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.
Mushrooms $6.00
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!
Onions $3.50
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.
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.
Pan‐fried scallops, bacon, mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, tomato relish and aioli.
Eggs on Toast $12.50
Two eggs on ciabatta or vogel’s with your choice of – poached, scrambled or fried. Add bacon $3.00
Scotch Fillet $36.00
With: Fries and salad. or Crispy potato roasties, spinach, green beans and beer battered and fried red onion rings. And your choice of: Garlic butter / Béarnaise sauce / Mushroom sauce
Lamb Shoulder $37.00
Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots. Served with a béarnaise sauce.
Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
Aqaba Nachos $17.00
Spicy beef mince with chilli beans and crispy corn chips. Topped with mozzarella, salsa and sour cream.
Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
Roast Honey Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad $17.50
Roasted sweet pumpkin chunks and beetroot cubes tossed through spinach, basil pesto, feta and walnuts with a balsamic dressing and crispy beetroot noodles. Add bacon $3.00
A vegetarian speciality from the Malabar coast. Cauliflower, broccoli, peas and carrots cooked in a light creamy cashew and coconut base
Ghee Dosa $9.00
A plain dosa flavoured with clarified butter
Kuttanadan Duck Masala $20.00
Pot roasted duck, marinated for eight hours and then cooked on a low flame with ground Kerala spices
Coconut Rice $5.50
Cheera Parippu Curry $14.00
Fresh spinach and toor dahl (lentils) cooked in a thick sauce of garlic, tomatoes and green peppers, flavoured with curry leaves
Lentil Donuts (Uzhunnuvada) $6.00
Crispy golden fried donuts made of lentils, served with traditional Sambar and coconut chutney.
Chicken Chettinad $16.50
Pronounced ‘Chetti – Knaud’. A classical dish from the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Bring some magic to your plate with chicken braised in tomatoes, onions and aromatic spices mixed in a traditional Chettinad recipe.