Sheperds - Rushcliffe

We called today for a relaxing Friday and that is what we got. Thanks to Sam and the team for a clean and safe space.

I have been here hundreds of times, even for the Christmas dinner (which I wouldn’t advise trying) I often came here for breakfast until they started rationing the sausages. Today I thought I would see if the sausage counting had ended. My goodness me, it...was the worst breakfast I had ever had. Clearly re heated from the day before. The bacon crumbled when I tried to eat it. The sausages were as tough as an old boot. And here’s a funny one......, I struggle to walk. All the seating next to the bar where there’s no step was reserved . Obviously I went further in up the step to the non reserved area . Upon sitting down I saw why the other seating was reserved . It’s for the staff to eat their breakfast and lounge around on. I had to laugh. Disgusting. I was surprised they actually ate the cremated offerings. A customer approached one of the lounging staff and was told “ iam not on duty at the moment “ what’s happened to this place. It’s gone down the toilet for sure.

Lovely carvery meal today everything cooked to perfection stuffing balls amazing roasties perfect thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Best carvery I have had in a very long time.

As a disabled person, waiting in line at carveries is difficult for me, as is carrying plates of food. The system is pay in advance and join the queue. I chose the fish and chips and the barman came and told me it was ready...to collect, which my daughter did for me. I regretted choosing the fish as it was quite a horrible mushy thing, of unknown origin. No flavour. I told myself not to choose fish again unless it was specifically mentioned by species. I decided to give this chain another chance at a different restaurant. This only confirmed my disappointment and I have vowed not to go to any of this chain's outlets ever again.

Went with a friend for a Carvery lunch. We ordered a standard carvery plate and there was a choice of Beef,Gammon or Pork. I had the beef which I have to say was tasty and tender , the Onion Gravy was also very flavourfull but...that is where it ended . We received slices of meat each which I thought was very stingy, the Chef was very good at cutting thin slices as well. The vegetables were watery and overcooked , the food was lukewarm. Had to visit the loo and it was obvious that they are not inspected regularly . I won't go into details but suffice it to say I was not impressed . Budding opera singers may be glad to learn that the cubicles in the Gents have no lock bolts and so a rendition of your favourite song is required to prevent unwanted incursions whilst you are busy' The decor of the pub was nice and there were a variety of areas and table sizes to cater for couples or larger parties. I won't be returning though.............