Drew Sheppard is a restaurant and sports bar operator based in Fort Worth with over 15 years owning and operating successful venues across Texas, from the Fort Worth Stockyards to downtown to suburban Arlington and Mansfield. His experience running busy establishments gives him deep understanding of operations, crowd management, and what makes venues profitable and sustainable in the DFW market.
Having visited 70+ lifestyle venues across Texas, Drew evaluates spaces through the lens of operations and customer experience: crowd management, service consistency, value proposition, and whether venues run like well-oiled machines or chaotic operations. His reviews help readers understand which venues operate professionally versus those that are poorly managed.
Drew believes great venues are those that run like serious businesses—consistency, operations, and delivering value matter. His reviews are known for their no-nonsense assessments of whether venues operate professionally and sustainably in the competitive Texas hospitality scene.