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

  • 406 Japanese Beef curry $18.5
    • Japan
  • 204 Sizzling Black Pepper Chicken(V) $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • 306 Spicy Korean Pork (V) $18.5
    • Korea
  • 607 Satay Sauce $1
  • 402 Sizzling Beef Oyster Sauce (V) $18.5
    • Hong Kong
  • S5 Chicken & Cream Cheese Roll $15.5
  • 404 Sizzling Sweet Chilli Beef (V) $18.5
    • Thailand
  • 15 Chicken Mushroom $8.9
    • Thailand
  • Pork belly steamed bun $8.00
    • w coriander, pickled cucumber, peanut hoisin x 2
  • Mushroom ragù $12.00
    • w celeriac, sage, herb oil
  • Buttermilk marinated baked cod $18.00
    • w whitebean puree, tomato dahl, baby spinach, lemon
  • “Roll your own” Soy braised duck $16.00
    • w hoisin, cucumber, pancakes x 6
  • Pan fried goats cheese $14.00
    • w honey, thyme, hazelnuts, pita crisps
  • Vine tomato bruschetta $12.00
    • w/ feta, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil
  • Harissa braised lamb $15.00
    • w Israeli couscous, feta, currants,almond, mint dressing
  • Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
    • w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
  • Cheese $1.50
  • Chicken $12.90 / $15.90
    • Served with Rice. Small / Large
  • Veg Fritter $2.50
  • Any Extra Sauce 50c
  • Mixed $9.50 / $11.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Beef $9.00 / $10.50
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Falafel $2.00
  • Zucchini $8.50 / $9.90
    • Wrapped in Pita Bread. Small / Large
  • Pork and Seafood Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Vegetarian Dumplings (16 pcs) $9.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice $11.90
  • Sichuan Noodle Soup (Spicy) $9.90
  • Sweet and Sour Pork on Rice $11.90
  • Beef Noodle Soup $9.90
  • Beef Casserole Noodle Soup $9.90
  • Fried Spring Rolls $5.50
  • BACON BACKFIRE $12.90
    • Free Range Grilled Chicken Breast, Tasty Bacon, Melted Brie, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • AMERICAN MUSCLE DOUBLE $14.90
    • Double 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Double Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Free Range Mustard Aioli and Relish
  • HAMBURGINI WITH CHEESE $5.90
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Melted Cheddar, Sliced Sandwich Pickles, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • V-DUB VEGE $10.90
    • Crumbed Pumpkin, Carrot, Chickpea and Ginger Bites, Melted Cheddar, Raw Grated Beetroot W/Chia Seeds, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli Remove Aioli and Melted Cheddar To Make It Vegan
  • KIDS NATURAL NUGGETS MEAL $8.20
    • Natural Nuggets, Spud Fries With Fresh Natural Free Range Bf Aioli Or Tomato Sauce And A Small Charlies Juice Drink (50% Juice, 50% Water)
  • V-TWIN VEGE $10.90
    • Mushroom, Kumara, Chickpea and Basil Pattie, Melted Cheddar, Sweet Plum Sauce, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli
  • BAMBINA $7.20
    • 100% Pure Grass Fed Beef, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun
  • COMBUSTION TOFU $7.50
    • Organic Tofu, Teriyaki Sauce, Peanut Sauce, Smashed Avocado, Salad, Relish And Free Range Aioli On A Smaller Bun Remove Aioli To Make It Vegan
  • Cheese & Garlic Stuffed Chicken Tikka Wrap $9.99
  • Fried Fish Koliwada with Chips (4 pieces) $6.99
  • Jal-Frezi Chicken / Lamb / Beef see above
    • Boneless meat tossed with onion tomato capsicum in a delicious sweet and sour sauce
  • Fish Cake with Chips (2 pieces) $5.99
  • Coco Rice $3.00
  • Apricot Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Diced meat tossed with apricot then mixed in delightful onion tomato gravy
  • Korma Prawn / Scallop $13.99/$14.49
    • Prawn/Scallops roasted in oven finished with cashew nut & almond sauce lightly spiced
  • Prawn Pakora $8.99
    • Tiger prawns marinated in spices dipped in chick-pea flour then deep fried
  • CHICKEN SATAY BURGER & CHIPS $17.60
  • STUFFED MUSHROOMS $8.20
  • THESE CHANGE DAILY ALL SERVED WITH CREAM & ICECREAM ALL $9.50
  • BUTTER CHICKEN WRAP WITH SALAD $18.20
  • FISH & CHIPS WITH SALAD $21.40
  • OLDE FASHION SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.40
  • HOT BEEF MADRAS CURRY $18.60
  • ROSIE’S SEAFOOD BASKET $20.90
  • Fries $4.00
  • Chicken Mushroom Crepe $14.00/$23.00
  • White Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake $12.00
  • Eggs and Smoked Salmon on Hot Cakes $17.00
  • Mediterranean Salad N/A
  • Green Salad $4.00
    • with House Dressing
  • Steamed Fragrant $4.00
    • Thai Jasmine Rice
  • Basket of Fries $7.00
  • Lamb Shanks (Gluten Free) $25.00
    • Two lamb shanks served with herb creamy potato whip, glazed greens, crushed minted peas and a lamb jus
  • mushrooms, market greens and a red wine and white peppercorn jus $35.00
  • Soup of the Day $11.50
    • Ask for today’s soup, served with toasted focaccia bread
  • Trio of Kapiti Ice Cream $15.00
    • Served in a brandy snap basket (Gluten Free without basket)
  • Crispy Chicken Stacked Burger $18.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast topped with melted cheese, lettuce, capsicum and apricot chutney, served with wedges and tomato relish
  • Angus Pure Beef Ribeye (Gluten Free) $25.00
    • Served with hand cut chips, smoked tomato relish, crispy capers, smoked paprika butter and a red wine thyme jus
  • Homemade Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $18.00
    • Corn fritter stack with a tomato and avocado salsa, topped with yoghurt and resting on a bed of lettuce and seasonal salad
  • Zucchini & Sweet Corn Fritters (Gluten Free) (Vegetarian) $17.00
    • Served with baby spinach, pickled onion and feta
  • -Fish $17.80
  • Chicken lemon sauce with rice $15.50
  • Hot pot seafood set $18.50
    • Prawn / squid / mussel / fish ball / egg / vegetable / glass noodle
  • -Chicken / pork $15.50
  • -Chicken / beef / pork $15.50
  • -Ice cream $1.50
  • Prawn twister (5/8 pcs) $6.90 / $8.90
  • Japanese curry deep fried chicken on rice / Japanese curry deep fried pork on rice $15.90
  • Side of buttered potato mash $3.00
  • Chicken Satay Kebabs $19.90
    • Grilled chicken skewers on turmeric flavoured rice with salad and satay sauce.
  • Fish Burger $12.50
    • Golden battered dory fillet crisp lettuce, tomato, cheese and tartare sauce.
  • 300g Scotch Fillet $29.00
  • B.L.T. Sandwich $11.50
    • Our legendary B.L.T. filled with grilled bacon, lettuce, tomato, relish and mayo, with chips.
  • Chicken Schnitzel $17.50
    • Lightly crumbed chicken schnitzel with salad, chips and plum sauce
  • Grilled Chicken Burger $17.00
    • Chicken breast coated in a Mexican style seasoning with guacamole, tomato, crisp lettuce, cheese and mayo.
  • Roast & steamed vegetables $7.00
  • Indian Kuchumber $5.00
  • Prawn Tikka Masala $17.00
    • King Prawn Cooked With Onion, Tomato Sauce , Spices And Capsicum
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $15.00
    • Boneless Chicken Pieces Marinated Overnight In A Yoghurt And Spices Then Roasted In A Tandoor And Cooked With Onion , Tomato Sauce
  • Soft Drinks 415 Ml $4.00
  • Kids Lemon & Honey Chicken (Half Curry And Rice) $11.00
  • Allo Paratha $4.00
    • Wholimeal Flour Bread Stuffed With Potato And Spices
  • Cauliflower Chicken(House Special) $15.00
    • Boneless Roasted Chicken Cooked With Cauliflower , Red Onion, Red Capsicum, Spring Onion And Chef'S Special Sauce
  • Seek Kebab H $8.00 / F $ 14.50
    • Mince Lamb With Special Ground Herbs And Spices , Skewed And Roasted In The Tandoor Oven
  • Spaghetti Fungi $25.00
    • Tomato and Mushroom Cabernet Sauce Served Through Spaghetti Noodles with Herb Greens and Shaved Parmesan
  • Char Grilled Beef $29.00
    • Roasted Tomato and Mushroom, Potato Rosti, Sauteed Spinach and Apple Onion-mm-laude with Hollandaise and Jus
  • Rewana Crumbed Mussels $12.50
    • with garlic butter farce with salad greens and Chilli Bacon Mayonnaise
  • Three Soft White Rolls $6.50
    • Oven Baked in Herb or Garlic Butter
  • Cheese Plate $16.00
    • With Sticky Fruit, Bella's Apple Onion-mm-lade and Oatmeal Cookies
  • Visual Menu of Bella's House Made Cakes and Tarts Please Let us Describe the Selection Displayed in the Cabinet
  • Pomegranate Roasted Root Vegetable Gnocchi $27.50
    • With a Smoked Onion Cream, Salad Herbs and Walnut Butter Fried Halloumi
  • Char Grilled Chicken Salad $28.00
    • Char Grilled Breast of Chicken and Bella's Balsamic, Sweet Chilli Egg Mayonnaise, Leaf Salad and Tomato and Carrot Julienne, Topped with Parmesan Crouton Crumb
  • Grilled Platter (GF) $20
    • 2 cajun chicken tenderloins skewers, 2 angus steak skewers,2 garlic prawn skewers, 2 garlic mushroom & cherry tomato skewers, garlic aioli dipping sauce
  • Lemon & Coconut Syrup Cake (GF) $14
    • served with french vanilla ice-cream & passionfruit sauce
  • Scotch Fillet Steak $30
    • 300g Angus steak cooked to your liking with choice of sauce béarnaise ~ garlic ~ blue cheese ~ peppercorn ~ mushroom served with oven roasted sweet potato wedges & summer crunch slaw with toasted seeds & nuts
  • Rich Dark Chocolate Silk Tart served with champagne soaked strawberries, french vanilla ice-cream & nut praline $15
  • Cajun Chicken,
    • cajun rubbed grilled chicken, red capsicum, red onion, tomatoes & mushrooms
  • Chick Flicks
    • grilled chicken, diced bacon, port soaked cranberries, red onion & camembert cheese
  • Confit Duck $32
    • whole leg of duck served with mustard & tarragon mash, light aromatic broth pickled red cabbage & beetroot salad, curried parsnip crisps (GF)
  • Gourmet Pizzas…Loaded with Toppings(Each) $15
    • pizzas are 9" made to order using fresh dough, own recipe tomato sauce with grated cheddar cheese
  • Wedges $8.90
    • Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli
  • Beef Sliders x 2 $9.90
    • Fragrant Meat Pattie topped with melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
  • Cheese Burger $9.90
    • House made Meat Pattie topped with Melted Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Rocket & Vegetable Relish
  • French Toast $14.90
    • W/ Crispy Bacon, Grilled Banana & Maple Syrup
  • Toasted Granola $10.00
    • W/ Yoghurt, Milk & Seasonal Fruits
  • Soup of the Day $9.90
    • Choice of Five Grain or White Toast
  • Breadworks Bagel $8.90
    • Cream Cheese and Preserves
  • Chicken Burger $9.90
    • Honey Sesame Chicken, Rocket, Tomato, Red Onion & Aioli
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