A burger served at The Coach House Brasserie. (source: Facebook/thejohnstownestate)

What’s to eat at The Johnstown Estate

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If you’re staying at The Johnstown Estate in Meath, Ireland, you're in for a treat! 

This 4-star country retreat is just over 30 minutes drive from Dublin, in rural Meath, and it serves up some exceptional dining experiences - as well as cozy brasserie-style meals. 

Here we take a closer look at what’s on offer.

Fire & Salt Restaurant

Fire & Salt is the hotel’s flagship dining experience. 

Guests describe a chic, sophisticated atmosphere in this fine dining restaurant.

Favourite dishes include the steak which as a signature of this restaurant is dry-aged in Himalayan salt over 36 days before its and perfectly seared over fire. 

Prices here are on the higher side, with entrees typically between €20 and €40.

The Coach House Brasserie

The brasserie offers hearty dishes that families and couples alike will enjoy. 

Guests described the restaurant as having a cozy charm, alongside a modern menu of comfort foods - including gourmet chicken or beef burgers, Tikka Massala, confit duck, steak and salads.

The prices are a bit cheaper than Fire & Salt, but guest reviews still point to a high-quality dining experience.

Afternoon Tea in the Atrium

Guests looking for a lighter afternoon bite, can enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s atrium.

The standard tea experience costs €39 per person, while the Sparkling Afternoon Tea, which includes bubbly, is priced at €47.