The Shakespeare is an honest-to-goodness proper pub. Located slap bang in the middle of Stoke Newington it stands proudly unaffected by the passing of time, with traditional interiors that have been lovingly maintained.
Focused solely on serving excellent drinks in a cosy and welcoming space, the good old Shakespeare is part of a dying breed of old-fashioned pubs. We have a working fireplace to keep your toes toasty in the winter, TVs for the footie, a quiz night and in true London boozer tradition we also have a jar of pickled eggs on the bar.
We offer a fantastic selection of ales and lagers, including our ever popular draught Belgian beer, alongside a thoughtful wine list and more spirits than you can shake a candy cane at. Each drink is carefully stored, expertly poured and lovingly served. Forget calling us The Shakespeare, we should be called The Shakesbeer! That was a good one, right?.
Honestly one of the best pubs in north London, if not the whole city. My friend who lives round here has been singing its praises for years, with good reason.
Popped in with the family today, first time here. Great atmosphere, the rugby wasn't on the TV but they popped it on for us. Kid friendly pub too, great service and nice selection of beers. Recommended
Classic stokey boozer, always a good option. Good selection on tap and friendly service. Very casual place, unpretentious with a local crowd and an easy atmosphere. It was a hot day and the air conditioner made the inside nice and cool - so that's a bonus if you like that sort of thing.
🚇 Dalston Kingsland 🍺 £5.50 Guinness ❤️ The quintessential local pub. . Nestled in quiet residential backstreet in the heart of Stoke Newington you’ll find The Shakespeare pub. The nearest station is Dalston Kingsland which is just over a ten minute walk to get here. . The Shakespeare Tavern as it was then called was built by Whitbread in 1866. Today it is run by one of the best pubco’s in London, Remarkable Pubs. . This once two bar pub has an elongated Island servery which has some superb colourful retro posters behind the optics. One of my favourite features of this pub are the two etched glass parches complete with mosaic tiled floors with the pubs name on. Around the walls are an eclectic assortment of artworks and mirrors which make for a talking point to a first time visitor. At the rear of the pub is a cosy heated beer garden, there is also additional seating at the front to watch the world go by. . The beer line up was excellent, there is a good mix of homegrown beers, European classics plus a couple of cask ales. As it was St Patricks Day, I decided to round the day off with a Guinness. My pint was superb and was very well kept, price point was good at £5.50. If you’re hungry, there is a burger menu available with vegetarian and vegan options too. A hamburger and a side will set you back a tenner. . We arrived just after 6pm, the pub was packed and had a nice upbeat buzz. The crowd was a mix of Stokey Hipsters, older indigenous locals and a few parents with younger children. I’m not a fan of children in pubs, for me it’s for adults only. The service was quick, attentive and done so with a smile. This pub does have a lovely local pub feel to it, one of best I’ve experienced in ages. . The Shakespeare was a fantastic visit and we all really enjoyed spending time here. This pub has that money can’t buy neighbourhood local feel where you feel immediately welcome. The beer line up was great and I loved the mix of old and new decor. This is another superb Stoke Newington hostelry that you need to pay a visit. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 17.03.23
Great, local pub. Unique and characterful staff. Good beer selection. Awesome session pub that always hits the spot.
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