Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

Absolutely amazing! We saw Pride & Prejudice. Not only was it one of my favorite redemptions but the performers truly brought the story to life. The atmosphere is wonderful, transporting you to a different era. The food is great, some options are better than others but I truly appreciate the options available for vegetarians. Drinks were perfect. And the whole experience left me wanting more. We cannot wait for our next visit to this hidden gem in Atlanta!

As a first time visit, this place did not disappoint with their production of Pride & Prejudice! From the drinks, to the food, to the show / cast, everything was worth the experience of going. I ordered the Cornish pasty (ground beef, shredded potato & onions) and the pimento cheese Mac & cheese. Be sure to grab a dessert to finish the show on a sweet note too. As an extra tip, Parking at the Emory hospital parking deck across the street is a quick stroll to the front of the venue. So excited to see what’s next for shows at this venue!

The thrust stage setup is inspired by the original Globe Theatre. The period costumes are great and reflect the era while identifying the character's social standing. Several levels of seating with upgrade options. The catered food options are good. Full bar in the lobby.

Excellent show (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Cozy theatre; no bad seat in the house! Volunteer are warm and welcoming. Love the bar as well. Highly recommend for a different date night, friends night, or family night! Also highly recommend the upgrade packages, which are affordable and guarantee a table/seat.

I have been to two shows thus far. Both trips have been good. The staff is friendly, the seating is Good and the actors really put themselves into their characters. I went with a group of 7 people and thanks to their Library co-op program, we were able to all attend. They have a Cafe style food service and Bar. We have ages between 8-40's attend and it was age appropriate for us all. This is a hidden treasure. Great place for dates or family fun.

I had reservations when some friends invited us. What an amazing evening. Organization= Excellent Bar cocktails and cocktails and bartenders= Excellent Seating= Excellent, dont think there is a bad seat in the house. Atmosphere= Excellent and a charming representation of the Globe Theatre Food= It is cafe style where you need to order at a counter but that is a perfect way to handle. All food options were amazing. I know this as I think my party ordered 90% of the menu. Excellent. Play Performance= Amazing. Will you not understand half what they say due to the language of the time? Probably and it won't matter. Go. Go with some friends or family. Have an amazing evening.

We had a great night at Shakespeare Tavern. The overall experience was very good, with a knowledgeable, friendly, helpful staff leading the way. The atmosphere contributes to a relaxed, casual vibe. The food and drink were plentiful. Of course, "the play's the thing", as they say, and their production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was most enjoyable. A high-energy comedy, well presented by the Tavern's wonderful cast. If you are looking for an out of the ordinary night, this is worth your time.

Fantastic experience from the warm welcome when we arrived to the delicious food, all the way to the standing ovation to a crew most excellent. I am a little harder of hearing and rely on subtitles for lots of things, so most of the play kinda seemed like I was watching Sims speak, but even with that, I was able to follow the story along with their wonderful acting, and their skill in incredible. I can't imagine how they memorize all those lines. Fantastic night with a friend, highly recommend!!

Shakespeare Tavern is one of the hidden gems of Atlanta. People get intimidated by Shakespeare because reading it can be challenging, but Shakespeare wasn't meant to be read. They are plays, they're meant to be performed. When the words come alive through the actions on stage it's super easy to follow what's going on. The quality of the acting here is top notch, the environment is relaxed and welcoming, and even the food is good. Plus- ticket prices are very reasonable. No ticketmaster price gouging here. 100% would recommend visiting regularly, they do a new play every month, so there's always something new to see. A trip to Shakespeare Tavern is one of our family's favorite activities.

Oh wow! How did I not write a review about this place after the first time I went. Shame on me. During our holiday tour of this and that I surprised my gf by taking her to see Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at Shakespeare Tavern. It was magical! The cafe food isn't that great overall, but the fact that they offer food is a plus, so I'm not going to knock them for that, anyways, you are there for a play, not for food! The actors are on point. I've been in couple of plays and am a member of the Thespian society, and the way they were able to bring every scene to life on such a small stage was surreal. I love the fact that they interact with the audience. They offer different packages for seating and tables, I think the most expensive is $300, but the fact that a normal production is about $25 per person with the option to donate, which you should!, it is definitely worth the price. The second production I was The Three Musketeers. The actors just don't miss! How they are able to make the time go from 2:30 to 5 in the span of what felt like minutes is simply amazing. I mean everyone has read or watched Three Musketeers, but they brought the story to life! Love, love, love this place! Even the weirdly positioned tables, honestly they just add character to the Tavern!

This is a beautiful set up. English Irish pub fare and Shakespeare plays in action. They have Guinness on tap, poured perfectly. We tried the turkey chilli and clam chowder. The portions are huge, and pretty good for tavern fare. It's counter serve options and the volunteers bring it to your seat. Definitely check this spot out.

Cool experience in the city! Family friendly, and perfect for large groups. It's such a unique theatre experience, and I love that you can enjoy a meal while watching the performance. Don't miss the food, my tomato soup was packed with flavor and was the perfect consistency, plus it was served with a slice of Zucchini bread. Affordably priced! The seats were very uncomfortable and it's difficult to get up if you're not sitting on the ends, very narrow walk way. Floors were also dirty, so not sure how often the theatre is cleaned. The volunteers were extremely helpful, friendly, and I would love if they had a tip jar because they were working hard. Full bar, draft beer inside, hard cider, and mead. I watched Romeo and Juliet, and personally it was ok, not great or something I would see again. Some actors were better than others but they all seemed to enjoy themselves. Some of the sexual humor was unnecessary.

I can't say I exactly knew what to expect going to Shakespeare Tavern to see Shakespeare Out of a Hat, but it was a lot more fun than I anticipated. The actors were hilarious. There was lots of audience participation and everyone was into it and having a great time. The service was friendly, everyone there was super nice, and bonus points for the selection of Samuel Smith beers available, which you don't see too often. My wife and I are fans and we'll be returning for one of their regular productions in the future. Shakespeare Tavern is a nice change of pace and not your typical night out at a bar or a restaurant in the city, and I recommend it for anyone that wants to switch it up for a night and see some dinner theater.

This place is the BEST!! Fabulous plays, stellar acting that's hilarious and pulls you into the action, homey space, friendly staff who are passionate about what they do, and delicious food!! (I especially recommend the shepherd's pie and apple crisp.) You literally can't find a better date night activity in Atlanta!

This place is a hidden gem and it's always a pleasure to come and enjoy any of their performances. Go early and have dinner, then dessert during intermission. It's small and cozy inside, very much like a community theater which is why I like it so much.

This place is a hidden gem in Atlanta. They have plays just about every week. And they are amazing. I have gone with people who don't like plays and they loved it. Parking: There are one or two maybe three places in front of it where you can parallel park but the majority of the people are going to have to park at a lot what you have to pay to park. There is a lot immediately Next door so you don't have to walk far. Took my girlfriend here for her birthday. One things I like about this location if you are celebrating someone's birthday you can buy the royal upgrade package which is an additional $150 on top of the price of the tickets. They put a nice tablecloth and roses on the table. It comes with a bottle of champagne. My friend felt so special when she got there. It was worth the price. Food: I really like the food options here a lot of them are healthy and whole Foods. They have foods that are more likely to be served back in that time like shepherds pie. They have really good shepherds pie. They also have dessert and plenty of alcoholic drink options. The only con of this place is pictures are prohibited.

There's a handful of words that come to mind to describe this place, amazing, outstanding, awesome, wonderful, fun... This is probably my favorite place to just enjoy an evening. A great time, always a great show, good food and with a great person, just a wonderful time.

My daughter and I have been going to the Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia for many years now. We went to see "a Christmas Carol" for the fourth time, and The performance was just as amazing as in the past. The service that we received before the show was absolutely, hands-down, fantastic! We were there early enough to get the seats that we wanted, the food was Renaissance\pub style, hot, delicious, and served cafeteria style so that there was really no wait. The staff behind the counter went over and beyond to make sure you were happy!

I love Shakespeare's Tavern. The food is okay, the atmosphere is wonderful. We've made an annual tradition of seeing A Christmas Carol since at least 2008. I was sad that Drew Reeves would not be portraying Scrooge this year, but was certainly open to the change. The new Scrooge had incredible shoes to fill so it's unfair to compare him to Reeves. Honestly, he was fine, good not great. As for the rest of the cast, something must have been going on last night. There were 3 understudies performing, one of which was reading directly from his script. Again, some grace is due...I've never seen this before at the Tavern and guessed that perhaps people called in sick or were otherwise unable to make it. Again, it was fine. The travesty of the night was Tiny Tim. Tiny Tim was a ... wait for it ... puppet! A puppet? How? Why? The humanity! Or rather, the lack of humanity! This is always the thing that gets us in the Christmas spirit. Instead, we left with a resounding Bah...Humbug.

We had an awesome experience! The setting, food, drinks, staff & volunteers as well as the hilarious, skilled & professional performances all made for a delightful evening! It is incredibly easy To give an enthusiastic review when you've had a wonderful evening of comedic surprises!!

For a fun date night out with dinner and a play, you can't beat this place. Ambience =========== From the street, this place reads like a hole in the wall. Don't be scared. Arrive early and budget a bit extra for drinks: they have a full bar and a gift shop here while you wait to be seated. I regularly get a rum and coke - my wife likes the "civil orange" - the Tavern's take on a fuzzy naval. In a bit - you can pick your table & seats and be ushered into 1600's England. Food & Drink =======****** This is definitely dinner theater, so you'll want to leave the kids at home and bring your wallet. They have an excellent selection of food and drink - many of the choices keeping with the theme of jolly old England. I always get the Shepards Pie (a tavern favorite). Food is served cafeteria style in the rear of the theater space - so get in line, pick your food and drink and pay. Don't forget to save room for dessert and coffee (served at intermission). For dessert, you can't go wrong with Apple crisp and ice cream). The worlds a stage ==========******* The plays and musicals range from solidly B-rated to "wow, this is pretty dang good". The performance will be split into 2 main sections, separated by an intermission. Expect the entire performance to be around 2.5 - 3 hours. Performances are sometimes interactive, especially if you're in the tables closest to the stage. Parking ======**** My biggest gripe is parking. There isn't any. As with many downtown venues, you should be comfortable finding your own parking or arrange for drop off / pickup by a ride sharing service. Summary ==***** This is really a uniquely Atlanta gem. I highly recommend checking out at least one traditional Shakespearean play and at least one "Christmas Carol" (only available around Christmastime).

Excellent venue, wonderful staff, a genuinely wonderful experience. I appreciate the staff (including the volunteers) and the troupe. Thank you for a wonderful evening, will be recommending it to everyone who comes to Atlanta!

For many years, we have made it a family tradition to go see "A Christmas Carol" every year at the Shakespeare Tavern. This year was an extreme disappointment. There has been a huge change in the actors/actresses, and unfortunately, a change in the skill level as well. Our entire group felt that using a puppet for Tiny Tim was just creepy. The food was still good and being with family was wonderful, but all of us were bitterly disappointed. I simply cannot recommend this show anymore.

I would give the Shakespeare Tavern six stars if that was an option. We had an absolutely amazing experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and you could tell that they really enjoyed what they were doing. We saw a performance of Sherwood, and found it to be incredibly fun. The actors were funny and talented, and actually engaged with the audience. We felt as though we were a part of the performance. It was a one of a kind experience, and I cannot give the Shakespeare Tavern a higher recommendation. We will definitely be back for future shows.

Excellent service, nice people, awesome atmosphere. I had an awesome time coming here.

From the Shakespeare Tavern's web page: "Never seen a Shakespeare play? Or maybe it's been a while and you're afraid you won't understand what's going on? We promise you'll get the jokes!" When taking a group of older teens this was broken promises! We were looking for a fun experience! And received a night of jokes in bad taste! Even as an adult I was disappointed in the sexual jokes made in reference to Shakespear's works that have no such translation! It wasn't funny at all! This is just the tip of the iceburg when reviewing "The Complete works of William Shakespeare". The only thing I enjoyed was the food! Our group left during the first half because there was no way we were going to expose ourselves or our teens to the continual slanderous material this group of actors exprssed! There was no Shakespeare in this mockery! Our teens and parents alike were very uncomfortable, anxious and disappointed. This Shakespeare done in poor taste! "The word of Shakespeare is just the beginning of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company's interpretation." We were expecting more Shakespeare and less gross improvisations.

Went here as part of a date night on a quick trip to Atlanta. Had a wonderful time. A great price with great seats. There are three sections where you can sit, one being the floor, one being behind the floor (on the same level) and lastly the balcony. You buy the tickets for the section and the individual seats are first come first serve the day of the show. The doors open about an hour before the show and you can get drinks either from the bar or the kitchen. The staff was very hopeful and approachable. The kitchen is in the back of the theater hall with two sides, both starting with someone serving drinks, followed by someone serving food, followed by someone who at the cash register. Very efficient, and it made things very easy to get food and drinks. The kitchen closes right before the show starts, but opens briefly for intermission so you can get more drinks for dessert. The food itself was OK, I but I had also eaten two hours before so I wasn't all that hungry. There is a bathroom next to the kitchen which closes during the show, but there is still an open bathroom at the entrance to the venue. The play was fantastic, and the actors were amazing. They incorporated the crowd a lot and it was really engaging, kinda like how a comedian will poke fun at people on the front row. They threw in their own jokes to keep the laughs going (a lot of physical comedy) and must have improvised some too. They did a great job of putting inflection on things in such a way to make some of that outdated language come to life. The only time I was confused was the beginning, but that was really just for a little while and it was just setting up some of the characters personalities which I got from the actors anyway. At the end of the show, we saw one of the actresses at the bar and it felt like seeing a movie star around town, very cool and I wish we had say hey.

My daughter and I love this place. It's super affordable and fun. The food is awesome and very fresh.