The Shakespeare

The Shakespeare Pub in Butchery Lane is a laid back bar serving some of the finest beers and wines

Where possible, we source all of our ingredients locally, and use only 100% British Beef. Our specalist Ales are brewed just 10 miles away in the local town of Faversham, and even our bar nibbles are made right here, in the heart of Kent. On Friday and Saturday nights we play host to some of the UK's finest DJ's playing a selection of balearic, nu disco and deep house.

16/08/2024

What a perfect spot opposite Canterbury cathedral to enjoy a delicious Kentish wine right here in garden of England 🪴 🌷

15/08/2024

A double whammy of live music this weekend

Friday from 9pm
Where’s my thing Saturday from 9!
always free entry and always a lot of fun!

See you there 🎶

Photos from My Canterbury's post 08/08/2024

Who can’t wait for Christmas?! 🎄 🙋🏼‍♀️

01/08/2024

Saturday at 9pm!
like a great weekend ahead!

🪩 🎸 🥁

01/08/2024

Tomorrow night at from 9pm! See you then! 🥳

30/07/2024

Lots of wonderful things to do with the kids. this summer Canterbury Cathedral

This summer, we've got plenty of FREE* fun planned at the Cathedral! 🌞

🎨 FREE* Summer Discovery Days - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout August, 11:00-15:00

Drop-in activities, including trails, crafts and more!

Activities vary each week. All ages welcome. No need to book.

FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK...

🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ FREE* Family Tours - Monday - Fridays in August, 11:05 & 13:30

Hear stories of Becket and the Black Prince, Monks and Miracles, Tombs and Towers.

These tours are aimed at children aged 6 - 13 but are suitable for the whole family to enjoy!

To book, email [email protected] (Pre-booking is suggested, as spaces are limited).

* Included free with a valid Cathedral Admission Ticket or Cathedral Pass. Children aged 17 and under go free (T&Cs apply)

Find out more at www.canterbury-cathedral.org/summer

27/07/2024

We love a well behaved dog 🐶 treats available at the bar for our four legged friends 🐾

27/07/2024

Tonight at 9!

26/07/2024

Tonight at The Shakespeare!

24/07/2024

will kick start our weekend! Tomorrow night at 8pm!

We have three nights of amazing music for you this weekend… stay tuned!

24/07/2024

Who recognises this lovely graduate?! You may have seen her singing away last weekend as a part of !

A huge congratulations to you from us all at The Shakespeare 🎓

Photos from The Shakespeare's post 22/07/2024

Our outside and wine bar will be open at 10am Monday-Saturday for the rest of the summer!
Serving freshly brewed local coffee alongside pastries and delicious cakes!

Come and grab a perfect spot and enjoy the views of

☕️ 🍰

18/07/2024

There is a reason our fish and chips is so popular 😋

Each fillet is hand battered in our whitstable bay batter and freshly cooked to order.

Dinner time 🐟 🍟

16/07/2024

Calling all wine lovers 🍷 🥰

Our new beautiful English garden wines are now available.
By the glass, or treat yourself to a bottle ☺️
Available in our pub and wine bar!

12/07/2024

Come and see the wonderful Adam green tonight!
Live at 9pm!

09/07/2024

This week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Our screens are ready to go!

EURO’s SEMI FINALS ⚽️
Tuesday 9th: France V Spain @ 8pm
Wednesday 10th: England v Netherlands @ 8pm

LIVE MUSIC 🎶
Friday & Saturday 9pm-late

Give us a call 📞 01227 463252 to book your table now!

Photos from The Shakespeare's post 08/07/2024

It’s been a busy lunch at today!
Delicious fresh food has been flying out today!

Nearly dinner time 😋

06/07/2024
30/06/2024

Only a few hours until kick off ⚽️
Showing on our Tv and projector, come and grab a table and some dinner for tonight’s game!

27/06/2024

A customer favourite this week! 🍽️

Red pepper houmous (vg) with Chickpeas, pink pickled onions, lemon oil, dukkah, micro greens & grilled flat breads

19/06/2024

Tomorrow night live at 5!

19/06/2024

What a perfect afternoon

Photos from The Shakespeare's post 13/06/2024

🎶

08/06/2024

The fisherman’s board!
Potted crab pate, dill butter, crispy calamari, shell on prawns, Mary rose dressing, smoked salmon and artisan sourdough bread

07/06/2024

Peach iced tea and raspberry lemonade! Drink in or takeaway!

06/06/2024

Our live music line up for this month! 🎶 🪩 🎸 🥁

06/06/2024

THE BUTCHERS BOARD

Barbecue buttermilk chicken wings, 1698 ale and onion chutney, chicken liver and brandy pate, British salt beef and chipotle tacos, pork and smoked bacon scotch egg and toasted sourdough!

06/06/2024

Another regular request from our lovely customers, Guinness 0% now available!

Photos from The Shakespeare's post 05/06/2024

NEW MENU ALERT 🚨
Our lovely new summer menu is available now!
We have lots of lovely new dishes available and the Shakespeare favourite sharer boards are back!!
Pop in to see our full menu 😋

03/06/2024

This Saturday for we will be opening our doors at 10am! Offering a range of coolers, hot drinks, cocktails and mock-tails to drink in or takeaway 🍻🍹

Want your restaurant to be the top-listed Restaurant in Canterbury?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Videos (show all)

We are ready for a week of beautiful sunshine ☀️ The wine is cold the cocktails are fully stocked!Enjoy some delicious f...
A bit of a different night @shakespearecanterbury Thank you @lwmvc for serenading us after your event @canterburycathedr...
Whitstable Bay's New Look

Category

Address


5 Butchery Lane
Canterbury
CT12JR

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

Other Gastropubs in Canterbury (show all)
The Hare at Blean The Hare at Blean
4 Blean Hill
Canterbury, CT29EF

Open: Wednesday- Saturday 12pm-11pm Sunday 12-6 Kitchen times: Wed-Sat 12-3&6-9 Sun 12-3

The Black Robin The Black Robin
Canterbury, CT46HS

We are a traditional country pub located in the picturesque village of Kingston, about 6 miles south

The Dog at Wingham The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT31BB

Drink, Eat & Sleep at our award winning restaurant & bar with rooms. Dog friendly!