Pub in London EC1

Shakespeares Head

1 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1XA
Closest station: Angel, about 5 min walk

4.7out of 5 on Google, from 155 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Shakespeares Head, London EC1

About Shakespeares Head

Small immaculate theatre pub just behind Sadler's Wells.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Serves Food
  • Real Ale
  • Real Heritage Pub
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards

Opening times

Mon–Sun
11:30-23:30

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Shakey Ltd
Phone
020 7837 2581

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.7out of 5 on Google, from 155 ratings

  • 5 out of 5London Pub Mapon Google, April 2024

    🚇 Angel 🍺 £5.10 Becks Vier A Fine Example Of An Oldschool London Boozer. The Shakespeare’s Head is tucked away down a side street behind Sadler’s Wells theatre in Clerkenwell. The nearest Tube is Angel, it’s a five minute walk to get here. The original Shakespeare’s Head was built on this site in 1856, the pub you see today was built by Courage in the 1960s. This once two bar pub is set out in an ‘L’ shape, the separating wall was removed in the late 1980s. The decor here is oldschool traditional with many original features immaculately maintained. The servery follows the line of the…

  • 5 out of 5Jackie Eon Google, January 2024

    Great place for drinks! 🍻🍹When we were there, most of the food ran out so we couldn't taste it, but they had plenty of drinks lol. Dropped at this place to watch one of the Premier Leagues' soccer game. The environment is great and the music, as well. Located in a very festive area of London, be ready to be delighted with its lights and decorations!

  • 5 out of 5Yasmin Hounsellon Google, July 2024

    I love this pub! It is a proper local pub but also very welcoming to anyone who drinks here. A lovely garden plus rocking jukebox. Drinks are very reasonable plus they sell scampi and bacon fries. Friendly team behind the bar. Perfect to come in for a drink as a lone woman too. I was in two minds about posting a review as it is a local treasure and I want to keep it to myself and friends but it deserves a special mention.

  • 5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, December 2023

    The Shakespeare's Head tucked away South of Angel and Pentonville Road. A proper community pub with a range of keg beers and Courage Best from the cask. There is a small patio garden at the back, next to the food counter. Loads of lovely people here, a great place, long may it last!!! A great place.

  • 5 out of 5George Loveon Google, March 2024

    I love this pub. Our local for Thursday evening post footy. Staff are super friendly and look after the regulars well. Amazing to have this bit of community still so central in London. We have our pic up on the wall for our team and everything. Nice outdoor indoor flow too so never too busy

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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