The Shepherds Rest, Lower Bagthorpe

first impression of the pub not great because it looks very run down and neglected especially with the "e" missing from the name. The walls were filthy - but, I put it down to rustic charm as I had heard good things about the food.

The service was bad to say the least - Had to get our own menus and told that only the lunch menu was on. When I went back 15 minutes later to ask for our order to be taken I was then told all the menu was on. Food was over priced but I expected it was going to be worth the money. 15.60 for a 10oz rib eye and 10.50 for sausage and mash.

We then waited over 50 minutes before the food arrived and when it did... The ribeye was rump. It was over cooked so much it that it, squeaked when I cut it. It was covered in muchrooms that were sponges of grease. We also order a side order of onion rings that were sitting in approximately 2 tablespoons of grease!!
I sent back the steak, as, when paying 15.60, your entitled to enjoy it to some extent.
It came back a ribeye and though cooked a little less than the previous burnt offering, it was boring blant and dry. I have had better steaks from Morrisons or the Coop. There is a really good farmshop down the road so, I had assumed that they probably supplied the meat - but, there is no doubt in my mind that it certainly didnt come from there.

Including a kids meal of chicken nuggets and the extra portion of onion rings our bill was 42.50!!

3 May 2010 22:16