The Shakespeare Barbican
2 Goswell Road, EC1M 7AA - London
·£10–20
Bar
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Guinness Draught
Gin and Tonic Water
Cider
Cheese Pizza
Green Stout
Glass Half Full or Half Empty
Punk IPA
The Shakespeare Burger
Margherita Pizza
Chicken Sandwich
London Pride Beer
Tequila
Tortellini with Pesto
Glass of Shiraz
Angus Steak
Negroni
Crab Legs
Fish and Chips
Okonomiyaki
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Outdoor seating
🍽️
Dine-in
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Alcohol
🍹
Cocktails
🍷
Wine
📅
Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Casual
🛋️
Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 20 7253 6116
🌐 Website:
http://www.theshakespearebarbican.co.uk/
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Address:
2 Goswell Road, London
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.1/5 (610)
2 years ago
A great pub with great atmosphere, comfy sofa/chairs, a piano, a resident cat- and most importantly has a few boardgames. So essentially you can always come here with your friends and play (for free might I add- unlike those commercial and expensive boardgame pubs)
a month ago
First thing that hits you is the smell! Incense sticks overload, which makes me think, what smell are you trying to mask!?
Then, 2 people serving us (its THAT quiet) and they cant even get the order …
5 months ago
There are indoor and outdoor seating options. Compared to other pubs the outdoor seating is quite good and you don’t just have to stand. The area is by the main road but it’s peaceful. They have events on some nights such as live music etc. …
2 years ago
🚇 Barbican
🍺 £6.70 Moretti
❤️ A brutalist Barbican boozer. …
3 years ago
The barmen were friendly. Happy hour cocktails (5-7pm) are valid when ordering the same drink.
The food menu was quite limited but from the options available, we chose …
4 months ago
The Shakespeare pub is a decent spot. It has a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax.The servise here is good. The staff are attentive and friendly, and they seem to know their products well. They can offer recommendations for …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Has great wine list
Has live performances
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Pets
Dogs allowed
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