Speights Ale House in Canterbury 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
  • 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
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Crunchy Potatoes $4.50
  • Sour Cream $2.00
  • Aioli $2.00
DESSERT DESSERT
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $13.00
    • Rich, moist chocolate cake served hot with a decadent chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and cream.
  • Cromwell Crumble $13.00
    • A bounty of delicious fruit topped with a crispy golden crumble, anglaise and ice 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

  • Wontons $9.00
    • DZ
  • Hot Dogs $2.50
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Patties - Chicken $3.70
  • Donuts - Plain $2.50
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Sole - Crumbed $6.50
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Kids pack with mini ham and cheese roll, biscuit, dried fruit and juice $9.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with granola $8.00
  • Puhoi Old Barn Brie with lavosh dried pear, pickled red onion and olives $14.00
  • Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
  • Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
  • Salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish side salad $6.00
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • 78. Thai Traditional Garlic $20.00
    • Garlic pepper choice of chicken, beef or pork
  • 48. Vegetables Pad Thai $16.00
  • 105. Antique Fish $27.00
    • Deep fried whole fish with special Thai style sauce & vegetables & cashew nuts
  • 33. Garlic Prawns $20.00
    • Stir fried prawns with vegetables & garlic sauce
  • 47. Vegetables Ginger $15.00
  • Pork Spare Ribs $10.00
  • 28. Choo Chee Pla $20.00
    • Deep fried fish fillet with red curry sauce & coconut milk
  • 42. Vegetables Curry $15.00
  • Toasted bread and spreads $5.00
  • Gourmet Burgers $23.00
    • Served with petite salad and house fries choose from: Minced chicken infused with coriander served with chunky mango salsa / Mince cajun lamb with mint tzatziki / Homemade falafel with either chunky mango salsa or mint tzatziki
  • Seasoned fries $6 Small / $8 Large
  • Bagels $14.00
    • Bacon, tomato, pesto, cream cheese or Salmon, pesto, cream cheese
  • Salmon and Pesto Salad $23.00
    • Oven roasted salmon fillet served on a mixed salad with citrus vinaigrette, capers and kumara crisps
  • Gado Gado $17.00
    • Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce
  • Classic Cesar $16.00
    • Crisp cos lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese and classic Caesar Dressing with crispy bacon - Add chicken $4.00 - Add anchovies $4.00
  • Egg $2.00
  • 21.Phud Mee-Lueng
    • Yellow noodles with soya sauce, egg and seasonal begetables and bean sprouts
  • -Prawns $20.00
  • 20. Phud Thai
    • Thailand's traditional fried white noodles with egg, bean sprouts and peanut
  • -King prawns / mixed seafood $20.00
  • -Pork / chicken / beef. $18.00
  • Massamun curry
    • This famous Thai Muslim dish with a mixture of coconut cream, herbs, potato, onion and chili. A fantastic thick curry
  • -Chicken is also available $20.00
  • Calamari with sweet chili paste and vegetables $20.00
  • Vegetable with organic Tofu $15.00
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Pad Med Ma Muang (Cashew Nut) N/A
    • Stir-fried roasted cashews with Thai seasonings and vegetables
  • Wild Venison (Tender loin -organic) $25.00
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $16.00
  • served with thai jasmine Rice N/A
  • Chu chee Pia $19.00
    • Deep fried fillet of fish with thick red Thai curry sauce.
  • Laab Chicken (Spicy chicken salad) $17.00
    • Mince chicken mixed in lime juice , red onion, ground sticky rice, Thai herbs, topped with mint leaves
  • Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Palak Paneer or AIoo Palak $13.00
    • Homemade cheese OR potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices
  • Madras $14.00
    • Meat prepared with desiccated coconut and Mustard seeds
  • Egg Plant $13.00
    • Eggplant roasted in the tandoor first and then cooked in our special spices
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $14.00
    • Prince William's Favourite - Chicken bbq in the tandoor, cooked in a tomato base sauce and spices
  • Anari Kebab (5 pieces) $16.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in spices, ginger & cooked in the tandoor to give its earthy aroma
  • Tandoori Mushroom $14.00
    • Mushroom dipped in a spicy garlic & yoghurt marinade cooked in the tandoor
  • Lemon Chicken $14.00
    • This dish is cooked with fresh lemon, spices and fenugreek garnished with coriander
  • Sliced Beef & Tomato On Rice N/A
  • Giant Burger N/A
  • Vegetable Spring Rolls $0.50 Ea Or $6.00 Doz
  • Chicken And Cashew Nuts On Rice N/A
  • Wedge Chips (500G) $5.50
  • Oyster (Pacfic) N/A
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Chips $2.00
  • Add chips, sesame-dressed coleslaw or salad for $4.50
  • Fresh Fish & Chips $23.00
    • Choose from: Beer-battered, panic-crumbed, pan-fried with a sesame-dressed coleslaw, toasted seeds, chips & tartare sauce
  • Birdling's Flat $26.00
    • free range bacon, salami, ham, house-made barbecue sauce
  • Motukarara $25.00
    • roast lamb shoulder, spicy Moroccan sauce, red onion, kalamata olives
  • Nachos $20.00
    • Chilli beans with roast red pepper & corn, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, picked red onion & jalapenos
  • Salt & Pepper Calamari $14.00
    • with sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Pigeon Bay $26.00
    • free range house-smoked chicken breast, spinach, sour cream, pine nuts
  • Burger of the Day N/A
    • Please check our specials board
  • Chatham Island Blue Cod - Full size $35
    • Two fillets of beer battered or grilled blue cod served with a fresh garden salad, Fries & tartare sauce
  • Apricot Brulee $12
    • Apricot infused Brulee, soft in the middle, crunchy on top & fresh whipped cream
  • (available for children 12 years and under only)
  • Garlic Mustard French Stick $8
    • Six pieces of toasted french stick coated in a whole grain mustard and garlic butter
  • Crumbed Chicken Bagel $19
    • Crumbed chicken breast, bacon, cream cheese, lettuce, tomato & avocado, set between a toasted bagel
  • Mini Doughnuts $12
    • Warm doughnuts served with wild berry & chocolate dipping sauces & fresh whipped cream
  • Beef Schnitzel $14
    • Served with Potato mash , seasonal Vegetables and gravy
  • All kids meals come with a small drink & ice cream sundae (chocolate, caramel and strawberry)
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding $10.50
    • Served hot with toffee sauce, cream and vanilla bean ice cream.
  • Steak New York Strip 300g $27.00
  • Tempt your Taste Buds $10.50
    • With the chef’s creation.
  • Potatoes
    • Shoestring fries or steak fries/Truffle mashed potato/Creamy mashed potato /Potato gratin/Herb croquettes/Cajun roasted potato
  • Steak Ribeye 400g $30.00
  • Lamb Rack $32.00
    • Herb crusted, roasted medium rare served on a truffle oil crispy potato cake with roasted garlic cream jus.
  • Steak Ribeye 300g $28.00
  • Steak T-Bone 500g $31.00
  • Spiced fried chicken nibbles $8.00
    • 6pcs
  • Sweet & sour fish fillet $23.00
  • Chicken with cashew nuts $18.00
  • Prawns with cashew nuts $25.00
  • Egg foo young with assorted seafood $25.00
  • Seasonal greens in broth $15.00
  • Plain egg foo young with mixed vegetables $15.00
  • Seafood & scrambled egg fried noodles/ Ho fun/ rice noodles $19.00
  • Ham & Mustard $4.00
  • Steak & Mushroom
  • Mince Beef $4.00
  • Pies $4.00
  • Carrot Cake $3.00
  • Hot Chips $2.50
  • Fish $3.00
  • Sausage Roll $2.50
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Onion Bhaji (4 Pieces) $5.00
    • Chickpea batter mixed with chopped onions and spices, fried to crispy texture, served with mint sauce.
  • All mains served with rice and plain naan (Upgrade to garlic naan for $1)
  • Chicken Tikka (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Fresh boneless chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger and garlic - grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) $5.00
    • Triangular pastry stuffed with mashed potatoes,peas and cumin seeds fried to golden brown, served with tamarind chutney.
  • Birdie $18.80
    • Chopped Roast Chicken, Crispy Onion Rings & Gravy With Skinny Fries
  • Jan Wrap Doughnuts $10.00
    • With Staff Made Seasonal Jam & Whipped Cream
  • Cous Cous $18.50
    • Israeli Cous Cous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • Beef Brisket $26.00
    • 205G Smoked Beef Brisket With Home Made Bbq Sauce, Potato Gratin & Wilted Greens
  • Cavolo Nero Caesar $19.50
    • With Parmesan, Bacon Ends, Croutons, Poached Egg & Chopped Chicken
  • Miss Piggy $18.50
    • Chopped Pork, Shredded Slaw & Chilli Coriander Mayo With Skinny Fries
  • Couscous $18.50
    • Israeli Couscous, Chopped Tomato, Greens, Cranberries, Almond & Beef Brisket
  • Pork Shoulder $26.00
    • 250G Braised Pork Shoulder With Seasonal Roast Vege & Five Spice Apple Cider Sauce
Speights Ale House

Speights Ale House

location

Address

2 George Street, Timaru Central, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand

phone

Phone

036866030

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Private Dining ,  Television ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Buffet ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
2 George Street, Timaru Central, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand