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The Speight's Ale House, Petone

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75-81 Jackson Street | Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
+64 4-586 6266
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Overview
  • Excellent32%
  • Very good46%
  • Average15%
  • Poor4%
  • Terrible3%
Travellers talk about
“pork belly” (11 reviews)
“pie” (7 reviews)
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CUISINES
Bar, Pub, New Zealand, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
PRICE
££ - £££
RATINGS
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LOCATION
75-81 Jackson Street | Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
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11 - 20 of 202 reviews

Reviewed 14 October 2017 via mobile

We are an African family and we decided to go for lunch, we had the most horrible experience!!!! We waited for almost an hour to get our food ,,,the worst part is almost all the families who came after us were served first, ate their...More

Thank magobha
justin c, Owner at The Speight's Ale House, Petone, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2017

Hi Magobha Thank you for your review. I have had a meeting with yesterdays Duty Manager and my Head Chef, who was also working yesterday, to discuss the situation and your comments. I am sorry that you feel that your family were forgotten or ignored,...More

Reviewed 4 October 2017 via mobile

Popped in for an early evening meal with my 13 year old daughter. Warm, friendly welcome. I ordered the lamb shank and my daughter, the kids bangers and mash. Both meals were delicious and generous. Table service was faultless (I think Sian was our waitresses?)...More

Thank Vectis75
justin c, Owner at The Speight's Ale House, Petone, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2017

Hi Vectis75 Thank you for your review And I'm glad you had a great time with us...and I will make sure Sian knows of your compliments Kindest regards Justin

Reviewed 30 September 2017 via mobile

Lambs Fry. Don't bother shouldn't be on the menu a more likely place to find what they served would be in the cobblers to resole your boots. At least the cobblers would use glue not gravy. When I mentioned the state of my dish to...More

1  Thank Sierra25
justin c, Owner at The Speight's Ale House, Petone, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2017

Hi Sierra25 Thank you for your review. Although it is hard to digest I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your visit with us...and I have passed your comments on to my Head Chef...More

Reviewed 27 September 2017

We had gone out with the intention of dining at the restaurant across the road, only to find that it had closed down, so we decided to give Speights a try. We hadn't booked, of course, and it was a busy Sunday night. However, no...More

Thank Glenda A
Reviewed 21 September 2017 via mobile

The most consistent pubs in Petone. The food is predictably tasty and you get good size portions coupled with great beverage selection. Staff are pretty cool and attentive. It can get a bit busy and noisy at times. Quiz nights are fun. Overall not too...More

Thank Aratag
Reviewed 17 September 2017

Decent pub fare- meals were hot, tasty if a little on the pricey side. Not fabulous but not terrible either. What was terrible though was the service. Not because of attitude- our server was trying very hard to do a good job but lacked the...More

Thank Tim M
justin c, Owner at The Speight's Ale House, Petone, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2017

Hi Tim M Thank you for your review And you have my apologies...ultimately, it is my responsibility to ensure that the Front of House team have the skills and knowledge to be let loose to engage with our guests. We have made changes to the...More

Reviewed 6 September 2017

Had some business in Petone... finished.. it was lunch time.. car parked across from Speights..so went with friends. Typical food/ pub.. tables set for food, tables set for drinking. Comfy seating .. 12 + diners eating/ waiting for food. Pleasant wait person.. All Ordered Lamb...More

1  Thank pieata
Reviewed 4 September 2017 via mobile

Great service and really great food. My lamb shank I could not fault with the sauce was beautiful and not too rich with really good seasonal Brussel sprouts. The fish of the day was lovely and the steak I was told good. My daughter used...More

Thank Cynthia N
Reviewed 4 September 2017

Our 2nd Fathers Day Dinner here in a Row ....and as good as last year .....even gave Dad a pair of toasty warm socks last year and the same again this year...he was as rapt now as he was last year .....No denying we were...More

Thank lyfs4travLn
Reviewed 3 September 2017 via mobile

We arrived at 6.45pm on Thursday night. It was probably three quarters full. We were told the wait for food was 40 mins. The only seating was bar leaners. We are not from Wellington area so after a 6 hour drive and the recommendation from...More

Thank MandaV23
justin c, Owner at The Speight's Ale House, Petone, responded to this reviewResponded 15 October 2017

Hi MandaV23 Thank you for your review. I am sorry that your visit with us was not up to the expected standard. As a result of your review, I reminded my Duty Managers of the importance of knowing where all tables/leaners are in regards to...More

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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Cuisine
Meals
Lunch, Brunch, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
Good for
Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene, Kids, Local cuisine, Child-friendly
Open Hours
Sunday
11:30 - 00:00
Monday
11:30 - 00:00
Tuesday
11:30 - 00:00
Wednesday
11:30 - 00:00
Thursday
11:30 - 00:00
Friday
11:30 - 00:00
Saturday
11:30 - 00:00
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: 75-81 Jackson Street | Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand
  • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Greater Wellington  >  Lower Hutt
  • Phone Number: +64 4-586 6266
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