I really don't want to leave a negative review, but I have to.

We've drove past here dozens of times with the intentions of dining only to see the restaurant is packed. That has to be good. We've even walked in before and told the wait was over an hour.

Anyway, we finally made it in late on Friday night (August 30/19) but since we already ate dinner at home, we just wanted a drink or two. We decided to eat something small just to see. We ordered our drinks and an order of onion rings with ranch dip and curried fries.

We waited well over half an hour for our food. When it arrived the onion rings were burnt and dripping in grease. My wife had curry with rice and naan bread handed to her. This was NOT curry and fries like she ordered. They took it back and brought her out the fries. They were rushed and not cooked properly. Whatever, we'll just eat and go.

The town drunk, a local old guy, was wandering around the establishment bothering people. Leaned over our table to look out the window. Whatever buddy... go get lost.

We waited over half an hour again after we asked for our bill. Nobody showed up. We had to go look for our waitress to pay the bill. She had forgotten about us and was in the back stuffing her face with food. Umm hello?? We would like to pay and leave!

Needless to say, no tip was left.

We left feeling bad. We had REALLY wanted to try The Shepherd's Pub for a long time. It looks like our kind of pub from the outside, and after reading many positive reviews, we were excited to finally find a table in there. Unfortunately, it wasn't all that it was promised to be and we won't be returning for a proper meal.

EDIT

I've read the owner's response and have this to add.

You don't know what more you could have done about the town drunk wandering around bothering people? HOW ABOUT CUT HIM OFF FROM DRINKING BEFORE BECOMING SLOSHED?!?! That's what you're supposed to legally do!

Your server is allowed to eat... but how about after she gives us the bill instead of forgetting about us? We could have easily walked out without paying and probably should have after waiting over half an hour after asking for the bill.

We definitely will never be back. There are much better pubs in the area. The Brewhouse in Fergus is what you want to emulate. We've been going there for over 10 years without a complaint ever. I don't know what I was thinking trying something different. Head over to Fergus, folks. I promise it's much better, and you won't be forgotten about.