The Shakespeare

4.3

369 Reviews

$31 to $50

British

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for business meals

The Shakespeare offers well-kept beers and cask ales and friendly service in a casual no-frills environment. Serving a more sophisticated ‘pub grub’ repertoire coupled with a setting reminiscent of a 14th century tavern, the pub is the perfect place to have a pint and grab a bite to eat. We also have two elegant rooms located above the pub, The Peacock Room is modeled after a 19th Century gentleman’s club complete with an elegant fireplace. The Garden Room is decorated beautifully with artwork by Bradley Wood and a stunning Waterford Crystal Chandelier. We are as well fortunate to have Raines Law Room located in the same building at The William where guests can enjoy craft cocktails with a small bite and dessert menu.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
British, English, American
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday 11:30am-11:00pm Saturday - Sunday - Closed
Phone number
(646) 837-6779
Website
http://www.theshakespearenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jason Hicks
Catering
For catering information, please contact events@theshakespearenyc.com
Private party facilities
The Shakespeare offers a selection of intriguing British-inspired venues to host your private event, each with its own individual character and charm.
Private party contact
Events: (646) 837-6779

Location
24 E. 39th Street, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Cross street
Between Park & Madison
Parking details
Icon Parking <br />The Shakespeare validates parking
Public transit
Grand Central: 4, 5, 6, 7, Shuttle to Times Square, MetroNorthBryant Park: F, D
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Calamari$15.00
spicy tomato marinara, fresh herbs
Scotch Egg$11.00
house chorizo, tartar sauce
Local Burrata*$16.00
kale pesto, gold bar squash
Sliders$10.00
cheddar cheese, tomato, pickles, Churchill sauce
Buffalo Chicken Wings$13.00
house-made buffalo sauce, bleu cheese
Rock Shrimp Tempura$16.00
garlic-chili sauce
Parfait*$17.00
chicken liver & foie gras, Concord grape chutney, toasted brioche
Flatbread$16.00
tea-cured salmon, dill mayo, torched salmon, sweet pickled cucumbers
House-Made Ricotta*$12.00
aged balsamic, grilled sourdough
Mini Fish & Chips$13.00
tartar sauce

Salads

Add Chicken +$5 or Salmon +$9

Caesar*
baby romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche croutons
- Sm.$8.00
- Lg.$13.00
Classic Cobb*
avocado, crispy bacon, blue cheese dressing, hard-boiled egg, tomato, olives
- Sm.$9.00
- Lg.$15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Shakespeare Burger*$20.00
bacon, pickle, lettuce, red onion, Stilton or cheddar, triple-cooked chips
Fish Tacos$14.00
flour tortilla, cabbage slaw, honey-chipotle, cilantro sprigs
Salmon Burger*$21.00
avocado, butter lettuce, red pepper & mustard seed relish, house pickles
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$13.00
beer-battered chicken, butter lettuce, cole slaw
Grilled Steak Sandwich*$15.00
flat iron, cheddar cheese, chimichurri, house pickles, ciabatta

Main Course

Bangers & Mash*$22.00
Myers of Keswick sausage, Yukon Gold mash, caramelized onion gravy
Seared Wild Salmon*$29.00
chive butter sauce, Union Square Market salad
Roasted Chicken*$23.00
Yukon Gold mash, fried parsley, natural jus
Fish & Chips$25.00
beer-battered cod, triple-chips, tartar sauce
Shepherd's Pie*$23.00
braised lamb shoulder, root vegetables, Yukon Gold mash
16oz Bone-In Ribeye*$46.00
house "Á la Minute" steak sauce

Sides

Brussels Sprout*$9.00
honey & balsamic vinaigrette
Triple-Cooked Chips*$9.00
Roasted Sweet Corn*$8.00
paprika, aioli, Cotija cheese
Mixed Greens Salad$6.00
Mac & Cheese$11.00
aged cheddar, crispy bacon
Yukon Gold Mash*$9.00

Vegan Menu

Heirloom Tomato& Avocado Salad*$24.00
artichoke hearts, fresh lemon
Grilled Cauliflower Steak*$19.00
spring peas, Romesco sauce, basmati rice
New Haven Chickpea Burger*$17.00
smoked garlic, tomato chutney, triple chips, seven grain toast
Shepherd's Pie*$20.00
braised lentils, root vegetables, Yukon Gold mash

Dessert

Milk-Chocolate & Sea Salt Tart$9.00
vanilla ice cream
Banoffee Pie$9.00
Chantilly cream, slivered almonds
Sticky Toffee Pudding$9.00
vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Sorbet Selection*$9.00

Pie & a Pint

Lunch Only 12-4

Pie of the Day$16.00
Plus Choice of Draught

What 369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

369 Reviews

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PeterS
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cozy, London like (quality) pub dining, in below street level space. Great server w personality. Great Shepard’s pie and sides, desert. Wine election could be more diverse.
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StephenC
New York City
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Solid menu includes traditional favorites. Definitely a keeper.
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MichaelG
Greater Boston
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
the ambiance and decor was the best part. the food was decent- the Shepard's pie was all potato. not much flavor and too starchy. the server was not attentive at all. we had a hard time getting refills on our water while we were having our dinner. she hardly looked up and never checked in on us. the food is pricey considering what it is.
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hmmm
New York City
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Come here before around 5 p.m. and it's great--cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere, nice staff, good value, good food. As the happy hour crowd came in it became unbearably loud and crowded. Bellowing people, really unpleasant. I would go again but not at happy hour/dinner time.
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Garryowen
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
My second visit there. Love the food and the cask ale. Went vegan with the cauliflower steak this time. Feelings are just so-so about the bar which was very crowded and very noisy. Dining room is very pleasant and what this review is about.
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judithm
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went because if the good Yelp reviews. Food medium to poor. Tooooo loud. My 25 yr old dining companion wanted earplugs.
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JessS
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good venue for a work lunch. We were delighted to be allocated a private booth for our group of seven. Friendly staff. Side of chips was delivered fairly late after the rest of the main meals after asking about them twice. Pie and pint combo was not billed to expectations - where we started with some pints and did not order extras during the pie and pint meal, but were charged for the original pints on top of the lunch deal anyway.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service and food were very good. The ambiance of the outside patio is very nice, however the smell of the NYC streets made it a bit of an unpleasant experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fish and chips was the size of a steak! 10/10 would recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great waiter, Nathan !
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24 E. 39th Street, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross street
Between Park & Madison
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Hours of operation
Monday - Friday 11:30am-11:00pm Saturday - Sunday - Closed
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
British, English, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Icon Parking <br />The Shakespeare validates parking
Public transit
Grand Central: 4, 5, 6, 7, Shuttle to Times Square, MetroNorthBryant Park: F, D
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Hicks
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theshakespearenyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 837-6779
Catering
For catering information, please contact events@theshakespearenyc.com
Private party facilities
The Shakespeare offers a selection of intriguing British-inspired venues to host your private event, each with its own individual character and charm.
Private party contact
Events: (646) 837-6779

The Shakespeare

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Snacks & Apps

Fried Calamari$15.00

Scotch Egg$11.00

Local Burrata*$16.00

Sliders$10.00

Buffalo Chicken Wings$13.00

Rock Shrimp Tempura$16.00

Parfait*$17.00

Flatbread$16.00

House-Made Ricotta*$12.00

Mini Fish & Chips$13.00

Salads

Caesar*

Classic Cobb*

Burgers & Sandwiches

Shakespeare Burger*$20.00

Fish Tacos$14.00

Salmon Burger*$21.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Grilled Steak Sandwich*$15.00

Main Course

Bangers & Mash*$22.00

Seared Wild Salmon*$29.00

Roasted Chicken*$23.00

Fish & Chips$25.00

Shepherd's Pie*$23.00

16oz Bone-In Ribeye*$46.00

Sides

Brussels Sprout*$9.00

Triple-Cooked Chips*$9.00

Roasted Sweet Corn*$8.00

Mixed Greens Salad$6.00

Mac & Cheese$11.00

Yukon Gold Mash*$9.00

Vegan Menu

Heirloom Tomato& Avocado Salad*$24.00

Grilled Cauliflower Steak*$19.00

New Haven Chickpea Burger*$17.00

Shepherd's Pie*$20.00

Dessert

Milk-Chocolate & Sea Salt Tart$9.00

Banoffee Pie$9.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding$9.00

Seasonal Sorbet Selection*$9.00

Pie & a Pint

Pie of the Day$16.00

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