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

  • Side Salad - lettuce, cucumber, shallots with asian mayonnaise $6.50
  • Crispy Red Braised Chicken Wings $15.50
    • with plum sauce
  • Grilled White Fish $28.90
    • with seasonal greens, green tea noodles, soy, ginger & lime
  • Sirloin Steak - grilled Sirloin with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, rice cakes & jus $31.00
  • Pad Thai with Chicken $26.90
  • Wasabi Coated Peas $7.50
  • Prawn Toast $15.90
    • with sesame & sweet chilli sauce
  • Spicy Pork Balls $15.50
    • with sweet chiili sauce and asian slaw
  • Grilled to your liking
  • Flames on Forty Tasting Platter $30.00
    • Spicy Chicken Wings, Baby Cheeseburgers and Salt & Pepper Squid
  • Crispy Confit Duck Salad $21.00
    • With Gourmet Potatoes, Roast Peppers, Fresh Rocket, Yellow Rock Sugar Dressing and Fried Shallots (GF)
  • Warm Bread Loaf $7.00
    • Garlic and Herb Butter
  • Vegetables of the Day with Bearnaise Sauce $5.00
  • Lamb Shank
    • Slow Cooked Till Tender. Served with Creamy Potato Mash, Glazed Baby Carrots, Red Wine Gravy and Kumara Crisps (GF)
  • Two Shanks - $32.00
  • Big Kids Sundae $14.00
    • 3 Scoops of Premium Ice Cream with Your Choice of either Salted Caramel, Chocolate or Berry Sauce. Finished with Whipped Cream, Wafers and Topped with a Cherry
  • Little “fish & chips” $11.00
    • Battered fish, chips & tomato sauce
  • Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
  • Swap $3.00
    • Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
  • Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
    • Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
  • Sauces $1.00
    • Sour Cream, sweet chilli, BBQ, Aioli, homemade Tartare, Mushy Peas or Gravy
  • Cheesy fries & Gravy (250grams) $5.50
    • Add Gravy / Aioli 1
  • Garlic Prawns (GF) $18.00
    • Served w. salad & fries
  • Meat Lovers $18.50
    • Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce
  • Fish Burger $8.50
    • Battered Fish, Salad and Home-made Tartare sauce
  • Meat Pattie $3.00
  • Fish Cakes $3.00
  • - Gluten Free + $1.00
  • Home Made Coleslaw $3.00
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Potato Flip/Fritter $1.00
  • BLT 'n' Chips $6.00
  • Roast Vegetable Frittata $20.00
    • Oven warmed frittata served with mesculin leaves, tomato relish and cream cheese.
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Grilled chicken breast on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and fries.
  • 150gm Rump Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with thick cut fries, salad and garlic butter.
  • Bowl of Fries $7.00
  • Char Grilled Chicken Burger $22.50
    • Char grilled chicken breast on an open burger bun with bacon & sweet chilli aioli served with thick cut fries.
  • Chocolate Kahlua Cake $12.00
    • A delicious chocolate and Kahlua mix served with chocolate fudge walnut sauce and vanilla ice cream.
  • Chicken Breast $30.00
    • Oven roasted and stuffed with feta and spinach, wrapped in honey cured bacon and served on rosemary and thyme potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with creamy marsala sauce.
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $23.50
    • Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring onion and capsicum topped with crispy noodles and finished with a chilli, lime and ginger dressing.
  • ONION RINGS
    • Served hot and crispy, our golden Onion Rings are the perfect treat
  • BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
    • With one classic BK Chicken Burger, one Bacon and Egg Muffin, small Hash Bites and one regular hot drink of your choice, you can take the medal for biggest and best breakfast in town
  • NEW YORK STEAKHOUSE
    • A juicy 1/3 pound of flame grilled 100% Angus beef with two slices of cheese, 6 rashes of bacon, red onions, premium lettuce, freshly sliced tomato, pickles, all topped with creamy mayo, BBQ sauce and mustard sauce in our delicious corn dusted bun
  • BK CHICKEN NUGGETS X 3 KIDS MEAL
    • Our bite-sized BK Chicken Nuggets are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Coated in a flavorful tempura style batter, they are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces
  • $5.50 CHICKEN NUGGETS STUNNER
    • The new Chicken Nuggets Stunner includes 5 x Chicken Nuggets, Small Fries, Small Drink and a Sundae. Now that's value!
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • SIDE SALAD
    • If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing
  • Vegetarian $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato, beetroot veggie pattie onion mushroom, tomato sauce
  • Steak $8.50
    • mayo, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, BBQ sauce onion steak cheese
  • Venison pattie, rib eye steak, chicken Fillet $3.00
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Meat lovers $9.80
    • 2x beef pattie, 2x bacon, steak, cheese onion BBQ sauce
  • Chicken fillet $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Plain $7.00
    • mayo lettuce beetroot, tomato, beef pattie, onion, tomato sauce
  • Bacon & Egg $8.80
    • as plain + pineapple + ham steak
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Pan fried halloumi $18
    • lentil salad, Urban Hippie miso vinaigrette, mix lettuce
  • Paella Valenciana $59
    • fish, chicken, mussels, tiger prawns, bomba rice for 2guests
  • Willow Creek Eggs as you like $17
    • Heck’s bacon, toasted focaccia, green salad
  • Spanish Cold meat platter $25
    • Serrano Ham, chorizos, salchichón
  • Country style home made pork pâté $18
    • pistachio, ethnic pickles, focaccia, green salad
  • Spanish potato omelette “Tortilla Española” $11
    • green salad, mustard
  • Pan fried market fish $30
    • summer vegetable ratatouille, green salad
  • Rib eye steak $32
    • sautéed potato, green beans, asparagus
  • Beef Wellington $27.95
    • Beef fillet (mr) wrapped in pastry with portobello mushroom & herb farce, gourmet potatoes, green salad with béarnaise sauce, jus
  • ●Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
    • Served with quince fruit jelly, pickles, fruit, blue cheese, brie, french bread and walnut toast
  • Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
    • On sour dough bread served with crackling, gravy and apple chutney, salad leaves
  • Tomato Sauce $0.50
  • Side Salad $7.00
  • Kids Breakfast $10.00
    • Wholegrain toast, egg, bacon and hash brown
  • Nachos $9.00
    • With cheese, beans and sour cream
  • Ice Cream Sundae $6.00
    • With chocolate or berry sauce
  • Sausages $3.50 EA
  • Ciabatta $3.50 EA
  • Berries $3.50 EA
  • Steak Sandwich $22.90
    • Smoked Rump steak, bacon, salad greens, fried onions and horseradish aioli on toasted Turkish bread. Served with chunky fries
  • Egg $1.50 EA
  • Salad $4.90 EA
  • Fries $4.90 EA
  • Garlic Loaf $6.90
    • With plenty of garlic butter, wrapped in foil and baked
  • Paella Valenciana $24.00 pp
    • The most famous Spanish rice dish. Chicken, shrimps mussels, fish and diced vegetables cooked in stock with bomba rice to create an intense and delicious combination of flavours for the senses. (Minimum 2 people, wait 30-40 minutes or pre-order).
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
    • Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
  • Hamburguesa Española $21.00
    • The Spanish beef burger: Prime beef pattie, Serrano Ham, Manchego cheese, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish and mayonnaise. Served with hand cut fries.
  • Pan de Ajo $8.00
    • Garlic bread. Toasted ciabatta with fresh garlic and olive oil.
  • Pescado Del Dia POA
    • Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
  • Pimientos Rellenos $12.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed red capsicums baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Berenjena Rellena $14.00
    • Beef ragout stuffed aubergine baked in the oven on a béchamel sauce.
  • Fuente de Tapas Variadas $25.00 x1 / $48.00 x2
    • Tapas platter of grilled vegetables, chorizo, empanadilla, chicken and lamb skewers, tortilla, croquette, mussels, olives, feta, dip and ciabatta.
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Cajun Fish Burger $10.00
    • Hot and Spicy oven baked fish fillets with Greek yogurt dressing, salad
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • Italian $12.00 / $18.00
    • Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives, peppers, cheese
  • Battered Mussel $1.20
  • Beetroot
  • Scoop $4.20
  • Hot Dog & sauce $2.50
  • Or just Salad $6.00
  • Chicken $7.00
  • Bacon cheese egg with English muffin $3.50
  • Beef $7.00
  • Mega beef + cheese rolls $4.00
  • Bacon and egg rolls with onion chutney $3.50
  • Lamb $8.00
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $12.50
    • accompanied with ice cream, berry compote and chantily cream.
  • Arancini Risotto balls $12.50
    • filled with camembert cheese and served with petite salad.
  • Warm Poached Pear $12.50
    • delicately poached in wine infused with ginger and spices, together with ice cream and crème anglaise.
  • Salad Mediterranean $12.50
    • Salad mixed lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with artichoke, olives, sundried tomato, and cucumber and feta cheese.
  • Garlic Bread $8
    • sliced baguette generously spread with garlic and butter.
  • Cheese Board $15
    • a selection of New Zealand Cheeses, enjoy with seasonal fruits and water crackers.
  • Thai Vegetable Curry $22 with Tofu $24
    • seasonal vegetables cooked in mild coconut curry sauce served with jasmine rice.
  • Tofu chermoula $24
    • spiced tofu sautéed with seasonal vegetables enjoy with spiced Couscous and organic yoghurt.
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