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4.0 475 reviews
#2 of 47 Restaurants in Timaru
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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
“So much lamb”“The lamb salad wasn't it's usual standard, others who have had it before agreed.”
Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
“Down in Timaru for business.”

Location and contact

2 George Street, Timaru 7910 New Zealand
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+64 3-686 6030
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About
Enjoy the award winning Speight's Ale House in Timaru. We have an the immense outdoor courtyard, great southern food and hospitality. Try some of local cuisine, from small/shared plates to larger meals. Private dining rooms available. Come and experience the best in Timaru!
PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$22
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Pub
FEATURES
Takeout, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Superb food

Down in Timaru for business. Best meal I have had for years! And wonderful friendly staff. Recommend to anyone

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023
Getting too pricey

Every thing was good but it’s too expensive can go to steakhouse for top end meal cheaper and as a lot of restaurants they change surcharges for pay wave or credit ridiculous grow up

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023 via mobile
Friday lunch

Lovely lunch outside in the sunshine. Like how you can take your dog too! We both really enjoyed our meals. Appreciated the voucher in the entertainment book.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023
The inside edge!

Nice spot for lunch, service was good, not overpowering and the food was well prepared and presented good pub grub, not too expensive. Will go again maybe at a different time.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 5 May 2023 via mobile
Great atmosphere.

From our arrival after a long day travelling the staff were amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Our meals delicious and our speights dark ale yum. Could not fault!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile
Friday dinnet

Friendly waitress, did order hot chocolate but never came so canceled it as we were leaving. Bannoffee dessert was INCREDIBLE! The lamb salad wasn't it's usual standard, others who have had it before agreed. Some of us given lunch menus instead of dinner menus. Sounds...like a lot of negatives but overall it was great & I'd recommend to others!!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 March 2023
A quick and tasty takeaway meal

After a long travel day we did not want to sit in a restaurant, but got takeaway from Speights. The young lady host was very helpful and quick to get our takeaway to us. Back at the hotel we enjoyed scrumptious burgers and fries. So...glad we stopped there for a nice and quick dinner. Thank you Speights crew.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 6 March 2023
An option for a few ales or a meal, great options on the menu

Met a group for a few ales, decided on also having dinner. Very impressed with the lamb salad that we received, it filled two of us with the side of parmesan fries. Quite good value for money. Only half the menu appeared to be open,...with the street food portion empty.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 January 2023
Amazing Customer Service

Whilst the food was amazing at Speight’s Ale House - Timaru, NZ. The most impressive part was the restaurant service by It was great to see amazing customer service from Grant and Brittany.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 4 December 2022
Excellent Sunday Lunch

Having visited this restaurant many times we were not disappointed again today. Welcomed and excellent service, staff very attentive as they were busy inside and outside. Crumbed sole and salad very nice along with braised pork with salad very delicious.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 16 November 2022 via mobile
Great service

Reliably good food & service. The lamb salad didn't have much feta this time but is incredibly good! The bannoffee pie dessert was INCREDIBLE!!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 7 October 2022 via mobile
Thursday night dinner

Delicious lamb salad although I would have appreciated it being cooked more as requested. Great they have a meeting room!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 23 July 2022 via mobile
So much lamb

The lamb salad was divine! Appreciated the generous portion. Good service. Only lost a mark as so expensive, $40 for fish & chips!!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 10 July 2022 via mobile
Jess

Had a catch up with my family at the Speights Ale House in Timaru. Served by the super friendly Jess. Knew her job well She made some great recommendations and gave us the best service I've ever had in a New Zealand restaurant. The menu...is full of variety. Good atmosphere, definitely worth a visit. Price is reasonable too.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022 via mobile
Mother’s Day lunch with family.

Chicken Schnitzel was tough, chicken parcels not as good as they used to be. Salads were tasteless. Service was overbearing!!!

Date of visit: May 2022
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THE SPEIGHT’S ALE HOUSE, Timaru - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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Yes, The Speight’s Ale House offers takeaway services.
The Speight’s Ale House is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4