Occupying a generous site in a commercial and residential area on the city fringe, Cardrona Speight’s Ale House sits in view of Mt Eden, and only minutes away from all major motorways and transport hubs. We have extensive off-street car parking adjacent to the building. Remodeled on the original Cardrona Hotel in Wanaka, Cardrona Speight’s Alehouse sits proudly out of place in its surrounds.

The Deck; Central Otago landscaping and an expansive deck area warmed by a large schist fire place, greet our guests on arrival. The outdoor tables and bench seats are perfect for groups, accommodating up to 15 guests at the one table. Commanding all day sunshine, sitting out here under the umbrellas, is a wonderful way to have lunch, and idle away the afternoon.

The Bar; Within the weatherboard façade, a second large copper and schist fire place, sits amongst displays of our southern heritage, including historical artefacts and anecdotes from the Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin. A long bar harking back to taverns of old provides the full Speight’s range of draft beers. A large variety of our best local wines, spirits, liqueurs and imported beers are also on offer. Free live entertainment, trivia quiz nights and live sports action are provided weekly.

The Restaurant; Beyond our bar lies our restaurant, providing lunch and dinner 7 days a week, with brunch available Saturday and Sunday. Our dark wooden furniture accommodates up 100 guests between schist walls with more historical displays. Groups of up to 20 can be seated at a single table, making us a popular venue for corporate lunches and large family groups. Our menu is sourced from local produce to supply delicious meals in generous proportions to satisfy the heartiest appetites.
Our restaurant is also available for your private functions.

The &BAR; The &BAR sits beside our restaurant with covered and outdoor seating. With its own private bar, the &BAR is a fantastic venue for any event.