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

  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • With bacon
  • Vegetarian Fry $16.50
    • Gluten free toast, tomato, hash browns, mushrooms & baby spinach
  • Saute Potato, Chorizo and Bacon Hash $17.50
    • Saute Potatoes, Bacon & Chorizo topped with a Poached Egg, Rocket and Hollandaise
  • Prawn Linguine $19.50
    • Tailess prawns panfried in a Sweet Chilli, Lemon Zest and Garlic Sauce with Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Spinach and Linguine Pasta
  • Eggs on Toast $13.50
    • With bacon
  • Thai Beef Salad $19.50
    • Thai marinated sirloin strips served on salad greens with Cherry Tomatoes and a Balsamic Honey Vinegarette
  • Pork Salad $19.50
    • Marinated Pork strips served on Baby Spinach, Fresh Garden Vegetables and Mung Beans with a Sweet Five Spice Dressing
  • Toast & Preserves $6.50
  • The Classic
    • Cabanossi Sausage, Bacon and Eggs
  • Petita $8.90
  • Bacon + $1.00
  • Super Veggies
  • Reg $10.90
  • Reg $10.90
  • 2 for $5.00
  • Petita $9.90
  • Order for two people $32 (per person)
  • Roti $3.00
    • Wholemeal bread baked in charcoal oven
  • -Beef Korma $14.50
    • Tender meat pieces cooked in rich cashew nut gravy
  • -Prawns Malabari $16.50
    • King prawns cooked on a rich coconut, onion gravy with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • Tandoori Chicken F $20 / H $11
    • Whole chicken marinated in yoghurt spices and roasted in clay oven
  • -Paneer Methi Malai $13.90
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked with fenugreek cashew nut, ground spices and cream
  • -Beef Kadai $14.50
    • Tender meat pieces cooked with capsicum, onion and coriander seeds
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Refined flour bread stuffed with mince lamb
  • Sausage McMuffin® N/A
    • A hot beef sausage patty, topped with a slice of cheese on a toasted English muffin. Simple and satisfying.
  • Mega Waffle Cone N/A
    • Put a twist on our classic soft-serve with a crunchy waffle cone, topped with a delicious helping of hot chocolate fudge sauce and two chocolate Cadbury Flake®. It’s pure pleasure.
  • Double Quarter Pounder® N/A
    • Satisfy your ultimate hunger. Take two quarter pounds* of 100% NZ beef, then complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions, tangy mustard and pickles. Bet your mouth is watering right now.
  • Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
    • A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
  • $30 Legends Sharebox® $30
    • Included in the $30 Legends ShareBox®: 2 x Big Mac®, 1x McChicken®, 1x Filet-o-Fish®, 1 x 6pk Chicken McNuggets®, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Fries, 4 x Medium Soft Drinks
  • Choc Top Cone N/A
    • The Choc Top Cone features Macca’s classic soft serve dipped in a chocolate coating, served inside a crunchy waffle cone.
  • Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Your toasted bagel has never tasted this good. Slather on some of Craig's® sweet Strawberry Jam, made with real strawberries.
  • Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
    • The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
  • Special Bombay Kebab (Chef Special) (GF) (DF) $9.99
    • Boneless chicken marinated overnight in exotic bombay spices, home-made yogurt then cooked in charcoal oven, served with salad
  • Chicken Manchurian $13.00
  • All Entrees Accompanied with Chutney
  • -Full $12.50
  • Bread Basket $10.50
    • Plain naan, roti, keema naan, stuffed kulcha
  • -Full $12.50
  • ·Saag Mushroom (GF)
    • Button mushrooms cooked with ground herbs and fresh spinach and onion sauce
  • -Half $8.49
  • Olde Fashion Shrimp Cocktail $9.40
  • All $9.50
  • Nachos $14.50
    • With mince
  • Rosie’s Seafood Basket $20.90
  • Lamb Shanks $21.30 / $28.00
    • Single or double served on a Kumera Mash with a mint gravy
  • Thai Beef On Rice $18.20
  • B.L.T Sandwich $12.00
  • Stuffed Mushrooms $8.20
  • BUTTER CHICKEN WRAP WITH SALAD $18.20
  • CHUNKIES $6.70/$13.70
    • small/large
  • BANGERS & MASH $18.20
  • HAM STEAK SALAD & CHIPS $17.20
  • HOT BEEF MADRAS CURRY $18.60
  • TOASTED SANDWICHES from $4.20
    • HAM, EGG, CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, PINEAPPLE
  • STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
  • SQUID RINGS $6.20
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
  • Vegetable Pakora $5.50
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
  • FULL menu seafood curry $12.00/$12.00
  • Chicken Malai Kebab $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt, cheese and cream sauce then cooked in our tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka $8.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then cooked in our charcoal oven.
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Paneer Tikka $6.50
    • Cottage cheese marinated with yoghurt, spices and then cooked in our tandoor
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
    • Tender chicken pieces marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices then roasted in our tandoor and cooked with onion and tomato gravy.
  • Ostrich Do Pyaza $25.00
  • Tandoori Chikken $17.00 / $9.00
    • Full / Half
  • Paneer Kulcha $4.00
  • Chicken Jhalfrezi $13.50
  • Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $13.50
  • Chicken Kabuli $13.50
  • Prawn Chatpatta $11.00 / $17.00
    • Half / Full
  • Pizza Bread $10.00
    • With sundried tomato pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and drizzled with balsamic glaze
  • Three Cheese Kapiti Selection $17.00
    • Served with water crackers and a fig and Pear chutney
  • Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
    • Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
  • Eggs Benedict $15.00
    • Classic eggs Benedict served on a toasted English muffin served with Bacon and wilted spinach two poached eggs and topped with a rich hollandaise sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Stacked Burger $18.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with melted cheese, lettuce, capsicum and apricot chutney, served with wedges and tomato relish
  • Bowl of Fries with aioli $6.00
  • mushrooms, market greens and a red wine and white peppercorn jus $35.00
  • Pumpkin & Pea Risotto (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $25.00
    • Served with mascarpone, chilli jam, parmesan and lemon oil
  • Avo & Tomato on Toast with 2 Eggs $12.00
  • Pizza $5.50
  • Pancakes with Berries $8.00
  • Big Rolls $7.50
  • Cakes and Treats $5.50
  • Muesli & Berries $8.00
    • served with yoghurt, honey & milk
  • Salad - extra $3.00
  • Pancakes with Banana & Bacon $10.00
  • Prawn Marwari $15.00
    • prawns cooked in coconut onion tomato gravy, tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds
  • Beef Vindaloo $14.50
    • diced beef cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce
  • Lamb Jalfrezi $14.00
  • Vegetable Biryani $12.90
    • basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables special spices and herbs
  • Chicken Sagwala $14.00
    • boneless chicken cooked in spinach spice and herbs
  • Lamb Vindaloo $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in onion tomato gravy with vindaloo sauce
  • Lamb Curry(Rogan Josh) $14.50
    • diced lamb cooked in a fine onion tomato gravy with spices and herbs
  • Palak Paneer $11.90
    • cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices>>
  • Chunky Fries with Aioli & Tomato Sauce $5
  • Blood Orange Parfait $16
    • Chocolate Sphere, Hot Caramel Sauce, Popping Candy
  • Red Wine Braised Manawatu Farmed Lamb Shank $39
    • Pumpkin Puree, Buttered Spinach, Bitter Blackberry, Trio of Beetroot, Confit Garlic
  • Sauces (Choose one) N/A
    • Mushroom, Barbecue, Peppercorn, Tartare, Hollandaise, Gravy, Tomato (Extra Sauces $1.50)
  • Chatham Island Crayfish & Saffron Ravioli $21/$39
    • Green Pea & Coriander Puree, Ocean Consommé, Horseradish Espuma
  • Homemade Loaf of the Day $11
    • Butter, Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Dukkha
  • 3 Cheese $27
  • 2 Cheese $21
  • Chicken Breast Stuffed with camembert cheese, wrapped in bacon and served on butter mash, green beans and silver beet, finished with a hollandaise sauce and apple syrup. $32
  • White Haven Gewurztraminer, Marlborough 9.00 / 40.00
  • Smoothies: mixed berry, blueberry or banana $8
  • Braised Short Ribs (GF) Braised until tender then grilled and glazed with a master stock, soy roasted seeds. $15
  • Grilled Sirloin Steak (GF) Cooked to your liking and served with sautéed button mushrooms, grilled tomato, crispy fries, garden salad and hollandaise sauce. $25
  • Sorbet with Berries (Gluten & Dairy Free) $14
  • Arancini Mozzarella Risotto rice balls, stuffed with mozzarella and coated in panko bread crumbs, deep fried and served with a salad of sautéed chorizo sausage, red onion, mesculin, edamame bean and t $15
  • Kim Crawford Pinot Gris,Marlborough 8.00 / 38.00
  • Desert safary $22.90
    • a delicious mixed platter of lamb, beef, chicken served with specialty rice & homemade sauces & pickles
  • Chicken biryani $14.90
    • a traditional rice dish delicacy, flavoured with subtle hints of spices. served with homemade sauces & salad
  • Desert dessert $6.90
    • a light creamy caramel mousse, topped with a dusting of fine milk chocolate
  • Hummus $8.90
    • a well balanced delicious house speciality hummus served with olive oil & grilled lebanese bread
  • Arabian kebab $14.90
    • your choice of beef, chicken, lamb, falafel, cooked on a stone top & served with our specialty house rice & salad. with your choice of sauce
  • Musahab $14.90
    • boneless stone grilled chickeen served with specialty rice, homemade sauce & salad
  • Basbousa $6.90
    • a sweet semolina cake soaked in a simple syrup with a touch of rose water
  • Fattoush $8.90
    • a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
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