Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. - Cheltenham

This unassuming place is down the road from SouthlandNot much else around so you might pass by and not notice it. read more This unassuming place is down the road from SouthlandNot much else around so you might pass by and not notice it.

Nice to see more brew pubs popping up across Melbourne Not the greatest location, but worth the trip for the excellent, excellent beers. read more Nice to see more brew pubs popping up across Melbourne Not the greatest location, but worth the trip for the excellent, excellent beers.

After a bit of a battle to find parking, we found the brewery restaurant was very hospitable and welcoming. The staff friendly and engaging and there was a nice... read more After a bit of a battle to find parking, we found the brewery restaurant was very hospitable and welcoming. The staff friendly and engaging and there was a nice relaxed hum in the dining area. Our party of 40 guests were able to enjoy conversation over some of the brews. The Baltic was the stand out for me and everyone enjoyed the different flavours. The Hazelnut finish was also very popular. The food was not to my taste and because we had enjoyed a big breakfast, the get together was at 2pm, I was not hungry. The meals that I saw come out of the kitchen, did not tempt me to return there for a meal, but for a beer and chat, spot on.

If you come for drinks then its ok but we came for a work dinner and found the menu limited and the food uninspiring. The vegan nachos didn't have much topping... read more If you come for drinks then its ok but we came for a work dinner and found the menu limited and the food uninspiring. The vegan nachos didn't have much topping and came out semi warm. People who had the burgers weren't that impressed and the corn bread was sickly sweet. The only good thing were the chips. Very noisy due to the concrete floors and seats were hard and uncomfortable. We decided we would never return!

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.