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

  • Crispy Chicken with Cashew Nuts $22.00
    • Crispy slices of deep fried chicken stir fried with a special in house marinade sauce, cashew nuts, finely sliced carrots, red capsicum and spring onion
  • - Vegetable $20.00
  • - Chicken $13.00
  • Summer Rolls with Duck $12.00
    • Vietnamese styled fresh spring rolls filled with duck, Thai herbs, seasonal vegetables and served with a hoisin sauce based dip
  • Fish Cake Spring Rolls $12.00
    • Deep fried spring rolls with a traditional fish cake filling twist
  • - Two Shanks $27.00
  • - Medium $5.00
  • - Vegetable $22.00
  • Warm Beet & Local Mozzarella Salad $22.00
    • asparagus, pine nut & vincotto
  • Fried Potatoes $10.00
    • rosemary, crispy onions & buttermilk aioli
  • Goat Cheese Fritter $6.50 ea.
    • date relish & spiced carrot
  • Bread $10.00
    • olives & truffle butter
  • Crispy Prawns $24.00
    • salted melon, tomato, cucumber & yoghurt
  • Twice Baked Blue Cheese Souffle $24.00
    • pear, candied hazelnut & fig tapenade
  • Chocolate Truffles $4.00 ea.
    • dark or white
  • Fried Olives $8.50
    • mozzarella stuffing, tomato & white bean
  • (V) = Vegetarian, (LG)= Low Gluten,( LD) = Low Dairy
  • Padrino S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • NZ Ham, Salami, Capsicum, Blue Cheese
  • Extra meat topping S $4/ M $5/ L $6
  • Marinara (LD) S $8/ M $15/ L$20
    • Oregano, Anchovies, Garlic Oil, (without mozzarella)
  • Caesar Salad $12.00
    • Your choice of free range chicken or anchovies on a bed of lettuce with crispy homemade croutons and boiled eggs, covered in Italian parmesan cheese and drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing
  • Italian Pizza Bread (V) $6.00
    • Pizza bread with mozzarella and your choice of garlic, rosemary oil or onion & olives
  • La Mafiosa S $15/ M $26/ L $33
    • Salami, Red Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Chilli Flakes
  • Carciofini (V) S $9/ M $18/ L $24
    • Italian Artichokes
  • $20 Mates Hunger Buster $20
    • Grab a mate and share 2 Big Mac and 2 Cheeseburgers, fries and drinks. This deal is sure to bust your hunger.
  • Bacon & Cheese Sauce Loaded Fries N/A
    • Enjoy our legendary super-tasty fries loaded up with tasty cheese and bacon. These toppings really bring your fries to life.
  • Small 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.
  • Chick'n McCheese N/A
    • A delicious combination of crispy coated chicken, lettuce, cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • Barbeque Sauce N/A
    • Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? Savour it all, with this rich blend of tomato, vinegar and spices.
  • Gum Drop McFlurry® N/A
    • A kiwi favourite! For a delicious mouthful of gum drop pieces and bubblegum topping both blended into creamy soft serve, try the new Gum Drop McFlurry®.
  • Kiwi Big Breakfast N/A
    • The complete breakfast to kick start your day. This Kiwi Big Breakfast includes two Sausages, Hash Brown, freshly cracked scrambled eggs, and a Toasted Muffin.
  • Loaded Fries Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream N/A
    • Bring your fries to life...Try our legendary crispy french fries topped with smooth sour cream and finished off with tasty sweet chilli sauce. Your tastebuds will be screaming for more!
  • Phad Thai $26.50
    • The most famous Thai noodle dish. Small rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, peanuts, spring onion and bean sprouts in a sweet tamarind sauce with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 /Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu $19.00 / Duck
  • Tasty, spicy, cold salads served with Thai jasmine rice. N/A
  • Kao Phad $19.00
    • Fried rice with vegetables and egg with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Piew Wan $19.00
    • Thai sweet and sour dish with pineapple, tomato and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 Mixed seafood or squid $23.00 / Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Phad Piew Wan $24.00
    • Stir-fried sweet & sour crispy pork belly with pineapple, tomato and vegetables.
  • Panang Curry [mild - med - hot -Thai hot] $19.00
    • This is a creamy coconut curry with sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and vegetables with your choice of: Chicken, pork or beef $19.00 / Fish $23.00 / Mixed seafood or squid $23.00/ Prawns $24.50 / Vegetarian with tofu
  • Samosa (vegetarian) $9.50
    • Crispy patties stuffed with potato and mixed vegetables, deep fried to golden brown. Served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Served with Thai jasmine rice N/A
  • Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $24.50
    • 1 person
  • Assorted Vegetable Tempura $18.00
    • A selection of tofu, vegetables deep fried in a light
  • Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.50
    • Chicken thigh, cucumber and omelette served with teriyaki sauce.
  • Tataki $19.50/$21.50
    • Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
  • Sesame Seared Tuna $38.50
    • Lightly seared, sesame coated fresh tuna, served with seaweed salad and accompanied by Ponzu dressing.
  • Pork Tonkatsu $36.00
    • Panko crumbed pork served with Japanese BBQ sauce and fresh salad.
  • Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
    • Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
  • Tempura Prawn Roll $18.50
    • Inside out roll with tempura prawns, flying fish roe, cucumber and avocado, served with mayonnaise and teriyaki sauce.
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Lamb Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Happy Ham $5.00
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
  • Hawaiian $15.00
    • Pineapple and ham with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
  • The Veggie $18.00
    • Roasted red capsicums, tomatoes, fresh spinach, red onions, mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella.
  • Mt Richmond $23.00
    • Our calzones are made by stuffing a pizza dough full of delicousness and baking until piping hot! Ricotta, feta, mozzarella, pepperoni, manuka smoked ham, roasted red capsicums, jalapenos. Topped with hot marinara sauce and parmesan.
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip $13.00
    • A molten blend of cheeses (Parmesan, Brie, Feta & Cheddar) with spinach and artichoke hearts. Served hot with fresh baked pita.
  • Simplicity $11.00
    • Extra virgin olive oil and garlic topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Smoked Salmon $22.00
    • Olive oil and garlic base, smoked salmon, sliced brie & parmesan, lemon slices & capers
  • Pesto and Artichoke $20.00
    • A basil pesto base topped with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomato slices, and artichoke hearts!
  • Mushroom Medley $18.00
    • A mix of mushrooms, roasted garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, marinara tomato sauce topped with fresh basil.
  • Kadook Moo Thod $9.50
    • Deep fried marinated spare ribs.
  • -Available with your choice of: Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu. $11.50
  • Samosa V $8.50
    • Eight crisp spicy vegetarian pastries served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Gai Thod $9.50
    • Deep fried marinated chicken wings.
  • Poh Pieh Moo Thod $9.50
    • Eight deep fried mini spring rolls served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Street Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Noodle soup version of the Street Noodle dish listed above.
  • Red or Green Curry GF / V
    • ( mild, medium, hot ) available with your choice of:
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or Tofu $11.00
  • Roast of the day with gluten free gravy
  • Fish and Chips Small $10 Large $15
    • Crispy beer battered fish filler with hand cut chips and a garden salad
  • 250g $29.00
  • Vegetarian nachos, beans, tomatoes and spices over corn chips with melted cheese and sour cream
  • Aged Ribeye Steak
    • Cooked to your liking and served with either hand cut chips and salad or steamed vegetables and a stuffed potato and accompanied by your choice of either roast garlic and herb butter, red wine mushroom or creamy green pepper corn sauce
  • Pan fried tarakihi, garden salad, hand cut chips and homemade tartare sauce
  • Ribeye steak, gluten free gravy, salad and chips
  • Working Man's Basket $16.00
    • Spring rolls, samosas, chicken nuggets, mini hotdogs, onion rings, fish bites, sweet chili sauce and hand cut chips
  • VEGETABLE TEMPURA (12p) $17.50
  • KIDS TERIYAKI CHICKEN PLATE $7.50
  • SESAME SEAWEED $7.50
  • - Assorted Sushi & Sashimi (9pc)
  • FRIED SQUID $7.50
  • SPARK TUNA ROLL $7.00
    • (with Fish Roe) (4p)
  • MINI SASHIMI SAUCE $7.50
    • with Garlic Miso Sauce
  • - Entree (edamame, salad, octopus ball)
  • Rape Con Pipirrana $14.00
    • Grilled Monkfish topped with a vinaigrette julienne of tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, onion and herbs.
  • Riñones Al Jerez $11.00
    • Sauteed kidney with Sherry, garlic and herbs "Jerez Style".
  • Pescado Del Dia POA
    • Fish of the day. Ask waiting person or see board.
  • Tortilla a la Asturiana $9.00
    • Asturian style fritatta with potato, egg, herbs, onion, red capsicum and chorizo.
  • Gambas Al Ajillo $14.00
    • Succulent banana Prawns (3) sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a hint of chili.
  • Alcachofas con Jamón $12.00
    • Sauteed artichokes in olive oil with Spanish cured ham, garlic and herbs.
  • Pan de Ajo $8.00
    • Garlic bread. Toasted ciabatta with fresh garlic and olive oil.
  • Croquetas de Pollo $11.00
    • Creamy chicken croquettes.
  • French Onion Soup $16.00
    • with gruyere and croutons
  • Charcuterie $20.00
    • selection of terrines, cured meats, olives, cheese, & fig and walnut bread
  • Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
    • with nuoc cham
  • Smoked White Warehou $16.00
    • with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
  • Pepperoni $24.00
  • Goats Cheese & Thyme Croquettes $20.00
    • with roasted celeriac, hazelnuts, fennel, and apple
  • Potato Gnocchi $24.00
    • with roasted butternut, ricotta, walnuts, and sage
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • BBQ Bacon & mushroom $8.00
    • Bacon, ushroom, onion & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Large fries $3.50
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Hash bites $3.50
  • Cookies & cream mousse $3.50
  • Pepperoni $5.00
    • Pepperoni topped with mozzarella
  • Chicken Cashew salad $19.50
    • Cajun chicken spice, green salad, cucumber, tomato, banana honey mustard dressing
  • Olives and feta cheese $9.50
    • served with bread
  • Salt and pepper squid $12.50
    • deep fried with sweet chilli sauce
  • Lasagne Bolognaise $17.50
    • with bechamel sauce, mozzarella served with side salad
  • Chilli Penne $22.50
    • prawns, scallops, pine nuts, spinach, with sweet chilli lemon sauce
  • Seafood platter $38.50
    • prawns, scallops, salt pepper squid, smoked salmon, fish served with fries and dipping sauce
  • Mash Potato $5.00
  • Caesar Salad $16.50
    • cos lettuce, croutons, poached egg, bacon top with Caesar dressing
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