Speight's Ale House in Lower Hutt Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
    • Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
  • Malthouse Platter $32.00/ $47.00
    • Something to share, a selection of homemade paté, bread, soft cheese, relishes, pickles, dips, vegetable sticks, salami, champagne ham and seasoned chicken. Half or whole platters available.
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with Speight’s Ale House bread.
  • Bluff Chowder $14.80
    • A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Ale House toast.Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit. Beer Match: Enjoy this hearty chowder with a Speight's Summit
  • Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
    • An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
  • Moeraki Mussels $17.50
    • Green lipped mussels simmered to perfection in our homemade green curry sauce.
MAINS MAINS
  • Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Beef schnitzel lightly crumbed, served with either mushroom sauce or Ale House gravy, fries and salad greens.
  • Open Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • Locally baked foccaccia bread topped with rib-eye steak, homemade caramelised onions, mushrooms, egg and pesto mayo with your choice of english mustard or horseradish sauce.
  • Ophir Corn Fritters $19.80
    • Corn fritters made with a southern recipe served with streaky bacon and a refreshing tomato and coriander salsa. Beer Match: Everyone's favourite – have a Speight's Gold Medal as well.
  • Gold Medal" Calamari $19.80/ $25.80
    • Seasoned and lightly golden fried, match this with salad greens, lemon and aioli and there you have the makings of a classic. Small or large portions available. Beer Match: Goes without saying. Speight's Gold Medal – perfect!
  • Caesar Salad $19.80
    • The Ale House's spin on the traditional classic that has almost ingrained itself as a key part of the Kiwi dining scene. Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, anchovies, poached egg and our own caesar dressing. Add chicken: $23.60 Beer Match: The full flavours of Speight's Distinction Ale goes perfectly here.
  • Warm Moroccan Chicken Salad $23.80
    • Moroccan style chicken on a bed of tabbouleh salad greens, avocado, grapes and cumin yoghurt dressing.
  • Thai Beef Salad $23.80
    • Marinated beef in authentic thai ingredients with salad greens, roasted cashews, crispy noodles and a refreshing homemade dressing.
  • Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
    • A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
  • Speight's Pie $21.20
    • Homemade pie of the day served with side salad & fries. Our friendly staff will let you know what the chef has created today. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pie
  • Pasta of the Day $24.90
    • Our friendly staff will let you know the pasta of the day special. Beer Match: Your waiter can suggest a suitable beer to have with today's pasta dish.
  • Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
    • A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
  • James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $23.50
    • Porter sausage on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion and gravy. Served with toasted Ale House bread.
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $23.50
    • Thinly sliced lamb's liver, fried with bacon and caramelised onions, bound in a rich Speight's Old Dark gravy, served on potato mash, with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: Just has to be Speight's Porter with this one.
  • Blue 'n' Gold $25.80
    • Great Southland Blue Cod, lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter served with fresh garden salad and fries.
  • Catch of the Day $29.50
    • Allow our chefs to create for you a taste sensation using daily fresh fish from the markets. Please ask your waiter for today's inspiration. Beer Match: A glass of Speight's Pilsner is just great with fish.
  • Deep South Salmon $33.50
    • Pan roasted fillet of Salmon served on a garlic caper mash, topped with a tomato ragout and horseradish and lime cream. With a choice of garden salad or fresh vegetables on the side. Beer Match: Savour the flavour here with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
  • Chicken Parcels $25.00/ $29.20
    • Chicken breast, bacon, Turkish apricots, cream cheese and smoked paprika wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with plum sauce and toasted almond shavings. Served with green salad and crispy potatoes. Beer Match: Enjoy with a glass of distinctively hoppy Speight's Summit.
  • Black Cherry Chicken $30.80
    • Pan roasted chicken supreme, stuffed with herbs, cashew nuts, soft cheese and bacon. Laid on kumara mash with a black cherry sauce and garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Porter has the complex flavours to enhance this dish.
  • Speight's Gourmet Burgers $23.50
    • All burgers are constructed with a toasted monster bun, lettuce, tomato caramelised onion and served with golden fries. Choice of: Chicken-Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado and camembert with plum chutney./ Beef-Homemade beef pattie, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish with hickory smoked BBQ sauce./ Ostrich- 200g ostrich patty served with blue cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, fruit chutney.
  • Frank Oliver's Spare Ribs $25.00/ $33.90
    • Slow roasted Pork Spare Ribs with lashings of Speight's Old Dark and chilli inspired BBQ sauce, served with buffalo chips topped with bacon, cheese, onion and chargrilled corn on the cob. Prepare to get messy with this one. Small or large available.
  • Shearer's Shanks $28.80/ $36.50
    • Tender and delicious lamb shanks, oven roasted with Central thyme and garlic, topped with Ale House gravy and a mint glaze. Served on potato mash with fresh vegetables. Beer Match: I must say this dish is perfect with Speight's Porter.
  • Drunken Steak $29.90
    • 250g of prime rump steak, cooked to your liking topped with your choice of either creamy mushroom sauce, roasted garlic sauce or green peppercorn sauce. Served with golden fries and fresh salad. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark of course.
  • High Country Hog $27.90/ $32.90
    • Two giant bacon-cured chops, served on potato, red onion and cabbage hash, topped with apple and pear chutney, finished with lashings of Ale House Gravy and seasonal vegetables. Beer Match: This is great with a glass of Speight's Gold Medal Ale.
  • In the Roar $36.00
    • 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
  • Musterer's Roast Lamb Cutlets $00.00
    • Thyme infused lamb cutlets accompanied with kumara, parsnip and ginger hash, roasted vine ripened tomatoes, green beans then drizzled with our chefs special onion sauce and a rich jus. Beer Match: A pint of Speight's Distinction Ale will go great with this.
  • The Highlander $00.00
    • Hearty 250g prime rib-eye, served with potato gratin, buttered seasonal vegetables topped with a rich beef jus and beer battered onion rings.
  • The Fillet $00.00
    • Rosemary infused eye fillet, chargrilled with bubble and squeak potatoes, baby carrots, green beans, a mushroom pastry puff and topped with tomato jam and rich jus. Beer Match: Tough choice here but I would have to recommend Speight's Distinction.
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Egg $2.50
  • Onions $3.50
  • Mushrooms $6.00
  • Avocado $4.00
  • Mushroom Sauce $2.50
  • Ale House Gravy $2.50
  • Garlic Sauce $2.50
  • Peppercorn Sauce $2.50
  • Streaky Bacon $6.00
  • Fries $4.00
  • Side Vegetables $5.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
  • Sour Cream $2.00
  • Aioli $2.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Cromwell Crumble $13.00
    • A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
    • Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream $13.00
    • Dunedin's own speciality, gourmet ice cream – Speight's Old Dark, topped with caramel and coffee sauce.
  • Farmhouse Cheesecake $13.00
    • Ask for today's selection.
  • Baby Pavlova $13.00
    • The Kiwi classic surrounded with a salad of fresh fruit, whipped cream and smothered in a wild berry compote.
  • Banana Cigars $13.00
    • Deep fried until golden brown served with French vanilla bean ice cream, topped with a sensational thick coconut palm sugar sauce.
  • Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
    • Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
  • Banana Split $13.00
    • With all the bells and whistles!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Booldak BBQ (Spicy chicken, 2 people) $40.00
  • Dakdoritang (2 people) $40.00
    • Spicy chicken steam boat with potato and vegetables (pre-order recommended)
  • Bulgogi with rice $15.80
    • Beef marinated in Korean traditional soy sauce
  • Soonmandu Kuk $13.00
    • Soup with handmade dumplings
  • Moo Ssam (Thin slices of radish rolls, 3 pieces / 6 pieces) $6.50 / $12.00
  • Dolsot Bibimbab V $13.50 B/C $14.50
    • Mixture of vegetables, beef (or chicken), egg and steamed rice with chilli paste
  • Haemul Pa Jun $21.00
    • Korean pancake (rice & wheat based) with mixed seafood and vegetables
  • Chicken Bulgogi with rice $15.80
    • Chicken marianted in Korean traditional soy sauce
  • Kumara Wedges $5.00
    • Malt vinegar aioli & tomato sauce
  • Waffle Chips $6.00
    • Malt vinegar aioli & tomato sauce
  • Monster Burgers $29.90
  • Crumbed Camembert $10.90
    • Spiced plum dipping sauce
  • Pork Schnitzel $22.90
    • Rosemary & thyme potatoes, butternut pumpkin, fennel & rocket salad, house-made apple chutney & rich gravy
  • Chicken Royale $21.90
    • Southern fried chicken thigh, house-made slaw, smashed avocado, onion rings & ranch dressing
  • Whittaker's Chocolate Mousse $9.90
    • Smashed hokey pokey
  • The Classic Beef $21.90
    • Streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, roast capsicum, gherkins, onion strings, & tomato chutney
  • WEDNESDAY
    • free wings & rings, 3 crispy onion rings & 3 BBQ chicken wings as a complimentary starter to any smokehouse main
  • The Butchers burger $21.90
    • flame grilled beef pattie with melted cheese bacon crisp lettuce onion rings and our awesome BBQ sauce served on a soft bun with house fries and Bloody Butcher ketchup
  • Thai beef Salad $18.90
    • Strips of waka Nui beef. marinated in soy sauce and sesame, stir fried with peanuts and bean sprouts and served on a cushion of salad leaves.
  • The Wing Ding Mega Platter (100 Wings)(10 sauces) $100.00
    • Aioli, Supercharge Hot. Jamaican Jerk, Tangy Mustard, Pineapple Teriyaki, Thai SweetChilk Chipotle Mayo, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese and Garlic Cajun Spice, Caesar, Maple Mustard. Plum Sauce, Asian Peanut Satay, Thai Curry, and Lime, Butcher’s BBQ
  • Ora King Salmon $34.90
    • warm confit of salmon, oven baked under a herb and cheese crust served with an orzo pasta salad with olives, tomatoes, and capers in a lime and lemon dressing with pine nuts.
  • Rowans Seasonal Sandwich $14.50
    • ask your waiter for today offering from
  • THURDAY $16.00
    • 2 x BBQ spare ribs, 2 x crispy chicken wings and 2 x broccoli & cheese balls with dips
  • JNR FISH AND CHIPS $13.50
    • crispy battered fish and chips with tomato sauce
  • Ploughmans platter $18.50
    • Boiled egg, gherkins, breads, roasted red capsicums, Windsor ham, waxed port cheese, mango chutney, sundried tomato and kalamata olive chutney
  • Margherita $16.00
    • with fresh basil
  • Garlic bread $7.00
  • Curly fries $8.50
    • with aioli
  • Chicken Classic $19.00
    • Chicken, brie, cranberry
  • French Connection $18.00
    • Bacon, brie, mushroom
  • Veggie Delight $17.00
    • Mushroom, roasted red capsicum, kalamata olives
  • Meat deluxe $19.00
    • Salami, bacon, chicken, rocket fuel sauce
  • COMBINATION CHOW MEIN $12.00
  • VEGETABLE CURRY FRIED RICE $10.50
  • CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP $8.50
  • HAM FOO YUNG $11.50
  • STEAK FRIED RICE $10.50
  • SHRIMP FOO YUNG $11.50
  • CHICKEN BURGER $5.00
  • SWEET & SOUR PORK $11.50
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • BBQ N/A
  • Chicken Classic N/A
  • Subway Melt N/A
  • Roast Beef N/A
  • Cheesy Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Vege Samosa $2.00
  • 6 pc $4.00
  • Chicken Samosa $2.50
  • Butter Chicken $.50
  • Hot Dog $2.50
  • Kotthu Roti $15.00
  • Dinner Box
  • Garlic Roti $3.00
  • Tex-Mex Nachos $15.00
    • Known back home as a south of the border favourite! A big platter of corn chips topped with our smoky pork chilli, melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect with a pint.
  • Tuesday Cowboy Night $20.00
    • - for your choice of Carolina pulled pork, thinly-sliced smoked beef or pork or double smoked burnt beef ends drizzled with Uncle Mike’s house BBQ sauce. Served with tangy cole slaw and BBQ baked pork and beans.
  • Ice cream: $9.00
    • Ask about our flavours of the day.
  • New York Cheesecake $12.00
    • - Creamy and rich with a touch of orange zest, this house baked cheesecake is topped with raspberry couli.
  • Smoky Half Chicken $26.00
    • Half a tender, smoked chicken, finished with Uncle Mike’s Kansas City BBQ sauce on the flame grill. Served with house-made Havarti mashed potatoes our classic tangy cole slaw.
  • Crispy Falafel $10.00
    • For the non-carnivores, our crisply fried falafel is served with our house buttermilk ranch dressing
  • Smoked Chicken Sandwich Cheese
  • MAINS FROM THE SMOKER
  • - Creamy chip dip $2.50
  • - +2 Large sides $35.90
  • - Large $6.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • Nandino Burger & Regular Side $10.90
    • Flame Grilled Chicken with BBQ Basting, Swiss cheese & light mayo on a soft seeded bun plus a kids juice & corn or chips
  • - Large $6.50
  • - Regular $4.50
  • 1/4 Chicken $8.90
    • Small fraction, big reaction
  • Pork Ribs $3
  • Lamb Shank $7
  • Toasted Sandwich $4
  • 11.Sausage Meal $11
  • Chicken Drum $2.50
  • 2. Omelette $11
  • Snack Box $5.50
    • 1 plaice & Chips
  • 15 pieces of chicken & 3 Large chip $42
  • Remember the Menu changes daily, this is only a sample of what may be available when you visit
  • Prawn Marie-Rose £4.75
  • Beef Burger £5.25
  • Beef and Onion Baguette £5.75
    • with Gravy
  • Bacon and Cheese Baguette £5.75
  • LA GALETTE DE LA SEMAINE
    • Please ask our friendly staff for the description
  • Chilli Burger £5.75
  • Local Scallops £13.95
    • wrapped in a smoky bacon jacket with rocket and a coriander salad
  • Linguine $25.90
    • with chicken, mushroom, savoy cabbage, and garlic cream sauce
  • Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions $7.50
  • Sirloin steak $29.90
    • with fried eggs, hand cut fries, and beef jus
  • Selection of New Zealand cheeses $15.00 / $24.00
    • with quince jelly, grapes and crackers (1 person / 2 persons)
  • Lemon cheesecake $14.90
    • shortbread biscuit, lemon curd and ice cream
  • Fish of the day $32.90
    • pan or tempura fried with Israeli couscous, spinach salad, and kasundi relish
  • French Fries $5.00
  • Mille feuilli $14.90
    • puff pastry, raspberry pastry cream, and mandarin salad
  • Warm Wrap Pockets $5.80
    • choose one of the wraps(spinach & garlic pesto garlic & herb or sundried tomato & basil)(roasted beef roasted chicken, shaved ham, or vegetarian, avocado tomato red onion and cucumber)
  • Caesar $9.50
    • Lettuce, Teriyaki chicken, Grilled Bacon, Anchovy, crouton, Egg, Parmesan cheese
  • Garden GF V LF $8.00
    • Mesclun, Tomato, Beetroot, cucumber, Red onion, Grilled capsicum, Grated cheese, Mushroom
  • Gourmet Sandwiches $5.80
    • choose on of the following, roasted beef, roasted chicken, shaved ham or vegetarian(avocado tomato red onion and cucumber)
  • Riviera $9.50
    • lettuce, Anchovy, tuna, olives, tomato, egg
  • Extra regular filling $1.00
  • Grilled Bacon $8.50
    • Baby spinach grilled bacon roasted potato, beetroot, egg, parmesan cheese, chives
  • Roasted Kumara V LF GF $8.00
    • Rocket, Roasted Kumara, Tomato, Feta cheese, cashew Nuts, coriander
  • Any Chaat item plus samosa with Tamarind sauce and coke for $8.99
  • BOMBAY BIRYANI $6.99
    • special basmati rice cooked with dry fruits and spices served with raita
  • THALI NUMBER 2 $9.99
    • 3 plain roti curry rice kadi papadum pickle
  • Curd $1.99
  • Extra Puri big 2 for $2.99
  • DAL MAKHANI RICE $8.99
    • it is a popular dish originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, the primary ingredients are whole black lentil with red kidney beans, butter and cream served with rice
  • SHRIKHAND PURI $8.99
    • it is an Indian sweet dish made of strained yogurt, it is one of the main desserts in Gujarati cuisine and maha rash Rian cuisine, served with Puri
  • CHAPATI AND CURRY $7.99
    • Wholemeal Chappati served with curry and Pickle
  • Fish Burger / Chicken Burger / Ham Burger $4.50
  • Battered Hot Dog $2.50
  • American Hot Dog $3.50
  • Sausage $2.20
  • -Drums $2.50
  • All Pies $3.60 / $3.70
  • -Thigh $3.50
  • Spring / Curry Roll $2.10
Speight's Ale House

Speight's Ale House

location

Address

75-81 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5012, New Zealand

phone

Phone

045866266

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Open 24 hours, Tuesday: Open 24 hours, Wednesday: Open 24 hours, Thursday: Open 24 hours, Friday: Open 24 hours, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Finger Food , Gluten Free , International , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pub Food , Steakhouse , Vegetarian

features

Features

EFTPOS ,  Gluten Free Options ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Venue for Hire ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Pub Quiz ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Live Sports Screening ,  Dinner ,  Dairy Free ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
75-81 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5012, New Zealand