28/05/2026
Matt is the kind of person who reminds you why hospitality is more than just food and drinks.
From the age of 18, he fell in love with the magic of bringing people together — strangers turning into friends over a shared table, good music in the background, and drinks that spark conversation long after the night ends. For Matt, hospitality was never just a job. It was about creating moments people would carry with them forever.
Over the years, his passion grew beyond service. He immersed himself in wine first, then beer, then spirits — learning that every pour has its own personality, every bottle its own story. What mattered most to him wasn’t what was in the glass, but how it made people feel. The experience. The memory. The connection.
That’s why Joe Taylor feels like home to him.
A place where wine may take centre stage, but every drink, every dish, every song adds to the atmosphere.
If you ask Matt what he orders most, it’s the pork jowl — probably more often than he should admit. Rich, smoky, comforting and impossible to resist. And behind the bar, his heart belongs to the mango sticky rice martini. Sweet, bold, nostalgic and just a little dangerous — inspired by one of his favourite Thai desserts and his love for a properly stiff drink.
And then there’s the music.
Rock. Alternative. Arctic Monkeys. Gorillaz. The soundtrack to the nights he loves creating. Because for Matt, the perfect service isn’t just about what’s on the table — it’s the feeling in the room. The energy. The laughter. The moments that somehow become memories before the night is even over.
At Joe Taylor, Matt isn’t just serving drinks.
He’s creating experiences people will talk about long after the last sip.
