SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE WANAKA

The Wanaka Speights Ale House is situated on Ardmore Street next to Bullock Creek and across the road from Lake Wanaka. The outdoor decks afford all day sun with a picturesque view of the lake. Indoor/Outdoor dining is available with a wide variety of gastromeals on the menu.

PRICE RANGE

$5 - $25

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

CUISINES

Bar, Pub, New Zealand, Gastropub

FEATURES

Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Jonobro

4 reviews

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Great spot

Great spot for a drink in the sun overlooking the garden and stream. Great range of beers on tap too!

Date of visit: January 2021

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Linda M

2 reviews

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Best ice cream!!!

Best ice cream for a very long time!!!! And awesome food thank you so much!! We will be back very soon .

Date of visit: January 2021

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Thank you, we also think our homemade ice cream is pretty awesome! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Caitlin-Shanks

3 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Dinner

Always love the food there and the service is awesome, Michelle looked after us really well. Food came quickly, which is always good

Date of visit: January 2021

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Thank you for your review, I'm pleased to here that you had a pleasant experience with us again. I'll pass your comment on to Michelle!

AwayDayswithHubby

6 reviews

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Family fun

The food was so nice - we went back the next night. The four of us tried out 8 meals - each one was delicious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating of our request to have a quiet table in the corner. The atmosphere...was great. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2020

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Thank you for taking the time to review us. So pleased when I read that guests had a pleasant and welcoming dining experience from start to finish, as that is what we aim for here at The Ale House. Thank you

Bjsjdjojb

3 reviews

Reviewed December 20, 2020

Excellent food and service at all times

It was an excellent night having drinks and food... the ambiance of the restaurant and the atmosphere was really good... thank you GUUS for your excellent service... we will be definitely be back soon.... keep up the good work

Date of visit: December 2020

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I've shown Guus and the other staff members your glowing review! Thank you for taking the time to write this review and I'm very pleased that you enjoyed our hospitality.

Josheta

71 reviews

Reviewed November 23, 2020

SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE

Service is friendly and quick, meals are well presented and I just love there chowder. Right in town across the road from the Lake the setting is really nice.More

Date of visit: October 2020

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We do have one of the most amazing views here from across the lake, we are very lucky. Always delighted when I read that the service is friendly, as that is one of our main aims. Thank you for taking a moment of your time...More

dave c

42 reviews

Reviewed November 20, 2020 via mobile

Good pub food

Went there for dinner on Saturday night. Good service. Wait staff helpful and courteous. If you like seafood I can recommend the Mussels. Food and drink was all good at reasonable price. Nice outlook from our table to river going along side.

Date of visit: October 2020

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Thank you for a nice, informative review of our establishment. I'm glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us.

566AngelaH566

27 reviews

Reviewed October 27, 2020 via mobile

Average food, service and

Average food, service and atmosphere. Not made to feel welcome and refused to turn volume up on tv to listen to the live game after ringing up first to check whether game was been shown. Didn’t expect to watch without sound. Rude staff.More

Date of visit: October 2020

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Funnily enough staff don't respond well to downright rude customers. You didn't ask for the volume to be turned up, you demanded it be turned up, regardless of any other customers who came in to dine. We were happy to change the channel for you...More

casel177

30 reviews

Reviewed October 19, 2020

Fab lunch

Great friendly service. There for lunch we had fhe roasted cauliflower salad with chickpeas, very tasty, and the blue cod burger. Great value for money and a lovely location.

Date of visit: October 2020

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Thank you for your 5* star review. I'm very pleased to read that you enjoyed your lunch with us.

nurseylu367

65 reviews

Reviewed October 18, 2020 via mobile

Delicious dinner

We had a dinner here recently and it was fantastic. The staff were great and the food Devine. It’s just unfortunate that you can’t book a table so you’re not guaranteed to eat this relish food

Date of visit: October 2020

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kates1960

How about quality control rather than berating someone for posting an honest review of a less than satisfactory meal? I did tell staff and I wasn't happy with the solution offered.

March 8, 2017|

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Dear Kates 1960, Sorry about this, But I was in NZ Speights Ale House with my french husband 1 Month ago and the food was truly delicious. Believe me, that french peoplae do have very hight level about the food. And me, as a... More

Donna M

Are you open for Christmas lunch?

December 16, 2016|

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Hi there. No we are not open for Christmas Lunch. There are a definite 2 places open though - Francescas - which is directly behind us. It is an Italian restaurant - you will need to book this though. Edgewater resort... More