Wild Thyme Restaurant, Co. Monaghan

Good Food Ireland^® Approved Since 2024

We stand over our recommendations. With exacting selection and regular review processes we ensure a rewarding local Irish ingredient led experience. You can count on it!

Overview

Located within the village of Threemile House, just a short distance from Monaghan Town, you’ll find the culinary gem that is Wild Thyme Restaurant. Having opened in 2022, husband and wife team Karl Breen and Sinéad Flynn have provided locals and visitors to Monaghan with a wonderful contemporary dining experience that puts local Irish flavours and great hospitality at the heart of its offering. We had the pleasure of visiting Wild Thyme Restaurant and you’ll be quite surprised how close it is to Monaghan Town. Located within the quaint village of Threemile House and perched on the corner, it would Read More be hard to miss this eatery as you’ll be drawn to the riot of vibrant floral arrangements perched around the exterior, all of which gives a great sense of welcome that invites you to discover more about what Wild Thyme Restaurant is all about.

This sense of welcome is amplified as the minute we walked through the door there was this wonderful feeling of warmth and richness in this newly renovated Restaurant & Pub. When you take in the interior of Wild Thyme Restaurant, once again you’re enveloped in fresh floral displays and also an interior design that features warm earthy tones. Beautiful eye-catching teal dining benches are dotted around, adding pops of colour to the dining space. With a strong ethos of local ingredients, it very much feels like the restaurant design complements the local fine dining experience you’ll enjoy when you sample the menu. And what a menu it is. Chef & Proprietor Karl Breen has put the focus on highlighting a selection of seasonal Irish ingredients across a collection of carefully devised dishes that best showcase the quality and flavours of the produce used. The menu with its local ethos, changes with the seasons giving loyal customers something new to discover when they visit the restaurant. Karl and Sinéad are a winning combination both bringing their considerable skills to the table. Chef & Proprietor Karl is at the helm in the kitchen while Sinéad expertly manages the front of house and hospitality, making sure customers are well looked after and enjoy their visit to Wild Thyme Restaurant. Opening their own restaurant had always been a long-held dream for Karl and Sinéad. Having recognised a gap in the contemporary local food offerings within the Monaghan area, they took the leap and purchased a former pub outside Monaghan town. After extensive renovations Wild Thyme Restaurant opened and since then has continued to make a name for itself. Many food lovers have flocked from Belfast and neighbouring counties to sample the exciting local food offering at Wild Thyme Restaurant.

Dining

Since opening in 2022, food lovers and locals have been flocking to Wild Thyme Restaurant. Here, Chef & Proprietor Karl Breen has utilised the very best local Irish ingredients and presented them to diners in a compelling style.

For a more casual dining offering, The Saddle Bar is located on-site too. Here you can relax in front of the fire with a pint as you enjoy a delicious meal that all is about the best pub & bar food done in the elegant Wild Thyme style.

Wild Thyme Restaurant is open Thursday through to Sunday if you’re planning a trip to Monaghan. They also do a lovely Sunday Lunch which is very popular. Booking in advance is recommended.

Wild Thyme Restaurant encompasses great hospitality and a culinary offering that seamlessly blends local Irish flavours in an exciting contemporary style.

During our visit, Chef prepared for us a starter of Rosslare Crab. This was so fresh to taste and the balance of flavours and ingredients was absolutely mouthwatering.

For the main course, we sampled the Silverhill Duck, sourced from just up the road in Emyvale. The Silverhill Duck was complemented flawlessly with beetroot that enhanced the flavour while also being cooked to perfection.

Other choice selections from the menu include Wild Irish Game Wicklow Venison, Irish Hereford Beef and also options for vegans and vegetarians.

The fine quality of the menu and dishes was also matched by the precision and care taken with plating. Some say many of us eat with our eyes and if that’s the case, you wouldn’t be able to resist eating out at Wild Thyme Restaurant.

The menu at Wild Thyme Restaurant is complemented by a fabulous drinks menu and cocktails too that have become famous for their flavour and decadence. During our visit, we got the chance to try out their Raspberry Gin concoction. Served with ice and mint, once again the depth of flavour was amazing and so refreshing. You’ll also find a lovely wine list that Sinéad and her team will happily recommend which wines pair best with certain dishes.

Overall, an evening at Wild Thyme Restaurant encompassed a heart-warming meal for a snowy winter’s night. We can easily understand how this restaurant has become known for destination dining, offering that exciting contemporary dining experience away from the city lights at home in the Monaghan countryside.

Book a Table

Sustainability

At Wild Thyme Restaurant, the ethos is centred around using the best local produce that can be found. The menu is a reflection of this. Supporting local producers, farmers and fishermen in turn supports the local economy and helps it thrive.

Leave review

There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

Nearby Experiences

Experiences
Accommodation
Dining
Cook & Shop
Meet the Makers