Speight's Ale House in Nelson 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
  • 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

  • Guacamole $10
    • with corn chips
  • Chicken $8
    • Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
  • Coconut Spanish Flan $9
    • with Holly's mango chilli ice cream
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
  • Smoked Fish $15
    • Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
  • Vegetable $17
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Side Salad $8
    • Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Huevos Rancheros $20
    • Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
  • Chocolate truffle $4.50
  • Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
  • Hokey pokey semifreddo with hard shell dark chocolate melt and vanilla cone $14.00
  • Lightly smoked Ora King Salmon with lemon herb crust, cucumber and dill salad, potato cake and cherry tomatoes $26.50
  • Garden salad with candied walnuts and mint dressing $7.00
  • Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
  • Chilli squid with tzatziki and hot chilli dipping sauce $15.00
  • Caprese salad - tomato, mozzarella and basil, with red onion, kalamata olives and crostini $19.00
  • Ora King Salmon maple seared, buttermilk & jalapeno dressing, corn, cucumber & radish $19.50
  • Fish empanada (4) with jalapeno yogurt dips $9.50
  • Beer battered fresh fish, house fries, homemade tartare & green salad $25.50
  • Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
  • Poached free range eggs, champagne ham, hash brown & hollandaise $18.50
  • Market fresh fish: your wait staff will advise $35.00
  • Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
  • French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • Battered Mussel $1.20
  • Wedges $6.50
  • Chicken Burger $10.00
    • Fillet of chicken breast, coated in sesame seedbread crumbs, homemade tomato chutney,beetroot, salad
  • Kumara Chips $6.50
  • Mediterranean roast vegetable (v) 7” $12.50 / 12” $18.50
    • Roasted vegetables, feta, caramelised onion, olives, basil oil
  • Fresh fish available daily, see blackboard for varieties and prices
  • Hawaiian 7” $11.00 / 12” $17.00
    • Ham and Pineapple, cheese
  • Beer Battered Fish & Chips $17.90
    • Local fish beer battered, served with chunky fries, lemon and house made tartare sauce
  • Steak Sandwich $19.90
    • Delicious Sandwich of chargrilled steak with caramalized onion,lettuce , tomato and BBQ Sauce .Served with cross cut fries and onion rings
  • Onion Rings $8.90
    • A bowl of golden beer battered onion rings served with aioli and sweet chilli dipping sauce
  • Capriosca $19.90
    • Italian salami , meatballs, bacon, capsicum and olives finished with a capsicum pesto swirl
  • 623 Kids Fettuccine $9.90
    • Delcious beef pattie with streaky bacon ,cheese, tomato and salad greens. Served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
  • Basil Pesto &Garlic Flat Bread $8.90
    • House made flatbread smothered in garlic and herb butter, with a basil pesto swirl
  • Nachos $16.90
    • Your choice of Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian
  • Cajun Spiced Wedges $9.90
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli Sauce
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Turkey N/A
  • Pickles N/A
  • Honey Mustard N/A
  • Roasted Garlic N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Spanish Cold meat platter $25
    • Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
  • Home baked focaccia $9
    • Sicilian green olives & Favoloso E.V.O. oil
  • Home smoked salmon sandwich $18
    • home baked focaccia, tomato, coleslaw, onion French dressing & green salad
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Baked eggplant $18
    • tomato, onion, Milkdrop mozzarella, Parmesan, basil pesto
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • Creamy seafood chowder $19
    • prawn, fish, house smoked mussels, potato and focaccia
  • MINI DOUGHNUTS $2.00
    • packet of three rolled in cinnamon sugar
  • The Bullseye Burger $15.80
    • The king of burgers! Juicy tender rump steak marinated in garlic, herbs & spices, layered with grilled bacon, egg, B.B.Q sauce, cheese & topped with Tui salads, caramelised onion, relish & aioli and completed with beets. Legend. >>
  • Mussel Pattie $4.80
    • our own homemade speciality
  • Kumara chips $3.80
    • punnet size drizzled with sweet chilli mayo
  • Ewe Beaut $14.00
    • Homemade Moroccan inspired lamb patty, dolloped with mint yoghurt and chunks of herb & garlic marinated feta, topped with tangy tomato relish, salads and aioli dressing!
  • Roots Shoots and Leaves $12.80
    • delectable veggie patty creation ‘du jour’ with chunks of marinated feta, loads of salads + lip-smackingly good sauces + avocado. Get it in ya!
  • Sparrows Fart $12.80
    • the bacon and egg bonanza! Golden hash brown layered with cheese and crispy bacon + an egg, salad, avocado, tangy relish and dressing, this wee number will keep you going!
  • GOURMET ICE CREAM TUBS $3.80 each
    • selection of flavours (subject to availability)
  • Fried Eggs / Sour Cream / Roast Garlic and Herb Butter / Red Wine Mushroom Sauce / Creamy Peppercorn Sauce / Jug of Gravy $3.00
  • 350g $35.00
  • Crumbed Squid Rings and Aioli $12.00
  • Juicy Cheesy Kiwi Burger $22.00
    • Massive cheese stuffed homemade beef patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot chutney and topped off with a fried egg in a homemade seeded burger bun. Served with a helping of hand cut triple cooked chips.
  • Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
  • Sticky Pork Ribs $17.00
    • A generous serving of slow cooked sticky ribs, homemade French fries and freshly made coleslaw
  • Takeaways
    • Add $1.00
  • Surf (served 3-4) $50.00
    • Garlic mussels, beer battered fish strips, shrimp shots, salt and pepper squid, garlic bread, hand cut chips, homemade tartare and roast garlic mayonnaise
  • G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
  • Prawn Skewers $9.00
    • X 3 Plus Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Chips - Half Scoop $2.00
  • Jam Wrap $3.00
  • Chicken Hit/Chicken Satay $11.90
    • Chicken breast coated with cajun seasoning & onion jam or satay sauce, salad & mayo
  • Onion Ring $1.00
  • Flounder $5.00
  • Chicken Deluxe $13.50
    • Chicken breast, caramelised onion, bacon, beetroot relish, salad, cheese & mayo
  • -Add chicken for an extra $5.00
  • Continental $13.00
    • In-house muesli with fresh fruit & yogurt
  • Chicken vol au vents $16.00
    • Crisp pastry shells filled with mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce
  • Poached eggs & bacon $13.00
    • Rashers of bacon on fresh toast with poached eggs. add homemade potato rosti for 5.0 Extra.
  • Steak, eggs & chips $23.00
    • 250gm Rump steak cooked your way, two fried eggs & crispy fries
  • Sea run salmon steak (GF) $34.00
    • 190 grm skin on boneless salmon steak served on a risotto with a in house tomato and corn salsa
  • Crispy chicken cesar salad $23.00
    • Crispy chicken, bacon & fresh avocado all tossed in seasonal salad with cherry tomato, pamesan cheese and our own caesar dressing finished with a poached egg and croutons
  • -Add chicken for a extra $4.00
  • Sweet'n Sour Pork $14.00
    • Tender pork scotch, onion, capsicum, bamboo shoots
  • Sweet'n Sour Omelette Don $13.00
    • Omelette on steamed rice, sweet'n sour sauce, shredded leak
  • Salmon Sashimi $17.00
    • Marlborough salmon sashimi, fresh wasabi, lemon
  • Miso Ramen $14.00
    • Miso base. Vegetable and pork mince stir-fry, bamboo shoots, spring onion
  • Tuna Avo $9.50
    • Diced tuna sashimi, avocado, wasabi soy dressing
  • Kotteri Shio Ramen $15.00
    • Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Pork belly and vegetable stir-fry, garlic chips, spring onion
  • Sweet Chilli Prawns $16.00
    • Shallow fried prawns in original sweet chilli sauce, prawn crackers, shredded leek
  • Karaage Chicken $13.00 / $19.50
    • Takara's famous fried chicken, salad, mayo, lemon (6pcs / 10pcs)
  • DHINGRI PRAWNS Succulent shelled prawns cooked in a rich gravy with mushrooms, tomatoes garnished with coriander $ 18.98
  • GARLIC NAAN - bread with a hint of garlic. $2.98
  • VEGETARIAN -
  • KADAI PANEER A north-Indian delicacy - home-made cottage cheese cooked in a dry gravy of onions, capsicums and tomatoes $ 14.98
  • MALAI KULFI - mouth watering creamy Indian ice cream embedded with cardamoms, cashews, pista served garnished with nuts. $5.98
  • PESHAWARI NAAN - bread stuffed with dry fruits and cherries. $3.98
  • CHICKEN TIKKA Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoor oven $ 9.98 (Mains $ 16.98)
  • ONION BHAJIA Roughly cut onion dipped in mildly spiced chickpea flour and deep fried $ 4.98
  • Matar parneer $13.50
    • Cottage cheese and green peas
  • Biryani (chicken) $14.00
  • Vindaloo (prawn) $16.50
    • Spicy curry
  • Tandoori chicken full $18.00
  • Biryani (fish) $16.00
  • Butter naan $4.00
  • Hariyali tikka $12.00
  • Balti (prawn) $16.20
    • Ginger, garlic, coriander based thick sauce
  • Sweet Chilli Chicken
  • Pumpkin, Roast Capsicum, Feta and Toasted Seeds (V)(GF) $8.50
  • Yello's Toasted Muesli(V) $14.00
    • with freash fruit, poached berries and toghurt
  • GFO = Gluten Free Option, Available Add $1.50
  • Chunky Handcut Chips S $3.50 / L $6.50
    • Served with aioli
  • Big Yello (GFO) $18.50
    • Grilled bacon, sauteed potatoes, roasted tomato, mushrooms, spinach, soft poached eggs and toasted focaccia
  • Eggs Benedict (V)(GFO) $17.00
    • 2 soft poached eggs served with spinach and creamy hollandaise on a toasted english muffin with: Bacon - Seared home cured salmon-mushrooms & halloumi
  • Homemade Baked Beans (GFO) $15.00
    • With spinach and soft poached eggs on toasted focaccia
Speight's Ale House

Speight's Ale House

location

Address

99 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook, Annesbrook, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035477336

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Gastropub , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pub Food , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

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

Location
99 Quarantine Road, Annesbrook, Annesbrook, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand