Delivery
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The Shakespeare in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 646-756-0305
Site: http://www.theshakespearenyc.com/
Site: http://www.theshakespearenyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:3PM–12AM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–12AM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–2AM
- Thursday:11:30AM–2AM
- Friday:3PM–2AM
- Saturday:3PM–2AM
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (199)
Cozy vibe, great drink selection and the bangers and mash were delicious! We went on Monday during happy hour and it was nice and chill. A midtown gem!
English pub atmosphere. Great beer list and plenty of whiskey. Very good pub food! It can get crowded in the early evening.
Incredibly rude bartender who slammed menus down at us and told us to “order quickly” while texting on his phone, so we got up and left instead, don’t waste your time here plenty of other great bars
Served a couple of very good pints by a fine chap whose name i didnt catch. Hope to go back soon.
Sunday roast was a blast. Our lunch lasted to the evening as we moved to the bar and were served fantastic drinks by a knowledgeable barman. Would def recommend.
Insulted, angry and still hungry. Just look at the size and scale of this lilliputian shepherd pie for $23.00 ordered from the tiny pub downstairs menu?! That is a standard table knife and fork near this little tart! The HP Sauce bottle towers overhead at 8.3 Imagine leaning the HP bottle across this 6 skillet dish. This midget main dish was not quite 3/4 deep. The crumbled meat was at best 3/16 deep. The rest of this scanty snack was Yukon Gold whipped potatoes that overpowered the the meat. My friends sent down their French Fries to me out of concern. They saw my disappointment. I need to write this. Its been hours. I need to vent this. Move on. Go to sleep. NEVERMORE! - wait - thats Poe, not Shakespeare - but you get my point, I hope!
One of my favorite spots in the city. This bar has moved from strength to strength with the new management. Great staff, amazing selection, and the ambience beats anything else in New York.
Very elegant spot with old school british pub vibe. Kind of like sitting in the formal dining area or a british mansion. Very solid food at a decent price for the area.
This is a great place! The drinks are awesome, the food is simple and delicious. My only stipulation is that the ramp is so steep that I nearly flew to the moon. The 2 steps to get to the inner bar wasnt terrible for me but it may not work for someone who uses a wheelchair or someone who cant step up the two steps. So if you can manage the ramp and two steps, youll be fine. I didnt use the bathroom while I was there, so I dont know but maybe next time!
I love a good pub and what a great find The Shakespeare was. I love the decor which has a proper pub feel and is very cosy. The menu is what youd expect for a pub (fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc). Its also a good place to watch sports. When I was there there was a World Cup match on and the atmosphere amongst the soccer fans was very lively.I ordered the hamburger which consisted of a mix of different steak meats. My only beef (no pun intended) was that I ordered the burger medium and it came rare. They did use a quality strip of bacon though and the cheddar was quite sharp so they get points for that. Also the fries were crispy, hot and salty which is how I like them. Portion size was just right. I felt full but not like Id overdone it.They have a good selection of beers on tap including lots of imports from the UK. The service was also quite exceptional. The server was friendly and checked back on us regularly. Overall it was a good experience and you should check this place out if youre in Midtown.
We had a nice quiet private space in a corner. Great wine! Excellent food except the fish tacos had too much cilantro. Cant have everything lol. The overall experience was that of a higher end British pub. Head a great time!!!
Very nice Irish restaurant. It has two floors, I went to the second floor that seems more quiet. The first floor was more of a pub. Menu was interesting, with good meat options such as Lamb and a good salmon. Soup special was delicious. Service is very good, they are very attentive. Recommended for a great date, to impress.
The beer selection is good. Not a lot of selections, but they are worth a look. Small space but adds to the charm of the place. The bad part was it was very warm there. So warm in fact that we only had one beer and had to leave. Needed some ventilation.
Decent local bar. Beer selection is sort of sub par given the kind of craft beer most bars Ive now. But the staff is friendly and the bar itself is interesting. We didnt try much of the food but the fries were big steak fries, perfectly cooked and the avocado toast was very tasty.
This is a really nice place. It has a good cozy feel. The only problem is that its usually too crowded to get anywhere near the bar, but if you do get a seat it makes it all the more enjoyable so come early. It has a great selection of whiskeys and other drinks with a full bar. They have a great food menu as well. Above this pub is another fancier bar lounge and restaurant. This is a nice place to have a drink until that one opens or just to hang out in general.
New owners, but its just as good as it always was. Our favorite bar in NYC!
Nice place with a great small pub atmosphere. The entrance gives a sense youre dipping out of the main drag for a moment into a cozy little hide away lined with great woodwork and . Good small bites, cant speak to the proper sunday roast dinner but its cool they offer it. The drinks were good and comparably priced with the area. It can get pretty packed full especially if youre going right at happy hour so keep that in mind. Definitely worth the stop though.
Id been to the bar downstairs, which is an authentic English pub. But this time, we were in the upstairs dining room. It was beautiful, the service was terrific, and the food was simple but excellent. I had the gazpacho, as good as Ive ever come across and Salmon, cooked perfectly rare at my request with a delicious light chive cream sauce. I also tried my companions fish and chips and steak tartar.All very fresh and tasty. With drinks and dessert, about $70 per person plus tip. A nice night out.
Hadnt been here for awhile and tried to get a seat out in the garden, unfortunately it was pretty popular on a Friday evening. The dining room was fine though and did have the positive that it was quiet due to not many parties being there yet.We went for the Scotch eggs to start, followed by the fish & chips. Interestingly, they managed to do a soft boiled egg within the sausage meat, very tasty! The fish had a good crunchy batter, which is better than practically all the other restaurants Ive tried fish & chips in NYC. Most all the other restaurants had a unappealing soggy batter. Here they used a proper beer batter and got the texture just right. The only thing missing is the mushy peas or peas of any sort.We finished off with 2 desserts, the rhubarb/apple crumble and the milk chocolate tart. The former had a rather gritty texture for the crumble, crunchy but didnt dissolve. Other than that it was fine as was the chocolate tart.The service was fast and pleasant.
Inside the William Hotel, the Shakespeare has different rooms to accommodate guests and great cocktails for a mostly classy crowd. Decor is elegant and top notch with great atmosphere.
The ambiance of this place earns it 5 stars alone. It feels like youre sitting in a tavern/inn in the English countryside. The setting is rounded out by the good selection of English beers on tap and the solid, English-leaning pub food. The fish and chips are amazing. A very welcome addition to good food/good bar wasteland of Irish pub laden midtown.
The atmosphere in the pub area is fantastic. We ate upstairs, and our group had mixed reviews regarding the food. The british cheese sandwich got rave reviews, but the Shepherds Pie left something to be desired.I would definitely recommend the pub downstairs and the Shakespeare overall based on its relaxed and very cool atmosphere.
Slightly disappointed with the ambiance and lighting- you cannot see a thing and the loudness of the bar didnt make it relaxing place for lunch.Whilst I enjoyed my food - the prices and portion sizes are to be questioned. Plus a shocker for beer prices.Improvement required!!
One word: Amazing. Get the tasting menu if you want to leave full and happy. Steak tarta is superb, Scotch egg will blownyour mind. Enjoy!
Fantastic English pub. A dozen or so quality draft ales and a few true hand pulled cask ales. The menu is simple but authentic and delicious. Although somewhat hidden away its no secret and it gets busy, but worth a squeeze.
Place has some features of a English pub but I wouldnt call it an authentic English pub experience. A decent beer selection and a sprinkles of English food choices. I visited during happy hour on a weekday and the place was pretty quiet. I expected more authentic Euro Pub experience but came away feeling that the place fell short of offering the authentic Pub experience by more than just a few yards.
Intimate, cozy, below-ground venue that embraces being a British pub. Food was excellent, in moderate portions - youll be full but not stuffed. Curated selection of draft beers, with a balance of imports and domestic available, in addition to a rotating choice of cask ales. A good choice if you want to escape the hustle and lights of midtown.
My wife and I traveled into the city for some shopping and dinner and we were very pleased at our experience at The Shakespeare. It was recommended by a relative and he was right in all the wonderful things he said.We were greeted by friendly people that seemed happy to see us and happy to help us. We started in the upstairs bar called Raines Law Room and it was absolutely beautiful with an old world taste. The list of specialty drinks was long and I finally picked a drink called the Wildest Redhead. (My wife is a redhead.) Its base was scotch but the honey and other ingredients made it perfect. After finishing our cocktails we went downstairs and enjoyed our scrumptious dinner.We choose a few of their appetizers that we never see at other restaurants because of their English nature. You must try the Scotch Egg. Yes, you must! While my wife was amazed how good her specialty hamburger was, I went with the Bangers & Mash. Three exquisite Myers of Keswick sausages over mash potatoes and a a light onion gravy. No its not what I usually order but my server, Mr Alex, was right when he recommended that dish. As a matter of fact Mr Alex was right about everything.Definitely try this place for lunch or dinner. Im very happy I did. (Happy wife, too!)
A fascinating take on British cuisine, The Peacock juxtaposes the borderline-ostentatious aesthetic its old-fashioned brownstone interior with a thoughtful, modern spin on British classic fare. For appetizers, the mushroom salad was well-composed and mild in flavor, with no single component dominating the forefront. One of their specials for dinner service, the venison chop, was also cooked to a beautiful medium rare and served with honeyed carrots that allowed both their individual savory and sweet flavor profiles to shine.The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, able to not only provide insight on the dishes and beverages themselves but also the ins and outs of how well they pair together. Dont be afraid to ask these guys questions, they really know their stuff!
Great bar with a wonderful atmosphere! There isnt a lot of seating, so be prepared to stand. Several cask beers (flat, room temperature, ales) are always an option. The food is very great, and the bartenders are very friendly.
Have been here for cocktail reception at a private event and also to visit Raines Law Room. staff is generally very welcoming, but can get a little hectic at prime hours. not surprising, I guess. drinks are delicious, food is pretty good. but, if it werent so close to my office, I dont know if I would go out of my way to come here.
Delicious dinner. Great Vegan options. Wait staff very attentive. We lost our keys and they were most helpful in finding them. Will be back for my mother in laws 85th birthday.
Nice gastro pub serving proper British pub food. There are, however, some (at least lunch) service related issues. Such as food/drink runners not knowing table numbering scheme thus putting food down in front of wrong patrons and/or assuming drink placement by gender.
They tried hard with the menu of classic English dishes but I didnt like my fish pie with salmon, octopus?, and dill. Certainly not an English fishermans pie. Decent choice of English ale. Worth going for that
I had afternoon tea here on a Sunday. The afternoon tea has to be done in advance. I would say at least 2 weeks to get a reservation and order the items. I like that the tea is customizable so you get to pick 6 out of 14 items on their tea menu. Also, they have crumpets which is hard to find on any tea menu in NYC. The only problem I had was that it was difficult to communicate with the place and the staff there dont really know about the afternoon tea service. Other than that, the tea was great. I liked all the items I ordered from the tea menu: roast beef, smoked salmon, and egg salad sandwiches, scones, crumpets, and banoffee pie. All the food was fresh, tasted great, and presented well on the tea platter. I just wish it was easier to make a reservation.
Came here for a Christmas luncheon with my work family and was sceptical and was sceptical at first about the menu. To my surprise, I loved everything! The ambiance was very Shakespeare-ish, if that makes sense. The food was GREAT! I tried the Scoth Egg which was really good and the Pie of the Day which happened to be Shepherds Pie consisting of lamb, tomato sauce and mashed potatoes, topped with cheddar cheese. YUMMY!!! I can remember the name of the drink I had, but it was a Mule. Love it. Id definitely recommend this place. 👍🏽
Decent take on traditional British cuisine. The triple cooked chips were a standout - rather than the glass-like shell many restaurants strive for, these were significantly less crisp, making them taste like a high end homage to what youd expect from your local chippie up North. Surprising, and yet somehow they work. The rabbit pie was also excellent, if still heavy despite only having a pastry lid.
Tried to get a drink here with a friend and the short story is, after 25 minutes of trying to order a drink we left.The bartender clearly had her favorite type of customer and we did not fit that mold. My friend and I sat down at an empty bar waiting to order a cocktail to no avail. A couple came in a few minutes later and were immediately served. As the bartender handed them their drinks the duo even tried to help by saying what drinks we wanted. When my friend verified the drinks we wanted the bartender snottily shot back she would not look at him and only me in the eyes. I then tried to order drinks and she walked away. As the male clientele poured in the bartender only served them, she came to our area twice and i reminded her we were still waiting, and mentioned we had been here before everyone else in the bar, but she would not take our order. She continued to serve the men and would not give us the time of day. After multiple attempts of putting in an order my friend and I gave up and leftThe bartenders attitude was beyond disgraceful and leaves me wondering what type of management allows this to go on. Stay away from this establishment, they are rude and dont deserve your business.
Decent happy hour, after-work spot with the $5 beer offerings. Otherwise, the place is a bit too expensive. Comfortable venue but it is often too crowded with Midtown work crowd. Decent beer selections --- not too many craft beers but they do offer cask ales.
Very nice gastropub. Kind of speakeasy vibe. Excellent food (my grilled salmon with veggies was over the top good!). The vino verde I had (recommend by the server) was fantastic. All of that plus the great service makes this place a must.
Visited the downstairs pub. Great cozy pub atmosphere. Terrific bartender. Food was basic but good. Only ordered basic items there were more interesting things on menu. Bartender Nathan on top of everything. Will be back often
Came here with a group of coworkers for our end of year team lunch. The food was great, the service was excellent as well. We got ushered out a little quickly for my taste (they had another large party booked apparently), and they seemed to be a bit put off by a group of adtech kids but Id go back in a heartbeat.
Came here after work yesterday with a client for drinks and appetizers...left feeling like I should have stayed for dinner (beef wellington was the special for the day, Im still disgusted with myself that I didnt try it). What I did have was a splendid hard cider, name i cannot remember but it was long and on the left side of the menu. Light and crisp and dry but not suck all the moisture out of your mouth dry. For eats we had the wild mushrooms (fantastic, earthy, buttery), chicken liver (not my thing but they said it was absolutely amazing), ricotta (I wanted nothing more than to lick the bowl when the toast was gone) and my absolute fave of the night.. the poached salmon toast. I woke up this morning still tasting it, so basically I woke up ravenous. I cant speak for the bar downstairs but it was hopping at 530 when we came in. Waiter was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. With thi being so close to my office Im going to have to come here again because I can just imagine how the rest of the food must taste based on the small sampling I tried.
Rare quiet spot in Midtown East. Fantastic steak sandwich and fat fries. Super friendly service. Lots of beers of tap, but none I was crazy about, very few IPAs.
The lunch specials are awesome. A meal and a beer for $15 is great for midtown! Can be a little pricey otherwise but the service makes up for it. Also, the decor and ambience surely do live up to the name!
Super classy and at the same time relax and english pub style restaurant/pub. The prices are a bit high but the service and ambiance are very good. They have a huge selection of drinks and great cocktails.
Its a small pub off times square. The music is at a perfect decibel level allowing you to talk comfortably without the risk of others overhearing you. Great bar selection and accompaniments, trendy crowd and a cute barmaid
Found this place by mistake a few years back and find myself coming back every time I take the train into the city. The food is always great, very good beer selection. Have never had a bad meal here
Everything was made from scratch and had a homemade pleasantness about it. Exceptionally beautiful outdoor seating in early May. Had brunch, cask beer, tried the English breakfast (great bangers, bacon) and smoked trout on crumpets.
Great service with a professional but casual feel. Enjoyed the unique drink selections before our meal - a fancier fish and chips - both were perfect for a pre-holiday meal.
The Shakespeare is a home run. Built like a 17th century British pub (but air conditioned), it features a combination of classic UK pub beers with some US staples. Dark wood, cozy, dimly lit -- you might as well be in the English countryside. For those looking for a more upscale experience, climb the stairs to a more sophisticated restaurant with actual light!! -- and outside seating.The bar food is also classically British: go with the Scotch Egg and, of course, the bangers and marsh are a must.
Cool vibe, but the cocktails are way too fussy. My mojito looked like some sort of adult version of a snow cone. Weird! There was literally about 5 sips of actual drink mixed in with the heaping portion of crushed ice.
English man in New York! Fish and chips at its best fully recommended for the choice and the good service. Is this the English fish and chips in Manhattan? Well you will need to visit to find out for yourself. Save me a chip! Whats not to love, turn up and get bite of this classic recipe.
Great beers and good food, with true British inspiration and cozy ambient, good for a date. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Kitchen closes at 11pm sharp, hurry up!
Cute decor but they use super strong smelling toxic chemical cleaners and they mop the floor during meal times. I almost passed out from the fumes, and their suggestion was to move and eat on another floor instead. They should switch to unscented eco friendly cleaners.... and, as long as Im wishing, start buying organic food, beer, wine.
I have dined here twice and had an extraordinary meal each time. Great for a special occasion. The sticky toffee pudding may be the best dessert in NYC.
Nice little bar and restaurant below The William Hotel. Dark and a little cave-like, with great atmosphere. They also have a pretty decent vegan menu!
Right in midtown, pretty well insulated against the street noise and passers by. They have a lot of great beers and British type pub food. Try the Scotch egg, its one of the best.
Great atmosphere. Music doesnt fit the scene, and a bit too loud. True NYC service as authentic as you can get. Food is very good.
Food and atmosohere very good. It appeared everyone one enjoying same. Alex who was a server on a couple of occasions was unbelievably accommodating and knowledgeable about selections. Would out a doubt recommend.
Fun atmosphere and cool spot especially if you can get the side booth with window/door to the bar with good service as well. Highly recommend for a quick lunch out!
Delicious and creative dishes, very easy going and classy/mature atmosphere. Outdoor patio was quite delightful. The hospitality was quite good too.
Went here with Ben after getting Enzo suit. Bar looked crowded. Food was off in another room. Food was good. I got good salmon burger but Ben got some pork pineapple that looked really good.
Really cozy and nice
Candice and Joy were very warm and hospitable. Drinks were solid as well as the salad. I enjoyed the English pub aesthetic. Ill be back.
Great atmosphere, felt very comfertable. Service was really nice and the food was fantastic. Make sure to try a Scottish egg if you go!
Very authentic British pub. Food and cask beer were excellent. Close to Grand Central if you need a quick bite or beverage before the train.
Amazing owners, amazing atmosphere and the best scotch eggs ever! I highly recommend and feels like a real English pub!
Food is a little on the pricey side here but decent, authentic British pub fare. The entrance is downstairs, off to the right if youre facing the building. The upstairs area is a separate establishment linked via an internal staircase.
Fun! good for happy hour, and good vibe with a lively crowd. A true taste of britishness - straight from the big apple to the big smoke!
Always a great place to meet friends for a pint and some interesting British fare. Bustling, busy and noisy in the bar, but fun.
Good food, much better than most bar food. Nice selection of beers with an English feel. If you like soccer good place to watch.
If you want to go to a dark rambunctious and fun place for good drinks and awesome cocktails go to Shakespears. Get the Secret corner room its awesome for the older crowed.
Cozy, sometimes crowded, subterranean pub (sister to Jones Wood Foundry) with various pints of beer and ale on draught, plus classic nibbles--Scotch egg, anyone?. Check out Sunday roasts.
Real English feel (right down to the warm beer, including several drawn ales). Staff js amazing, especially our bartender, Joy.
The food is well balanced English/Scottish with seafood, vegetable, and meat options. The outdoor seating area is beautiful.
Saw that they had Banoffee pies online. Ordered 2 through their website and picked them up. I was given whipped cream, bananas, and gram cracker crumbs in a bowl.
Cool British pub with a few different rooms including one with a pool table. The main bar area is pretty small however, so it can get uncomfortably cramped pretty easily.
The fish and chips and shepherds pie were ridiculously small portions for $25 each. Very disappointing, left the place still hungry.
Very nice atmosphere to grab a drink and an amazing burger! This place is tucked away, making it the perfect rendezvous destination...
We had an alumni event here after work drinks and food and everyone enjoyed it very much. Very British feel with lots of New York energy.
Good (though pricey) food and nice happy hr drink specials. The music was weirdly loud for a sit down meal.
Really good English pub with all the old school favorites. Great fish and chips as well as shepards pie.
Really good bar tenders, interesting spot for the area.
Uncooked batter on fish n chips .... Over salted scotch eggs. Great concept. Beautiful patio. Unfortunately Sad food.
Delicious food - tandoori chicken salad and beet root starter both great. Bar has an awesome ambience.
Weve eaten here multiple times and the food and service never disappoint! Great ambiance and definitely a must if youre visiting NYC.
Somewhat small bar in the William. Definitely go for the beer selection. Great place to wait at for a spot to open up at the The Raines Law Room just above.
Good place. A variety selection of beers. The dish is good. Also reasonable price. Overall, a good place.
One of the only reliable NYC purveyors of real ale aka cask ale. Warm, friendly staff and delicious food.
Alan Wayne the manager is such a good guy. You would never tell he is from the UK from his accent. He also smells like a meadow
The Shakespeare is an average restaurant with average food. They do carry good scotch, which earned them a few points in my book
Good fun - cask ale and a very British food menu. Not the cheapest but it’s midtown so...
Food, service, and atmosphere are all wonderful. Very attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Beautiful inside. Food was okay. Waitress forgot our app and was very slow.
Nice setting. Staff not attentive and couldnt understand a British guy ordering. Drinks expensive. Would probably not return.
It’s our holiday party go to! We get our own room for a reasonable price with great service, drinks and food. I rave about this place.
Good casual eating and bar downstairs. But better tasting food and more intimate setting upstairs.
Great pub. Get a Scotch egg and an Old Speckled Hen. Also the Sunday roast is excellent.
Awesome establishment. Been there for food and drinks few times and everytime had great experience
Food is nice elevated pub fare. Good atmosphere and not overly-crowded or loud.
Great atmosphere, great company, unusual brews and mixed drinks. Will definitely return.
Good british food. Stop by for a quick sit down dinner at lunch time. The scotch egg is great!
Really good food; extremely authentic British hangout. The Scotch eggs are to die for.
There isnt much on the menu that will steer you wrong. And their beer and cocktail menu will please almost any pallet.
Fantastic, headed in here after finishing a brutal fashion week and had a fantastic time. Quiet spot, perfect English style pub.
A good selection of beers and cider. The bar is located downstairs it’s dark and can get noisy
Decent food but a bit overpriced. good location so I guess they have to pay bills.
Food was great the only complaint I have is of the guy that brought our food out he must have been having a bad day because when I called him he totally ignored me I have never had a problem before but I think management needs to talk to him about his bad attitude.
Excellent service, great food. Will absolutely return on my next trip to the Morgan!
Great vibe for after work drinks. They have Speckled Hen cream ale on draft!
The salmon in butter sauce was delicious. The salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly.
Good food. Excellent cocktails. Pop by after work or for a date.
Good drinks. Great atmosphere. Bartender was a bit too slow.
Good food. Great staff. Busy place enjoy the ambiance
This is a good place to meet up after work in midtown. Especially if you are able to get a seat.
Classic old style pub feel get a scotch egg and a speckled hen draft cant go wrong !
Great pub. Nice to find an authentic British pub with real British ales.
Delicious British bar food but done shmancy. Great bar too.
As authentic a British pub as you can get stateside. Real ale - delicious!
Great British-style pub with cask beers and pies. Try the Scotch egg!
Great cocktails intimate room for conversation. They turn the music too loud
Outrageously priced pub food that is truly nothing special. Staff are lovely.
Great atmosphere, lovely people, awesome bartenders, great drinks!
Great pub. Nice elevated pub fare as well. Usually plays the soccer.
The place to go for a great shepherds pie! Very warm and friendly!
I was at Raines Law Room. Excellent cocktails in an intimate atmosphere with friendly service.
Great find. Love the atmosphere. Found my little standing nook. LOL.
A great bar Ive been to several times and will keep going to!
Interesting menu, vegan choices. Good service, a bit dark.
Love this place. Feels like I left NYC and I am back in London for a pint.
Ive never had it in England, but the fish and chips here are the best Ive tasted.
Great atmosphere. Can be a bit loud but the food is excellent.
The waitress we had was great. Great food.
Excellent cocktails, good food, wonderful lounge and ambiance.
Classic pub. Great spot to meet for a drink in midtown.
Good food and drinks but place smelled dank.
Great food. Great service. Reasonably priced.
Great staff, authentic food, excellent atmosphere.
Best place in the neighborhood. Decent happy hour as well.
Nice pub, good beer and hot wine.
The food is decent. The atmosphere is nice and dark.
Great spot for dinner or drinks. Good date place
A great intimate environment for tasty meals and cocktails.
Fantastic hideout in midtown. Cocktails dont suck either.
As close to a proper pub as youll find off the island
Good beer , popular, and great atmosphere
Expensive and crazy crowded, but a decent bar.
Nice place. Reasonable English beer.
Professional staff and good selection of beer and ales.
Great atmosphere. Delicious cocktails
Great ambience and drinks. A bit expensive.
Best British Pub/Restaurant! Love the Pies
Little hidden gem few English beers available.
The food and service is excellent. Would come back.
Proper pub with good fish n chips
Food is pretty good. Taps unclean.
Food was well below standards and over priced stay clear
Decent beer, neat atmosphere
Perfect for anyone missing, or wanting to experience, a little taste of England.
Great happy hour, a bit noisy
Real live British Ale hand pulled from casks
Pleasant good food and friendly staff
Too crowded and $$$ does not match the value
Best English fare Ive had in NYC.
Nice place, service and cocktails.
Cold meat . PotAtoes not roasted . Very disappointed
Cute bar/pub spot decorated w. Literature.
The bartender makes a great Pimms cocktail.
Shakespearean indeed! And the food was delicious!
Great place to go w friends after work.
Eh food. Eh beer selection. Wont be going back.
This place was amazing and the food was scrumptious!
British bar with good selection of ales
Nice place
Great place,Good service and yummy food
Pricey but fun experience.
Best selection of real British ales
Good spot solid drinks.
Cozy place with Boddingtons on tap
Decent food and service.
Beer food grub, not 2 shabby.
Wonderful meal, good service
A little noisy, but cozy.
Good British pub fare.
Staff was nice. Food was ok.
Happy hour 4-6 weekends
Best burger. So delicious.
Not a very knowledgeable bar staff.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for The Shakespeare 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-20Cozy spot to get together with friends! Hosted a small gathering for our engagement here and it was perfect! We had a small area to ourselves, got great drinks and were able to bring our own cake. Would definitely go back
Review №2
2021-12-19The Shakespeare is back!Fantastic pub in a great location. It was one of my favorite spots pre-pandemic and Im very pleased to see it coming back. The kitchen is not open just yet, but I understand it will be in action sometime in January.In the meantime, there is a great selection of beer, wine, and liquor, served by a very professional and friendly staff.The main bar area is cozy with a couple of televisions well placed for sports, but not overly imposing. There is a fairly spacious back room which is great for events or private parties.Looking forward to The Shakespeare finding its legs fully again and to popping in for after work drinks or Premier League games. Definitely worth checking out if youve never been, or coming back to visit if you havent since COVID.
Review №3
2021-12-19This bar does it for me on a number of different levels.First, the bar is a little tucked away as it’s slightly below street level and so you get a pretty cozy vibe from the English-style pub. Then the inside is an intimate affair with two TV’s and a great selection of draught beers. This is the English style pub I’ve been looking for, the staff are fantastic and rumor has it the fare will be just as good. I’m looking forward to adding this to the regular rotation.
Review №4
2022-03-30Posh, quaint bar. More of a British flavor in regards to beers. In my mind more of a place to have a bourbon, scotch or cocktail. They have bar food thats decent. Its not my style. I only frequent it as it is near the office.But its a nice looking space and good for a quiet drink.
Review №5
2022-04-19Bar staff was unattentative. We waited about 15 minutes to pay our tab despite there being two bartenders and about 5 groups at the bar. Good drinks and atmosphere, but I this place wouldnt be my first choice
Review №6
2019-11-17Cozy little English pub and restaurant. Very popular place so gets super crowded during the weekends. The restaurant does take reservations which is highly recommended if you are visiting during peak times. Good food, friendly staff and nice ambience.
Review №7
2019-12-06The Shakespeare is a great little bar and restaurant. It is like going back in time. The restaurant side is small, so when it is full it can be hard to have a conversation, especially with rowdy finance guys. The mulled wine is the best I have had and the scotch eggs are fantastic!
Review №8
2022-01-25Friendliest and best bartenders, the Scotch egg is a must, the atmosphere is absolutely cozy and familiar. My girlfriends and I came two nights in a row on our trip we loved it so much. Id be a regular if I lived here!
Review №9
2018-03-19A bar / restaurant inside a hotel called “The William”. While I’ve never stayed at the hotel, their bar is very decent. What makes this place very comfortable to be in, is their people with a top notch professional sense of customer service. I’ve been here a few times since 2015, never seen one employee who acts disappointing, even though it can get very busy quite sometimes. Given the prices of the menu which are very reasonable (though I have never been, I’m sure their services at the Per Se or Eleven Madison Park will be great, too), it is amazing how well trained they are.Their foods from the items, are not as top notch, at least from my own experience. I like their thick cut fries (they probably double or triple fry the potatoes), their fish & chips are nice, too, but the patty from their hamburger lacked beefy taste.If you are in the area looking for a solid bar, this is a great candidate. As opposed to the downstairs and upstairs entrance, their terrace, when available, is much quieter. I am happy to rate this place 4 out of 5, given the area. The atmosphere, especially at the terrace, is a lot different from those bars at 3rd Ave.
Review №10
2017-08-03Update.....went back today for date day with the trouble & strife 😁😉......day trip from CT......NYC restaurant week....fantastic service, wonderful pint of Boddingtons, great food, very friendly staff (Mary & Heather). Highly recommended..!!!!Great choice of ales. Awesome service. Friendly staff. Convenient to Grand Central.