Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. - Cheltenham

I highly recommend trying the "Peanut Butter Porter" at this restaurant - it is exceptional. Additionally, any of their BBQ dishes are also worth trying. read more I highly recommend trying the "Peanut Butter Porter" at this restaurant - it is exceptional. Additionally, any of their BBQ dishes are also worth trying.

The booking: You can book through open table but be quick on a Saturday. It gets booked out. We called as there were no spots. The lady on the phone was wonderf... read more The booking: You can book through open table but be quick on a Saturday. It gets booked out. We called as there were no spots. The lady on the phone was wonderful and polite and managed to find us a high table and bar stools. She called back (as promised) later to let us know we could come at an earlier time. Upon entry: We were seen to and seated immediately and were instructed to order and pay at the bar when ready (table service when served the food). The person taking my order was polite and relatable. He mentioned the popularity of the vegan items, even amongst omnivore folk. Order and payment taken (no surcharge). Wines: Checkerboard Shiraz (2017) $9 If you’re going to have a wine instead of a beer, get this one. Flavours of blackberry, warm spices with hints of dark chocolate. Persistent yet subtle tannins to finish. Checkerboard Sauvignon Blanc (2017) $9 Fruity nose, overripe melon, and oak. Clean acidity palate with lots of toasted oak. Have tasted better. Food: South Western Southern fried Vegan Chicken burger $17 A bit on the small side, but lots of flavour. Crunchy pattie, fresh bun, vegan sauce and a little green. This was a good burger and I would have it again. Vegan Fries $5 Nicely made thin cut fries (cooked in a separate area to the meat dishes. Vegan Slaw $4 Fresh, tangy, and crisp salad slaw. No creamy dressing, but there was a lemon based dressing which made this feel and taste quite healthy. Cobb Salad with pulled chicken $18 Nicely done Blue cheese was a nice touch but too much was over the blue cheese pretty quickly. Serving plates: A bit disappointed much of the food was served in baskets difficult to pick up the burger. Perhaps a plate or board would have been easier. Toilets: Clean. Shared unisex space for washing up. Upon Exit: We were farewelled by two staff upon exit.

I came across a recommendation for this venue from an online vegan group. To my surprise, Bad Shepherd have a great selection of vegan meals AND American BBQ. W... read more I came across a recommendation for this venue from an online vegan group. To my surprise, Bad Shepherd have a great selection of vegan meals AND American BBQ. We’re a lover of BBQ, need easy dairy free options and my husband loves craft beer, so it was a perfect fit for us. I was a little sceptical at first, because they did have kid friendly offerings, but did they actually attract families; being a brewery? We headed in for an early dinner on a Saturday evening (with a booking made) and instantly, we knew we were welcome. We saw several high chairs and prams. During our visit there, we witnessed 4 different groups with either babies or young children come through. There’s no surprise here, given their amenities and yummy food. The welcoming attitude from the owners is reflected with their staff too. Once you are seated, there is no table service, so you are required to pay and order at the bar. We don’t mind this at all, because in fact, you can order the moment you’re ready to. We had looked at the menu prior and knew we were after their “3 Meat BBQ Combo,” which included 200g pulled pork. 200g pulled chicken, 200g sliced brisket, corn bread plus a choice of 2 sides. We ordered fries and Beer Bacon Mac Cheese as our sides. We had a bit of a play with the blocks with my son and he really enjoyed building on the table, while we waited for our meals. He usually doesn’t have a lot of entertainment that appeals to him at restaurants, so we bring our own. This was a welcomed change for us. The food was quick and the presentation is great! The kids immediately eyed off the food and were keen to dig in. My son loved the corn bread, chips and mac cheese. My daughter loved the pulled pork and chips! All of the food was delicious and the pulled pork and mac cheese were the highlights for me. I definitely wanted more sides, but the large serving of meats was enough to fill us up (which is usually recommended for 3-4 people). If you have bigger eaters or 3 or 4 adults, I would recommend adding more sides. We definitely want to return again and try more from their menu. They have great hours that suit young families and a great view of the brewery from the restaurant. My husband is keen to try more of their beers too!

Amazing feed and great venue! Came for a family catch up post lockdown ending and was stoked with the drinks, food and service! Will be back : read more Amazing feed and great venue! Came for a family catch up post lockdown ending and was stoked with the drinks, food and service! Will be back :

My friends and i visit regularly (they have pretty great trivia on Thursdays) and we're never disappointed with the food! A decent sized menu that isn't too ove... read more My friends and i visit regularly (they have pretty great trivia on Thursdays) and we're never disappointed with the food! A decent sized menu that isn't too overwhelming but you still have trouble deciding what you want. The burgers, pork and brisket are our usual picks because you just can't fault them. Generous portions and cooked to perfection ???? #burgers #cheltenham #brisket #pulledpork #american #beer #brewery