Went to the toad last night with a group. The beer, wine and cider was really good, the ambiance was also good. Our orders were taken. Three wanted shepherds pie, two had fish and chips and a couple of other things. After 45min. our food finally came to the table. Of the eight orders, all three of the shepherds pies were cold and with hardly any gravy. I brought mine home and had it for lunch 'hot' and it was good. This doesn't mean I won't go back, I will, because I believe in giving a place three tries before really bad mouthing it.