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Speights Ale House

38 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand
+6432145333
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Ranked #6 of 50 restaurants in Invercargill
Price range: RM27 - RM100
Cuisines: New Zealand
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Montrose, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We had little choice but to eat here as Invercargill was closed the Saturday we visited. Bar was busy but food was mediocre. Could not recommend and would not return.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

I had the lamb mains which was really good. It came with a mix of fresh and roast veggies and made for a lovely meal which is saying something as I am not that easily pleased. Quantity was Plenty without going over board. This was better than your average pub meal.

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Epsom, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I love these places which are dotted around the South Island. Really nice decor and good vibe inside, they offer a great selection of ales, and at this one in Invercargill there was live music which was brilliant! Highly enjoyable place. Always rugby on the TV :)

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Sunshine Coast
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

The pile of ribs was HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Both our meals were very, very, very generous and we are quite large eaters. I wouldnt bother ordering an entree. If you cant finish it they will kindly put it in a container for you to take with you.

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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39 reviews 39 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Enjoyed most of my meal at this restaurant. Unfortunately venison wasn't rare as ordered, and also a bit tough. However sides were very good, and had a great entree and dessert. Nice atmosphere, and excellent service.

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Loved sleights beer wished they sold it in the UK have become a convert. Loved the chicken and mango main course best meal I had in NZ.

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Invercargill, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Every time we go here we always have a great meal. there was plenty to eat on the plate and the atmosphere was nice and pleasant

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leeds
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18 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Speight's is always a good value for money bar/restaurant the price is good the plates are bigger so don't have to much at lunch time I like most beers but tend to favour dark ale 5 malt old dark is a good one

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East Lansing, Michigan
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40 reviews 40 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We ended up at the Speight's Ale House more or less by accident, looking for a restaurant as we walked down the street. It proved to be very pleasant, sitting on an elevated landing, being well-served with tasty food. We'd be glad to go back.

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Moe
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Down stairs was busy so we went upstairs to their restaurant. It was hot and stuffy and we nearly left. Service was friendly and attentive. The menu was very interesting, however we had our heart set on some South Land roast lamb. Presentation was interesting, serving was generous. Plenty of sweet, succulent lamb. Roasted pumpkin was good but the spuds... More

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