Speight's Ale House in Palmerston North 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
  • Sour Cream $2.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
  • Aioli $2.00
  • 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
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

  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • Veg supreme $7.50
    • Mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple, tomato ane melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Lemon pepper chicken $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, fresh tomato, melting mozzarella & lemon pepper
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $8.50
  • Rib Eye $24.50
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $15.00
  • Premium Bangers and Mash $16.00
  • Beef & Onion $12.00
  • Classic Roast $12.90
  • Fish & Chips $14.50
    • Come’s with Fizzy or Juice and Ice Cream Sundae
  • Fish’N’Chips $16.50
    • Crispy beer battered fish fillet served with a side salad, fries and aioli. Extra piece of fish $5.00
  • Gluten‐free bread $0.50
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges $10.50
    • With sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Soups $12.00
    • Soup of the Day (see specials board) served with toasted bread.
  • Salad bowl $6.50
  • Mediterranean Calamari Salad $19.50
    • Salt and pepper fried calamari, salad greens, olives, sundried tomatoes, red onion and feta with a sweet chilli and lime sauce.
  • Eggs on Toast $12.50
    • Two eggs on ciabatta or vogel’s with your choice of – poached, scrambled or fried. Add bacon $3.00
  • Oysters $4.00
    • Your choice of natural, citrus beer batter or Kilpatrick - each
  • Chargrilled chicken salad $20.00
    • Leafy greens, Mango & chilli salsa, Brie, Crispy noodles, Pesto mayo
  • Lamb burger $22.00
    • Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
  • Smoked Portobello mushroom $19.00
    • Grilled haloumi, Soft boiled egg, Roquette & pistachio pesto, Potato rosti
  • Crumbed mushrooms drizzled in truffle aioli $8.50
  • Duck and French brandy pate $18.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, Brown onion jam
  • Sesame & polenta crusted calamari $19.00
    • Melon, Lime aioli, Balsamic rougette
  • House fries $8.50
  • Fresh Fruit Salad $10.80
    • Served with caramelised nuts & yoghurt
  • Salmon Fillet $19.50
    • Baked Salmon Fillet served on Rice with Panfried Bok Choy topped with a Lemon Dill Butter
  • Lamb Salad $19.50
    • Lamb strips served on a bed of Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes, Beetroot and Fennel Honey Roasted Pumpkin
  • Vegetarian Fry $16.50
    • Toasted Sourdough, Tomato, Hash Browns, Mushrooms & Baby Spinach with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Saute Potato, Chorizo and Bacon Hash $17.50
    • Saute Potatoes, Bacon & Chorizo topped with a Poached Egg, Rocket and Hollandaise
  • Pita & Spreads $10.00
    • Your choice of Pita bread
  • Toasted Bagel $9.50
    • Avocado, Tomato & Bacon
  • Toast and Preserves $6.50
  • Shrimp Roe Nigiri / 2pcs $5
    • shrimp roe sushi
  • Salmon Avocado Maki $10.50 / $12.50
    • 6 pcs  / 8 pcs
  • Prawn Skewers / 4pcs $9
    • grilled prawn skewers, yakitori sauce
  • Beef Steak Set $17
    • diced beef steak, garlic and soy based sauce, fresh green salad  /
  • Chicken Cucumber Maki $9 / $11.50
    • 6 pcs  / 8 pcs
  • Shrimp Nigiri / 2pcs $5
    • shrimp sushi
  • Salmon Don $19.50
    • salmon sashimi, tamago egg, soy sauce, ginger, wasabi  /
  • Beef Tataki $17
    • seared rare beef, ponzu sauce, garlic, scallion  /
  • GF toast with $11.00
    • tomato, olive oil and balsamic
  • Smoked salmon with aioli, dill, olive oil & capers $17.50
  • Bean tacos $18.50
    • slow cooked beans, lightly spiced and served with finely sliced red onion, tomato, cheese and salad greens on soft corn tortillas
  • Cafe Royale toast $8.50
    • with tomato, olive oil and balsamic
  • Pizza bread with garlic and olive oil $15.00
  • Eggs Bene $18.50
    • poached eggs & fresh hollandaise on house made sourdough with bacon, black, pudding, salmon or Woody’s Farm chorizo
  • Big vegan breakfast $20.50
    • Royale toast, mushroom, tomato, spinach, vege sausage & potatoes
  • Royale tempeh salad $17.50
    • fresh salad leaves tossed in our vinaigrette and nut mix, topped with beetroot relish and grilled tempeh
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with focaccia
  • Hotcakes $10.00
    • With banana, maple syrup and cream
  • Bacon / sausages / smoked salmon / 2 x organic eggs / 2 x slices of toast $5.00
  • Beef Burger $18.50
    • Prime beef pattie, fried egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, caramelised onions, beetroot, gherkin, BBQ sauce and mayo, served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Chicken Linguine $18.50
    • Garlic and chilli marinated chicken tossed with linguine in a zesty basil lemon sauce, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach. Topped with fresh parmesan and toasted macadamia nuts and a lemon wedge
  • Toastie $10.00
    • Cheese and ham toasted sandwich with fries
  • Beef Burger $12.00
    • With cheese and tomato sauce served with fries
  • Side of gluten free bread $4.00
  • Paneer or aloo mattar $16.90
    • Potatoes, cottage cheese and peas cooked together in a subtle spicy gravy
  • Beef masala $16.90
    • Cooked in a wok in a spicy blend of masala
  • Lamb saagwala $16.90
    • A royle choice meat dish cooked in spices laced spinach sauce
  • Indian 2nite special naan $4.00
    • Cheese with dry fruits or nuts with sugar
  • Chicken korma $16.90
    • Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in cashew nut and yoghurt sauce then garnished with cream (chef special)
  • Bhuna chicken $16.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in thick onion, tomato, capsicum and cashew nut gravy
  • Daal makhani $13.90
    • Lentils stewed on slow fire overnight, garnished with ginger and coriander
  • -Half $10.00
  • -Hot Seafood Tom Yum $23.00
    • Thai traditional hot & sour seafood soup with mushroom and lemongrass
  • -Rice $3.00
  • -Tom Kha Duck Soup $21.00
    • Creamy thai roasted duck soup flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf and mushroom
  • ●Steak
  • -Large Fries $7.50
  • -The Lab Wok Fried Prawn Noodles (G) $20.00
    • Stir fried noodle in tamarind sauce with prawn served in egg net
  • -Pork Spare Ribs (G) 4pcs $13 / 8pcs $25
    • Roasted pork ribs fused with the lab's sweet hoisin sauce
  • -Black Bean Sauce Roasted Duck $22.00
    • Roasted duck cooked in black bean sauce served with seasonal vegetables
  • Lamb Shanks (Gluten Free) $25.00
    • Two lamb shanks served with herb creamy potato whip, glazed greens, crushed minted peas and a lamb jus
  • Wild Mushroom & Feta Cheese Risotto Balls (Gluten Free) $17.00
    • Served with a garden salad, garlic aioli and balsamic glaze
  • Chicken Teriyaki Salad (Gluten Free) $18.00
    • Marinated tender pieces of oven baked chicken breast served over a seasonal bed of mesclun greens, finished with a lemon vinaigrette dressing
  • Coachman Combo $49.00
    • Entrée and Main
  • Afghan & Jaffa Cheesecake $15.00
    • Served with raspberry coulis and biscotti
  • Mixed Spice Pepper Squid (Gluten Free) $17.00
    • Served with a petite salad, chilli jam and jalapeno aioli
  • Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
    • Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
  • Baked Baguette (Vegetarian) $8.00
    • With garlic butter and mixed herbs
  • Basic platter $16.90
    • French fries / prawn wonton 5 pcs/ chicken karaage 6 pcs
  • Chicken satay (4/6 pcs) $6.90 / $8.90
  • ●Fried rice
  • -Whipped cream / Oreo $1.00
  • ●Thai green curry with rice
  • -Classic toast $7.90
  • King of the sea platter $25.90
    • Prawn tempura 5 pcs / prawn twister 5 pcs / prawn wonton 5 pcs / deep fried squid / vegetable samosa 6 pcs
  • You can also swap rice with salad
  • Fries (1 Scoop 1/2 Scoop) >> New Zealand hot chips fried in Canola oil
  • Lamb Sacwala 15.90
    • Diced lamb pieces cooked with leafy spinach, fresh tomatoes, ginger and garlic
  • Onion Bhajee 4.90
    • Shredded onions, battered and fried with spices and chick pea flour (Three per person)
  • Mix Platter 14.90
    • Consists of two pieces of each of the following Onion bhajee, samosa and chicken tikka vegetable
  • Aloo Gobi 13.90
    • Fresh garden cauliflower and potatoes cooked to taste with a mild hind of exotic Indian spices
  • Dal Makhni 13.90
    • Lentils and kidney beans cooked in caramelized onions and spices with creamy sauce
  • Prawn Jalfrezi 16.90
    • Jalfrezi was one of the supreme dishes created during the days of the Raj "Thaj" is hot and "freeze" is stir fried cooked with red capsicum, tomatoes, spring onions and spices
  • Butter Chicken 14.90
    • Smoked tandoori chicken cooked with cream, honey and tomatoes Loved by many
  • Lamb Vindaloo $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
    • naan bread stuffed with cheese and garlic
  • Paratha $3.00
    • layered bread made with wholemeal flour
  • Bombay Aloo $11.90
    • diced potatoes cooked with cumin and herbs
  • Butter Lamb $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in rich creamy tomato gravy
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • naan bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spices
  • Onion Kulcha $4.00
    • naan bread stuffed with chopped onion, light spices and herbs
  • Prawn Biryani $15.00
    • basmati rice cooked with prawns special spices and herbs
  • Fish n Chip $21.00
    • Tempura battered fresh catch on Grand fries w/ salad greens & loads of the chefs Tartare
  • Fish 'n' Chips $12.00
    • Every Pubs staple, beer battered catch, crispy fries & chefs tartare
  • Bangers and Mash $22.00
    • House made gourmet beef sausages on creamy mash, bacon and onion jus, garlic bread
  • Bangers & Mash $12.00
    • Prime Beef Sausages, garlic mash & chefs rich gravy
  • Mushroom Sauce $3.00
  • Grilled Mushrooms $3.00
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Seasoned wedges served with Sweet chili and sour cream
  • Fritto Misto $17.00
    • Samosas, wontons, spring rolls, Chicken chips w/ dipping sauces
Speight's Ale House

Speight's Ale House

location

Address

27 Grey Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand

phone

Phone

063553482

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Continental , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
27 Grey Street, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, 4410, New Zealand