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Matt the Thresher / Julianstown / Food & Drink

Good food.
All day long.

From breakfast and lunch to Irish seafood, prime beef and thoughtfully chosen wines. Explore the menu in Julianstown.

Main Street · Julianstown, County Meath
01 / Food with character

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.

Chef-prepared main course at Matt the Thresher Julianstown
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The menus,
at a glance.

Prefer to see the original menus? Open a PDF below, or explore every dish and price in the written menus further down.

Menus and prices may change.

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.

Julianstown / Food & drink

À La Carte

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Oysters1 item

Hand selected, freshly served

Carlingford Lough3 Oysters €10.50 · 6 Oysters €18.95 · 12 Oysters €35.95

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

Crispy Halloumi€12.50

Mixed leaf salad, sriracha & lime mayo (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Braised Beef Croquettes€12.95

Shredded braised beef, smoked cheddar, sauerkraut cabbage, chipotle aioli (1a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12)

Padrón Peppers€11.95

Buttermilk aioli, smoked paprika (1a, 3, 7, 10)

Bread & Dips€8.95

Matt’s house sourdough & brown bread, Irish butter, red roasted pepper dip (1a, 7, 12)

Starters7 items

Freshly served

Soup of the Day *GF€8.50

Served with malt brown bread (1a, 1e, *Changes Daily)

Seafood Chowder *GF€13.95

Served with malt brown bread (1a, 4, 7, 9, 14)

Hot & Spicy / Sweet & Sticky Wings *GFS €13.95 · M €19.95

Cashel blue cheese dip, celery stick (1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12)

Chicken Liver & Port Parfait *GF€14.95

Plum chutney, brioche toast (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Crispy Calamari€13.95

Mango & chilli mayo (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12, 14)

Mussel Pot *GFS €14.95 · M €20.95

Creamy white wine & parsley sauce, toasted sourdough - main with fries (1a, 7, 12, 14)

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Salad€15.95

Creamy burrata, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, strawberry, balsamic glaze, sourdough croutons (1a, 7, 12)

Vegetarian & Vegan4 items
Authentic Thai Curry *GF€19.95 · Add Chicken €4.50 · Add Prawn €6.50

Aromatic curry, roasted squash, chickpea & coconut, steamed basmati rice & diced vegetables (9)

Cream Tagliatelle Pasta€18.95 · Add Chicken €4.50 · Add Prawn €6.50

Garlic & white wine sauce, cherry tomato, spinach, mushrooms & aged parmesan (1a, 7, 9, 12)

Vegetarian Quiche of the Day€14.95

Coleslaw & house salad (1a, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Grilled Veggie Wrap€15.95

Grilled peppers & courgette, carrots, white bean hummus (1a, 7, 9, 10)

Salad Bowls3 items
Super Grain Salad *GF€16.95 · Add Chicken €5.00 · Add Poached Prawn €7.00

Couscous, quinoa, olives, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, coriander, pumpkin seeds, chilli & lime dressing (1a, 7, 9, 12)

Grilled Caesar Salad€16.95 · Add Chicken €5.00 · Add Poached Prawn €7.00

Crisp baby gem, aged parmesan, cured smoked bacon lardons, croutons, homemade Caesar dressing (1a, 2d, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)

Prawn & Avocado Salad *GF€22.95

Poached Atlantic prawns, avocado, seasonal leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, honey mustard dressing (2d, 10, 12)

From the Sea8 items
Fresh Catch of the DayMarket price

Please ask your server or check the board (*Changes Daily)

Fish & Chips€23.95

Lightly battered haddock, garden pea purée, house tartare sauce (1a, 1e, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)

Wild Atlantic Prawn Scampi€28.95

Lightly battered, homemade tartare sauce & chips (1a, 1e, 2d, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Fish Pie€24.95

White fish, salmon & smoked coley, mornay sauce, potato topping, side salad (1a, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12)

Smoked Salmon Platter€21.95

Clogherhead smoked salmon, capers, red onion, crème fraîche and blinis (1a, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)

Seafood Platter€36.95

Clogherhead smoked salmon, Irish crab meat, Atlantic prawns, capers, Marie Rose sauce, crème fraîche & brown bread (1a, 2a, 2d, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)

Open Smoked Salmon€17.95 · Add Chips €3.50 · Add Soup €4.00

Clogherhead smoked salmon, crème fraîche, capers, red onions, malt brown bread (1a, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12)

Open Wild Atlantic Prawns€19.95 · Add Chips €3.50 · Add Soup €4.00

Poached Atlantic prawns, house-made brown bread, Marie Rose sauce, salad garnish (1a, 2d, 3, 7, 10)

From the Land5 items
Half Roasted Rotisserie Chicken€23.95

Creamy mash potato, seasonal veg, chicken & orange jus (1a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12)

Irish Beef Burger *GF€19.95 · Add Cheese €1.00 · Add Bacon €2.00

7oz beef patty, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, homemade sauce, brioche bun & chips (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Buttermilk Chicken Burger€19.95

Lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, sriracha mayo, brioche bun & chips (1a, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Steak Sandwich *GF€23.95

6oz sirloin, pepper mayo, rocket, caramelised onion, on rustic ciabatta, house cut chips (1a, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12)

Braised Featherblade *GF€29.95

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

Sirloin 10oz *GF€39.95

A classic cut with a rich and robust flavour

Fillet 8oz *GF€42.95

Our most tender steak with a buttery texture

Rib Eye 14oz *GF€47.95

Richly marbled for a bold, savoury flavour

Sides7 items
House Cut Chips€6.00
Sweet Potato Fries€7.00
Onion Rings€6.00

(1a, 1e, 3, 7, 10, 12)

Crispy Polenta€7.00

(3, 7, 9, 10)

House Salad€6.00

(10, 12)

Creamed Spinach€6.50

(7, 12)

Creamy Mash€6.00

(7)

Homemade Desserts1 item
Dessert Menu

Complete your experience with something sweet - ask your server for the Dessert Menu

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Julianstown / Food & drink

Wine List

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Champagne & Sparkling5 items
Corvezzo Organic ProseccoGlass €11 · Bottle €48

Fresh, fizzy, and full of green apple and pear. An easy, breezy garden party in a glass, Veneto - Italy (12)

Crémant de LimouxGlass €15 · Bottle €78

Lemon zest, green apple, and delicate brioche. Champagne’s vibrant cousin from the birthplace of sparkling wine - France (12)

Beaumont des Crayères NV ChampagneGlass €17 · Bottle €96

Crisp, elegant, and effortlessly fancy. The fearless friend who "accidentally" wears black-tie to brunch - France (12)

Jacquart Brut Rosé NV ChampagneBottle €130

Elegant, cheeky, and impossible to ignore. A vibrant rosé that winks at you from across the room - France (12)

Moët & Chandon NV ChampagneBottle €140

Smooth, golden, and glamorous. The Marilyn Monroe of Champagne that always makes an entrance - France (12)

White Wines12 items
Bons Ventos Vinho Verde - PortugalGlass €9.50 · Bottle €34

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)

Montgravet Sauvignon Blanc & Colombard - FranceGlass €9.95 · Bottle €36

Bright grapefruit, lime, and a punchy pop of passionfruit. Snappy, ultra fresh, and an unforgettable summer in a bottle (12)

Castelnau Picpoul de Pinet - FranceGlass €10 · Bottle €37

Zesty citrus, green apple, and a salty edge. Effortlessly cool - like that person who always looks good in sunglasses (12)

Koangi Sauvignon Blanc - New ZealandGlass €10 · Bottle €37

A slap of passionfruit, a punch of lime, and a fresh ocean breeze. The ultimate loud, lively, and irresistible party extrovert (12)

‘Les Coches’ Chardonnay - FranceGlass €11 · Bottle €38

Limestone and crisp green apples. Sophisticated but approachable, the kind of wine that reads the Business Post but still knows how to party (12)

Bosco Pinot Grigio - ItalyGlass €12 · Bottle €39

Fresh pear, crisp citrus, and a hint of white flowers. Light, lively, and dangerously easy to drink (12)

Fritz Haag Riesling - GermanyBottle €42

Sweet-talking with zesty stone fruits and impossible to put down. A little sweet, a little tart, and totally addictive (12)

Domäne Wachau Grüner Veltliner - AustriaBottle €45

Peppery, fresh, and a little bit brave, like hiking through Austrian vineyards with a picnic basket and no sleeping bag (12)

Pionero Albariño - SpainBottle €46

White peach, zesty lime, and a coastal breeze. Just salty enough to make you crave another sip, a total seaside kiss (12)

Little Beauty Pinot Gris - New ZealandBottle €60

Ripe apricots, juicy peaches, and tropical guava. Creamy, velvety, and beautifully balanced with a gentle hint of warm spice (12)

Roger Champault Sancerre - FranceGlass €16.50 · Bottle €65

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)

Bernard Defaix Chablis - FranceGlass €17 · Bottle €75

Razor-sharp flint, tart lemon, and green apple. A pristine, mineral-driven wine, cooler than an Aspen ice bath (12)

Red Wines14 items
Marius Grenache & Syrah - FranceGlass €9.50 · Bottle €34

Bold, playful, and packed with red currants. Like a romping Montpellier winger, it’s unmistakably French and always a ‘try’. Allez les Bleus! (12)

Montgravet Merlot - FranceGlass €10 · Bottle €35

Soft, fruit-forward, and bursting with juicy plums. Uncomplicated and pairs with everything (12)

Seixo Amarelo Reserva - PortugalGlass €11 · Bottle €36

Rich, smooth, and full of comforting dark cherry notes. Deeply warming, like a hug in a glass (12)

Paper Road Pinot Noir - New ZealandGlass €12 · Bottle €38

Bright red berries, earthy forest notes, and a hint of intrigue. A silky mysterious love letter from your favourite writer (12)

Madrigal Malbec Mendoza - ArgentinaGlass €13.50 · Bottle €40

Bold blackberry and a kick of spice. High-altitude energy that comes out swinging and starts a tango on your tongue (12)

Cabernet Sauvignon - South AfricaGlass €14 · Bottle €45

Deep blackcurrants, wild plums, and a hint of cedar spice. Richly textured and full of South African character (12)

Alegro Reserva Rioja - SpainGlass €15 · Bottle €50

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)

Chianti Classico Ser Lapo Riserva - ItalyBottle €61

Rich black cherries, fresh wild herbs, and a sophisticated touch of Tuscan leather. Vibrant, structured, and practically screaming for a prime steak (12)

Decoy Zinfandel - USABottle €66

Jammy blackberry, dark plum, and unapologetically extra. A big, loud, and ridiculously fun Hollywood blockbuster (12)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape - FranceBottle €75

A wine with a PhD in complexity. Rich, spicy, and deeply philosophical, like a late-night debate with your smartest friend (12)

Baron de Brane Margaux - FranceBottle €90

Elegant blackcurrant, dark berries, and smooth oak. Polished, refined, and effortlessly classy; the Bordeaux version of James Bond (12)

RODA I - SpainBottle €101

Velvety dark cherry, ripe plum, and voluptuous spice. A Segovia Spanish-guitar solo, smooth, passionate, and impossible to forget (12)

David Duband Pinot Noir - FranceBottle €117

Silky red cherry, wild strawberry, and clinically French elegance. Like wearing Chanel to a picnic, unnecessary but oh-so-worth-it (12)

Château La Pointe Pomerol - FranceBottle €153

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
Bosco Rosé Sicily - ItalyGlass €12.50 · Bottle €38

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

Bons Ventos Vinho Verde - Portugal€9.50

Minho - Portugal (12)

Sauvignon Blanc & Colombard - France€9.95

Gascony - France (12)

Picpoul de Pinet - France€10

Languedoc - France (12)

Chardonnay - France€11

Languedoc - France (12)

Pinot Grigio - Italy€12

Veneto - Italy (12)

Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand€10

Marlborough - N. Zealand (12)

Sancerre - France€16.50

Loire - France (12)

Chablis - France€17

Burgundy - France (12)

Red Wines by the Glass7 items
Grenache & Syrah - France€9.50

Languedoc - France (12)

Merlot - France€10

Gascony - France (12)

Seixo Amarelo Reserva - Portugal€11

Douro - Portugal (12)

Pinot Noir - New Zealand€12

Wairarapa - N. Zealand (12)

Malbec - Argentina€13.50

Mendoza - Argentina (12)

Cabernet Sauvignon - South Africa€14

Franschhoek - South Africa (12)

Tempranillo - Spain€15

Rioja - Spain (12)

Wines from the Barrel4 items
Viña Aljibes Verdejo - SpainGlass €9 · Carafe €24

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)

Terre di Sicilia Nero d’Avola - ItalyGlass €9 · Carafe €25

Dark, juicy, and full of Sicilian swagger. Ripe cherries and a hint of spice with the effortless attitude of a leather jacket (12)

Rioja - SpainGlass €9.50 · Carafe €28.50

Rich black fruits, a hint of liquorice, and spicy balsamic notes. Velvety, fresh, and beautifully balanced with a smooth, elegant tannic finish (12)

Château Pesquié Rosé - FranceGlass €10 · Carafe €30

Crisp wild berries, delicate rose petals, and a hint of red fruit. Light, fresh, and effortlessly elegant (12)

Cocktails11 items
Sex on the Beach€13

Vodka, peach & cranberry, fruity and refreshing

Mojito€13

Rum, mint & lime, fresh and zesty

Bramble€13

Gin, blackberry & lemon, bright and fruity

Hugo€13

Elderflower, Prosecco & mint, light and floral (12)

Aperol Spritz€13

Aperol & Prosecco, bittersweet and refreshing (12)

Caipirinha€13

Cachaça, lime & sugar, fresh and vibrant

Margarita€13

Tequila, lime & triple sec, crisp and citrusy

Pornstar Martini€13

Vanilla vodka & passion fruit, sweet and exotic (12)

Espresso Martini€13

Vodka & espresso, rich and smooth

Whiskey Sour€13

Whiskey & lemon, smooth and balanced (3)

Amaretto Sour€13

Amaretto & lemon, sweet and silky (3, 8)

Premium Non-Alcoholic3 items
Korrell Riesling - GermanyGlass €9 · Bottle €28

Crisp green apple, zesty citrus, and a clean dry finish. Bright, refreshing, and unmistakably Riesling - Germany (12)

Casa Emma Sangiovese - TuscanyGlass €9 · Bottle €28

Classic Sangiovese character with rich dark fruit. A smooth, alcohol-free take on a Tuscan favourite - Italy (12)

Pizzolato Prosecco - VenetoGlass €12 · Bottle €30

Clean green apple, bright citrus, and crisp bubbles. Pure, organic, and no added sulphites - Italy

Beers1 item
Beer Selection

Looking for a cold beer to accompany your course? - ask your server for our Beer Selection

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Julianstown / Food & drink

Breakfast

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Breakfast Classics6 items
Eggs Benedict / Royale€15.95

Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce and Sourdough Toast & Your Choice of: Smoked Irish Rashers or Baily & Kish Smoked Salmon. Allergen 1a,3,7,12

Smashed Avocado & Poached Eggs€14.95

Fresh Avocado, Poached Eggs, & Crushed Chilli on Sourdough Toast (V). Allergen 1a,3,7,12

Smoked Salmon Bagel€14.95

Scrambled Egg, Cream Cheese, Chives, & Capers on a Seeded Bagel. Allergen 1a,3,4,7,9,12

Thresher’s Full IrishRegular €13.95 · Go Large €16.95

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

Breakfast Bap€14.95

Crispy Smoked Bacon, Pork Sausage, Egg, Cheddar Cheese with Tomato Relish on a Toasted Brioche Bun. Allergen 1a,3,7,12

Pancakes€10.95

Blueberries & Maple Syrup. Allergen 1a,7. (Gluten Free Options - Ask your Server)

Something Light2 items
Greek Yogurt Parfait€8.95

Layers of Granola with Berries and a hint of Cinnamon. Allergen 1a,7

Porridge€9.95

Creamy Oats and Chia Seeds served with Honey, Cream, and Berries. Allergen 1a,1d,7

Pastries3 items
Croissants - Plain or Almond€3.95

Allergen 1a,7,8a

Cinnamon Swirl€3.95

Allergen 1a,7

Chocolate Brownie€3.95

Allergen 1a,3,7,8a

Build Your Own Breakfast11 items
2 Eggs - Fried or Poached€3.50
Scrambled Eggs€4.00
2 Sausages€3.50
2 Rashers€3.50
Mushrooms€2.50
Baked Beans€1.50
Hash Brown€2.00
Avocado€2.50
Smoked Salmon€4.00
2 Slices Brown or White Toast€3.00
Gluten Free Bread€3.50
Coffee & Tea1 item
Fabulous Selection of Barista Style Coffee & Tea

Coffee by Coffee Perfection. The best of Sumatra, Brazil, & Kenya Blend No.18

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03 / The Julianstown experience

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.

Inviting dining room at Matt the Thresher Julianstown, County Meath
The Julianstown dining experience
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Planning breakfast, lunch or dinner in Julianstown? Reserve online, or call the team with any questions about the menus and group arrangements.

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