Monday 4pm - 11pm | Tuesday 12pm - 11pm | Wednesday 12pm - 11pm | Thursday 12pm - 11pm | Friday 12pm - 11pm | Saturday 4pm - 11pm
The Shakespeare
2 Goswell Road, Barbican
A historical gastropub in the heart of the City
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 5PM - 7PM
Welcome to The Shakespeare. A family-run, local favourite. Built in 1964, the name is inspired by the Bard himself, who lived some hundred metres away throughout his time in London.
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We’re proud to say that we’re no longer tied by a greedy brewery or high street chain, which means we have the freedom to choose which beers we stock and at what price we flog them...
So a pint from our favourite brewery will now only cost you £5.50 at Happy Hour. Long live the local!
We’ve chosen Renegade Brewery as our main provider. Pints for renegades, misfits and adventurers at heart. A brewery revolving around locally sourced, quality ingredients, with earth-friendly ambitions, dedicated to providing incredible tasting lagers and ales, with bold flavours, and a story behind each pint.
Renegade strives also for inclusivity, meaning there’s something for everyone.
Our selection is proudly vegan, with gluten free and low ABV (0.5%) options available.
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Of course, you'll find your favourite classics behind the bar too, so we'll always pour you a great Guinness!
Private
Events
Whether it be a corporate function, your work do or a family gathering, our staff will do their best to make sure your event is a memorable one.
Looking to bring the party up a notch? We can arrange for live music or a DJ upon request.
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We also hire out our venue as a shooting location, or as a base for shoots in the area. If you'd like to know more about this, please feel free to get in touch.
