Wilde Irish Pub — Restaurant in Shelton

Next time I’m in Shelton I know my review will change to 5 stars. We visited the place on Tuesday evening (06/20) and experienced the nicest, friendliest and most helpful staff. Both of the waitresses, the bartender and obviously the kitchen staff working that evening were really busting their butts off to accommodate and feed every guest. We were informed the pub was unusually busy for a Tuesday so there might be some delays, especially when it came to drinks since there was only one bartender working. My drink came pretty late, but the waitress of course apologized and took it off the check. I have no idea what it looks like normally, but the place was incredibly full, and people were coming in every 10min checking if there was a table available for them. I am convinced the number of people, and therefore orders made the kitchen staff pretty overwhelmed and they must’ve been hurrying with preparing food because my burger (blue cheese burger with a vegan meat substitute) and bun were a bit burned. Fries also looked like they were sitting for a little bit before being served. Although taste wise everything was perfect. The ahi tuna salad was delicious, so was fish and chips. The slightly spicy sauce that comes with the fried onion was very good as well. As to drinks, we tried five of them and they were all so good. The cucumber mint one was my favorite. Additionally, I really love how vegetarian friendly this place is compared to all the other places I’ve been to in the area. Also, this is the first Irish pub I have seen that serves shepherds pie with a vegan meat substitute. Haven’t tried it this time, but I for sure will next time. Overall that was still a great experience despite my food not being perfect this time. You could see how busy everyone was, but they all still managed to be very friendly to all the quests and keep a smile on their faces. Yes, it might’ve taken some time for our order and drinks to make it to our table, but especially the waitresses made the wait so much more bearable you barely even realized you waited 10min longer than you probably should’ve. I will for sure visit this place again once I’m in town, and I’m sure it will be 5 stars that...

So it's disappointing that I have to write this, because all the reviews have been good, but I must say my experience and my 85 year old parent's experience was below expectations. When I walked into the Pub to purchase the Gift Certificate, it was a cold place, atomosphere, and the waitress I encountered also. The bartender who I purchased the GC from was nice, but that was it. By cold, I mean the place was cold, the atomosphere was cold, and the flat, hard tables and seats were cold, along with the waitress. Not a good first impression. But I wanted to give them a chance, maybe the food was good, so I purchased it anyway. My parents ate there last week. My Dad is not a complainer, doesn't like to upset people, but this being said. The waitress did not take the time to "listen" to what they were asking, or saying. When they asked about the food, but did not order the food, she placed an order immediately. They wanted to be able to enjoy a drink before they ordered, but their food came shortly after the food. There were no choices for sides to the menu. The main course only came with the listed side, that was undesirable. When my Stepmom only asked if they had a certain liquor on hand, she was was served a glass of it, AGAIN, without ordering it. Now she had her wine AND a glass of liquor in front of her. When I was there, I saw that the seating were flat, hard seats and benches. Dad said the chairs had cushion?, but the bench was so hard that people with no meat down there is rough on them. They, nor I, will ever go back and that's sad, because Shelton is in dire need of good restaurants! I hope this review was helpful to the owners most of all, and can bring some simple changes. Even though we don't "have" to eat there, it would be nice for all persons to be able to feel comfortable and heard when they spend good money...

My review on this establishment is strictly on how they treat their employees. It’s so sad to know and witness someone getting fired over text messages in a group chat. No one should be fired in a group text message. Getting fired over someone else’s opinions between co-workers. My daughter was fired because another coworker expressed his opinion or concerns to another employee via text messages. Manager got those texts, typed them out and shared it with everyone. What happened to the other employee who shared his opinion about the Pub? Ohhh yes he still there why because he never shared his text messages. Text messages from manager apologized and knew she had no knowledge of the situation but fired her anyway. Why!!!! Because she was in a relationship with the employee. Management knew she was in a relationship when she hired. Owner said it’s a right to fire state, but what was the cause? Owner said it’s because of the actions of her boyfriend and bringing her name into the conversation. Does that sound like a right to fire?? No!!!! That’s discrimination and assuming she was involved even though the manager said he’s sorry and knew this but needs to protect the Pub… protect it from what? What did she do that warrants them to protect the pub?? Nothing she did nothing, nor was she savvy to other coworkers options or concerns. Nor was she savvy to the text messages between coworkers. Super sad to hear the owner say my daughter was pleasant, and a great worker but yet her relationship with someone is why she’s fired. After talking to a lawyer it’s clear that she was fired without cause, and is considered discriminating. Employers don’t understand what right to fire state means. The proof is in the text messages by management. I’ll never support or eat at this...