Review The Speight’s Ale House - Timaru

Good place to spend some time drinking great local beer. Food is ok too if you are not too picky. I think fries should not come already salted (oversalted, in my opinion) and salt and pepper should be on each table. Got some lamb shoulder with grilled veges and mash. Meat amount was about 200 grams out of that 50 grams was not meat. That should be trimmed before cooking. Usually hard to notice but when the meal arived at table was already cold. I was keen to give this feed back in house but nobody came to ask how is our meal. Aged ribeye was good not sure if that topping sauce was a good choice for a prime piece.

Tuesday 4th July. Was there as a part of a group of dining for the evening. Young lady serving us did very well and cannot be faulted. I had just the seafood chowder which was ok. Not exceptional but satisfactory. Reasonable value for money. I have no complaints about the place and would be happy to return again in the future.

Fantastic out of this world dining experience with great fast paced friendly staff members. Excellent food the Southern chook burger took away the award with best burger I have ever eaten in my life!!!

Nice decor, great service, relaxing. Was in the Street Food area. Paella was quite good. Crispy squid - I would season it and not pile it up in a cereal type bowl as that stops it from being crispy. Chicken strips...you could make these really good if you tried a more interesting coating (seemed similar to the squid) and more original dipping sauces especially something tangy or spicy. (Asian) Street food it isn't, more 'kiwi stick in a deep frier'.

Good selection of beer on tap (including Panhead and Emerson) food was tasty, great sized portions for the price, pretty cool building. Loaded fries were different then the usual but tasty as! Recommended.

The Speight's Ale House in Timaru is a popular restaurant and bar located at 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand. The establishment is part of the Speight's brewery chain, which is known for its distinctive beers and hospitality. The Speight's Ale House in Timaru offers a range of food and drink options, including traditional pub fare, local seafood, and a selection of Speight's beers on tap. The venue is also known for its lively atmosphere and friendly staff, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Had the lamb salad. The lamb was succulent. There was a good variety of greens and vegetables in the salad part. As a group of 6 people, I said on arrival that we needed to leave in a hour, the meals arrived quickly and we had time to spare. Outside dining available. Toilets. Limited free parking, plenty of street parking.

Not many safe gluten free options, but the wait staff let me know they share use the same vats to cook their chips. Great service

We had a group of 43 for a birthday party. The service was amazing especially when they were short on staff due to illness. All our meals were delicious and out a lot quicker than expected. I highly recommend The Speights Ale house to everyone

Had a lovely lunch there. Food was great, service as well. The building an the area around was also beautiful.

absolutely amazing customer service from kelly and mark, lovely food and drinks, haven’t been tipsy in a while but im glad it was in this atmosphere. fast paced, smiled all around. 10/10 would recommend, will definitely be back:)

Such a cool atmosphere and appropriately attentive staff. I have never been disappointed with a meal here.

Everything was fantastic! My only wish is that the Ceasar salad used proper dressing instead of aioli.

Creamy seafood soup with plenty of fish, prawn and green-lipped mussels.. so yummy. Beer battered cod fish with giant size french fries.. a local specialty. . Food : 4/5 Service : 4/5 Price : $$ Place : 4/5

Superb dining experience. Cocktails and wines were delicious. Food .... was perfect. Lamb shanks melted in mouth and scoffed down.Chicken parcels were creamy and flavourful. Pasta perfect and mums lamb salad was perfect. All large servings! Highly recommend dining here. The staff and atmosphere of Speights Ale House Timaru give diners a fantastic experience every single time.

Awesome time here, first stop on Sth Island trip! Good service, excellent food, cold beer.

Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend. Be prepared for a huge meal, they offer doggie bags.

we love going to Wanaka from Christchurch via Timaru so we can visit Speights Timaru and have.the delux seafood platter.its amazing. R and H

Great place , great ambience, excellent meal preparations and a variety of beers on the tap to die for. Will visit again definitely.

We went this week. And my boy got the chicken burger and myself the blue cod. The patty in his burger was very over cooked and slightly burnt, we think it was deep fried. My blue cod n chips were very over done and oily. Couldnt eat fish. Salad was nice. Upon telling the girl fish was too over cooked and couldnt eat it. No replacement offered or discount ��. Wont be back.

Wonderful value lunch for over 65 , followed next day by ribeye sizzler , to top it all best pint of Guinness outside Ireland . The staff are helpful and nothing is too much for them .

Great and friendly staff who provided good service. The meal was amazing and same with the drinks. Would definitely recommend. Nice place to take your significant other for a dinner date �

Warm atmosphere on a chilly night with attentive, friendly staff and good range of beers, wines and food. My only comment I have was the venison was served in a dark coloured bowl and would have looked better on a white plate. The meal was excellent with popping flavours but not a popping presentation. I'll be back.

This place is truly amazing! The food was outstandingly delicious, the service was fantastically friendly and the prices were appropriate for the quality food. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely staff, great food. Nice atmosphere. Speights OK but I’m not a beer drinker.

Had the most amazing meal here tonight with the most incredible customer service, thank you. Highly, highly recommend �����

Was there with a group following the South Canterbury Rally and had good evening with a great pub meal. Plenty of screens to watch rugby test.

We went out for mum's birthday lunch.. it was very bland the dressing tasted like water very disappointed won't be going back any time soon

Went today with my daughter and granddaughter for lunch, great meal, staff were tidy in their uniforms, personable and offered great service and to top it off great tasting coffee that was hot. We will be back, it's just a pity we live out of town so can't go as often as we would like

An awesome experience..lovely service, fabulous meals --Blue Cod Fish and Chips served on cute newspaper made out of greaseproof paper and a chicken filo parcel--both served with amazing hand cut chips...perfect ..and to top it off I received a complimentary glass of bubbles as it was Mother's Day. Thank you --we will definitely return when next in Timaru...you never disappoint

Awesome place and the food were delicious. The staff were friendly and the service was excellent.

Best Caesar salad I’ve ever had. Friendliest staff and great atmosphere in a renovated old historic building. Superb.

Just fantastic hospitatly plus. Jane and her staff are amazing . Beautiful dinner we both had chicken parcels . And chocolate brownie for dessert yum! Always been a favorite to eat out in Timaru! 5 stars for sure.

Beautiful place, was a little disappointed with the blue cod, was very fatty & left that fatty feeling in your mouth, only the second time I've been there, first time was excellent

Haven't been in a few years and I can say both my partner and I enjoyed our meal . The staff were very welcoming and lovely :) �