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 Yavo $17.90
    • Served with creamy mushroom sauce and parmesan cheese
  • Chicken or Beef & Lamb & Rice $7.00
  • Lamb Shish Meals $17.90
    • Skewered grilled tender lamb cubes
  • Grilled Chicken $17.90
    • Chicken breast marinated with middle eastern spices, served with rice and salad
  • Humus
  • Hot Chili
  • Beef / Lamb Kebabs
  • Small $9.90
  • 123 Egg Fried Rice (V) $13.5
    • China
  • 2 Prawn Shu Mai $5.7
    • Hong Kong
  • 3 BBQ Pork Buns $5.4
    • Hong Kong
  • 81 Thai Tom Yum Soup
    • Thailand
  • 206 Sizzling Ginger Chicken (V) $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • 207 Sizzling Spicy Basil Chicken (V) $18.5
    • Thailand
  • Chicken or Vegetables $15.9
  • 204 Sizzling Black Pepper Chicken(V) $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
    • w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
  • Mushroom ragù $12.00
    • w celeriac, sage, herb oil
  • Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
    • w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
  • Harissa braised lamb $15.00
    • w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
  • Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
    • w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
  • Hummus from “Jerusalem” $10.00
    • w/ olive oil, toasted bread
  • Slow cooked pork belly $18.00
    • w scallops, crisp sesame slaw, sticky jus
  • Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
    • w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges $16.50
    • Topped with bacon, mozzarella and sour cream.
  • Fries and aioli $7.50
  • Roasted Moroccan Chicken $31.00
    • Marinated and roasted chicken breast, filled with Mediterranean vegetables, stacked on honeyed pumpkin roasties and lightly dressed rocket.
  • Side of fries $3.00
  • Pulled Pork Stack $17.50
    • Slow cooked glazed pulled pork belly stacked on potato and sage rosti’s, spinach and poached egg. Drizzled with hollandaise and balsamic reduction.
  • Pasta of the Day $22.00
    • Please refer to our specials board (changes daily).
  • 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.
  • Creamy Mushrooms $16.50
    • Sautéed mushrooms and baby spinach in a creamy garlic sauce on toasted Vienna. Add bacon $3.00. Add lambs fry $3.00
  • Thattudosa $5.50
  • Chicken and Spinach $16.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in fresh spinach, sauteed with roasted garam masala and turmeric
  • Masala Fish Fry $12.00
    • Fresh fish fillets in traditional Kerala style
  • Garlic Paratha $3.50
  • Masala Dosa $12.00
    • Filled with potatoes, onion and peas and flavoured with a dash of ghee
  • Lamb Mappas $17.00
    • Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
  • Sambar $3.50
  • Aleppey Fish/Prawn Curry $18.00
    • Aleppey, the Venice of the East, is well known for its seafood culinary arts. A thrilling prawn dish cooked in a thick mix of coconut, tomato, fresh ginger and “Malabar Tamarind”
  • Eggs Benedict N/A
    • Poached eggs, toasted muffin, baby spinach, aioli & your choice of:
  • Fish & Chips $18.50
    • Fish Fillets served with a Garden Salad, Aioli and a side of Fries
  • BLAT $17.50
    • Crispy Bacon, Mesculin, Avocado & Tomato, on Toasted Foccacia with Aioli & Friesuce
  • Moxie Omelette $12.50 / $16.50
    • Baked with Bacon, Red Onion, Mushroom, Tomato & Cheese Half serve / Full serve
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Poached eggs, toasted gluten free pita, baby spinach, hollandaise & your choice of:
  • Fish & Chips $18.50
    • Fish Fillets served with a fresh Coleslaw, Aioli and a side of Fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • Thai marinated sirloin strips served on Salad Greens with Cheery Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and a Balsamic Honey Vinegarette topped with Crispy Noodles
  • Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Toasted sourdough, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage, Tomatoes & Mushrooms with either poached, scrambled or fried eggs
  • Chicken Pakora $7.99
    • Supreme cuts of chicken marinated in spices dipped in chick-pea flour then deep fried
  • Chicken Korma Wrap $8.99
  • Cheese & Garlic Stuffed Chicken Tikka Wrap $9.99
  • Saag Mushroom $11.99
    • Button mushrooms cooked with ground herbs and fresh spinach and onion sauce
  • Deep Fried Chicken Drum Sticks & Chips (4 pieces) $6.99
  • Cheese & Garlic Stuffed Curry (Chicken/Lamb/Beef) $9.99
  • Vindaloo Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn/Scallop cooked in tomato sauce and strong aromatic spices
  • Prawn / Scallop Saag $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawns/Scallops cooked with green herbs and fresh spinach onion gravy
  • Mughalai Lamb Korma $16.99
    • Cubes of lamb cooked in cashew based gravy garnished with almond.
  • Beef Darbari $17.50
    • Cubes of beef cooked in tandoor served in aromatic tomato gravy with mix of special spices and laced with butter.
  • Beef Pagla Bhuna $18
    • Cubes of beef cooked in tandoor simmered in thick onion and tomato based gravy tempered with curry leaves, ginger juliennes and chopped garlic.
  • Non Vegetarian $80
    • 1 appetizer (Non vegetarian platter – Taj tikka, Sheek Kebab, Fish tikka, Tiger Prawn) any 3 NonVeg Curry and 1 Veg Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert
  • Mugalai Kulfi $6
    • A frozen dessert prepared with sweet milk with almond pieces
  • Chicken Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and capsicum and lemon juice.
  • South Indian Lamb $18
    • Cubes of lamb cooked with coconut cream based gravy tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Vegetarian $35
    • 1 appetizer (vegetarian platter – Vegetable bhaji, Samosa, Spring roll, Vegetable pakora), any 4 Curry, Rice, Garlic Naan, Pappadom, Dessert.:- per person.
  • 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
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Served with focaccia
  • Kumara Fries $9.00
    • Served with sour cream or aioli
  • Avocado / hash browns / portabella mushrooms $4.50
  • Thai Beef Salad (GF) $18.00
    • Prime beef slices marinated in Thai satay flavours served on mesclun salad with mangos, radish, tomato, cucumber and black sesame seeds. Topped with crispy kumara chards and nam jam dressing
  • 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
  • Green salad $5.50
  • Cooperage Vegetarian Salad (GF V) $17.00
    • Fresh salad greens tossed with roasted kumara, courgettes, mushrooms,oven dried tomatoes, feta and topped with kumara chards and aioli (Dairy-free available)
  • ●Appetizers
  • ●Main
  • Chicken Sweet Corn Soup
  • ●Main
  • Bbq Pork
  • ●Main
  • Bbq Pork
  • ●Main
  • Curley French Fries $7
    • Peeled & curied by a potato farmer whom we have chained in the back room.
  • Pork Belly Ribs $25
    • Meaty, sweet sticky hickory smoked ribs with salad they come with sweet potatoes & loads of napkins.
  • Spicy Beef Machos $13
    • Yummy beef mince, salsa, molten cheese, jalapenos on fiery tortilla chips (veg option available)
  • Buffalo Chicken Wings $55
    • Fresh chicken wings glazed in our hot chilli sauce or try them galzed with honey and soy 5 Wings $8 / 10 Wings $10 / 12 Wings $15 / 21 Wings $26 / 50 Wings
  • Deluxe Seafood Platter $20
    • Loaded with deep fried battered fish, Tempura prawns, fresh battered scallops & mussels our special sauce with fries and salad
  • Garlic Bread $6
    • Sliced baguette smothred in Garlic Butter & melted cheesy cheese
  • Sirloin Steak $19
    • 300gms of prime steak choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic. Sauce, side of toss and salad. Extras optional $1 each.
  • Cripsy Onion Rings $9
    • Share a platter of cloves on our butter milk battered Onion rings with horseradish sauce just don’t go proposing with them.
  • Large $13.50
  • Pork Katsu $16.00
    • Deep fried crumbed pork with our own sauce
  • Vegetarian Tempura Udon $16.00
  • Fillet with Prawns (Angus Pure) $29.50
    • Scotch fillet with 4 sizzling prawns served on a hot iron plate, served with homemade teriyaki sauce and come with rice
  • Kitsune Udon $15.00
  • Nigiri Sushi $16.00
    • 6 pieces of hand-molded sushi with two type of topping, salmon and chicken (no seaweed)
  • Sizzling Prawn $17.00
    • 6 prawns topped with our special creamy sauce
  • Today’s freshest selected fish coated with Japanese crumb and cooked in olive oil, served with our special sauce
  • THE ZOOLOGIST $30.50
    • Oven baked fillet of fresh water salmon served on a bed of wilted vegetables with sauteed potato, topped with mustard hollandaise and accompanied with a light green salad
  • CAPE STYLE FISH CAKES $18.50
    • Homemade fish cakes garnished with a tropical salad, accompanied with a baguette
  • BEER BATTERED FRIES $12.50
    • Old fashioned beer battered fries, served with aioli and spicy tomato sauce
  • THE AFRICAN BIG BREAKY $21.00
    • A hearty breakfast of honey cured bacon, beef sausages, roasted field mushroom, grilled tomato, poached eggs and sweet potato cake, served with buttered wholegrain toast
  • THE CARNIVORE $42.00
    • Platter of marinated meats with a selection of spicy chutneys, relishes and pickled vegetables, served with a chiffonade of lettuce, hummus, satay sauce, lemon yogurt, naan and pita breads.
  • MASAI MARA $35.00
    • Prime beef sirloin grilled to your liking, served on a bed of roasted rosemary and minted potatoes, topped with a Wild mushroom and seeded mustard cream sauce, dressed with a tossed green salad
  • TRINITY CREME $12.00
    • Homemade cream custard, glazed with sugar fruits and served with ice cream and double cream
  • TRIPLE EGG OMELETTE $17.50
    • Filled with ham, tomato, mushroom and cheese, served With buttered wholegrain toast and finished with a tossed green salad
  • 72% Dark Chocolate Tart $16.00
    • With Balsamic Beetroot Sorbet and Whipped Chantilly Cream
  • Condiments No Charge
    • Hollandaise, Bella's Apple & Onion Marmalade, Tomato Sauce
  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta $16.00
    • With Black Doris Plum and Opal Nera Salsa, Cream Anglaise and Peanut Slab Cookies
  • Confit Salmon and Pickled Kim Chi Vegetables Thru Salad Greens $28.50
  • Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • Bella's Sesame Calamari on Oriental Styled Salad Fruits, Leaf Greens and Noodle Shards with Honey. Soy Syrup and Chilli Ginger Glaze
  • Hot Cakes $17.00
    • With Bacon, Roasted Peach and Maple Whipped Butter
  • Fettuccine Carbonara $25.00
    • Leg Ham and Sauteed Mushroom. Though Garlic Cream, Fettuccine, Shaved Parmesan and Egg Yolk to Blend
  • Fettuccine Pollo $25.00
    • Sweet Tomato Cream. Poached Chicken Breast with Fettuccini, Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Shiesh kebab - beef or chicken $14.90
    • marinated in our homemade sauce & cooked on a stone top, on a skewer with either a choice of beef or chicken & served with fried & salad
  • Fries or wedges $4.50
  • Basbousa $6.90
    • a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
  • Samosa (lamb, chicken or vegetarian) $8.90
    • delicious pastry filled with potato, peas & seasoned with succulent spices, served with salad
  • Vegetarian $13.90
    • cheese, capsicum, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce & olives
  • Mediterranean $13.90
    • anchovies, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, capsicum & capers
  • Konafa $6.90
    • a cheese pastry soaked in a sweet sugar based syrup & garnished with pistachio
  • Little monster (for kids) $9.90
    • delicious deep fried chicken nuggets served with potatoe wedges & dipping sauce
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