A busy pub with huge portions of good quality food. The two dishes of ribs were very flavourful, sticky and sweet, and the meat was tender. The steak was a good medium rare and well rested. The lamb fry had several pieces of well seasoned liver, crunchy bacon, on a bed of creamy mash with caramelized onions, all bathed in delicious gravy. It came with a thick piece of soft toast and creamy butter that instantly melted.
The service and time for the food to come up were a bit slow although the wait staff were very nice.
We had used a 2 for 1 voucher (pay for the most expensive dish and get the other dish free), so with 4 dishes and 4 cups of alcohol, the total came to just over $100.
Good quality food; for my entree I ordered the half Malthouse platter to share between four which was really well put together. For my main I ordered the chicken parcel which was beautiful and so flavorful. The rest of my table ordered the moeraki mussels which everyone loved, and crumbed camembert which was also very lovely. For mains they had steaks which were cooked well and the ribs that were flavoured perfectly.
Slow service; we went on a Saturday night so it was a bit full but our food ended up taking almost over half an hour to arrive
Friendly; the staff were very polite and kind, welcomed us to our table with smiles and throughout the night made sure we were comfortable.
Overall a very good experience.
Food was great, I booked for 4 adults and 2 children needing high chairs. When I arrived they pointed towards where I was sitting and took their time bringing high chairs. They were all huddled around the counter and it was not busy at all. Other wise service was good and food was great. First impressions always last and I’m not sure I would spend that amount of money there again.
Loved our dinner with you guy's last night, your staff were absolutely awesome serving us so professionally . oh and by the way your civil defence lady that evacuated us was very prompt awesome job done. Loved everything thank-you all for your hospitality. Palmerston North absolutely rock's.
This place has amazing food with the best atmosphere in Palmerston North! A true staple for kiwi food. There is often more on the menu than is listed on zamato.
We go here quite regularly and always have a pleasant experience, both as a couple or in a larger group. Prices are similar to other restaurants in town, so a fairly standard price and the atmosphere is nice. Good range at the bar, even if you aren't a fan of speight's. Our go to place for different dinner events. LOVE the calamari - we will often go in and order calamari, wedges and a few drinks for date night :)
Went to eat here today service was very good beer was great but I hate to say the ribs I had were tough. The potato dish was cold, what a pity but anyway the rest of my group enjoyed their food. Just had the sticky date pudding sad it was a slice of cake with sauce and cheap ice cream
We just arrived from travelling from Whakatane and decided to go out for dinner instead of grabbing KFC. Anyway a family of 7 with 5 teenage boys they ordered the burgers and were very happy with that and dad ordering the drunken steak and mum having the salmon. All our meals were lovely the staff were very friendly and was very cosy considering it was winter. Definetly will return.............thanks for an enjoyable evening
Booked dinner for 4 on Thursday night. Arrived at 6.30pm and restaurant was quite busy. Purchased a drink and where shown to our table. The staff were fast and efficient and friendly.
orders were taken and food was delivered very quickly.
Meals were perfect, steaks were cooked to requirements. Vegetables where fresh and crisp.
I would recommend Speight's to any one wanting a great meal at a reasonable price.
Have always enjoyed my meals here, well worth the money when you get your meal. I would have given a 5 star but some times you have to wait a bit to long.
Dined here on Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday.
We were sat promptly upstairs, which was nice as we were the only people there, but could be cramped if they were having a busy night.
Waitress was very lovely, very prompt service and the beer was nice and cold :)
I ordered the Blue and Gold (Blue Cod with salad and fries). The fish was YUMMY, the salad was nice too, generous helping of dressing on the side. The fries were nothing to write home about but the rest of the meal more than made up for it. Everyone in our group was happy with their meals which were also prompt, well sized, and good quality.
I would go here again :)
Visited Speights Ale House for lunch and found it a good spot for a meal and a drink, relatively close to the square and with plenty of unmetered parking in the lot outside.
The meals were substantial, and competently prepared, perhaps lacking a bit of WOW factor but very satisfactory "meat and two veg" style meals.
The service was good, timely and unobtrusive, and the staff were friendly throughout.
Two meals, with drinks and a coffee came to around $70.
A good meal overall and we will definitely visit again for lunch.
Came in last Thursday with my family for dinner, and we left satisfied and very happy!
We received our meals and drinks very quickly, i had the drunken steak and it was perfectly rare and melted in the mouth.
Our waitress was attentive, professional and so lovely and friendly, we will definitely be back soon.
Thanks so much for a great night guys :)
Have been to Speights over 6 times, for birthdays etc. have loved it it every time. Great service, food is hot and on time, and I even recommend the venison dish. I think portion control and sizing needs to be looked into. Can vary a lot. Have also enjoyed the mood there and the range of drinks
Went there earlier today. Had a very nice time. Food was good and the service was even better. Ordered the Drunken steak which was quite tasty. Fries were awesome! Waitress was very friendly and polite. Decor was great too. Overall a very good night out.
We enjoyed our experience here recently. We had a buy one main get one free in the post so decided to take advantage. I rang and booked and asked the lady if we could please be seated somewhere more private - e.g a corner as it was myself and my partner and personally I find nothing worse than to be plonked in the middle of a busy restaurant trying to have a quiet meal with your partner. It's hard to relax. When we arrived my request had been listened to and we were upstairs in the far corner. Perfect! Our waitress was lovely and although they were very busy, we were never left waiting long, and offered drinks once she spotted empty glasses, checked our meals were ok etc. I ordered the pork belly and the pork was melt in the mouth tender but the crackling was soft and this let it down somewhat. Partners lamb shanks were cooked perfectly. It was no trouble to put our leftovers in a container to take home. We enjoyed our experience and will return.
After hearing mixed reviews, we finally made time to try this establishment.
We found the Ale House to be a welcoming place, with great effort having been taken to make the surrounds appear rustic without overdoing it. Warm and inviting really fits the bill here. The staff were friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu and specials.
Although it took quite a while, the food that was presented was good looking New Zealand food (I having the beef burger, and my wife, the pork belly).
The portions were very generous, and flavors were both full and complementing, and the gravy on the pork belly was to die for. Also, the suggestions of what beer would go well with what dish would be good for those with a limited beer knowledge.
All up, it was a very pleasant dining experience with magnificent food. The only thing preventing a 5 star is the time we waited for the food. Other than this, it was one of the best places we've eaten in Palmerston North, and we look forward to eating there again.
excellent value for money. Have eaten here many times, every time has been a success. Def. recommend the ribs! Atmosphere is good, very child friendly. Service was excellent.
Had lunch at the Speights Ale House, The service was great, the staff were very welcoming and had a smile on their face. The atmosphere was good, great music, very spacious with lots of tables/Seats available.
The food was nice, Steak was a little chewy and the green Veges were hard but other than that it was good. The Caesar side salad was yum too!
Place was quite busy on a Friday afternoon but reception and service was brilliant
Food was well prepared and presented. The quality of the food was great.
Very friendly, helpful and smiley service. It is always nice to see! Excellent food. Kids menu is actually very nice quality food. Not just “chicken nuggets”. Sundae on top 😉We will definitely come back! It’s not too loud here so you can actually have a conversation 😉
Fantastic service, prompt, polite. The girl we had waiting on us was amazing. Excellent, excellent, scrumptious food-compliments to the cook! Great range to choose from on menu. Happy to return.
billie bristowe-murphy
+5
We came here for our work Christmas lunch and it was really good. The food was delicious and the place just has a great vibe. The music was 🔥 and the guys all had the drinks they liked too. Thank you so much for having us even though we turned up early and took over the bar lol
We came in late 2 minutes before the kitchen but they were still able to service wonderful hearty meals with generous portion. The customer service was top notch! Well done to the ladies at the bar. The pub was clean, spacious and original.
Easy to book online and liked I could add accessible needs on it. Wheelchair friendly ,y with loads of parking. Friendly ,y staff and clean n fresh restaurant. Food was superb. Quite noisy just fyi so not for quiet meals great range of both alcoholic n non alcoholic drinks
The bar meal of fish & chips plus an add on of side salad and not forgetting a glass of Speights Old Dark is the perfect lunch while shopping in Palmy. A bar meal is the right size for a senior and not too expensive.
We watched the All Blacks Rugby world cup final at your venue, as we are from out of town. We walked in to friendly family oriented place, you made us feel welcome regardless of how busy you were. Food was amazing and the service was above and beyond. Thank you for everything we will definitely recommend you to anyone in the future and be back to support you soon.
Really enjoyed the Cardrona Burger. Always a nice atmosphere. Perhaps the table and food took a bit longer than expected, but a great place for a evening out
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