In short: The Shepherds Rest is a pub in Westhill, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,272 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.
Details checked · source: Google Places
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Shepherds Rest
The Shepherds Rest is a pub on Straik Road in Elrick, Westhill. It serves beer, wine and cocktails, and offers dine-in, takeaway and outdoor seating. The venue welcomes children, groups and dogs, and takes bookings.
Diners report hearty food including steak pie, Katsu chicken and Sunday roast. Staff are noted as friendly and attentive. Service can be slow at times. The pub holds a Google rating of 4.2 from 1272 reviews.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see The Shepherds Rest's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kitchen hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What's nearby
- Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill) hotel next door
- Scottish Water 150m away
- Arnhall Nature Reserve 150m away
- Kinnons Garage, Westhill 200m away
- Costco Aberdeen 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and hearty food, with many recommending the steak pie, Katsu chicken, and Sunday roast. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, good value, and pleasant atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1,272 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Westhill
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Shepherds Rest?
The Shepherds Rest is open Mon–Fri 7am–11pm; Sat 8am–11pm; Sun 8am–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Shepherds Rest any good?
The Shepherds Rest is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,272 Google reviews.
Is The Shepherds Rest dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Shepherds Rest.
Is The Shepherds Rest good for children?
Yes, The Shepherds Rest is listed as good for children.
Can you book a table at The Shepherds Rest?
Yes, The Shepherds Rest takes reservations.
Does The Shepherds Rest have outdoor seating?
Yes, there is outdoor seating.
Is The Shepherds Rest wheelchair accessible?
The Shepherds Rest has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at The Shepherds Rest?
Yes: free car park.
How do I contact The Shepherds Rest?
Call The Shepherds Rest on +44 1224 740208.