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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2279 reviews

What User likes about The Royal Shepherd:
We visited the pub on a warm afternoon, and it had a friendly atmosphere. The staff was attentive and dedicated to their work. The drinks were excellent, and the food was of high quality. We will definitely be returning! Keep up the great work! View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about The Royal Shepherd:
We had made a reservation, which was fortunate, but our table was positioned too close to the bar service area for comfort regarding COVID safety. By around 2:30, most of the menu items were sold out, including all the chicken dishes, fish and chips, steak and ale pie, and various steaks. Despite this, they were still taking bookings for that evening. My partner ended up with a small plate of chicken, accompanied by... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 10 reviews

The dining experience was excellent, and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. I will definitely return!

We had made a reservation, which was fortunate, but our table was positioned too close to the bar service area for comfort regarding COVID safety. By around 2:3...

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We visited the pub on a warm afternoon, and it had a friendly atmosphere. The staff was attentive and dedicated to their work. The drinks were excellent, and th...

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Friendly nice channel side friendly efficient staff and the best of all delicious home cooked eating in generous portions and very good value

Brilliant Staff. Very Attentive. Proactive approach to Covid. Reduced tables. Good drinks selection. Food AWESOME recommend the Mushroom Starter and Corn Beef H...

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Opentable
4.2 ★ from 38 reviews
SarahB
01.11.2023 - 20:50

The food was outstanding, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. I will definitely return!

MARTINS
01.11.2023 - 20:50

We made a reservation, which was fine, but our table was placed too close to the bar area to feel Covid-safe. By 2:30 PM, most of the menu items were sold out,...

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NigelF
01.11.2023 - 20:50

We visited in the early afternoon and found the pub to be warm and welcoming. The staff were attentive and truly dedicated to their work. The drinks were enjoya...

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ClaireM
01.11.2023 - 20:50

Friendly lovely canal side setting friendly efficient staff and best of all delicious home cooked food in generous portions and very good value

JaneC
01.11.2023 - 20:50

The landlady was brilliant! Service was top notch! Nice quirky little pub!

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4.5 ★ from 516 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 899 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 342 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 377 reviews

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