Groovy - Quirky is definitely the word. Isolated , surprisingly large place on the levels packed with character and interesting stuff and artwork. Very welcoming and unlike many local pubs , you... read more don’t feel as if you’re intruding . Impressive variety of local ciders on offer . Wide selection of beers too. Interesting menu and all the items we tried were way above the normal “pub food” standard. Brilliant taste and polished presentation. Service was a tad slow on a not very busy night. They do live music and I bet things get wild and busy sometimes..we ate early and the place had a peaceful atmosphere. Very attentive Lady In Charge buzzing about checking everything was ok . I loved it all.

  Perfect spot for evening meal!  - We were staying in the bed and breakfast next door and the lady recommended we try to get a table here and lucky we did. Such a fantastic place with... read more live music on. My partner actually said the phrase 'I think this is my favourite place I've ever eaten'
Super quirky and interesting decor and the food was very tasty. Partner had the short rib and I had the beef burger which was perfect! Staff were so lovely too- would recommend!

  Absolutely wonderful; quirky, amazing food and great staff - We called in after visiting Wells on a really rainy Saturday at the end of October. We hadn’t booked but wanted to check out the Sheppey as we’d seen they... read more did rooms so wanted to do a reccy. We hadn’t booked but they found us a table and whilst they said we might have a half an hour wait for food we weren’t in a hurry so we’re happy to wait. I took the dog outside to feed him (he’s a noisy little trougher) which gave me the chance to look at the views from the decked area (which are stunning). We ordered the steak sandwich and the mushroom potato cake both of which were stunning! Hubby tried two of the ciders which he said were delicious so he was very happy. Fabulous service from a team of very welcoming chaps, we’ll be back for sure.

  Wonderful dinner - We had a delicious meal to celebrate our anniversary. The food was wonderful and so tasty. The short rib beef in particular was out if this world. It was on... read more the expensive side for us but well worth it for a special occasion. All the staff were lovely and so helpful. The range of drinks was very impressive too. The surroundings were cosy and very pleasant.

  Good food, a genuinely warm welcome and a surprising ambiance given the location - Your first impression of the Sheppey will be negative as from the outside it looks terrible. It’s next door to a garish B&B farmhouse, opposite a farmyard and on a... read more narrow road peppered with locals’ signs telling you to park somewhere else (ideally in the next County). Persist, though, because the food is very good, the welcome genuine and the ambiance fascinatingly eclectic.
The burger was very good indeed: high quality minced aged beef, excellent thick back bacon and a blue cheese dressing that took me back to the 1980s. Chips less good and lacked flavour but great dressing on the salad and an interesting red cabbage slaw.
Good choice of puddings, each with a bit of a twist that indicated someone in the kitchen was applying some imagination.
We went on a weekday lunchtime, when it was quiet and calm (ladies who lunch, young families, couples) but I’m guessing from the music stage that things can get quite lively of a weekend evening.
Difficult to characterise the ambience but unusual decorative touches, like the stuffed deer playing a banjo, only add to the atmosphere.
Worth a visit and a (reasonably) convenient stopping point if you’re on your way to Devon or Cornwall.

  Great food, great service nice place - Last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Staff a really friendly and helpful. The food is very very good opted for a Sunday roast and a fish... read more stew both absolutely delicious. Service really good and prices very reasonable Parking is a tad interesting but plenty of space on the surrounding roads

  Trip 30th or Aug - Very welcoming and a lovey owner. Great fish and chips and some great ciders and beers to try! Very well setup and lovey bar staff with great knowledge and customer... read more service. Fantastic service. Would recommend to all!

  Great environment, service and food - Really beautiful location by the water with a fantastic outside deck area. Quirky interior, had a really good meal, menu not particularly large but very good quality. Service was excellent,... read more friendly and welcoming. Person behind the bar took real care and pride in preparing our mocktails which looked and tasted fantastic.

  Perfect - Absolutely delicious food - can't fault it. Service was great and the manager was really nice. Could have done without the dolls, but otherwise perfect

  Superb country inn - Terrific pub/ restaurant on the Somerset levels . Great food and ambience and wonderful staff . Superb outdoor area right on the river sheppey . This... read more place is a one off but for all the right reasons .Go you will love it . Lunch : Two fish stew starters and a portion of chips to share . Perfect . Can’t to go back .

  Brilliant Starlings. - Lovely room and what a treat to have breakfast in the room. Lovely fruit, Yoghurt, cereal, orange juice. Perfect way to start the day. Dinner was great too!

  Beautiful! - Yes, it's true... the outside does not reflect what a gem of a place The Sheppey is inside! Upon opening the door, we were greeted with beautiful sparkling lights on... read more the low beamed ceilings, an equally beautiful greeting from Tamsin, Toby and Shona. All drinks produced locally, as well as the food!
I had the Spicy Chicken Burger with deep fried jalapeños, my partner had the Fish and Chips. Both meals were delicious! We finished it off with a Vanilla, Orange Zest and White Chocolate Cheesecake and a passionfruit tart. Well presented and tasty food!
We plan on returning tomorrow night as there is entertainment on.

  Amazing!! - Absolutely amazing food! Lovely pub and spot, lots of tables, very lovely staff. You probably need to book at weekends. I stopped with the family on an overnight stay, will... read more definitely come back, even though I live near Cambridge!

  Glad I came - First time I had visted this venue since change off owners,had always liked the location, large choice off local cidars and the wonderfull out side area on the river... read more Bank. But had found the menu to high brow for me,their is stil a very varied menu gastro pub styal but they have added a few classic to the menu,I chose fish and chips excellent. Prices slightly above the local average but not by much great amopser loved the back ground music playing. First place iv eat at that bring water jug with meal without being asked. Everything on the menu is locally sourced and their open during the day which is very unusual in this area Only slightly criticism is it would be nice iff baguettes or panni were on menu ,but like I say I will definitely return

  Lovely pub with good food - Four of us came for lunch on our way to the local bird and wildlife reserve. We tried the beef burger (all very good - clean plates!) and the battered... read more haddock (only issue was the size of the portion - huge!) and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal.

Can recommend the cocktail menu!

The staff were really helpful and chatty. Very welcoming.

  Fabulous place for a big family group - The Sheppey Inn were fantastic for a big family meal of 28 people . Very organised preordering system which worked a treat on the night. Staff delightful , food delicious... read more , drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholic fabulous , great rural setting . Thanks to all the staff for making this work so will

  Good as ever  - Went for a birthday meal a while back, excellent food and service as usual here, thoroughly enjoyable place to eat or drink

  First time here - This was recommended by our b&b owner. This place is a gem. The decor is stunning. We were greeted by a lovely girl, who's name is Charlotte. We were able... read more to pick our table which we liked. We had plenty of time to choose what we wanted. We had a lovely bottle of rose wine, and ordered fish and chips. We were served in less than 10 minutes. The meal was lovely and well presented. A lovely atmosphere and every member of staff we brilliant. Thank you everyone especially Charlotte. Highly recommended.

  A hidden gem - fun, creative, interior environment, excellent service, great food! - We had a lovely family meal. Staff were very attentive. We loved the unassuming entrance, a hidden gem - it felt like walking into a Tardis, a feast for the... read more eyes with a great variety of arty objects, decor - thoughtfully/tastefully put together - such a great eclectic mix without being over the top. Comfortable chairs, lovely open fire. Staff were very attentive, without being too much - they have the balance just right with our large table.

Great menu, all tastes and dietary requirements catered for, vegan, gluten free - with ample delicious choices for all.

Fantastic selection of drinks hot, soft through to I lost count of the variety of liquors etc, despite the fact I no longer drink. The alcohol free beer selection was spot on.

  A delicious birthday meal - Another lovely evening at The Sheppey for my birthday with friends and family. We were a table of about 15 people and they were so ‘on it’ and the food... read more came out really quickly, was delicious, and our waiting staff were very attentive. Lovely music, delicious food, yummy drinks and a great vibe! Thanks The Sheppey!

  Ducking hell that was good! - Great, well cooked and presented food.

The Duck was 10/10.

A quirky unique place, with great, friendly staff.

Not the first time we have been... read more and it won't be the last.

It's good down by the river.

  My family and I got a takeaway - My family and I got a takeaway this evening and it was unreal! So so delicious. We live almost half an hour away from The Sheppey and when we got... read more home the food was still hot and fresh. Honestly could not recommend more. Mark was so lovely and we will be coming back next Friday for sure!

  COMFORTABLE AND ARTY LOCATION  - We stayed here for three nights. Having booked a superior room with balcony we were not disappointed. It was great to be able to sit outside with our drinks and... read more look across the stream to the fields and spot various wildlife.
Tea coffee and herbal infusions were available. The breakfast was provided in the room and consisted of muesli, yoghurt and berries. Milk and orange juice were provided in the small fridge. The room was spacious having a comfortable king size bed and a large walk-in shower. The food was delicious and ample, well done chef. The staff were helpful and friendly, special mention to Shona and Charlotte. Many thanks to Ben and Tamsin for there warm welcome and bring so accommodating to questions.

  Long weekend break taking in the best of Somerset, Wells, historic, Glastonbury interesting. The levels excellent ! - Had Friday night and Saturday night evening meals, great menu offering excellent local produce. Bar staff, front of house and catering staff all smiles and very professional. Belly pork best... read more I’ve had! Hope to be back again!

  Amazingly delicious food! - Lovely cozy pub, great service and the best meal out I’ve had in ages. Everything was absolutely delicious, couldn’t fault it at all! Beef short rib was AMAZING

  Food to die for and excellent service! - A group of 9 of us had our Christmas meal at The Sheppey and the food was absolutely to die for! All beautifully cooked, not a frozen roast potato in... read more sight, and amazing gravy too - hats off to the chef Tom.
All of the staff were lovely and really helpful, Ben was kind enough to clear some tables for us to dance, and the bar staff were great too especially Kev and a younger girl I didn't get the name of - thank you all for looking after us and making our night so much fun!
Will definitely be coming back and recommend visiting The Sheppey for excellent food and service.

  Loved this quirky pub. - Loved it here! We were staying not far away and chose this wonderfully eclectic place for Sunday lunch ; so pleased we did. The staff were all exceptional and made... read more us feel very much at home when we asked to move due to noisy kids on the next table. Great beer selection and my wife’s Old Fashioned was spot on.
The actual roast was top notch, and whilst it might be considered slightly expensive it was worth every penny with generous portions if well cooked lamb and beef. Another couple of roasties wouldn’t have gone amiss, but otherwise it was simply fantastic. Proper freshly grated horseradish was the icing on the cake. Desserts were a little wacky - doughnuts with bacon ice cream and banana spring rolls - but very executed, nicely balanced and thoroughly enjoyable. Espresso to finish was also very good.
We would wholeheartedly recommend this quirky, friendly place and happily travel many miles to visit again.