Speight's Ale House Blenheim — Restaurant in Marlborough

15% surcharge per order for yesterday for public holiday eventhough it wasn't a public holiday.

Garlic bread was ordered which costed ~$13 & it was below expectaions, a short and small loaf like this 🍞 was given and then there was 2 small pieces of butter in one holder & 2 small pieces of garlic butter in the other, not enough garlic butter given for the load, no plates provided and the loaf was burnt on parts so it didn't taste great on some parts.

2x non-alcoholic drinks ordered, costed $13.46 one was a raspberry & coke & another was a pre-made cranberry and 🍎 but, it didn't have any cranberry taste so, it would be worthwhile not buying a premade drink of this and asking the bar if they can manually make it as I think they will do a better job at balancing the flavours 🤞.

Black 🍒 with chicken & walnuts & beans, broccoli 🥦, pea & beans were $35 each plus surcharge,some parts were nicer than others, wasn't worth the 💰 spent in my opinion and the long wait, we felt like we were forgotten about & no indication or update on how long it would take to be ready & no apology for the wait & nothing provided as an apology e.g. discount or a free drink each or something.

Not worth the money spent, am unlikely to come back again, if I ever do, I hope the service, quality of the food, waiting time, and overall customer...

Terrible service + Terrible food = Total time & Money waste.

Server handed us the menu as we are heading outside table for our seating. Came back after around 25 mins to take our entrees and drinks order.

Finally the drinks arrived after 10-15 mins with some bug in the cocktail. Told that too the server and she replaced the drink but without the mint this time saying the dirt or the bug could be from the mint, so didn't added any this time (could have just washed the mint and checked for the impurities, as the cocktail was supposed to be refreshing and mint was the star ingredient)

Entrees came after 20 mins, which was alright in taste (average). Asked for aioli from the staff which never came to us untill almost the last bite, had to get up and went to bar to get it myself.

Was thinking to order mains but kitchen was closing early as there were not many people around, and they were getting on to the bar snacks only. So didn't bother to order any.

Thought lets make up for the night and finish up with some Baked Cheese Cake - BIG MISTAKE.

Baked Cheese cake was more like Burnt Cheese sponge. Had to get some ice cream from the petrol station to make up for the dessert.

So overall not a good experience, so won't...

The restaurant experience left us with mixed feelings. The food portions were a bit small considering the prices, and some of the steaks arrived cold/raw in the middle, although one steak was returned the others ate cold steak. The fish dish was also on the smaller side, and the lamb shank meals turned out to be chewy. On a positive note, the pork belly and the burger meals were delicious, but unfortunately, there was only one pork belly serving available. The mash spud and vege was yum.

During our lunch visit, the squid meal also came in a small portion, and one person ended up sharing half of their partner's food because the portions are so small. Additionally, the waiter provided excellent service.

Overall, it's possible that our large group affected the kitchen's performance, as the restaurant wasn't busy. The kids' meals, which arrived early, looked great and were a highlight. However, the adult meals took quite some time to be served, which was a bit frustrating and two adults ended up helping themselves to their child’s food. If you prioritize the food quality or quantity, you might leave somewhat disappointed, but the restaurant does have its merits, particularly when it comes to accommodating...