The Shakespeare
British restaurant · Murray Hill ·
British gastropub with craft beers, spirits & upscale pub grub
British gastropub with craft beers, spirits & upscale pub grub
"The Deal: $2 Off Drafts; $11 Wine Yet another pub—only this one's English, and it's decorated like something you'd stumble across in the countryside. Try this cozy spot in the bottom of a hotel near Bryant Park for some after-work bangers and mash." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman
"In a building that was the longtime home of the Williams Club, the Shakespeare feels pubby and clubby but, unlike so many other venues around town bent on keeping out the masses, it’s no longer private. Tuesday through Friday, there’s a $20 two-course prix-fixe lunch, with choices like a British grilled cheese, a winter salad, a fish sandwich, and a burger with a choice of cheeses. The dinner menu leans into British fare, with bangers and mash, a savory pie of the day, shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips." - Melissa McCart
"If you find yourself in the region of 39th and Madison, head to The Shakespeare. As you might expect, this place is a British gastropub, and it’s actually run by the same people as Jones Wood Foundry, an Upper East Side restaurant we like a lot." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
"The pub is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your pet in when you stop for a pint. " - Atlas Obscura
"The Shakespeare looks like a pub you’d find in the English countryside rather than a couple blocks from Bryant Park and Grand Central, but you’ll quickly realize that you’re not in Gloucestershire when the Happy Hour crowds stream in for $5 beers and $6 wines before 7pm. If you can get a table or you come during less busy times, this is a great place to meet friends for drinks and high-end bar food in Midtown." - matt tervooren