Tender spring chicken is marinated in yogurt and seasoned with tandoori masala, then skewered and cooked in tandoor.HALF: ONE LEG, ONE BREAST
JEERA RICE $4.00
Basmati rice cooked with fried cumin seeds.
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN (DRY/SAUCE) $14.00
Boneless chicken deep fried in oil and sautéed with ginger, garlic, vinegar, red chili sauce and finished with spring onions
TOSSED SALAD $3.50
Diced cucumber, tomatoes, carrot, capsicum, onion flavored with lemon juice, fresh coriander, and herbs.
VEGETABLE FRIED RICE $11.00
Rice sautéed with cabbage, carrots, green peas, green chili sauce and soy sauce
CHICKEN HAKKA NOODLES $12.50
Noodles sautéed with Julian chicken, cabbage, carrots, capsicum, onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and finished with spring onions.
CHICKEN KORMA $15.50
Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a white sauce made of almond and cashew and spices.
LAMB DOSA $11.00
Traditional South Indian pancake made with rice and white lentils ground with water, stuffed with South Indian style fried dry lamb mince and spices, served with sambar, coconut, and tomato chutney.
Long slow confit in duck fat and star anise, served on creamy mash with a red wine jus and chilled applesauce.
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.
Lunch Fish+Chips $12.90
line caught fish fillets in a crisp batter, served with crisp chips and real homemade mushy peas
TUESDAY $25.00
beef and beer, 250g char grilled steak, chips & coleslaw and a glass of craft on draught. Add a single pan egg $2.50
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
Grilled Open Halloumi Burger $19.90
Layered with smoked red pepper hummus, roast sweet peppers. salad leaves dressed in Greek yoghurt, mint and cucumber, on toasted sourdough with house fries.
House fries $8.90
crispy and hot served with aioli and ketchup. Add real mushy peas, meat gravy or chip shop curry sauce for $1.90 each
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.
Cromwell Crumble $13.00
A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice cream.
Crispy Crumbed Camembert $16.00
An oldie but a goodie! Crispy camembert with a gooey centre, with spiced plum chutney.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hand-crumbed chicken schnitzel in a garlic and mustard toasted bun with cheese, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, onion, mayo and relish. Served with fries. >>
Omelette $14.50
2 egg omelette served with salad greens with your choice of the following smoked salmon, baby spinach and cottage cheese, ham, tomato, cheese and baby spinach or tomato, cheese, capsicum, baby spinach and mushroom
Beef $14.00
Homemade beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion, mayo and relish in a mustard and garlic toasted bun. Served with fries.
Fish Burger $14.00
Golden tempura battered fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, onion, beetroot, cheese and tartare sauce in a garlic toasted bun. Served with fries >>
Tiger wedges $14.50
Topped with bacon & melted cheese, served with sour cream & tomato relish. >>
Steak Burger $14.00
Grilled minute steak with lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion, caramelised onions, cheese & mayo In a toasted mustard and garlic bun. Served with fries >>
Thai Style Beef or Chicken Salad $15.00
Tender strips of grilled beef tossed with mesclun, red cabbage, carrots, coriander, mint, cherry tomatoes & red onions, with a Thai-style dressing.
Beef Burger $14.00
Homemade beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion, mayo and relish in a mustard and garlic toasted bun. Served with fries. >>