The Exchange unveils South American-inspired menu
The Exchange Bar & Restaurant at NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch has unveiled its new menu, bringing bold South American-inspired flavours, quality Irish ingredients and a fresh selection of dishes to the heart of Dublin city.
The Exchange Butchers Block
Curated by Head Chef Stuart Heeney and his team, the new menu brings together vibrant flavours and global influences, with South American inspiration running throughout the selection. From sharing plates and fresh seafood to hearty grills and indulgent desserts, the menu combines creative flavour combinations with quality ingredients, offering something for every occasion.
Taking centre stage on the new menu is The Exchange Butchers Block (€90), a generous sharing platter bringing together quality Irish produce and some of the restaurant’s standout meats. The feast includes 200g fillet steak, with beef supplied by Quigleys, the signature Nikkei Peri Peri Manor Farm half chicken sourced from Shannonvale Poultry in Clonakilty, and a 340g Andarl BBQ-glazed pork chop from Andarl Farm in Mayo. Served with a large portion of fries, alongside a crisp mixed leaf salad, house dressing, aji verde, chimichurri and pineapple relish.
The Exchange Butchers Block
The new small plates selection brings a host of bold flavours to the table, including BBQ Chimichurri Wings (€14.95) made with Manor Farm Irish chicken, BBQ sauce, fresh chimichurri, lime and coriander, alongside BBQ Chimichurri Cauliflower Wings (€12.95).
Seafood lovers can enjoy Grilled Black Tiger Prawns (€15.95) served with roast garlic and chilli butter, chimichurri, pickled chillies and grilled sourdough. The popular Cod Ceviche (€15.95) also returns to the menu following its popularity on a previous Exchange menu, featuring North Atlantic cod, aji amarillo, passionfruit and mango tiger’s milk, red onion, coriander and pickled jalapeños, served with ume sesame corn tortillas.
Other additions include Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos (€14.50), served with corn tortilla, avocado, pickled onion, feta, coriander, lime and chilli sauce and Warm Cheddar & Jalapeño Corn Bread (€13.50)with crispy Irish bacon, maple syrup, feta and rocket.
The NYX Spice Bag (€15.95) also joins the Exchange menu, bringing a South American-inspired take on one of Ireland’s favourite dishes to Christchurch. The vibrant dish combines crispy chicken fillet, chicken wings and fries stir-fried with peppers, onions and carrots, finished with coriander and taco seasoning and served with smoky tomato enchilada, aji verde and honey and garlic mayo.
For something lighter, The Exchange Peruvian Chopped Salad (from €10.95) combines grilled corn and red pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, rocket and quinoa with lemon and chilli yoghurt, with guests able to add grilled chicken, garlic, lemon and parsley prawns or honey and chilli roast halloumi.
From the Grill & Rotisserie, the Nikkei Peri Peri Manor Farm Rotisserie Half Chicken (€27.95) is served with aji verde, grilled lemon and coriander, while the Grilled Organic Clare Island Salmon & Black Tiger Prawns (€27.95) brings together two standout ingredients with smoky tomato enchilada sauce, corn and jalapeño salsa and lime and coriander rice.
Dessert sees an indulgent selection including Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta (€11.50) with mango and passionfruit, candied pecans and caramelised banana; Warm Doughnuts (€11.50) with chocolate ganache, rich dark chocolate sauce, sea salt, hazelnut crumble and vanilla gelato; and Sticky Toffee Pudding (€11.50)with miso caramel sauce and vanilla mascarpone.
Guests can also finish the experience with one of The Exchange’s dessert cocktails, including the Baileys Chocolate Truffle Martini, Baileys Salted Caramel Mudslide and Baileys Strawberry Shortcake, bringing an indulgent final touch to the new menu.
Located on the edge of Temple Bar beside Christ Church Cathedral, The Exchange Bar & Restaurant has become a lively hub for locals and visitors, with its vibrant interiors, buzzing bar and creative cuisine making it a popular meeting point in the heart of Dublin.
Whether joining for a meal with friends, a sharing feast or a drink at the bar, The Exchange offers a fresh take on dining in the city centre, bringing together quality Irish produce and bold South American-inspired flavours in a relaxed setting.
