Speakers Corner Ale House brings the familiar ease of an English style pub to the edge of Browns Bay. Its Anzac Road site sits directly across from the beach, giving a casual meal or drink a distinctly coastal backdrop. The atmosphere is designed for a broad mix of visits, from family lunches and unhurried catchups to celebrations and nights built around entertainment. A beachfront outdoor area makes the setting part of the experience rather than merely a landmark on the way in.
Food follows a hearty pub format, with a full meal offering supported by changing daily specials. Steak and Guinness pie sits naturally within that tradition, while fish and chips can arrive with mushy peas for another recognisably British combination. These are substantial choices suited to a long lunch or dinner rather than token bar snacks. The kitchen's role is central to the venue, allowing diners to visit for a meal even when live sport or music is not the main attraction.
The drinks range is built around 24 taps, spanning local and international beers along with cider and ready-to-drink options. Wine and spirits broaden the selection for mixed groups, while the tap focus retains the feel of a neighbourhood ale house. That breadth matters in a pub serving both quick rounds and complete meals: there is room to explore a new pour, settle on a familiar pint or choose something outside beer altogether.
Entertainment gives the week its rhythm. Live bands and other acts take over on weekends, and Sunday acoustic sessions offer a gentler finish to the week. Sports fixtures are shown across four large indoor screens, with an outdoor screen used for selected events, so a big game can sit alongside food and drinks without changing the pub's social character. Between the stage, the screens and the beachside tables, the venue supports several different kinds of gathering under one roof.
Address: 7 Anzac Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
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Speaker's Corner Ale House Menu
Bar Snacks
Garlic Loaf
Vienna loaf (baked locally by Offa), herb, garlic butter (V)
Polenta Chips
Served with aioli, sriracha & shaved parmesan (V)
Loaded Fries
Fries loaded with gammon ham, mozzarella & rich gravy (V)
Prawn & Ginger Dumplings
Steamed, homemade soy dip
Flash Fried Calamari
Slaw, aioli
Chicken Tacos
Lemon sea salt, slaw, relish, sweet chilli sauce
Baja Fish Tacos
Beer battered fish, creamy sauce, slaw, salsa
Fried Chicken
Slaw, chipotle BBQ sauce
Jalapeno Cheese Poppers
Sweet chilli sauce, sour cream (V)
Hoki Bites
Slaw, tartare sauce
Breakfast
Available 11am to 3pm
Pub Classic – Two Eggs on Toast
Two eggs your way (fried, scrambled or poached) on thick cut, toasted Vienna loaf, served with tomato relish and bacon. Add Bacon x 3 +$6.00; Add Pork & Fennel Sausages x 2 +$8.00
Mains
300g Sirloin Steak
Fries, garden salad. Add 2 Eggs +$4.00
Pub Chicken Parma
Golden parmesan crumbed chicken, Napoli sauce, melted mozzarella & parmesan, served with fries and salad
Fish & Chips
Export Gold Beer battered fish, salad, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Bangers & Mash
Pork & fennel sausages, mushy peas, caramelised onion, gravy
Gammon Steak
Grilled ham, pineapple, salad, fries, honey mustard sauce
Smokey Bourbon BBQ Pork Ribs
Served with fries & coleslaw
Steak & Guinness Pie
Served with fries & mushy peas
Lamb Shank
Served with mashed potato, gravy & vegetables
Burgers
All come with Fries
Chicken Burger
Tomato, lettuce, onion, sriracha mayo
Fish Burger
Beer battered fish, iceberg lettuce, onion, tomato, tartare sauce
Beef Burger
180g beef patty, bacon, pickles, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, BBQ sauce, onion rings
Pizza
“12 Inch” Stone Baked
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto
Hawaiian
Mozzarella, tomato, ham pineapple
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, salami, mozzarella
Meat Lovers
Beef, sausage, beef strips, salami, BBQ sauce
Salads
Mediterranean Pub Salad
Mesclun, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette. Add Fried Chicken +$5.00; Add Garlic Butter Prawns +$8.00
Lamb Pepper Calamari Salad
Flash fried calamari, feta, salted peanuts, lime, coriander, ginger dressing
Dessert
Cheesecake
See Specials Board for details
Warm Apple Crumble
Vanilla bean ice-cream, caramel sauce, whipped cream, cinnamon
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Chocolate ice-cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, salted cashew nuts
To Share
Speakers Corner Platter
Ribs, chicken, pork & fennel sausages, flash fried calamari, tortilla wraps, slaw, tartare
Pub 'N' Grub Platter
Fried chicken, calamari, hoki bites, pork belly pies, jalapeno bites, garlic bread, aioli, sweet chilli sauce, tartare sauce
Nachos
Corn chips, beef mince, kidney beans, chilli beans, jalapeno salsa, sour cream
Wedges
Bacon, cheese, jalapeno salsa, sour cream
Sides
Fries (with Aioli)
Add Cheese +$4.00
Garden Salad
Balsamic dressing
Mashed Potato
Mushy Peas
Sauce
Curry, Mushroom, Garlic, Pepper
Gravy
Scoop of Ice cream
Kids Menu
12 years & younger. All meals $15.00, includes a scoop of ice cream (chocolate or vanilla)
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Ketchup
Fish Bites & Chips
Ketchup
Kiddie Burger
Beef patty, bun, cheese, chips, ketchup
Mini Banger
Pork & fennel sausage, mash potato, gravy
After Hours
Available when kitchen is closed
Fries (with Aioli)
Small Wedges
Bacon, cheese, jalapeno salsa, sour cream
Packaged Snacks
Eta Ripples Potato Crisps (40g)
Ready Salted, Chicken, Salt & Vinegar
Eta Salted Peanuts (60g)
Snips Pork Crackle (50g)
Mr Porky Pork Scratchings (40g)
Original
Wine
Glass sizes are 200ml
Lindauer Brut
Lindauer Fraise
Prosecco
Fat Bird Australia (House)
Sauvignon Blanc
Oyster Bay Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Roaring Meg Central Otago
Sauvignon Blanc
Fat Bird Australia (House)
Chardonnay
Oyster Bay Marlborough
Chardonnay
Oyster Bay Marlborough (House)
Pinot Gris
Roaring Meg Central Otago
Pinot Gris
Fickle Mistress Marlborough (House)
Rosé
Roaring Meg Central Otago
Rosé
Fat Bird Australia
Vintage Red
Villa Maria Marlborough (House)
Pinot Noir
Roaring Meg Central Otago
Pinot Noir
Beer & Cider
On Tap (Pint 500ml)
Asahi Super Dry
Carlsberg Pilsner
Export Gold
Export 33 (Low Carb)
Guinness
Heineken
Heineken Silver (Low Carb)
Isthmus 3D IPA
Kilkenny
Kirin Ichiban
Monteiths Golden
Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale
Panhead Supercharger APA
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Speights Ultra (Low Carb)
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Fish and chips Typical in Auckland: $28.45 $31.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Auckland: $27.00 $26.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $21.00
- Pepperoni pizza Typical in Auckland: $27.50 $25.00
- Beef burger Typical in Auckland: $25.50 $28.00
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