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

  • ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
    • A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.
  • TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
    • Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
  • SALT AND PEPPER SQUID $18.90
    • Crispy crusted salt and pepper calamari drizzled with a smoked paprika aïoli dipping sauce served with French fries and a garden fresh side salad.
  • A skewer of four scallops $14.00
  • West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
  • CRUSTED MUSHROOMS $18.50
    • Panko crumb crusted portabella mushrooms topped stuffed with cream cheese, caramelised onion, and spinach, fresh garden salad.
  • CITRUS CURED SALMON $21.50
    • Traditionally cured salmon using vodka, dill salt and lemon, served with, leafy greens and herb salad, with glazed beetroot, lemon and dill crème fraîche.
  • ANCHOR SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.90
    • An Anchor favourite-our famous recipe, full of fish, scallops, mussels from The Sounds, fresh cream and a dash of local chardonnay, and served with warm garlic bread.
  • Crying tiger, pulled pork, iceberg cups, nahm prik, crispy shallots $20.00
  • Cold smoked venison carpaccio, creamed red cabbage, pickled vege, toasts, marahau goats cheese whip $24.00
  • Urban sliders (x 3), ever changing, talk to us and we'll inform you! $18.00
  • Warm spiced pumpkin, spinach & feta salad, toasted walnuts $9.00
  • Dessert wine - eradus ''sticky mickey'' late harvest sav $9.00 / $45.00
  • Affogato, expresso, vanilla bean ice cream, sng shot ''rose rabbit'' orange liqueur'' $16.00
  • Fresh oysters (weather dependent), shallot vinegar - freshly shucked $4.50 ea
  • Bloody Mary Oyster Shot $9.00
  • . clay pot rice gf v $13.00
    • mild fried rice stir fried with ginger and fresh vegetables, topped with a sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Garlic prik thai v $12.50
    • fresh garlic strips fried in the wok with a selection of vegetables – a must for garlic lovers. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Peanut sauce stir fry gf v $12.50
    • our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Side of stir fry vegetables $9.90
  • Spicy fried rice gf v $12.50
    • fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice curries come to you at a mild spiciness, by making it milder you are also making it less flavoursome. If you want it hotter, please let your wait staff know.
  • seafood salad gf v $12.50
    • cooked at a lower heat in stock, this very spicy seafood dish includes celery, shallots and tomato. Vegetables & tofu
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Corn fed chicken, corn & black bean succotash, grilled spring onion, chipotle sauce $35.00
  • French toast, grilled banana & maple syrup $15.50
  • Caesar salad $19.50
    • Cos lettuce, croutons, anchovies, Grana Padano, homemade dressing
  • Truffle fries (Grana Padano & white truffle oil) $6.50
  • Reuben Sandwich: sauerkraut, Emmental cheese, corned beef, Russian dressing caraway rye with gherkin & fries $20.50
  • Homemade beef broth, poached egg, shaved pecorino & truffle crouton with fresh herbs $19.50
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Jamaican jerk glazed pork, naked Waldorf salad, fried onion rings $19.50
  • Georgie Pie Bacon 'N' Egg N/A
    • Meet the new Georgie Pie® Bacon 'N’ Egg. It’s the best of breakfast, baked fresh in a pie, and available all day.
  • Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat N/A
    • Brighten up your day with a Frozen Fanta™ Sour Grape McFloat
  • $25 Classics ShareBox® $25
    • Included in the Classics ShareBox®: 1 x Big Mac®, 1 x Cheeseburger, 1 x Quarter Pounder®, 1 x McChicken®, 2 x Small Fries, 2 x Medium Fries, 2 x Small Soft Drinks, 2 x Med Soft Drinks
  • Hotcake Syrup N/A
    • Some like it sweet. Especially with our deliciously gooey maple flavoured Hotcake syrup. Pour on as much as you like.
  • Toasted Bagel with Strawberry Jam N/A
    • Lightly toasted bagel available with whipped butter and strawberry jam.
  • Fries N/A
    • Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
  • Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
    • The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
  • Hamburger N/A
    • The original. 100% beef patty, topped with onion, pickle and zesty ketchup and mustard, all on a soft, fluffy bun.
  • 79 Vietnamese Crepe Pancake (Banh Xeo) $16
    • Pan-Fried Pork, Prawn, onion and sprouts wrapped in a sizzling rice crepe, served with home-made sauce, lettuce and fresh herbs
  • 81 Stir Fried Chinese Noodles (Mi᷈Xāo Heo)
    • Pak-choi, Carrot, Sprouts
  • 77 Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bo Huê̕) $14
    • Shin Beef, pork, lemongrass, rice vermicelli, onion, sprouts and fresh herbs
  • 16 Vietnamese Beef Salad (Nom Bo Kho) $16
    • House-cured spicy beef salad and green papaya, sesame and crushed peanuts
  • 76 Noodle Soup (Phờ)
    • Slice eye fillet beef or chicken sitting on a bed of rice noodles,with our 6-hour-slow-cooked beef broth, served with onion,fresh herbs and sprouts. Accompanied by chilli sauce and lemon
  • Pork $14
  • 78 Lemongrass Beef Salad with Crispy Spring Roll (Bún Bo Xāo) $16
    • A refreshing rice noodle salad consisting of eye fillet beef slices, dressing, peanut, crumbs, served with a crispy spring roll >>
  • Seafood $18
    • Prawn, Squid, Scallops
  • 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
  • Extras each 1.50
    • Aioli, Peppercorn sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce
  • Nachos $16.90
    • Your choice of Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian
  • 623' S Sticky Bourbon BBQ Ribs $26.90
    • Tender Pork ribs served over cajun spiced wedges with a BBQ bourbon dipping sauce
  • Chicken Wedges $9.90
    • Crispy battered chicken wedges served with chunky fries and tomato sauce
  • 623'S Famous Big Fry UP $17.9
    • Your choce of eggs, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns and roasted tomato served with fresh buttered toast
  • Spring Rolls $13.90
    • House made chicken and vegetable spring rolls with a garlic and ginger dipping sauce
  • Vege pattie S $8.7 / L $11.7
  • Chicken S $8.8 / L $11.8
  • Fries $4.90
  • Chicken $5.60
  • Vege pattie $1.90
  • Add salad $2.80
  • ISKENDER rice dish/ KEBAB wrap/FRIES MEAL - have here or take away
  • Rice $4.00
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Chick n Fala Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Chick n Fala Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Free Range Chicken Tenders
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Nachos (vege option available) . $15.00
  • Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
    • With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
  • Wedges $15.00
    • Served with bacon cheese, sour cream, & sweet chilli sauce .
  • Sauces - each $3.00
    • Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
  • The bach venison burger $24.00
    • With smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, marmalade, swiss cheese, sour dough bun, peppered tobacco onions served with fries .
  • ●Beer battered fish $24.00
    • With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
  • Fried sports platter . $30.00
  • Battered onion rings - each $0.60
  • Big Beef Burger $19.90
    • Huge home made beef pattie with cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, egg, beetroot and BBQ sauce. Served with chunky fries. Vegetarian option - Carrot & Zucchini Fritter
  • Vegetable Fritter Stack $14.90
    • Carrot and zucchini fritters with seasonal greens and pomodoro sauce
  • Very Berry Smoothie $9.00
    • Berries, yoghurt, honey, passionfruit pulp orange juice and pineapple juice
  • Chunky Fries $8.90
    • Served with aioli
  • Hot Smoked Salmon $25.90
    • Hot Manuka smoked Salmon served on warm potato salad topped with watercress
  • Berries $3.50 EA
  • Tomatoes $3.50 EA
  • Coleslaw $4.90 EA
  • Raw Coconut Slice $10.00
    • Extra Ice Cream/Cream/Housemade Yoghurt $2.00
  • Cajun Seafood Gumbo $21.30 / $16.30
    • A mildly spicy New Orleans dish, packed with seafood accompanied by Housemade cornbread (Regular / Small or Entree)
  • Housemade Grain Free Muesli +$3.00
  • Sorbet $10.00
    • Sorbet served with spiced wine poached pear and Fairy Kisses
  • Mediterranean Style Prawn Fettuccine $21.30 / $16.30
    • Zesty Mediterranean style prawns served on Fettuccine noodles with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, capsicum and onion. Served with grilled lemon (Regular / Small)
  • Summer Salad $21.90 / $17.50
    • House Smoked Chicken, apple, orange, camembert & crispy Pestellʼs bacon over green salad with orange dressing, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small)
  • Open Steak Sandwich $26.20
    • 180 gr. of aged, grilled Angus Porterhouse steak, Pestell's bacon OR camembert and fresh salad, served on garlic ciabatta with Aioli accompanied by crispy shoestring fries, Housemade relish & tomato sauce. Choice of Pestellʼs bacon OR camembert extra $5.00. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • 2 Poached eggs on toasted Housemade buns, baby spinach & Hollandaise sauce. With your choice of approx. 150gr Pestell’s bacon OR a generous serve of Crusoe’s “Magical Mushrooms” OR *150gr House hot smoked salmon *House Smoked Salmon - Extra $6.00
  • - Rice
  • VEGETABLE TEMPURA (12p) $17.50
  • FIRE EEL (2p) $7.00
  • SHRIMP NIGRI (3p) $7.00
  • ROLLED EGG NIGIRI (3p) $7.00
  • CHICKEN KARAAGE
  • SALMON $22.50
  • SPARK SMOKED (4p) SALMON (with Fish Roe) $7.00
  • NZ Natural Ice Cream 125ml Cookies & Cream or Vanilla $4.00
  • Hawaiian $11.00 / $17.00
    • Ham and Pineapple, cheese
  • Donut $3.00
  • Anchovies
  • Battered Mussel $1.20
  • Garlic Dough Balls $8.00
    • 10 Dough balls with garlic butter
  • Pineapple Ring $2.50
  • Peppers
  • Matar parneer $13.50
    • Cottage cheese and green peas
  • Tandoori chicken full $18.00
  • Saagwala(chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Spinach based sacue with garlic and ginger
  • Biryani (chicken) $14.00
  • Chicken naan $5.00
  • Butter chicken $14.20
    • Popular creamy toamto base yummy curry
  • Cheese naan $4.50
  • Paneer butter masala $13.50
    • Cottage cheese in a creamy tomato base sauce
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