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

  • Cheese $1.50
  • Mixed $7.50
    • Mediterranean Style
  • Vegetarian $10.00 / $12.00
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Fallafel $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Zucchini $7.00 / $8.90
    • Mini / Large
  • Falafal $8.50 / $9.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Chicken $9.50 / $11.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Mixed $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Tomato $2
  • Pack No 6
    • 2 Fish, 1 Hot Dogs, 1 Crab Stick, 1 Sausage, 2 Potato Fritters, 1 Chips
  • Onion $2
  • Kumara Chips $5
  • Bacon $2.80
  • Chips $2.70
  • Pack No 7
    • 3 Fish, 1 Potato Fritter, 1 Sausage, 1 Chip
  • Fried Rice
  • Scallop and Bacon Salad $26.00
    • Pan‐fried scallops, bacon, mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, tomato relish and aioli.
  • Open Breakfast Buttie $14.50
    • Toasted ciabatta, bacon, fried egg, spinach, hash brown and hollandaise sauce.
  • 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.
  • Spiced Lamb Pita Pocket $19.50
    • Slow cooked Cajun spiced pulled lamb with lettuce, fresh tomato salsa and a mint yoghurt dressing.
  • Aqaba Benedict $17.50
    • Poached eggs served on focaccia, drizzled with hollandaise and served with bacon.
  • Antipasto Platter $38.00
    • Selection of toasted breads with bacon and mushroom pâté, sundried tomato dip, basil pesto and garlic butter. Sweet chilli meatballs, thai curry chicken nibbles, slow cooked silverside slices, roast vege chutney, feta, camembert, gherkins and sundried tomatoes. (Enough for 3‐6  people to share )
  • Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $19.00
    • Sautéed chicken and crispy potato cubes in a yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
  • Side of fries $3.00
  • Cheeky Chicken $5.00
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • - 4 Pack $4.90
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Falafel Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • The Family Feast $40.00
  • Pickle $1.50
  • Hot Wings with Chips (4 pieces) $5.99
  • House Special $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with cheese, capsicum, onion, tomato & garlic
  • Bombay Kolhapuri Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Diced meat marinated in light chillies, roasted in oven then tossed with onion, garlic and garnished with red chilli
  • Cheese & Garlic Stuffed Lamb Sheek Kebab Wrap $9.99
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken/Lamb/Beef $8.99
  • Shahi Paneer $11.99
    • Grated and cubed cottage cheese cooked with rich creamy tomato sauce
  • Tikka Masala Prawn / Fish / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn/Fish fillets/Scallop sauteed with onion and capsicum finished with tikka masala sauce
  • Pizza Verde with Kikorangi blue cheese $19.50
  • Mushroom & chilli - sliced mushrooms with dried chilli flakes, garlic, mozzarella & tomato sauce $17.50
  • Pizza bread with garlic and olive oil $15.00
  • Oatmeal pancakes $15.50
    • with banana, cherry berry compote and apple syrup
  • Cafe Royale toast $7.50
    • with jam and homemade peanut butter
  • Mehmet's pizza - ground spiced mushroom and walnut topped with red onion, fresh herbs and tahini sauce $19.50
  • Cafe Royale toast $8.50
    • with Urban Hippie Nelson miso paste with tahini
  • Chorizo hash $16.50
    • Woody’s Farm chorizo, potatoes and onion topped with a soft poached egg
  • Mint Chutney $2.00
  • Prawn Rawa Fry - Full $10.00
  • Lunch Special $10.00
    • Half size curry, small rice, plain naan & 355ml drink
  • Butter Paneer - Half/Full $8.50/$12.50
  • Kasoori Kabab - Full $9.00
  • Corn Mushroom - Half/Full $8.00/$12.00
  • Pakora - Full $5.50
  • Apricot Chicken - Full $15.00
  • Lemon Chicken/Golden Time Homestyle Pork/Sizzling Cumin Lamb/Stir-Fried Scallops In Black Bean Sauce/Stir- Fried Chicken With Cashew Nuts/Kongbao Prawns (Shelled)/Sweet Sour Pork/Combination Stir-Fried Vegetables/Combination Fried Rice/Noodle/Fruit Platter
  • ●Soup
  • ●Appetizers
  • Deep Fried Wonton
  • Bbq Pork
  • Cooked King Prawns With Spicy Salt/Garlic Chicken/Sweet Sour Pork/Sizzling Chinese Style Beef/Sizzling Cumin Lamb/Combination Egg Foo Yung/Combination Stir-Fried Vegetables/Combination Fried/Noodle/Fruit Platter
  • ●Soup
  • Lemon Chicken/Golden Time Homestyle Pork Combination Stir- Fried Vegetables/Combination Fried Rice/Noodle
  • Egg Roll (Kebab) $10.00
  • Garlic & Potato Kulcha $4.00
  • Gluten Free Bread (Roti) $4.00
  • Butter Prawn $11.00 / $17.00
    • Half / Full
  • Prawn Twister $9.50
  • Aloo Gobhi $8.00 / $11.50
    • Half / Full
  • Lamb & Egg Roll (Kebab) $11.00
  • Gobhi Manchurian $13.50
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Your choice of bacon, ham or salmon
  • Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
  • Avo & Tomato on Toast $8.00
  • Pancakes with Berries $8.00
  • Big Breakfast $20.00
    • Kransky's bacon, eggs, tomato, avo & toast
  • Flans $7.50
  • Avo & Tomato on Toast with 1 Egg $10.00
  • Raisin Toast - 2 slices $4.00
  • Chicken & Avocado Wrappo N/A
    • With tomato, carrot, mixed leaves & ranch dressing
  • Bacon & Brie Melt Toastie N/A
    • Toasted with foccacia Shambo with cranberry, tomato & mixed leaves
  • BLT Toastie with Egg Mayo N/A
  • Big Eat Shambo N/A
    • Foccacia Shambo with chicken, bacon, cheddar, coleslaw, red onion & mixed leaves
  • Cheese & Tomato Toastie N/A
  • Bacon & Egg Turkish Bun N/A
    • With bacon, egg & BBQ sauce
  • Chicken Ciabatta N/A
    • Chicken, tomato, peppers, red onion, mixed leaves & mayo
  • O'Brien's Tripledecker N/A
    • Chicken, mayo, bacon, mixed leaves, coleslaw & red onion. Toasted with cheddar & tomato
  • Chatham Island Crayfish & Saffron Ravioli $21/$39
    • Green Pea & Coriander Puree, Ocean Consommé, Horseradish Espuma
  • 3 Cheese $27
  • 220gm Rib Eye (Scotch Fillet) $36
    • Premium grade beef. 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
  • Chunky Fries with Aioli & Tomato Sauce $5
  • Marama Camembert, Blue Rhapsody, Coppermine Washed Rind, Brined Feta see below
  • Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
    • Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
  • 2 Cheese $21
  • Macaroon $3
  • 18. Stewed Eggplant in a Clay Pot (Ca Tim om to dat) $14.00
    • Eggplant stewed with pork mince, onions, shallots, garlic, celery and hoisin, served with steamed rice
  • 22. Pan-seared Salmon with Salt (Ca Hoi Rang Muot) $23.00
    • Fresh salmon pan-seared with a mixture of salt, green beans and glutinous rice flour, lime leaves, served with steamed rice
  • 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
  • 4. Fresh Spring Rolls (2/4 pcs) (Vegetarian Available) (Goi cuon tom, thit) $6.00/$10.00
    • Pork, prawn, lettuce, noodles, coriander wrapped in rice paper, served with sweet and sour sauce
  • 2. Hanoi Salad with Beef or Chicken (Vegetarian Available) (Goi ho ga Goi chay) $9.00
    • Beef tenderloin or chicken with red onion, carrot, celery, coriander, sesame seed, fried garlic, shallot and chili sauce
  • 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
  • 27. Rice $3.00
  • 29. Mousse (Chocolate or Passionfruit) $7.00
  • • Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - tomato –spaghetti
  • Continental
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
  • • Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • Kiwi Breakfast
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - "Cook Up" (below) - Tea or Coffee
  • • Mixed Grill one sausage – one rasher bacon - two fried eggs - hash brown - tomato - spaghetti
  • Apricot Pie with Ice Cream $6.50
  • Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
  • Double Chips with Melted Cheese $10.00
  • Feta Fish and Chips $20.00
  • Roast Chicken $20.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Smoked Salmon on Sliced Potatoes $10.50
  • Garlic Bread $3.50
  • Cheesecake $7.00
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