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

  • CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $8.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
  • THE BREAKFAST BURGER $6.90
    • Chargrilled beef patty, folded egg, bacon, and cheese with hash rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
  • JR. CHEESEBURGER $3.00/$5.00
    • Chargrilled beef patty with pickles, onion, American Cheese, mustard and ketchup.
  • JR. FISH 'N CHIPS $6.50
    • 2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink/COMBO
  • GUACAMOLE, CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
  • ONION RINGS $4.00
    • Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
  • PORTOBELLO CHICKEN SOURDOUGH MELT $7.90
    • Two chicken tenders covered with swiss cheese, partnered with portobello mushrooms, chargrilled onion, mayo and a toasted sourdough bun.
  • HAMBURGER $3.50
    • Chargrilled beef patty, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
  • Steak
  • Vegetable
  • Cheese $2
  • Corn $2
  • Pack No 6
    • 2 Fish, 1 Hot Dogs, 1 Crab Stick, 1 Sausage, 2 Potato Fritters, 1 Chips
  • Egg Fu Young
  • Egg
  • Crumbed Fish $3.50
  • Lamb Shoulder $37.00
    • Slow‐roasted lamb shoulder, creamy potato mash, green beans and honeyed baby carrots.  Served with a béarnaise sauce.
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
  • Seasonal vegetables $6.50
  • Pork Belly $34.00
    • Slow cooked pork belly, creamy potato mash, caramelised red cabbage and green beans.  Served with a sweet apple cider jus and beetroot reduction.
  • Soups $12.00
    • Soup of the Day (see specials board) served with toasted bread.
  • Burger of the Day $20.00
    • Please refer to our specials board (changes daily).
  • Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $19.00
    • Sautéed chicken and crispy potato cubes in a yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
  • 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.
  • Sausages $3.00
  • Paua $7.50
  • Hotdog Chunks $0.80
  • Salmon $35.90 / kg
  • Squid Rings $0.80
  • Chicken Nuggets $0.80
  • Sausage Chunks $0.80
  • Oysters (Pacific) $1.90 / $11.00 / $21.00
    • Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Breast Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Ediballs $3 or $5 for two packs
  • The Protein Pack $15.00
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Falafel Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Oregana Naan $3.50
  • Butter Beef - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Shahi Naan $4.00
  • Kasoori Kabab - Full $9.00
  • Full size curry, large rice, plain naan & 355ml drink $18.00
  • Chicken Mirrchess - Full $15.00
  • Lamb Korma - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Chicken Curry - Half/Full $9.00/$14.00
  • Fish Dosa $15.99
    • Dosa served with fillings of fish tossed in herbs and spices.
  • Lamb Nawabi $20.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in tomato and onion based creamy sauce with boiled egg and potato with a hint of mustard seeds in coconut cream.
  • Lamb Darbari $18.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in tandoor served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
  • Khati Chicken $18.50
    • Stir fried boneless chicken cooked in golden brown onion sauce with cashew nut and fresh coriander.
  • Raita $3
    • Yoghurt mixed with carrot, tomato and cucumber.
  • South Indian Lamb $18
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Paneer Jalfrezi $16
    • Cottage cheese cooked with onion, tomato, capsicum and lemon juice.
  • Mixed Pickle $3
  • Beef Roganjosh $10.00
    • A deliciously spiced slow cooked beef in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices.
  • LUNCH Combo $12.50/$12.50
    • Includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
  • Vegetable Samosa $5.50
    • Crispy deep-fried pastry triangles stuffed with potato and peas
  • FULL menu seafood curry $12.00/$12.00
  • Sabzi Saag $10.00
    • Mixed seasonal vegetables cooked in a spinach and onion tomato gravy.
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
  • Lamb Roganjosh $10.00
    • A deliciously spiced slow cooked lamb in a rich onion gravy with a special mix of spices giving this dish its brilliant colour.
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
  • Apple & Plum Crumble $14
    • Served with French vanilla ice cream
  • Gourmet Venison Burger $22
    • House-made venison patty served on a toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato drizzled with aioli and topped with our special beetroot salsa - served with rustic thick-cut fries
  • Beef & Reef (GF) $38
    • 200gm of Premium New Zealand Angus eye fillet, seared prawns & scallops infused w garlic butter accompanied by button mushrooms, cherry tomatos & green beans
  • Crispy Coated Prawns f/2 $12 f/4 $18
    • Served with a delicious chilli aioli dipping sauce
  • Tasty Chicken Burger $20
    • Juicy house-made chicken patty served on a toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato, crispy bacon & aioli - served with rustic thick-cut fries
  • Pasta of the Day $19
  • Vegetable stack (vegetarian) $26
    • fritters packed full of seasonal vegetables & corn then lightly seasoned to enhance all those fresh flavours topped with grilled veges & spinach then drizzled with hollandaise to finish
  • (GF = Gluten Free)
  • Crispy Pulled Pork Spring Rolls (Gluten Free) $17.00
    • Served with an Asian slaw and dipping sauce
  • Garlic Mushrooms $6.00
  • Angus Pure Beef Ribeye (Gluten Free) $25.00
    • Served with hand cut chips, smoked tomato relish, crispy capers, smoked paprika butter and a red wine thyme jus
  • Crispy Chicken Stacked Burger $18.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with melted cheese, lettuce, capsicum and apricot chutney, served with wedges and tomato relish
  • French Toast $15.00
    • Slices of Vienna bread infused with a rich egg mixture then pan fried and served with crispy bacon and lashings of maple syrup
  • Three Cheese Kapiti Selection $17.00
    • Served with water crackers and a fig and Pear chutney
  • Lamb Rack with a Harissa & Herb Crust (Gluten Free) $35.00
    • Served with minted pea puree, baby carrots, baby beets, turnips and a horseradish cream
  • Bowl of Wedges with relish $6.00
  • Bigg boss platter $21.90
    • Pork gyoza 6 pcs/ prawn wonton 5 pcs / takoyaki 4 pcs / chicken karaage 6 pcs
  • Vegetarian ramen $13.90
  • -Squid / prawn / fish $17.90
  • Vegetarian salad $11.90
  • Chicken lemon sauce with rice $15.50
  • Crispy chicken salad $11.90
  • Hot pot beef set $16.50
    • Beef sliced / fish ball / egg / vegetable / glass noodle
  • Oyako don $15.50
    • Japanese rice bowl topped with simmered chicken and egg
  • Vegetable Kadai $11.90
    • mixed vegetables cooked in special spices and herbs with tomato green peppers onion and coriander
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • tender pieces of boneless chicken cooked in a onion tomato gravy with capsicum
  • Tandoori Chicken(Half/Full) $10.00/$18.00
    • whole chicken marinated overnight with yoghurt spices and herbs then roasted in the tandoor oven
  • Prawn Vindaloo $15.00
    • prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce
  • Keema Naan $4.50
    • naan bread stuffed with lamb mince
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.00
    • naan bread stuffed with homemade cottage cheese
  • Chicken Naan $4.50
    • naan bread stuffed with chopped chicken and light spices
  • Prawn Masala $15.00
    • prawns cooked in onion tomato gravy tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • 17. Stir-Fried Vegetables (Rau cu xao) $12.00
    • Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots stir-fried with onions and chili, served with steamed rice
  • 29. Mousse (Chocolate or Passionfruit) $7.00
  • 19. Stewed Seafood in a Clay Pot (Hai San om to dat) $18.00
    • Prawns, squid and mussels stewed with shallots, garlic, chili, celery and broccoli, served with steamed rice
  • 8. Hanoi Noodle Soup with Beef or Chicken or Sauteed Beef (Pho Ha Noi Bo Ga / Bo tai Han) $15.00
    • Beef or chicken and fresh noodles served with spring onion, coriander, onion in a healthy broth
  • 10. Fresh Noodles with Sauteed Beef - Southern Style (Bun Bo Nam Bo) $15.00
    • Sauteed beef with noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, peanuts, shallots and sweet and sour sauce
  • 24. Deep Fried Battered Prawn/Fish (6 Pieces) $10.00
  • 27. Rice $3.00
  • 3. Fresh Spring Rolls with Smoked Salmon (2/4 pcs) (Goi cuon ca hoi) $7.00/$12.00
    • Lettuce, coriander, fresh noodles, and smoked salmon wrapped in rice paper
  • Lights: Amstel 7.00
  • Thai Beef and Prawn Salad (GF without noodles) Beef fillet, tiger prawns sautéed and bound in a coconut, soy, lime and sweet chilli dressing, tossed with mesculin leaves, red onion, carrot ribbons, mu $21
  • Braised Short Ribs (GF) Braised until tender then grilled and glazed with a master stock, soy roasted seeds. $15
  • Omelette of the Day A 3 egg omelette filled with the Chefs special fillings for the day. Served with baby leaf salad with a honey and mustard dressing. Your waiter will let you know today's special. $12
  • Antipodes Sparkling or Still water 1Ltr $9
  • Seafood Linguine Sautéed fresh fish, prawns, calamari, olives, mushrooms and olives, bound with cream and a spinach pesto, tossed with linguine pasta. Topped with edamame bean and tomato salsa, served $23
  • Bethany’s Chicken Salad (GF without noodles) Succulent chicken strips sautéed with peppers, onions, button mushrooms and ginger served on mesculin, crispy noodles. Finished with honey dill and mustard $21
  • Anytime Bagel Smothered with cream cheese and then layered with smoked salmon or bacon. Then finished with creamy scrambled eggs. $12
  • Bacon & Cheese Wedges $17.00
    • Seasoned wedges topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese
  • Curry & Cheese Fries $14.00
    • Crispy Fries topped with grilled cheese and curry sauce
  • Carbonara $12.00
    • Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in cream & wine reduction
  • From the Fryers $35.00
    • Selection of Fish Bites, Pork Wontons, Chicken Nibbles, Spring Rolls, Samosa’s with Fries, Wedges and Dipping sauces.
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Seasoned wedges served with Sweet chili and sour cream
  • Bangers and Mash $22.00
    • House made gourmet beef sausages on creamy mash, bacon and onion jus, garlic bread
  • Fish Burger $17.00
    • Stella battered fresh catch, greens, fries & Chefs Tartare w/ capers
  • Grilled Mushrooms $3.00
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