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The Shakespeare

Gastropub, Bar, and English Restaurant$$$$

Murray Hill, New York

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The Shakespeare

7.5^/10

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Ranked #4 for burgers in Murray Hill
The experts at Eater and Gothamist recommend this place
"Scotch eggs are equally as delicious."(10 Tips)
"Great cask ale!"(7 Tips)
"table at the Raines Law Room upstairs"(2 Tips)
"The house blend burger is the best I've ever had, DELICIOUS!"(2 Tips)

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Jeremy JacobowitzNovember 6, 2014
Whoa! Felt like k was actually in London with their British beers and Scotch eggs. Don't leave without their burger and fries!! Seriously top notch! Fries might be my favorite ever!!
MuratMarch 24, 2022
Hidden gem, perfect for few drinks after work and before dinner. Drinks are fine, whiskey selection is descent. Prices are affordable. Busy from 4pm to 7pm. Staff is very kind. Just the music is loud.
GothamistDecember 1, 2016
Pull back the velvet curtain and descend into a 16th-century style British pub decked out in tons of wood, a low ceiling and a mock fireplace. Read more
Wilson ZhouApril 5, 2015
The family style setting in this place is amazing, together with Morgan dining room, these are my favorite spots for weekend family dates. The house blend burger is the best I've ever had, DELICIOUS!
EaterSeptember 2, 2014
Head to The William hotel's casual pub, The Shakespeare and try the warm roast beef sandwich, fish & chips, bangers & mash, shepherd’s pie, and Welsh rarebit on toast. Read more
Andrew D.December 31, 2018
Been here 50+ times
Seriously good burger, with amazing fries (chips). Near enough to Grand Central Terminal, that you’d be cheating yourself by missing it!
amNewYorkAugust 4, 2014
This burger went through about 20 different tastings to get it right. It was tested and tasted with different burger blends from Pat La Frieda, as well as different cheeses and sauces. Read more
Andrew D.September 4, 2018
Been here 50+ times
The Black Sheep Ale is an excellent Yorkshire beer and ideal thirst quencher at this British oasis when it’s 95 degrees outside.
CharlottesMay 15, 2015
Authentic English pub vibe. We were seated straight away and started off with scotch eggs which I followed with chicken korma pie and mushy peas. Mmm
Maneesh NMay 24, 2015
House Blend Burger is good but can be intense if you're not a huge meat eater (with 3-4 different meats in there). The thick cut chips are great
JYOTI SINGHJuly 5, 2015
Sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Soft, warm, and just the right way to end a meal here!
Sean LudwigJuly 6, 2015
Charming pub with great food. Both the fish & chips and salmon burger are great choices.
SparkieJanuary 20, 2014
A walled-off booth in a Midtown basement named for the greatest sonnet writer who ever lived. There’s a small window you can slide open for direct access to your servers.
eric bornemannNovember 23, 2020
Cozy little nook of a place to warm up on a winters night when there is a chill in the air.
New York PostSeptember 1, 2014
Ask the manager if you and your boo can get a couple of drinks and bar snacks in the Snug, a closed-off area to the right of the bar. Read more
Marc SchneebergerJanuary 29, 2017
Good selection of beers and good place to wait while you get a table at the Raines Law Room upstairs ;)
CBS New YorkJune 12, 2015
They're serving a special Scotch egg, wrapped in sausage meat and coated in bread crumbs, for NYC Cocktail Week (July 13th through the 17th). Read more
Leigh FerreiraDecember 29, 2013
grab a seat @ the bar, order an ardbeg neat & chat w/ lee, dennis & dave. this place is excellent!
Henry CarreroJanuary 18, 2014
Great food and atmosphere, tasty food, authentic, fresh a definite must go if you want a taste of England...
Stuart HoltApril 29, 2014
Burger is top class. Scotch eggs are equally as delicious. Cask ales are a must try
Marshall HJanuary 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the Beans On Toast -- a delicious, classic dish that works well as a brunch meal with a fried egg on top.
Carmen NSeptember 18, 2015
Enjoyed the focaccia and the salmon burger. Nice staff too. Oh, and toffee pudding!
Chelsea RenaudNovember 12, 2015
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.
LilySeptember 30, 2016
Head upstairs for fancy drinks or stay at the pub for low-key vibes.
Minns MokkiDecember 27, 2014
Cask Ales are really good! Very cosy .. If only it was snowing outside would be "perfection"
Andrew PJune 6, 2015
The full English breakfast and banoffee pie are the way to go.
Meg FarmerJuly 18, 2015
Can't get into Raines or looking for something more low key? This spot is louder, more casual, less datey.
James of FitzroviaOctober 6, 2019
Cosey, classy atmosphere, decent beer and food and they even show the cricket
Daniel McDonoughMay 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good English pub w/ cask ales. Expensive but worth it.
Tony BerkmanNovember 18, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Try beer from the cask. Also, Scotch egg!
Raul ReyesJanuary 16, 2019
Food is great, but service needs to improve. We sat at the bar and the barman got the order wrong and his only "solution" was offering me to order something else.
Jacob RosenbergAugust 4, 2016
Good selection of beers and great bar snacks
Adam TNovember 5, 2017
Relatively faithful versions of British classics in gastropub style.
Karl With A "K"March 4, 2016
Love this place - it's so relaxed and so close to GCT.
Esther JungJuly 23, 2015
Great place to chill, quiet and great drinks!
Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
Very cool place! Check out the virtual tour before you go! Read more
Rhonda Belser-DavisJuly 25, 2015
Scotch eggs good if you like meat
Anna NakonechnyFebruary 13, 2014
Great place for a date- not good for large groups. The space is cozy
DevontaJune 16, 2015
The burger was AMAZING! Nice spot.
Zach TravisFebruary 20, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Love the scotch egg so good
Marshall HJanuary 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Enjoy some great beer at the bar with excellent bartender Joelle.
CBS New YorkApril 26, 2016
They're serving a Shakespeare Pale Ale and a Scotch Egg for Ales N' Apps Week (May 9-13)
Christian LOOSJanuary 18, 2014
If you're looking for a great fish 'n chip, leave London and come here.
Tony BerkmanDecember 2, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Try one of the rotating casks!
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantDecember 11, 2014
Super jam packed - would see no reason to come here but ppl seem to love it. Way too uncomfortable for my tastes.
Meg McNamaraDecember 5, 2014
Got overwhelmed by a large party and my card got lost. Bartender was nice about the goof. As long as it isn't right after work isn't probably ok but doesn't handle being packed well.
Pat TrovatoJanuary 18, 2014
The Scotch Eggs are exceptional!
David MinkinOctober 23, 2014
The private room/booth next to the bar is the shit.
laura horakFebruary 4, 2014
the homemade ricotta is 💣
Jen IwanickiOctober 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Another vote for great beers and scotch eggs!

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