Pub Club
The Shakespeare
A Barbican boozer with Anglo-Italian plates and a basement comedy club
The Shakespeare is a wood-furnished corner pub near Barbican, with framed pictures, food on the menu and plenty of tables. It is also a short walk from the Barbican Estate and welcomes dogs.
The Shakespeare, 2 Goswell Rd., Barbican, London EC1M 7AA, UK
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Inside
A traditional pub in a modern setting
The one-bar interior has leatherette banquettes, tables and chairs, gold-framed portraits, mirrors and chalkboards. Its 1960s architecture gives the traditionally decorated room a more contemporary feel, while the basement hosts a comedy club.
The bar
Pints, spirits and food from midday
The bar serves craft ales, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks alongside a straightforward Anglo-Italian menu. Gluten-free options are available, and the pub puts on live music and DJs on selected occasions.
Come for
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Moretti alongside craft ales, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks, with burgers, pasta, toasties and gluten-free options.
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The wood-furnished one-bar room has leatherette banquettes, gold-framed portraits, mirrors, chalkboards and tables.
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The basement comedy club, plus selected live music and DJ nights, adds entertainment below the main bar.
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A two-minute walk from Barbican Tube, with outdoor seating, dogs welcome and the Barbican Estate nearby.
Visit
The Shakespeare
Open from 4pm on Monday and Saturday; Tuesday to Friday from midday. Closed Sundays.
Today · 4:00–11pm
- Monday
- 4:00–11pm
- Tuesday
- 12:00–11pm
- Wednesday
- 12:00–11pm
- Thursday
- 12:00–11pm
- Friday
- 12:00–11pm
- Saturday
- 4:00–11pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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