean breeze. The ultimate loud, lively, and irresistible party extrovert (12)
Limestone and crisp green apples. Sophisticated but approachable, the kind of wine that reads the Business Post but still knows how to party (12)
Fresh pear, crisp citrus, and a hint of white flowers. Light, lively, and dangerously easy to drink (12)
Sweet-talking with zesty stone fruits and impossible to put down. A little sweet, a little tart, and totally addictive (12)
Peppery, fresh, and a little bit brave, like hiking through Austrian vineyards with a picnic basket and no sleeping bag (12)
White peach, zesty lime, and a coastal breeze. Just salty enough to make you crave another sip, a total seaside kiss (12)
Ripe apricots, juicy peaches, and tropical guava. Creamy, velvety, and beautifully balanced with a gentle hint of warm spice (12)
White peach, juicy pear, and zesty grapefruit with a flinty finish. Fresh, complex, and beautifully textured. This is a Sauvignon Blanc operating at its absolute peak (12)
Razor-sharp flint, tart lemon, and green apple. A pristine, mineral-driven wine, cooler than an Aspen ice bath (12)
Red Wines14 items+
Bold, playful, and packed with red currants. Like a romping Montpellier winger, it’s unmistakably French and always a ‘try’. Allez les Bleus! (12)
Soft, fruit-forward, and bursting with juicy plums. Uncomplicated and pairs with everything (12)
Rich, smooth, and full of comforting dark cherry notes. Deeply warming, like a hug in a glass (12)
Bright red berries, earthy forest notes, and a hint of intrigue. A silky mysterious love letter from your favourite writer (12)
Bold blackberry and a kick of spice. High-altitude energy that comes out swinging and starts a tango on your tongue (12)
Deep blackcurrants, wild plums, and a hint of cedar spice. Richly textured and full of South African character (12)
Ripe red berries, dark fruit, and a warm hint of cinnamon spice. A sleek, modern take on traditional Rioja that is silky, elegant, and effortlessly sophisticated (12)
Rich black cherries, fresh wild herbs, and a sophisticated touch of Tuscan leather. Vibrant, structured, and practically screaming for a prime steak (12)
Jammy blackberry, dark plum, and unapologetically extra. A big, loud, and ridiculously fun Hollywood blockbuster (12)
A wine with a PhD in complexity. Rich, spicy, and deeply philosophical, like a late-night debate with your smartest friend (12)
Elegant blackcurrant, dark berries, and smooth oak. Polished, refined, and effortlessly classy; the Bordeaux version of James Bond (12)
Velvety dark cherry, ripe plum, and voluptuous spice. A Segovia Spanish-guitar solo, smooth, passionate, and impossible to forget (12)
Silky red cherry, wild strawberry, and clinically French elegance. Like wearing Chanel to a picnic, unnecessary but oh-so-worth-it (12)
Lush plum, black cherry, and luxury in liquid form. Seductive and worth every cent, like drinking from the Holy Grail (if it were filled with premium Merlot) (12)
Rosé Wines1 item+
Sun-kissed summer berries and crisp citrus. The kind of rosé that makes you say, "Wait, did I just finish the whole bottle?" - Italy (12)
White Wines by the Glass8 items+
A Curated Selection of our Favourite Pours
Minho - Portugal (12)
Gascony - France (12)
Languedoc - France (12)
Languedoc - France (12)
Veneto - Italy (12)
Marlborough - N. Zealand (12)
Loire - France (12)
Burgundy - France (12)
Red Wines by the Glass7 items+
Languedoc - France (12)
Gascony - France (12)
Douro - Portugal (12)
Wairarapa - N. Zealand (12)
Mendoza - Argentina (12)
Franschhoek - South Africa (12)
Rioja - Spain (12)
Wines from the Barrel4 items+
Zesty, fresh, and a bit wild - like a skinny dip at sunset. Bursting with bright citrus, green apple, and a wink of herbaceous sass (12)
Dark, juicy, and full of Sicilian swagger. Ripe cherries and a hint of spice with the effortless attitude of a leather jacket (12)
Rich black fruits, a hint of liquorice, and spicy balsamic notes. Velvety, fresh, and beautifully balanced with a smooth, elegant tannic finish (12)
Crisp wild berries, delicate rose petals, and a hint of red fruit. Light, fresh, and effortlessly elegant (12)
Cocktails11 items+
Vodka, peach & cranberry, fruity and refreshing
Rum, mint & lime, fresh and zesty
Gin, blackberry & lemon, bright and fruity
Elderflower, Prosecco & mint, light and floral (12)
Aperol & Prosecco, bittersweet and refreshing (12)
Cachaça, lime & sugar, fresh and vibrant
Tequila, lime & triple sec, crisp and citrusy
Vanilla vodka & passion fruit, sweet and exotic (12)
Vodka & espresso, rich and smooth
Whiskey & lemon, smooth and balanced (3)
Amaretto & lemon, sweet and silky (3, 8)
Premium Non-Alcoholic3 items+
Crisp green apple, zesty citrus, and a clean dry finish. Bright, refreshing, and unmistakably Riesling - Germany (12)
Classic Sangiovese character with rich dark fruit. A smooth, alcohol-free take on a Tuscan favourite - Italy (12)
Clean green apple, bright citrus, and crisp bubbles. Pure, organic, and no added sulphites - Italy
Beers1 item+
Looking for a cold beer to accompany your course? - ask your server for our Beer Selection
Breakfast
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Breakfast Classics6 items+
Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce and Sourdough Toast & Your Choice of: Smoked Irish Rashers or Baily & Kish Smoked Salmon. Allergen 1a,3,7,12
Fresh Avocado, Poached Eggs, & Crushed Chilli on Sourdough Toast (V). Allergen 1a,3,7,12
Scrambled Egg, Cream Cheese, Chives, & Capers on a Seeded Bagel. Allergen 1a,3,4,7,9,12
Go Large (Extra Egg, Sausage, & Rasher). Poached or Fried Egg, Pork Sausage, Crispy Smoked Rasher, Sautéed Mushrooms, Black & White Pudding, Hash Brown, Tomatoes, & Beans, served with Fresh Sourdough Toast. Allergen 1a,3,7,12
Crispy Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage, Egg, Cheddar Cheese with Tomato Relish on a Toasted Brioche Bun. Allergen 1a,3,7,12
Blueberries & Maple Syrup. Allergen 1a,7. (Gluten Free Options - Ask your Server)
Something Light2 items+
Layers of Granola with Berries and a hint of Cinnamon. Allergen 1a,7
Creamy Oats and Chia Seeds served with Honey, Cream, and Berries. Allergen 1a,1d,7
Pastries3 items+
Allergen 1a,7,8a
Allergen 1a,7
Allergen 1a,3,7,8a
Build Your Own Breakfast11 items+
Coffee & Tea1 item+
Coffee by Coffee Perfection. The best of Sumatra, Brazil, & Kenya Blend No.18
Something worth
staying for.
Settle in for good food and warm hospitality, from breakfast through dinner. Explore our Julianstown restaurant, lively bar and the bakery and deli next door.
Dishes, vintages and prices may change; please confirm dietary and allergy requirements directly with our team.

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at Matt’s.
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