Tempura battered fresh catch on Grand fries w/ salad greens & loads of the chefs Tartare
Seafood Pasta $21.00
Prawns, squid, mussels, fresh fish in sweet chili cream, linguini pasta topped w/ fresh rocket
Carbonara $20.00
Bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion in wine & cream reduction
Chicken Breast $28.00
Pan fried Moroccan chicken breast on rocket & cashew nut mash w/ red wine sauce & mango chutney
Pork Spare Ribs $23.00
Mountain of rib served with fries and a garden salad
Steak Eggs & Chips $28.00
Scotch, fried eggs, crispy fries w/ jus & garlic butter “Every blokes fantasy right here!!!”
Lamb Shanks $28.00
Braised in Speight’s, on creamed potato mash, chefs jus & garlic bread for the sauce
Bangers and Mash $22.00
House made gourmet beef sausages on creamy mash, bacon and onion jus, garlic bread
Chili Crumbed Squid $21.00
Chili crumbed squid served with garden salad and fries
$3 EXTRAS
Grilled Mushrooms $3.00
Grilled Tomatoes $3.00
Fried Eggs $3.00
Mushroom Sauce $3.00
Pepper Sauce $3.00
Onion Bhaji $3.00
Bearnaise Sauce $3.00
PLATTERS MENU
Mussel Platter $39.00
A selection of garlic and white wine and thyme mussels, coconut cream and chilli mussels, Dijon mustard and blue cheese mussels, served with a selection of dipping bread and fries
Ploughmans Platter $25.00
Selection of cheeses, pickled vegetables, crackers, breads and dips
Cured Meat Platter $28.00
House smoked venison back strap, prosciutto, parma ham, chorizo sausage, olives, caper berries, pepper jam, brie. Blue cheese and crackers
From the Fryers $28.00
Selection of fish bites, pork wontons, chicken nibbles, spring rolls, samosa’s with fries and wedges and dipping sauces
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ale House Gravy $2.50
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.
Unwind with the Jim Beam® Bourbon Burger. Featuring a chargrilled beef patty topped with bacon, crispy onion, swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato — slathered in a rich and tangy sauce flavoured with Jim Beam bourbon.
ALOHA CHICKEN BURGER $10.90
A crispy breaded chicken fillet with a slice of juicy grilled pineapple, bacon, swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing on a seeded bun.
HONEY MUSTARD BIG CHICKEN BURGER $8.90
A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
HAMBURGER $3.50
Chargrilled beef patty, dill pickles, mustard and ketchup on a 4" bun.
JR. FISH 'N CHIPS $6.50
2 pieces of fish with small fries and drink/COMBO
CHICKEN & BACON SANDWICH $8.90
Chargrilled chicken breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a honey wheat bun.
CHILI CHEESE FRIES $5.50
Natural-cut french fries smothered in chilli beef and shredded, melted cheese.
CLASSIC CARL $5.90
Chargrilled beef patty, lettuce, cheddar cheese and our classic sauce.
fresh salad leaves, thin sliced red onion, carrot strips, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, crumbled feta cheese, toasted cashew nuts, crispy croutons, balsamic dressing, garnished with fried parsnip crisps served with your choice of grilled angus steak strips, chicken tenderloins, prawn cutlets or polenta wedges
Scotch Fillet Steak $30
300g Angus steak cooked to your liking with choice of sauce béarnaise ~ garlic ~ blue cheese ~ peppercorn ~ mushroom served with oven roasted sweet potato wedges & summer crunch slaw with toasted seeds & nuts