The Shakespeare

Great pub in Manchester with good staff would recommend it ,reyt pint of Guinness

Excellent pub!
Many cracks in the rustic decor only highlight the excellent atmosphere.
Staff are brilliant. Friendly, full of banter, polite and cheerful!
Prices for drinks, more than fair.
Food is excellent, a bit pricey, but most pub food is anyways. A bit perplexed by the predominantly German food menu. Got the Sunday Chicken Roast, and it was mouthwateringly good.
Could do with some minor investment, but the decor, even if a bit rustic and fading, just adds to the homely atmopshere.
With a bit of investment, this could easily become the best pub in Manchester central.

A good old-fashioned pub in the heart of Manchester. For the city centre the prices were reasonable, and there was a good selection of beers. The staff were all very friendly and professional. This is a good place to watch sporting events and also a good meeting point. It is located right behind Primark and only 5 minutes walk from the train station. I would recommend a visit.

Came to the Shakespeare on Easter Sunday. Very good in house beer. Chicken dinner was very good and substantial. The star for me was the Curry wurst which I havn't had since being stationed in Germany. Outstanding. Anyone who was in the British Army of the Rhine, (or who just loves authentic German food), should pay a visit. I will certainly be going back.

I recently visited the Shakespeare and was deeply disappointed by the experience. While the ambiance and drinks were decent, the management's behavior was shockingly rude and aggressive. From belittling customers to dismissing concerns with hostility, their conduct tarnished what could have been an enjoyable evening. Unfortunately, until the management addresses their attitude, I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a pleasant night out.

Mediocre miserable big pub with helpful staff doing their best. It is clean. I would love to have seen it in 1920 when it would have been full of character with separate rooms. Beer well kept. No local competition so far as I know…

This was a great pub to go drinking at, having a vintage design as the name indicates and the frames add to this! I enjoyed a bottle of Corona Extra served by friendly staff at the well-presented counter and the seating is comfortable, although they had no food available sadly due to poor planning.