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

  • 25. Curry Noodles (Vietnamese / Laos)
    • Your choice of meat with curry sauce, rice noodles and vegetables
  • 1. Spring Rolls (6) $9.00
    • Deep fried pastry filled with vermicelli and vegetables
  • 35. Pork Ribs (6) $20.00
    • Fried pork ribs served with sweet & sour chilli sauce, soup and steamed rice
  • 21. Pud Satay Nua $18.00
    • Beef and vegetables stir fried in sweet peanut sauce, curry paste and roasted peanuts
  • 26. Noodle Salad (Vietnamese) $18.00
    • Your choice of chicken, beef or pork with rice noodles and vegetables swirled with sweet & sour peanut sauce
  • 32. Lardnar Crispy Noodle C/B/P/V $18.00
    • Crispy noodles topped with stir fried vegetables and your choice of meal
  • 38. Yum Beef Salad $25.00
    • Grilled beef slices infused with red onions, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice, chillies, vermicelli noodles and served with steamed rice. Please note that this dish is served cold.
  • Prawn $10.00
  • Balsamic Mushrooms $12.00
    • Feta & Thyme
  • Grilled Steak $21.00
    • Carmelised Onion, Roast Peppers & Anchovies
  • Spaggetti &Meatballs $19.00
  • Pesto Penne $19.00
    • Chorizo, Olives & Capsicum
  • Garden Tomatoes $14.00
    • Mesclun, Mint, Basil, Balsamic & Olive Oil
  • Caesar $15.00
    • Panccetta, Asiago Cheese & Croutons
  • Hawaiian $19.00
    • Roasted Pineapple & Bacon
  • Pepperoni $18.00
    • Mushroom & Chilli Flakes
  • Combination Satay $11.90
  • Sweet Sour Pork
  • Stuffed Mushroom $1.30
  • Beef Black Bean Sauce
  • Combination Fried Rice $10.50
  • Shrimp Chow Mein $10.50
  • Shrimp Fried Rice $10.50
  • Hawaiian Burger $5.00
  • Chicken $19.80
  • Egg Fried Rice $12.80
  • Chicken in black bean sauce $19.80
  • Half roast duck $20.00
  • Large steamed Rice $6.50
  • Sichuan chicken $19.80
  • Chicken and seasonal vegetables $18.50
  • Pavlova with Fresh Cream $7.50
  • Chikito +$0.50
  • Chikito, Taco or Dos Capas +$1.00
  • Guacamole Extra
  • Chips & Dip $6.90
    • Corn Chips, Salsas, Guacamole, Sour Cream and Sauce
  • Jalapeños
  • Black Rice +$1.00
    • Spirulina infused black rice with amaranth seeds, Burrito or Bowl
  • Nachos, Chikito, Taco, Dos Capas or Quesadilla +$1.50
  • Corn Salsa
  • Two fish $5.00
  • Three fish + chips $8.90
  • Three wings + chips $6.00
  • One thigh + two drums + chips $8.90
  • Chicken 7 Lettuce $ 3.80
  • Chicken Salad Roll $ 4.00
  • One wing + chips $3.90
  • Four fish + four crab sticks + two small chips+ 1.5 l drink $20.00
  • Fillet(crumbed) $9.00
  • Lamb burger $8.00
  • Fish(crumbed) $3.80
  • Banana fritter $4.50
  • Cheese $1.00
  • Fillet(battered) $9.00
  • Coleslaw med $4.50
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Yoghurt
  • Satay
  • Tabouleh $2.00
  • Beef $13.00
  • Falafel $8.00
  • Tomato
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Hot Chilli
  • 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 Fillet $14.00
    • Golden tempura battered fish fillet with lettuce, tomato, onion, beetroot, cheese and tartare sauce In a garlic toasted bun. Served with fries
  • Soup of the day $9.00
    • Chef's choice of fresh homemade soup served with garlic bread.
  • Pasta $15.00
    • Chicken, bacon, onion, mushroom & baby spinach tossed with fettuccine, cooked in a creamy garlic sauce.
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $7.50
    • Baked Ciabatta smothered with garlic & herb butter and sprinkled with cheese
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • poached free range eggs and hollandaise on a toasted English muffin served with your choice of wilted spinach, bacon or smoked salmon
  • Chicken $14.00
    • Hand-crumbed chicken schnitzel in a garlic and mustard toasted bun with cheese, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, onion, mayo and relish. Served with fries.
  • Eggs on toast $7.00
    • your choice of fried, scrambled or poached free range eggs on wholegrain toast
  • BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
    • With one classic BK Chicken Burger, one Bacon and Egg Muffin, small Hash Bites and one regular hot drink of your choice, you can take the medal for biggest and best breakfast in town.
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STUNNER $7.00
    • The new Crispy Chicken Stunner meal deal includes one Crispy Chicken burger, small fries, small soft drink and a sundae. Now that's value.
  • SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • DOUBLE WHOPPER
    • How could you possibly improve the WHOPPER®? Make it bigger! Our DOUBLE WHOPPER® is a pairing of two flame-grilled beef patties topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
  • CHICKEN BIG FEED
    • Enjoy a BK Chicken with regular fries, a regular soft drink, three chicken nuggets and a sundae all for only $12 – what a deal! Available for a limited time at participating restaurants.
  • CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
    • The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • BIG DINNER PACK $29.95
    • Feed the whole team with the Big Dinner Pack. One Double Whopper with cheese, one BK Chicken, one Nugget burger and one Double Cheeseburger. Plus, two large fries, two small soft drinks and two regular soft drinks. Phew! And all for just
  • BACON & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • Nachos $13
    • Beef or Vegetarian
  • Fish & Chips $12
  • Ham Cheese Omelette $12
  • Chicken & Bacon Fettuccine $20
    • Fettuccine served with pan fried chicken, bacon with mushroom cooked creamy wine sauce
  • Pancake Stack $15
    • With Bacon, Banana, Maple syrup, blueberry & whipped Cream
  • Spinach & Mushroom Omelette $12
  • Chicken Nuggets $12
    • Served with Fries
  • Jack's Dog Sticks $12
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce
  • Chicken & corn Soup $5.00
  • Steak Fried Rice or Fried Noodle
  • STEAK AND EGG $4.30
  • CORN PATTIE $2.00
  • Set Menu A $29.00
    • Chicken Chow mein, sweet & sour pork, combination fried rice, 2 spring roll
  • Chicken
  • Combination curry with veges
  • LEMON CURD $9.00
    • sabl, meringues
  • Fried Squid Cakes, Aioli, Lemon $9.00
  • served Natural with soy, Ginger & Chive or served with Lemon Or served with a mixture
  • CONFIT PORK BAGUETTE
    • cos leaves & rice mayonnaise
  • AFFOGATO $9.00
    • vanilla ice cream, espresso
  • SEASONAL GARDEN SALAD with dijon vinaigrette
  • LAMB RAGU $25.00
    • pappardelle, fresh oregano, silverbeet, parmesan
  • Whittakers Dark Ghana Ganache & Cocoa Chocolate Mousse, salted caramel, pear compote, pear sorbet, pistachio sponge $16.50
  • Yangchow Fried Rice $16.50
  • Banana Fritter with ice cream $8.50
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts $18.00
  • Mee Goreng (Spicy Fried Noodles) $15.50
  • Stir-fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce $18.00
  • Stuffed chicken wings (2 pieces) $7.50
  • Hong Kong Style Dry Fried Rice Noodles $15.50
  • Crispy Spiced Chicken Gristles $9.50
  • Cameron Harrison ham + cheese tortellini, tamarind, black pudding, apple, fennel, roasted almond vinaigrette $30
  • Ora king salmon belly, gin botanicals, vanilla, compressed cucumber, damson plum $17
  • Butternut agnolotti, pickled shiitake, date, parmesan, curry leaves, burnt apple butter $15
  • The new “BFG” parsnip + apple crumble cheesecake $15
  • Over the Moon Triple Cream Brie + aged blue, balsamic strawberries, quince $16
  • Green beans, seaweed + lemon butter $8
  • Roasted Green Meadows Angus rump cap, French onion butter, green beans, steak sauce, poutine - Kingsmeade curd, oxtail gravy for two $78
  • Fried potatoes, local lager vinegar mayonnaise $8
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