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Speights Ale House (Speights Brewery)

200 Rattray Street, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
(03) 477 9480
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Ranked #11 of 117 restaurants in Dunedin
4.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Dunedin
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A very interesting tour which ended in the Alehouse next door much to my husband's delight!! Excellent and very knowledgeable guide. More

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Newcastle, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This place was recommended by the landlord of my B&B so I headed there as soon as I arrived in Dunedin. The beer is great - and the choice very impressive. The atmosphere is pretty good too. The fish and chips I had were just okay but they filled a gap. I'd definitely return to drink, but perhaps try somewhere... More

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Los Angeles, California
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Our tour guide was very informative and entertaining about the process of making beer. It's about a 90 minute tour. At the end of the tour, they gave you free tasting of all different kinds of beer made in the premises. I think there are 6 different kinds. They don't limit you if you want more so it will pay... More

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See 6 more reviews by World Passport for Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The meal was ok, but you definately feel like you are in a pub rather than a restuarant. More

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Waipukurau
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

loved this restaurant! The food was excellent and cooked as asked. The atmosphere is just great, and we were given just the right amount of attention!! Thanks very much! More

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See 8 more reviews by Gayleen092 for Dunedin
Taos, New Mexico, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Had a great time on the tour and dinner on my birthday. A great way to celebrate. Great Beer and Great Food. More

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Gore, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Excellent chain of bar/restaurants. Been to three and all first class. Great southern fare. Well priced and a decent 'man sized' meal. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Excellent food, I had the 'drunken steak' and it was fabulous. For dessert I chose the 'cromwell crumble' and while not a crumble in the normal sense of the word (it was more like an apricot shortcake), it was still nice. Fantastic pilsner on tap, brewed next door so you can't get much fresher than that! More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

We very much enjoyed our tour. We had a great guide (originally from Canada) who had a delightful personality! He made the tour interesting, fun, and he knew his facts. Highly recommend. More

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Orleans, Ontario, Canada
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We booked this as part of the brewery tour, which was fantastic. We filledup with bread for the entree, it was so fresh, but when the main meal came, my husband's steak was overcooked but my lamb was tender and juicy, but on the small serving side.Restaurant was busy and fun, our waiter seemed new on the job, but with... More

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