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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Prime beef slices marinated in Thai satay flavours served on mesclun salad with mangos, radish, tomato, cucumber and black sesame seeds. Topped with crispy kumara chards and nam jam dressing
Beer Battered Fish and Chips $18.50
Fresh fish in a crispy beer batter served with a fresh garden salad, fries, lemon wedge and house made tartare >>
Cooperage Vegetarian Salad (GF V) $17.00
Fresh salad greens tossed with roasted kumara, courgettes, mushrooms,oven dried tomatoes, feta and topped with kumara chards and aioli (Dairy-free available)
Formaggio (V) $12.50
House made Italian style cheese dip, served warm with a duo of fresh toasted bread
Green salad $5.50
Kids Lunch Pack $10.00
Ham or Marmite sandwich Rice crackers, raisins and banana
Green Pea & Coriander Puree, Ocean Consommé, Horseradish Espuma
Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $16
Served with Petite Cone, Jaffa Pearls, Persion Fairy Floss, Berry Dust
300gm Rump $35
Prime NZ beef rump. Fresh from the kitchen. Accompanied with your choice of: Chunky Fries, Buttery Potato Mash or Seasoned Wedges & Fresh Garden Salad, House Coleslaw or Steamed Seasonal Vegetables
Blood Orange Parfait $16
Chocolate Sphere, Hot Caramel Sauce, Popping Candy
hand rolled vine leaves stuffed with steamed rice & spices, seasoned with garlic, onion & a hint of lemon
Mandi - lamb or chicken $15.90
slowly cooked & then roasted, served with our specialty rice cooked in the stock of the meat. served with homemade sauces with a delicious seasonal salad
Desert safary $22.90
a delicious mixed platter of lamb, beef, chicken served with specialty rice & homemade sauces & pickles
Lamb kabsa $14.90
served hot on a bed of red rice with a homemade tomato base, seasoned with delicious spices & served with homemade sauces & salad
Fattoush $8.90
a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
Grilled cheese $8.90
grilled halloumi cheese served with lebanese bread
Kebab $9.90
cooked on a stove top with either a choice of beef, chicken, lamb, falafel. served in a wrapped bread with your choice of salads & sauces