Speights Ale House Ferrymead in Christchurch Menu

LUNCH MENU LUNCH MENU
  • Ale House Loaf $9.50
    • Freshly baked bread with plain & garlic butter.
  • Bealey's Breads and Dips $14.50
    • A selection of freshly baked breads and three dips.
  • The Summer Platter $32.00
    • A platter of brie, creamy blue cheese, smoked cheddar, hummus, ploughman’s pickles, fresh fruit, pâté, gherkins, pickled onions, olives and salmon. Served with a selection of crackers and breads.
  • Crispy Chicken Nibbles $15.50
    • Chicken wings served with honey mustard, hot and spicy and BBQ bourbon dipping sauces.
  • Kakanui Calamari $16.50
    • Tender golden calamari tossed in salt and pepper with chilli lime aioli and salad greens.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • Market fish, mussels, squid and shrimps bound in a creamy sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Mexican Nachos $16.50
    • Choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian with chilli beans, jalapenos, sour cream and guacamole.
  • Caesar Salad $19.50
    • Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, streaky bacon, parmesan, and a poached free range egg with a housemade caesar dressing. Add chicken $3.00
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • Warm Asian style beef salad with crispy noodles.
  • Vietnamese Chicken and Mint Salad $19.50
    • Marinated chicken with salad greens, crispy noodles and roasted almonds.
  • Carbonara $19.50
    • Chicken, mushroom and bacon in a creamy sauce topped with freshly shaved parmesan.
  • Vegetarian Cannelloni $18.00
    • Cannelloni filled with mushrooms, spinach and cashew nuts, topped with tomato napoli sauce, cheese and pesto.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.00
    • Paprika spiced chicken with salad, lemon and lime aioli wrapped in a flour tortilla served with fries.
  • Rattray Beef Burger $23.00
    • Our beef patty served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aïoli. Served with a side of fries.
  • Ploughman Pork Belly $24.00
    • Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on potato bake with gravy, crackling, apple chutney and salad greens.
  • Pan Fried Fish $20.50
    • Pan fried market fish in a lemon caper butter with steamed coconut rice and a fresh garden salad.
  • Speight's Fish and Chips $15.00
    • Beer battered market fish served with fries, salad and a housemade tartare sauce.
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $15.00
    • Prime 200gm rump steak with fries, eggs and garden salad with your choice of sauce.
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Ale House Loaf $10.50
    • A locally baked loaf, either plain or dripping with garlic butter, served with a herb and sweet chilli dip.
  • Bealey's Breads and Dips $14.50
    • A selection of locally baked breads served with 3 dips. Ask your friendly wait staff for today's dips.
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $14.00
    • Thick cuts of bread covered in garlic butter and cheddar cheese.
  • Kakanui Calamari** $16.50
    • Fried golden then tossed in our homemade salt & pepper seasoning, served with chilli lime aïoli and salad greens.
  • Seafood Chowder $16.50
    • A thick and creamy seafood chowder with mussels, shrimp, squid, mushrooms and chilli. Served with a big slice of toasted bread.
  • Marlborough Mussels** $20.50
    • Freshly steamed in a garlic cream and served with a big slice of toasted bread.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Ask your friendly wait stuff for the flavour.
PLATTER MENU PLATTER MENU
  • Man Platter $34.00
    • Our own BBQ ribs, cajun chicken nibbles, onion rings and golden fries served with aïoli and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Malthouse Platter $34 Sm / $66 Lge
    • A selection of bits and pieces from the menu including our ribs, chicken nibbles, cheese, hummus, bread and butter pickles, onion rings, gherkins, pâté and crackers.
  • Seafood Platter $65.00
    • Smoked salmon, shrimps, whole mussels, beer battered fish, calamari, prawn twisters and prawns served with tomato and tartare sauce.
  • Favourites Platter $16.50
    • A Crispy selection of chicken nuggets, fish bites, onion rings, samosas, spring rolls and beer battered fries served with our home made aïoli.
  • Fisherman's Basket $17.50
    • Battered mussels, fish bites, crumbed squid, battered prawns, crumbed scallops and beer battered fries served with tartare and tomato sauce.
LIGHT MEALS LIGHT MEALS
  • The Scarfie $19.50
    • A daily changing meal, just like mum use to make.
  • Beef Nachos $16.50
    • Chilli beans topped with jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole served on corn chips.
  • Caesar Salad** $19.50
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • Thai Beef Salad $25.50
    • Warm Thai beef served with a fresh Asian style salad and crispy noodles.
  • Crispy Chicken Wrap $17.50
    • Crispy paprika spiced chicken with tomato and lettuce bound in a spicy aïoli and wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with fries and tomato sauce.
PASTA PASTA
  • Carbonara $18.00
    • Chicken, mushroom and bacon bound in a creamy white sauce and finished with parmesan.
  • Seafood $19.00
    • Squid, shrimp, smoked salmon and mussels tossed through fettuccine and bound with a tomato sauce.
MAINS - All mains come with a complimentary garden salad! MAINS - All mains come with a complimentary garden salad!
  • Grandma's Lambs Fry $21 Sm / $30 Med
    • Thinly sliced lambs liver pan-seared with bacon, mushrooms and onions in our rich Ale House gravy.
  • Ploughman Pork Belly $31.00
    • Pressed pork belly, roasted with a honey glaze and served on creamy potato bake with our homemade gravy, crackling and apple chutney.
  • Sausages and Mash** $25.00
    • Locally made sausages served on creamy mash with onion jam, Ale House gravy and a side of bread.
  • Shearer's Shank $28.00
    • A lamb shank slowly braised in rosemary, thyme, juniper berries and Old Dark beer. Served on creamy mash potato with our homemade gravy and steamed vegetables.
  • Pacifically Speaking POA
    • Freshly caught fish fillets cooked according to the whim of the chef. Please ask you wait staff for today's catch.
  • Blue and Gold $30.00
    • Blue Cod lightly fried in Speight's beer batter, served with crispy fries, fresh lemon, tomato sauce and homemade tartare sauce.
  • Kakanui Calamari** $26.00
    • Fried golden then tossed in our home made salt and pepper seasoning, served with a chilli lime sauce and aïoli.
  • Marlborough Mussels** $33.00
    • Steamed in a creamy garlic stock and served with a big wedge of toasted garlic bread.
  • Baldwin's Black Cherry Chicken $30.00
    • A roasted chicken breast stuffed with a mousse of black cherries and almonds, wrapped in bacon and served on a creamy potato bake with toasted almonds and a red wine and cherry glaze.
  • Castle Street Chicken Parcel $25 Sm / $36 Med
    • Chicken bound with apricots, walnuts and brie wrapped in a filo case, baked golden and served with roasted potatoes and cranberry glaze.
FROM THE GRILL - All mains come with a complimentary garden salad! FROM THE GRILL - All mains come with a complimentary garden salad!
  • 1/2 Pound Ribeye $36.00
    • 250grams of ribeye cooked to your liking served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
  • Drunken Steak $33.00
    • Old Dark marinated prime cut of sirloin served with golden fries, grilled tomato and a field mushroom.
  • 400 Grams Rump Steak $41.00
    • Cooked to your liking and served with golden fries, grilled tomato, a field mushroom and your choice of sauce.
  • Rattray Beef Burger $23.00
    • Our 200gram beef patty served in a big bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce and aioli served with a side of fries.
SAUCES SAUCES
  • Creamy Garlic Aioli** N/A
  • Pepper Sauce N/A
  • Creamy Mushroom Sauce N/A
  • Garlic Butter** N/A
  • Ale House Gravy N/A
POTATO POTATO
  • Creamy Potato Mash N/A
  • Fries N/A
SPECIAL EXTRAS SPECIAL EXTRAS
  • Eggs** $4.00
  • Onion Rings $9.00
  • Prawn Cigars (2) $5.00
  • Fries $4.50
  • Potato Wedges $5.50
  • Mash and Gravy $5.50
  • Bacon** $6.50
  • Mushrooms** $7.50
  • Beer Fries $5.50
  • Side Salad** $5.50
  • Vegetables** $5.00
  • Piece of Blue Cod $12.50
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Cromwell Crumble $16.50
    • Rhubarb and apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream and anglaise.
  • Farmhouse Cheesecake $16.00
    • Deep-pan cheesecake served with cream and fruit compote. Ask your friendly wait staff for today’s flavour.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream** $14.00
    • A trio of our Kapiti ice cream served with fruit compote and chocolate hazelnut biscotti.
  • Mud Cake** $14.00
    • Chocolate mud cake served warm with chocolate ice cream, fruit compote and cream.
  • Lemon Posset Parfait** $13.00
    • Layered lemon cream and sweetened mango compote, topped with chantilly cream and desiccated coconut, served with a shortbread finger for dipping.
KID'S MENU - Includes bottomless soft drink, one choice of meal and a half pint sundae KID'S MENU - Includes bottomless soft drink, one choice of meal and a half pint sundae
  • Junior Snack Platter $12.00
    • Fresh fruit, cheese, carrot sticks, celery, shaved ham, fairy bread, dried fruits and a muesli bar.
  • Shark and Taties $12.00
    • Lightly battered fish fillet served with crisp golden fries, petite salad and tomato sauce.
  • Little Mexican** $12.00
    • Corn chips, beef bean, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.
  • Junior Burger $12.00
    • Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato with fries and tomato sauce.
  • Chicken Run $12.00
    • Crumbed chicken tenders served with fries, salad and tomato sauce.

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Bagels $7.9
    • Pesto + Cream cheese
  • Mushrooms $4.5
  • Toast + Spreads $7
  • Toast + Eggs $10.9
  • Banana Bread $16.9
    • w/ Honey comb, mascarpone, himalayan sea salt + almonds
  • Pancakes $17.5
    • w/ seasonal fruit, mascarpone, maple syrup + toasted nuts
  • Vege Stack $17.9
    • Zucchini mint pea fritters, salad greens, Beetroot chutney, sriracha chilli + 5 seed mix
  • Toasties - Pick 3 $6
    • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple, Spaghetti, Onion, Relish, Marmite
  • Shoe String Fries $8
    • With truffle mayo and house ketchup.
  • Sides - smoked salmon, bacon, chorizo $5
  • Garden Salad $8
    • Seasonally fresh green salad
  • Japanese Crepe $20
    • Bacon and cabbage crepe w/ fresh crab and salad. Topped with kewpie mayo and BBQ sauce
  • Shakshuka $22
    • Turkish style baked eggs w/ feta, herbs and Turkish bread.
  • Pretzel Roll $24
    • Stuffed with jerk spiced beef brisket, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese and house mustard.
  • Eggs Benny $20 / $21.5 / $20
    • Herb potato hash, poached free range eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. Served with bacon OR Smoked Salmon OR Smoked mushrooms.
  • Granola $16
    • Served with yoghurt gel, chai seeds, sago, mascarpone foam and fruit textures.
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Orange Almond Cake $9.50
    • rosewater syrup, candied pistachio, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Hand-Cut Agria Chips $9.00
    • ketchup, chipotle aioli
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Mango Chicken $16.90
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken cooked in a subtle mango sauce (mild)
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $16.90
    • Sensational full bodied curry with onion, tomato and capsicum (medium - hot)
  • Caesar salad $24.00
    • Chicken, cos, parmesan, soft egg, croutons, anchovies, Caesar dressing, bacon
  • Lindas Pass Whitestone Brie -
    • is a soft cheese with a complex earthy mushroom flavour
  • Eggs Benedict $20.00
    • All served with an English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and Aikmans rosti. Options of - Akaroa hot smoked salmon - Peter Timbs strreaky bacon - Avocado and tomato
  • Beer Battered Market Fish $27.00
    • Tripple cooked fries, slaw, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Eton Mess Meringue $14.00
    • Macerated strawberries, berry tubes, vanilla cream
  • Bangers 'n' Mash $23.00
    • Bubble and squeak, Italian sausages, ale and onion gravy
  • Taco of the moment $19.00
    • Please ask the staff about the daily flavour addition
  • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae $12.00
    • Hokey Pokey, fudge sauce, peanut brittle, rice bubble cake, vanilla cream
  • Home-Style Bean Curd with Steamed Rice $16.50
    • Tofu, mushroom and Bok-Choy
  • Shanghai Dumpling (for six) $11.50
    • Pretty dumpling stuffed with: Free-range Chicken and coriander
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Prawns with (Spicy, Kung Pao, Hoisin) sauce
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Pork with (Spicy, Barbeque) sauce
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Vegetarian (Seasonal vegetables)
  • Free-range Chicken and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $18.50
    • with teriyaki sauce
  • Spicy chicken salad $16.00
  • Spicy Pork Noodle Soup $15.50
    • Spicy diced pork and vegetables with noodle in yummy stock soup
  • Tacos 3 hard tacos/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Melted Queso Cheese $1.50
  • MEAT QUESADILLA $7.90
  • Jalapenos
  • BEAN & RICE BURRITO $6.90
    • With melted queso cheese
  • Burrito rolled in a soft flour tortilla/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Salsa (Mild, Hot, Mango, Corn)
  • Bowl naked burrito in a bowl/FILL IT WITH $12.90
    • Pork Carnitas-Marinated in Pepe's authentic smoked chipotle and juniper sauce, braised slowly overnight, then shredded
  • Japanese Curry $10
    • Chicken with Japanese curry & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Seafood yaki udon $13
  • Baby Tray N/A
  • Katsu $11
    • Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Yakjundon Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on noodles, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Teriyaki Salmon $12
    • Salmon with teriyaki sauce & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Seafood Set $15
    • Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
  • Chicken Ball N/A
  • Vitello Saltimbocca $37.50
    • White veal stuffed with artichoke and sage, wrapped with prosciutto, then pan-fried and served with a marsala jus
  • Scallops con Prosciutto $21.50
    • Pan-seared scallops on sweet pea puree with crispy prosciutto & pinenuts
  • Wild South Island Venison $39.50
    • Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
  • 'Best Ever' Lasagne $20.50 / $26.50
    • House lasagne baked with layers of delicious ragu Bolognese and bechamel sauce. Served with chargrilled vegetables
  • New Zealand Favourite $23.50 / $33.50
    • Napoli sauce, double ham, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Polenta Chips $10.50
    • Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli
  • Braised Beef Ravioli $22.50 / $28.50
    • Our slow-braised beef ravioli is served in a deliciously creamy onion, Portobello mushroom & roasted capsicum sauce >>
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Mushroom $9.00
    • Woodland mushroom tortilla with a root vegetable slaw
  • Beef $8.00
    • Pastrami salad on shaved cucumber pickle with rye-crusted croutons
  • Chicken $22.00
    • Prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, stuffed with rocket and pepperdews; warm broccoli, spinach, red onion salad
  • Pork Belly $23.00
    • Twice-cooked crispy pork belly with bubble and squeak, onion, apple puree, green beans and a cider jus
  • Lamb $25.00
    • Lamb rosettes and dried fruit sausage with croquette potatoes, roasted tomato, green beans, mint butter and pinot jus
  • Pasta $8.00
    • Spaghetti Napolitano with a twist; Panko crumb and parmesan crusted pasta bricks with saffron garlic mayonnaise
  • Risotto $18.00
    • Pearl barley risotto finished with herb marinated feta and a mixed leaf salad
  • Smoked Salmon $9.00
    • Hot smoked salmon croquettes, horseradish aioli, rocket and apple salad
  • Chips S $1.90 / L $3.00
  • Hot Meat Sandwich / Roll $7.50
  • Singaporean Rice Noodle / Fried Rice S $5.50 / L $9.00
  • Spring Roll / Curry Roll / Lasagna Square $3.00
  • Steak / Bacon & Egg / Mince & Cheese / Mince / Steak & Cheese / Steak & Mushroom $4.20
  • Filled Sausage / Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.30
  • Hot Dog (Small) $2.60
  • Fish $3.10
  • T-Bone Steak $24.00
    • A 300gm T-bone steak with chips, Two Eggs and Garlic Butter
  • Wedges (V) $13.00
    • Seasoned Wedges served with Cheese, Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce topped with Crispy Bacon
  • V= vegetarian option GF= gluten free option
  • Pork Spare Ribs(GF) $27.50
    • Melt in your mouth Pork Spare Ribs slow cooked in a Scrumptious BBQ, Honey & Sesame Sauce served with Salad & Chips
  • Chips-small or large $3.00/ $5.50
  • Children’s Menus are available behind the counter
  • Pork Chops(GF) $25.00
    • Two Juicy Pork Chops served with a side of Vegetables, Gravy & Apple Sauce
  • Bacon $3.00
  • Basket of chips $5.50
  • Extras $2.00
    • Tomato relish, aioli & other sauce
  • Porridge $6.50
    • With melted brown sugar
  • Sweet as Spud's $10.00
    • Oven baked jacket potato, served with your choice of: Sour cream and chives, baked beans and cheese, chilli con carne and cheese, bacon and cheese
  • Oamaru Gold $11.50
    • Oven baked jacket potato, served with chilli con carne & sour cream
  • Kaikoura Catch $18.00
    • Battered fish fillet with fries, garden salad, tomato - and tartare sauce
  • Farmhouse Breakfast (available all day) $17.50
    • Two slices of thick cut toast served with two eggs (cooked your way), bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, hash browns and mushrooms
  • Basket of wedges $7.00
  • Lamb Bhuna $20.00
    • A classic Indian recipe. Lamb sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • Kadahi Prawn $21.00
    • Spicy gravy with crushed tomatoes, capsicum and onions.
  • Chicken Bhuna $19.00
    • A classic Indian recipe. Chicken sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $20.00
    • A curry from South India. Meat cooked with Vindaloo paste- a beautiful blend of spices, garlic, vinegar and chilies
  • Chicken Saag Wala $20.00
    • Find out why Punjabis’ love spinach. Chicken cooked with chopped spinach with a flavor of garlic and cream.
  • Yoghurt Mint Sauce $4.00
    • Beaten yoghurt with hint of spices
  • Lamb Biryani $19.00
    • Rice cooked with lamb in masala and various flavoursome spices
  • Garden Salad $5.00
    • Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.
  • Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
  • Falafel R $8 / L $10
  • Combination Lamb & Chicken L $14
  • All our rice dishes are served on a bed of Persian rice
  • Open souvlaki or extra meat (on large souvlaki only) $2.50
  • Lamb R $10/ L $12
  • -Meat $5
  • All Kebabs are served over Persian rice with grilled tomatoes
Speights Ale House Ferrymead

Speights Ale House Ferrymead

location

Address

2A Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033764071

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 9:45 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 9:45 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food , Steakhouse

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
2A Waterman Place, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand