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

  • Premium Bangers and Mash $16.00
  • Lambs Fry & Bacon $15.00
  • Soup of the day $9.00
  • Chicken & Camembert $12.00
  • Arancini Balls $9.50
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Special Platter $16.50 large $21.50
  • Stuffed Chicken Breast $21.00
  • Hotdogs $2.50
  • Battered Mussels $1.40 / $7.00 / $14.00
    • Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
  • Fresh Fish Fillets $4.90
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • 2 Mussels, 2 Scallops, 2 Oysters, 2 Paua Nuggets
  • Lemon Fish $25.90 / kg
  • Sausage Chunks $0.80
  • Meat Patties $3.00
  • Fish Bites $0.80
  • Seasonal salad $6.90
  • Crab, mussel & cumin fritters $18.00
    • Coriander infused sour cream, Apple slaw
  • Sesame & polenta crusted calamari $19.00
    • Melon, Lime aioli, Balsamic rougette
  • Bruschetta $19.00
    • Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan
  • Oysters $4.00
    • Your choice of natural, citrus beer batter or Kilpatrick - each
  • Duck and French brandy pate $18.00
    • Toasted ciabatta, Brown onion jam
  • Smoked garlic mash $8.90
  • House fries $8.50
  • Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich $19
    • Toasted ciabatta with crispy chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, tomato, sweet chilli, aioli.
  • Steak Sandwich $17.90
    • Grilled scotch fillet, mixed leaves, tomato, red onion, cheese, smokey BBQ sauce.
  • Bowl of Potato Wedges (V) $14
    • With sweet chilli sauce & sour cream.
  • Tempura Fish $17.50
    • Tempura fish fillets, cos lettuce, red onion, tartare sauce.
  • Eggs Benedict with BBQ Pulled Pork & Spinach $18
  • Bowl of Seasoned Chips (V) $8.50
    • With tomato sauce & aioli.
  • (V)= Vegetarian
  • French Toast with Caramelised Banana (V) $15
    • With candied walnuts, lemon cream cheese, maple syrup.
  • Reg $10.90
  • Petita $9.90
  • 4 for $4.90
  • Petita $9.90
  • The Classic
    • Cabanossi Sausage, Bacon and Eggs
  • Polenta and Super Grains
  • Petita $8.90
  • Bacon + $1.00
  • Mushroom & chilli - sliced mushrooms with dried chilli flakes, garlic, mozzarella & tomato sauce $17.50
  • Portobello Royale $16.50
    • roast Portobello mushroom in a homemade burger bun with apple & onion relish and aioli
  • Grilled vege $17.50
    • pesto topped with garlicky grilled vegetables and pinenuts
  • Jackfruit Royale $16.50
    • shredded and spiced jackfruit served on a homemade bun with greens & and apple & onion relish
  • Cafe Royale toast $7.50
    • with jam and homemade peanut butter
  • Add cheddar, halloumi, tempeh or feta $3.50
  • Eggs Bene $18.50
    • poached eggs & fresh hollandaise on house made sourdough with bacon, black, pudding, salmon or Woody’s Farm chorizo
  • Pizza Bianca $16.50
    • potato, onion, garlic, rosemary & olive oil
  • BATTERED MUSSELS $6.20
  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $23.50
    • SERVED WITH STUFFED POTATO OR CHIPS
  • BUTTER CHICKEN WRAP WITH SALAD $18.20
  • ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
  • FISH & CHIPS WITH SALAD $21.40
  • THAI BEEF ON RICE $18.20
  • THESE CHANGE DAILY ALL SERVED WITH CREAM & ICECREAM ALL $9.50
  • OLDE FASHION SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.40
  • Fastway $2.00
    • Garlic & Cheese & Mayo
  • Ham $4.80
  • Steak,Eggs & Chips $15.50
  • Ham Deluxe $7.30
  • 1 Fish, 2 Potato Fritters& Chips $5.50
  • Ying yang $2.00
    • BBq & Mayo
  • Onion Ring $0.80
  • Seafood Fritter $4.00
  • Onion & garlic stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon(GF) $32
    • drizzled w spiced plum & served on a swede & parsnip mash accompanied by steamed vegetables
  • (GF = Gluten Free)
  • Garlic Bread f/2 $10 f/4 $16
  • Crave Sundae $10
    • Made with French vanilla ice cream topped with your choice of topping then covered w whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts
  • Fries $8
    • Served with aioli and tomato sauce
  • (GF = Gluten Free)
  • New Zealand Diamond-Shell clams & Nz green lipped mussels (GF w/o the ciabatta) $29
    • This dish is one to get your mouth watering! Fresh clams & mussels steamed together in tomato, chilli & mint - served with toasted ciabatta
  • -Ostrich Burger $32
    • House-made patty served on toasted bun with fresh salad, sliced tomato & drizzled with béarnaise sauce - served with rustic thick-cut fries
  • Eggs on Toast $7.00
  • Pies $5.50
  • Pancakes with Berries $8.00
  • Avo & Tomato on Toast $8.00
  • Wraps $7.50
  • Cakes and Treats $5.50
  • Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
  • Flans $7.50
  • Lamb / Beef Kadhai $16.00
    • Tender Lamb / Beef Pieces Cooked In With Capsicum And Whole Coriander Seeds
  • Cheese And Garlic Naan $4.00
    • Refined Flour Bread Stuffed With Cheese And Garlic
  • Vegetable Samosa $5.00
    • Crispy Deep Fried Triangular Pastry Stuffedwith Potato, Peas And Nuts
  • Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $16.00
    • The Dish Lamb Or Beefwith Potato In Specially Blended Spices Which Was For Among The Portuguese In Goa
  • Vegetable Korma $13.90
    • Fresh Mixed Vegetables Cooked In Rich Creamy Cashew Nut Gravy
  • Kids Lemon & Honey Chicken (Half Curry And Rice) $11.00
  • Seek Kebab H $8.00 / F $ 14.50
    • Mince Lamb With Special Ground Herbs And Spices , Skewed And Roasted In The Tandoor Oven
  • Murg Methi Malai $15.50
    • Boneless Chicken Pieces Cooked With Fenugreek , Cashew Nut, Ground Spices And Cream.
  • Fries With tomato ketchup & aioli $8 / $5(Half size)
  • Lindauer Fraise 200ml 10.00
  • Apple Cider, Pear Cider 7.00
  • Bethany's Homemade Fish Cake (GF) Fresh fish bound with potato, red onions, ginger, garlic, herbs and lemongrass, served with a garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $18
  • Wild Rock, Hawke’s Bay 8.00 / 38.00
  • Warm Chocolate Tart Chocolate sauce, berry coulis, caramel, chocolate soil and vanilla bean ice cream $14
  • Feijoa, Orange, Tomato, Grapefruit, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry Juices $5
  • Soup of the Day Served with fresh toasted Bread. $12
  • Continental
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
  • • Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
  • • Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • Kiwi Breakfast
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
  • • Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti
  • Sliders, Slaw and Sauce with Fries $25.00
    • Choice of 3: Confit Salmon / Caper Egg Mayo / Pulled Sticky Pork / Bourbon & Beer Glaze / Char Grilled Beef / Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade / Chicken / Bacon / Chilli Balsamic Mayo
  • Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
    • Sweet Tomato Cream, Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
  • Spiced Peach Queen Pudding $16.00
    • Cream Anglaise, Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Venison Filet, Two Toned Gnocchi and Walnuts $37.00
    • With Baby Beets, Orange Curds and Red Wine Just
  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
    • With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Though Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Cashew and Coconut Prawns $25.00
    • with curried avocado mayonnaise and Cilantro Slaw
  • Todays Fish from the Market to Your Table $36.00
    • Via the Province of Bella's Kitchen
  • Vegetarian Main $27
    • A vegetarian tasting plate, gallery staff will inform you of todays special
  • Roasted Pork Belly $15.50
    • Served on parsnip cream, crisps and apple sauce
  • Rissotto $23
    • Roasted pumkin, feta and pine nut risotto, served with tempura chicken tenderloins and tomoto confit
  • Carbonara $23
    • Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
  • Belgium Chocolate Mousse $15.50
    • Served with poached tamarillo and white chocolate and raspberry ice cream
  • Fish of the Day N/A
    • Waiting staff will inform you
  • Tom Yum Prawns N/A
    • Sautéed prawns on a bed of vermicelli, in hot and sour tom yum broth, topped with julien vegetables, spring onions and coriander
  • Thai Beef Salad $21
    • Thai marinated beef, salad greens, cashew nuts, palm sugar dressing and crispy noodles
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