The Shakespeare Hotel I Restaurant & Bar I Pub I Micro Brewery

A Timeless Treasure in Auckland – The Shakespeare Pub! (I did not stay in the hotel, just enjoyed the wonderful Pub). Nestled in the heart of Auckland’s bustling city centre, The Shakespeare Pub stands as a testament to classic charm and enduring hospitality. Housed within a striking red-brick Victorian building at 61 Albert Street, this establishment seamlessly blends historical allure with modern comforts. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an ambiance reminiscent of traditional British pubs, complete with stained glass windows and a grand portrait of William Shakespeare himself. The inviting atmosphere is further enhanced by the friendly and attentive staff, ensuring every visit feels both special and familiar. Culinary delights abound, with a menu that elevates classic pub fare to new heights. From handcrafted pizzas to gourmet burgers, each dish is prepared with care and served in generous portions. The Thai beef salad offers a lighter yet equally satisfying option for those seeking variety. Beer enthusiasts (like myself) will revel in the on-site brewery’s offerings, where a selection of delicious beers is crafted to perfection. The opportunity to savor these brews amidst the pub’s historic setting adds a unique dimension to the dining experience. The Shakespeare Pub delivers with grace and style. It’s a place where history and hospitality converge, inviting patrons to create their own stories within its storied walls.

We are at the brewery.|Food was good but expensive.|Played pool. Had the old time pub feel.|It was not crowded. TVs had sports on and that was nice.|After a long day of walking the beer 🍺 tasted good. The area streets are nice and clean. Old feel with new.

My colleague and I had dinner here during Restaurant Month and have to say the reception wasn't warm at all. The waiter seemed like he wasn't in the mood to serve us and was also very slow in taking our order. A couple of the items on the RM menu wasn't available apparently despite it being publicised on the RM webpage for well over a fortnight. Ordered the wings to start and the fish and chips for main. It took awhile for our mains to come out. Good presentation and my meals did taste good but I would've preferred my fish to be crumbed. I'm used to places that have a battered or crumbed option. I won't be going back here based on the service.

Great pub. Amazing selection of beers; all pretty good. The good is good pub food; not fine dining but pub food. I had ribs which were very tender and great quality but the rest of the plate was useless collateral. Definitely worth a visit and a great place to grab a few.

Not just a great atmosphere but a fabulous food menu and incredible beer menu and an enormous whiskey menu. In addition to this the app is so ridiculously intuitive and better than many large companies or corporations can manage to do all in all a fabulous experience.

absolutely fantastic! little piece of History right in the CBD. wonderful pub grub in a historic setting friendly staff. this is a must if you need your classic English pub vibes fulfilled.

Avoid the upstairs restaurant. I have never had a worse experience with service. Never got a menu and had to go get one. Never had someone come to take our order and had to go place it. The food never came. No apology no nothing. This was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. Avoid avoid avoid.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Shakespeare. The generous portions of food were exceptional; come hungry, you won't be disappointed.