If you're looking for a hearty southern fare with generous portions, sprinkled with real southern hospitality, then call in to The Speights Ale House, Restaurant & Bar at The Shepherds Arms Hotel in Thorndon. Here you get all of the above.Hi, I'm EJ. Please click on the above weblink to go through to our website. While you're there, do check out our tantalising menus.The food we offer at The Speights Ale House may not be the cheap and cheerful pub meal kind, but it is nevertheless fantastic value for money. You get real restaurant level food, made using the finest ingredients, and by top chefs.The bar at the Ale House is dominated by a large gas fire and provides for a warm and inviting environment. So whether you visit us for a couple of beers after work, a light bar snack or meal for lunch, or perhaps even an evening watching footy on one of the large plasma TV's - the Ale House will make an ideal place.Send us an email for reservations, or give us a call.Or just call-in!