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

  • Lightmeals
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Captains camembert (v) $14.50
    • Crumbed camemebert wedges deep fried golden brown with a picy plum sauce and salad garnish
  • Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
    • A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
  • Side of wedges $6.00
  • The outlaw $32.90
    • 300gm Chargrilled ribeye steak cooked to your liking served with caramelised onions and garlic butter, seasoned fries and a house salad
  • Steak and ale pie $20.90
    • Homemade steak and ale pie served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy or served with salad and fries.
  • Gluten free menun available
  • All Burgers Served with Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Fresh Tomatoes and Toasted Focaccia Bun with Fries
  • 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
  • ideal for one $19.00
  • One Shank - $28.00
  • Fresh Garden Salad with Herb Dressing $5.00
  • Pumpkin & Hazelnut Falafels $13.00
    • Smoky Tomato Relish and Mint Yogurt
  • Spicy Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Homemade L&P Bourbon BBQ Sauce
  • Fish & Chips $19.00
    • Beer battered or Pan Fried Gurnard. Served w. salad fries & homemade tartare
  • Fish Burger $18.00
    • Beer battered gurnard, home-made tartare sauce & carrots, served w. fries
  • Two Course Roast of the Day $18.50
    • Slow roasted prime cuts served w. all trimmings, rich gravy, Yorkshire pudding & a dessert of the day to follow
  • Meat Lovers $18.50
    • Pepperoni, Chorizo, Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella & Home-made tomato sauce
  • Swap $3.00
    • Fries for veggies, wedges or salad
  • Garlic Prawns (GF) $18.00
    • Served w. salad & fries
  • Two Course Roast of the Day $21.50
    • Slow roasted prime cuts served w. GLUTEN FREE gravy
  • Wedges $14.00
    • Grilled cheese & bacon, served w. sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Mini Hot Dogs $12.00
    • Made for little fingers mini battered hot dogs served with a fresh salad and fries.
  • 250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
    • Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
  • Mushrooms $4.00
  • Childrens' Platter $12.00
    • A fun, healthy platter of bread, cheese, fruit, crackers, raisins and tomato.
  • Pasta of the Day $24.00
    • Refer to specials board.
  • Seafood Cocktail $13.00
    • Succulent prawns and shrimps in The Stables' own seafood sauce served on a bed of lettuce and topped off with a lemon wedge.
  • Mussels in Bays Pilsner $23.00
    • Green lipped mussels steamed in Pilsner beer, finished with manuka smoked bacon, parsley and garlic, served with toasted bread.
  • Tomato Sauce $1.00
  • Mixed S $10.9 / L $12.9
  • Falafel S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Fries $4.90
  • Vege pattie S $10.8 / L $12.8
  • Falafel S $10.8 / L $12.8
  • Chicken S $9.2 / L $11.8
  • Vege pattie S $9.1 / L $11.7
  • Mixed S $8.8 / L $11.9
  • Chicken fillet $8.00
    • mayo lettuce tomato cheese
  • Fish $8.00
    • mayo lettuce, beetroot, battered fish tartare sauce cheese
  • Egg $8.00
    • as plain + Egg
  • Chicken Satay $8.00
    • as chicken fillet + satay sauce
  • Bacon cheese mushrooms pineapple $0.50
  • Egg, beef pattie $1.00
  • Mushroom $8.00
    • as plain + mushroom
  • Marinated Steak $2.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Samosas & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Affogato al caffe $10.00
    • Hazelnut ice-cream, espresso coffee
  • Zuppa di calamari $12.00
  • -Grilled chicken rosemary dressing $15.00
  • Tagliata di manzo con balsamico $18.00
  • Tagaliatelle al ragu or pesto $15.00
  • -Tuna steaks $20.00
  • Tagliata di pollo al rosmarino $15.00
  • Ricotta marmellata di fichi $15.00
  • Garlic loaf $10.00
  • Bacon - each $2.00
  • Soup of the day $12.00
  • 2 old english pork sausages $15.00
    • With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .
  • ●Beer battered fish $24.00
    • With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
  • Fried platter for 2 $20.00
  • Eggs - each $1.00
  • Wedges $9.50
    • With sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
  • Poh Pieh Sod GF $10.50
    • Two spring rolls made with fresh roast pork, shrimp, bean sprouts & vegetables served with sweet chilli & peanut sauce.
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Pad Thai GF / V
    • Stir fried rice noodles with broccoli, spring onions, cabbage & bean sprouts garnished with lemon, chilli & crushed peanuts with your choice of:
  • Street Noodles $11.00
    • A Golden Bell special. This noodle dish & the noodle soup dish listed below are our Head Chef’s versions of authentic Thai noodle dishes commonly available on the streets of Thailand’s cities & villages and much loved by generations of Thai people. Rice noodles with minced pork, crispy pork, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts are flavoured with lime, lemon & Thai herbs.
  • Poh Pieh Puck Thod V $8.50
    • Eight vegetarian mini spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • -Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • -Seafood or Prawns $13.50
  • Tom Kar GF / V
    • Combination hot & spicy, sweet & sour coconut cream soup seasoned with Thai herbs. Available with your choice of:
  • F1. Days Catch $27.00
    • Fresh fish of the day caught by our Chef from the seafood market, pan fried then simmered in Poppy Thai’s home made yellow curry or our creation of sweet and sour sauce
  • Seafood $19.00
  • M6. Pad King
    • Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
  • Roti (great with curries) $2.50
  • King Prawns $21.00
  • MIXED ENTREE - for two $15
  • King Prawns $22.00
  • E.7 Pigs Can Fly $8.50
    • Baby sized pork spare ribs marinated over night in our signature Home-made sauce for a strong infused taste then grilled to perfection to enhance our combination of herbs
  • Ice cream sundae
  • Toasted Marshmallow Cheesecake $8.00
    • Strawberry yogurt cheesecake on a crumbly biscuit base toasted marshmallow top and served with a whippers strawberry coats
  • Creamy Seafood Chowder $17.00
    • A seafood selection in a creamy sauce and served in a toasted cob loaf with lemon and parsley
  • 500g $29.00
  • Buffalo Wings $14.00
    • Chicken wings slow cooked in garlic, paprika and spices then smothered in our famous honey soy sauce and rolled in sesame seeds
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
    • Homemade bread smothered in roast garlic and fresh hero butter
  • Massive Whitebait Patty $30.00
    • A huge fresh west coast whitebait patty, minted boiled potatoes, summer salad and fresh bread and butter
  • Vegetables / Side of Salad / Stuffed Potato / Mushrooms $5.00
  • PicaDillo Beef
    • (Mexican Style Home Cooking Mince, Beef Slow Cooked with a Combination of Dried Chillies and Herbs)
  • -Regular $10.50
  • -3 Tacos $10.50
  • Grilled Chicken or Steak Salad $10.50
    • Our Paso Ancho Chicken or Steak Salad Combo: Lettuce, Mexi-Slaw Veggies, Vinaigrette Topped with toasted Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) and Salsa
  • Traditional Chill Corn Carne
    • (Slow Cooked Mince Angus Beef with Classic Mexican Spices and Taco Salsa)
  • Burrito or Burrito Bowl
    • Rice, Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa, Soft Flour Tortilla is Heated and Served with your Choice of Filling
  • Salsa Brava (Hot)
    • (Very Spicy with Habanero)
  • Mexican Desserts Specials
  • Satay Chicken kebabs Tender breast fillet complemented with satay sauce. $20.50
  • Sticky Toffee Pudding With Traditional butterscotch sauce & French vanilla ice cream $13.00
  • StoneGrill Steak Prime 200grm Angus rump with roasted tuscan tomatoes & béarnaise sauce. $25.50
  • Banana and yoghurt Smoothie -
  • Cajun Seasoned Lamb Salad Cajun seasoned Lamb fillet cooked medium rare with salad greens, creamy feta cheese, roasted Tuscan tomatoes then drizzled with a pesto oil & topped with pesto croutons. $22.50
  • Stonegrill Steak For the discerning meat-eater; Prime Angus rump steak with Tuscan tomatoes & Béarnaise sauce. $29.00/200grm OR $36.00/400grm
  • Chicken Burger Chicken fillet with Aioli mayonnaise, tomato, Brie cheese & bacon in a sesame bun with gourmet lettuce & fries. $25.00
  • Greek Style Lamb Kebabs Tender lamb kebabs served with roasted tuscan tomatoes & a tzatziki dip. $30.50
  • Falafel Burger (v) $10.00
    • Home made spicy Falafels with Yoghurt and sweet chili jam, salad
  • Anchovies
  • Battered Scallop $2.60
  • Sundried Tomatoes
  • Gluten Free Base Available $2 / $3
  • Margarita $10.00 / $16.00
    • Cheese, tomato and basil oil
  • Italian $12.00 / $18.00
    • Ham, salami, sundried tomato, basil oil, olives, peppers, cheese
  • Pineapple
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