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

  • Small $13.90
  • Calamari Salad $16.90
  • Eggplant Dip $7.00
  • Halloumi Salad Large size only
  • Mixed Iskender
  • Served with rice, salad, carrot, hummus and jack dip
  • Adana Iskender (Large size only)
    • Traditional hot and spicy minced lamb and toast
  • Garlic Yogurt
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Veg hot 'n' spicy $5.00
    • Capsicum, spicy jalapeno & mozzarella
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Xtra Large $3.90
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Garlic Bread $12.50
    • Toasted and garlic buttered baguette slices served on a bed of rocket, basil pesto and sundried  tomato pesto. Drizzled with balsamic glaze.
  • Thai Yellow Chicken Curry $19.00
    • Sautéed chicken and crispy potato cubes in a yellow curry sauce. Served with rice.
  • Mince on Toast $16.50
    • Savoury mince and chilli beans on toasted Vienna. Topped with a poached egg.
  • Crispy Chicken and Corn Salad $21.00
    • Lightly crumbed and seasoned chicken pieces, salad greens, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn. Served with fresh coriander and aioli.
  • Aqaba Nachos $17.00
    • Spicy beef mince with chilli beans and crispy corn chips. Topped with mozzarella, salsa and sour cream.
  • Open BBQ Chicken Sammie $17.00
    • Marinated chicken breast on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato, cheese and topped with  caramelised onions and aioli. Side of fries $3.00
  • Eggs on Toast $12.50
    • Two eggs on ciabatta or vogel’s with your choice of – poached, scrambled or fried. Add bacon $3.00
  • Salad bowl $6.50
  • Paua Nuggets $1.50 / $8.00 / $16.00
    • Each / ½ Dozen / Dozen
  • Fish $6.50
  • Blue Cod $55.90 / kg
  • Trevally $22.90 / kg
  • Squid Rings $0.80
  • Hawaiian $6.50
  • Lemon Fish $25.90 / kg
  • Chicken Fillet - Crumbed $3.50
  • Lamb Mappas $17.00
    • Lamb cooked in a cashew and coconut base with South Indian 5 spices
  • Plain Rice $3.00
  • Koonu Curry $15.00
    • Mushrooms cooked with green peas, coriander, coconut and Kerala spices
  • Coconut Rice $5.50
  • Cauliflower Manchurian $15.00
    • Cauliflower Manchurian is an adaptation of Chinese cooking and seasoning techniques to suit Indian tastes. Batter fried florets are then cooked with a chef’s special sauce of herbs and spices
  • Vegetable $14.50
  • Thattudosa $5.50
  • Nazrani Pork Masala $19.00
    • Pork marinated overnight, slow pot roasted, then tossed with ground fried onions and kerala herbs
  • Full size curry, large rice, plain naan & 355ml drink $18.00
  • Tandoori broccoli - Full $8.00
  • Goan Prawn Curry - Half/Full $10.00/$16.50
  • Hara Kabab - Full $6.00
  • Goan Fish Curry - Full $15.00
  • Family Combo $56.00
    • 2 x half size curry, 2 x full size curry, 2 x plain naan, 2 x garlic naan, 2 x large rice, 1.5L drink
  • Butter Paneer - Half/Full $8.50/$12.50
  • Oregana Naan $3.50
  • MAIN combo $13.50/$13.50
    • Includes ‘Full Menu’ curry (excl. seafood), rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • MOST POPULAR - Marinated boneless chicken pieces, cooked in our tandoor and smothered in alluring spices and creamy tomato gravy.
  • Vegetable Spring Roll $5.00
    • Crispy deep fried pastry rolls filled with julienne cut seasonal vegetables.
  • Vegetarian Platter for Two $14.50
    • Samosa, onion bhaji, pakora and spring rolls perfect for sharing
  • Vegetable Pakora $5.50
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in spiced chickpea batter and deep fried.
  • Saag Aloo $10.00
    • Potatoes cooked in creamy spinach gravy
  • LUNCH Combo $12.50/Takeaway$12.50
    • includes any curry from this lunch menu, rice, plain naan and your choice of Coke, Fanta or Sprite
  • Chicken Korma $10.00
    • Tender boneless chicken pieces cooked in a rich cashew nut gravy.
  • Cheese & Tomato Toastie N/A
  • Kerry N/A
    • Turkey, swiss, tomato, carrot, cucumber & honey mustard
  • Nicoise N/A
    • Tuna, egg, olives, pine nuts, red onion, mixed leaves & balsamic dressing
  • 2 Slices of Thick Raisin Toast N/A
  • Irish Breakfast Toastie N/A
    • With bacon, cheese, tomato & tomato relish
  • BLT N/A
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato & egg mayo
  • Tuna Mayo Wrappo N/A
    • With sweetcorn, cucumber & mixed leaves
  • Breakfast Wrappo N/A
    • With bacon, egg, tomato & BBQ sauce
  • Original Salad
    • Original style, mixed seasonal salad with our famous dressing
  • Pocket Salad $13.50
    • Mixed seasonal salad with our special house made dressing and sweet chilli sauce wrapped in rice paper
  • Edamame $7.00
  • Chilli Teriyaki Chicken $28.00
    • Grilled chicken breast meat coated with homemade chilli teriyaki sauce and come with rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Chicken thigh grilled and coated with our Teriyaki sauce
  • Seafood Tempura $17.50
    • Crispy prawn, salmon and fish deep fried with Japanese batter (2 of each), come with dipping and creamy sauce
  • Stir Fried Udon $16.00
    • Stir fired Japanese noodles with assorted vegetables
  • Today’s freshest selected fish coated with Japanese crumb and cooked in olive oil, served with our special sauce
  • • Scrambled Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Sausages & Eggs two sausages - hash brown – two fried eggs - 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
  • • Bacon & Eggs two fried eggs – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • • Poached Eggs on toast – two rashers bacon - hash brown - tomato – spaghetti
  • Continental
    • Juice - Cereal & Fruit - Toast & Jam - Tea or Coffee
  • PAVLOVA $12.50
    • Homemade pavlova served with tropical fruits, whipped cream and topped with passion fruit sauce
  • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST $15.50
    • Toasted muesli with tropical fruits and natural minted yogurt, served with buttered wholegrain toast and homemade conserve
  • SMOKED BACON HOCK & VEGETABLE SOUP $15.50
    • Served with crusty bread
  • VEGETARIAN LASAGNE $19.50
    • Homemade flour free lasagne served with a tossed green salad and garlic baguette
  • TRINITY CREME $12.00
    • Homemade cream custard, glazed with sugar fruits and served with ice cream and double cream
  • BOBBIE'S BREAD PLATTER $17.50
    • Mixed platter of breads served with a selection of homemade peste's, accompanied with rosemary marmalade
  • THE BARRISTER'S CHOICE $32.50
    • Pan-fried coastal snapper topped with mango and orange cucumber salsa, served on a bed of wilted greens with a sweet potato galette, drizzled with lemon scented butter and accompanied with a light green salad
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
    • Toasted English muffin topped with witted spinach, grilled bacon, roasted field mushroom and grilled tomato, drizzled with homemade hollandaise sauce
  • Edamame $5.00
  • Seaweed salad $5.00
  • Avocado roll 5p $6.50
  • Cheese & salmon roll 5p $6.50
    • Cream cheese / Avocado / salmon
  • Mix Tempura $10.00
    • 2*spring roll, 1*vege & shrimp, 2*twister prawn, 2*Korean dumpling
  • Teriyaki chicken roll 5p $6.50
    • Teriyaki chicken / Avocado
  • Tofu salad $7.00
  • Salmon sashimi 6p $12.00
  • Russian Dumplings $12.00
  • Lamb Shanks $20.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Vegetables
  • Roast Chicken $20.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Hot Plate $32.00
    • Rib Eye Fillet Steak, Eggs, Onion, Mushroom and Chips
  • Feta Fish and Chips $20.00
  • Feta Fish and Chips $30.00
  • Pork Schnitzel $32.00
    • with Mashed Potato and Salad
  • Roast Chicken $30.00
    • with Gravy, Chips and Salad
  • Bella's Kitchen Breads $13.00
    • With Butter, Balsamic Oil and Spread
  • Black and White Sesame Calamari $25.00
    • with Oriental Salad, Chilli Ginger and Honey Soy Dip
  • Add Some Sides $5.00
    • Shoestring Fries & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Leaf Salad, Vegetables of the Season, Potato of the Day
  • Pomegranate Roasted Root Vegetable Gnocchi $27.50
    • With a Smoked Onion Cream, Salad Herbs and Walnut Butter Fried Halloumi
  • Grains, Nuts and Seeds $13.00
    • With Poached Stone Fruit and Yoghurt
  • Spinach / Potato Hash $4.00 per Selection
  • Poached Eggs, Roasted Tomato, Toasted English Muffin and Hollandaise $16.50
    • In The Style of: Benedict-Leg Ham / Florentine - Spinach / Vancouver - Salmon
  • Spiced Peach Queen Pudding $16.00
    • Cream Anglaise, Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Vegetable safary $15.90
    • a mix of stuffed grape leaves, stuffed cabbage leaves, vegetable samosa, falafel, babaganoush, hummus & taboulleh salad
  • Also available in prawn or mixed +$2.00
  • Bamya $14.90
    • okra stew with lamb in a homemade delicious tomato sauce served with our specialty house rice & salad
  • Lebanese bread $2.00
  • Fattoush $8.90
    • a mix of stir fried lebanese bread with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber & olive oil
  • Stuffed leaves - grape or cabbage $8.90
    • hand rolled vine leaves stuffed with steamed rice & spices, seasoned with garlic, onion & a hint of lemon
  • Specialty mandi rice $3.50
  • Dessert safary $14.90
    • a delicious selection of baklava, basbousa & konafa, decadence on a plate
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