Speight's Ale House - Riccarton
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based on 8 reviews
Contact Speight's Ale House
| Address : | Speight's Ale House 2 Troup Drive, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +8 |
| Postal code : | 8011 |
| Website : | http://www.speightstowerjunction.co.nz/ |
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| Description : | Ample gathering place providing house beers & a menu of elevated pub fare in stylish surroundings. |
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Diana Mayes on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Sadly the food was very below par. Hamburger was very, very well done and was more like a slightly flattened meatball. A lot of excess bun. The ribs were completely drenched in BBQ sauce with soggy chips. The plate did not look like a nearly $40 plate. I was told they had received a lot of complaints that the ribs were dry. Pouring BBQ sauce does make them moist.
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Nikita Baird on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Been here many times. Never been too impressed with service or food but continue to visit as it’s a central location for meetings. Absolutely will not support a business who openly discriminates. Shame on you. Disappointing to say the least and the staff are more than happy with this choice. Pretty appalling in 2022…. Would not recommend this place based on service, food and principle
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Zoe Ringland on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My husband and our 6-year-old went here for lunch, the waitress seemed rather inexperienced, didn't offer us kids' menu or kids entertainment such as colouring pencil and paper etc. so we went to the counter to ask for them.
When the meal we ordered came, my medium-rare steak was cooked to well done, so I showed it to the waitress that this isn't what I ordered, she looked puzzled and asked if I wanted her to take the plate back to kitchen for a redone, I said yes and after a while another waitress came and asked, "you ordered medium rare right? So that steak you sent back do you want us to cook more or cook less?" My husband and I were a bit shocked at the question, maybe she was just being thorough but it seemed more like lacking of basic training/knowledge.
Overall the food was acceptable, but the staff interaction (or lacking of it) was rather off putting, we went to a restaurant for a wholesome experience and unfortunately it was not found here.
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Claudia English on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Service here was absolutely appalling. Went for lunch and we’re ignored at the door until we approached a worker and asked for a table for lunch. We were then ignored for a further 10 to 15 minutes before just giving up and going to the bar to order. Was not very busy and many employees just walking around aimlessly. Once again no one came to ask us how food was or if we wanted another drink. Returned to the bar to pay, no one came to check if we wanted the bill. Absolutely shocking service and will likely not be returning. There was no communication from staff about where we were meant to pay, if they would take our order or if we were meant to order at the bar. Gonna go to lone star next time.
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Cassius Kulsen on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ordered the steak medium rare, when it came out the chips were warm at best and the steak was more like rare, even possibly raw in one or two spots.
After pointing out to the bar staff that I ordered medium rare I was asked ‘is it too rare?’ Interestingly enough yes, yes it was. I was told there was nothing that could be done. Disappointed that 1) the speights ale house was not able to cook a steak correctly; 2) that there was no reparation- not even a drink on the house; and 3) that the bar staff had no knowledge on how steaks are cooked, they had to ask me
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Keren Cook on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Disappointing. They forgot our starter. Main meal was delicious so we felt less disappointed until they forgot our desserts. What the heck. Seemed more focused on servicing the bar. Staff seemed disorganized. It was busy but no excuse from my perspective. Marked a 3 star as food was good.
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Donna Cap on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Service was prompt and friendly, setting was fine, typical Ale House. We both ordered the pan fried fish and it was perfectly cooked, but the vegetables were slightly warm and unfortunately raw so we couldn't eat them. If not would have given 5 stars.
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Jason Fouche on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Stopped into Speights Ale House for Dinner tonight. Restaurant seemed quiet but it was a Tuesday night so to be expected I guess.
Hostess was quick and friendly greeting me as I came in! She took my drink order and delivered it with the Menu. Came back quick and timely to grab my order. I ordered the Chicken Parcel with chips and salad.
It was absolutely delicious. The filo pastry was crispy and the Chicken Breast Stuffing was smooth and tasty, flavoured with Sundried Tomato, Red Onion and Cream Cheese. It has a side helping of Peach Chutney which compliments the Parcels beautifully. Generous portion of chips and salad make this a meal worth choosing! A new favourite of mine at Speights Ale House!
Manager checked in with me too and the service was good. I’ll be back! Thanks team!
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