Fish and ChipsA generous fillet of Cod surrounded in tempura batter served with mounds of 'Proper' chips and peas. A true British favourite, and just like you'd get down the local Chip shop.
Shepherds's PieWe start by using marinated lean ground beef and vegetables then top it off with a roof of mashed potatoes and bubbling grilled cheese. Served with chips and peas. Comfort food at it's finest. Also available for vegetarians, served with or without cheese.Options:
With Cheese, Without Cheese
Steak and Mushroom PieCubed steak and sliced mushrooms cooked in a hearty red wine sauce, topped off with a golden puff pastry. Served with chips, peas, and gravy, "Lovely!"
Steak and Kidney PieCubed USDA steak and sliced kidney simmered in a hearty red wine sauce, topped off with a golden puff pastry. Served with chips, peas, and gravy.
Ploughman's PlateAn assortment of cheeses, two slices of Scotch egg and sausage rolls served with lettuce, tomato, branston pickle and a fresh baked bread roll. Great as an appetizer to share.
All Day English BreakfastGammon Steak, two pork bangers (sausages), two fried eggs, chips and Heinz baked beans.
CurryWe gave India Imperialism, they gave us the curry, currently the No. 1 cuisine in the U.K. "Cheers Lads!" Your choice of either beef, chicken or faux chicken and Vegetables. Served with rice, chips or a bit o' both.Options:
Beef, Chicken, Faux chicken and vegetables, Rice, Chips, A Bit o' Both
Gammon SteakLarge, thick cut farmhouse ham steak, topped with either a pineapple slice or a fried egg. Served with chips and peas.Options:
Pineapple Slice, A Fried Egg
Vegetarian Shepherd's PieFaux ground meat (tastes just like the real thing) simmered with fresh vegetables and our homemade gravy, topped off with mashed potatoes and an optional grilled cheese topping.
Homemade Fish CakesFlaked cod fillet mixed with green onions, potatoes, herbs and spices surrounded with breadcrumbs and cooked to a golden brown. Served with parsley sauce and garnish.
Chicken Pot PieTender pieces of chicken breast and fresh vegetables simmered in a white wine sauce topped with a golden puff pastry. Served with chips or mashed potatoes, peas and gravy.Options:
Chips, Mashed potatoes
Bangers and MashThree sizzling pork sausages topped with grilled onions and drizzled with homemade gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and peas. (Sizzled and Drizzled!)
Traditional Sunday Roast(Sundays only) Get your 'back home' fix that we all love and miss. Succulent roast beef accompanied by Yorkshire pudding, roast and mash potatoes, garden fresh vegetables and topped with our delicious homemade gravy. Kick it up a notch with a dab of horseradish and Colemans English Mustard. Sunday traditions alive and well at the Shakespeare.
24.95The Great White Whale ChallengeSingle handedly, and without leaving your seat, finish a platter of our signature Fish and Chips - containing a 2Lb piece of battered Cod, 2Lb of chips and a side of peas in 45 minutes or less and it's on the house along with a 'Victor's' Tee-shirt. Fail the challenge and it'll cost you
For the KidsFor the kids we offer Chicken Tenders, Toasted Cheese Sandwiches, Burgers, Fish and Bangers (Sausages), all served with Chips.
Desserts
Banana Blintz
Chocolate Lava Cake
Apple Dumpling
A Featured Dessert Special
Pub Grub/Daily Delights
Fresh Cut 'Proper' ChipsOur signature plate of 'Proper' chips, a mound of delicious thick-cut fries freshly peeled and chipped. Delicious with a side of curry sauce or gravy. Extra crispy? Just ask your server.
Sausage RollsTwo flaky puff pastry rolls filled with seasond pork sausage meat and baked to a golden brown, goes down great with a spot of Coleman's hot English mustard.
Curry Chip Burrito'Proper' chips with our signature curry sauce wrapped up in a large flour tortilla.
Scotch EggHard-boiled egg surrounded in sausage meat then rolled in bread crumbs and baked. Served hot or cold with garnish and Branston pickle.Options:
Hot, Cold
World-Famous Fish TacoA Fresh battered Cod piece served with two corn tortillas, coleslaw, homemade salsa, and our signature jalapeno aioli sauce on the side.
Turkey WrapFresh sliced Turkey breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, red onion and tomato all rolled into either a flour or whole wheat tortilla with your choice of dressing.Options:
Flour, Whole wheat
House SoupsEach day Chef Manny prepares a choice of either a meat based soup or a vegetarian option served to you with a freshly baked roll.Options:
Meat Based Soup, Vegetarian
Veggie BurgerA gourmet vegetarian patty topped with sauteed baby spinach, red bell peppers, feta cheese and a sweet jalapeno aioli sauce served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Big Ben BurgerThe London landmark has arrived!. A half pound beef patty, sauteed mushrooms, grilled onions, your choice of either cheddar or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise all stacked high in a toasted sesame seed bun.Options:
Cheddar Cheese, Blue Cheese
SandwichesYour choice of either fresh sauteed cod. Krab cake or chicken breast. All served open faced on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Your choice of one topping, either mushrooms, grilled onions, blue or cheddar cheese.Options:
Fresh Sauteed Cod, Krab Cake, Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese
The Great British DipTender roast beef served on a freshly baked roll with tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion and a side of horseradish and brown gravy.
Pate and ToastA generous portion of chicken and port wine pate. Served with toast and garnish
Pork PieSeasoned pork baked in a short crust pastry, served chilled with lettuce and tomato. Ideal with Coleman's Hot English Mustard.
Banger on a RollAn English style pork sausage served on a freshly baked roll with piping hot grilled onions.
Pork ShanksThree slow roasted pork shanks seared to crispy perfection with your choice of barbecue sauce or our signature buffalo sauce.Options:
Barbecue sauce, Our Signature Buffalo Sauce
Shakespeare's Chicken TendersFive lightly breaded chicken breast strips served with ranch dressing and garnish. Also available spicy.
Fish and Chips(Lunch) A generous fillet of Cod surrounded in tempura batter served with mounds of 'real' chips and peas. A true British favourite, and just like you'd get down the local Chippie.
Shepherd's Pie(Lunch) We start by using marinated lean ground beef and vegetables then top it off with a roof of mashed potatoes and bubbling grilled cheese. Also available as a vegetarian dish.
Bangers and Mash(Lunch) Three sizzling pork sausages floating in gravy and topped with grilled onions. Served with mashed potatoes and peas.
Roast Beef Lunch(Lunch) Tender slices of prime lean beef served with mashed potatoes and peas and homemade gravy.
Curry(Lunch) Your choice of either beef, chicken or vegetarian faux meat. Served with rice, chips or a bit o' both.Options:
Beef, Chicken, Vegetarian Faux Meat, Rice, Chips, aA Bit o' bBoth
Soup, Salad, And Roll(Lunch) Your choice of homemade soup, bread roll, garden fresh salad or spinach salad.Options:
Garden fresh salad, Spinach salad
Menu
Fish and ChipsThe shakespeare pub’s ‘signature dish’. A generous fillet of cod surrounded in beer batter served with our'proper' chips and peas.
Shepherds's PieLean ground beef and vegetables marinated in our secret recipe sauce topped off with a roof of mashed potatoes and bubbling grilled cheddar cheese. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans, add $2.25.
All Day English BreakfastLarge, thick cut farmhouse ham steak, two sausages, two eggs, chips and heinz baked beans.
Vegetarian All Day BreakfastA veggie patty served with 2 eggs,'proper' chips, heinz baked beans, mushrooms and sliced tomato.
Steak and Mushroom PieLean beef and sliced mushrooms cooked in a hearty red wine sauce topped off with puff pastry. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans,Options:
Item (+2.25)
Steak and Kidney PieLean cubed beef and kidney cooked in a hearty red wine sauce topped off with puff pastry. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans, add $2.25.
CurryYour choice of beef or chicken. Served with rice, chips or a bit o’ both.
Veggie CurryFaux chicken with vegetables simmered in our signature curry sauce served over'proper chips', rice or a bit'o both.
PastyA baked pastry filled with your choice of a'traditional' with ground beef, sliced potatoes and vegetables or our chef's'special' (please ask your server about today's selection). Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans, add $2.25.
Vegetarian Shepherd's PieA vegetarian version of our classic shepherd’s pie using faux ground beef. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans,Options:
Item (+2.25)
Quornish PastyOur traditional cornish pasty using'quorn' brand faux ground beef.
Homemade Fish CakesFlaked salmon and cod fillet mixed with green onions, potatoes, herbs and spices surrounded with breadcrumbs and cooked to a golden brown with parsley sauce and garnish. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans, add $2.25.
Chicken Pot PieTender pieces of chicken breast and garden fresh vegetables simmered in our delicious homemade white wine sauce topped off with puff pastry. Served with peas and your choice of ‘proper’ chips, french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans, add $2.25.
Bangers and MashThree english style pork sausages topped with grilled onions and gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and peas.
The Great British BreakfastServed saturday and sunday from 8am until 12 noon.
Traditional Sunday Roast (Sundays Only)Your choice of roast beef or chef’s ‘meat of the day’, served with yorkshire pudding, roast and mashed potatoes, garden fresh vegetables and topped with our delicious homemade gravy with a side of ground horseradish.
Vegetarian Sunday RoastOur traditional sunday roast dinner with a veggie patty in place of the meat selection.
For the KidsFor the kids we offer chicken tenders, toasted cheese sandwiches, burgers, fish and bangers (sausages), all served with chips.
DessertsSpotted dick, banana blintz, chocolate lava cake and chef thomas beatty's signature apple crumble.
24.95The Great White Whale ChallengeSingle handedly, and without leaving your seat, finish a platter of our signature fish and chips - containing a 2lb piece of battered cod, 2lb of chips and a side of peas in 45 minutes or less and it's on the house along with a'victor's' tee-shirt. Fail the challenge and it'll cost you
Pub Grub / Daily delights
Fresh Cut 'Proper' ChipsOur signature plate of'proper' chips, a mound of delicious thick-cut fries freshly peeled and chipped. Delicious with a side of curry sauce or gravy. Extra crispy? Just ask your server.
Sausage RollsTwo flaky puff pastry rolls filled with seasond pork sausage meat and baked to a golden brown, goes down great with a touch of coleman's hot english mustard.
Curry Chip Burrito'Proper' chips with our signature curry sauce wrapped up in a large flour tortilla.
Scotch EggA hard-boiled egg surrounded in sausage meat then rolled in bread crumbs and baked. Served hot or cold with garnish and branston pickle.
SaladsMixed baby greens: tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, craisins, blue cheese crumbles and croutons. Dressings: blue cheese, ranch, thousand island, fat-free sesame ginger, honey dijon, balsamic vinaigrette, jalapeño aioli or hot bacon dressing. Spinach salad: with chopped egg, bacon bits, red onions, blue cheese crumbles and served with hot bacon dressing.
Shakespeare's Fish TacoA fresh battered cod piece served with two corn tortillas, coleslaw, homemade salsa, and our signature jalapeno aioli sauce on the side.
Turkey WrapFresh sliced turkey breast, feta cheese, baby spinach, red onion and tomato all rolled into either a flour or whole wheat tortilla with your choice of dressing.
Ploughman's PlateAn assortment of cheese and a freshly baked roll accompanied with half a scotch egg, pickled onions, branston pickle, lettuce and tomato. Great as an appetizer to share.
House SoupsEach day chef manny prepares a choice of either a meat based soup or a vegetarian option served to you with a freshly baked roll.
Veggie BurgerA gourmet vegetarian patty topped with sauteed baby spinach, red bell peppers, feta cheese and a sweet jalapeno aioli sauce served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Big Ben BurgerA half pound beef patty served with sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and your choice of either blue, swiss or cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise all stacked high in a toasted sesame seed bun.
Reuben SandwichTender corned beef served on rye bread with swiss cheese, grilled onion, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing.
The Great British DipTender roast beef served on a freshly baked roll with tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion and a side of horseradish and brown gravy.
Pate and ToastA generous portion of chicken and port wine pate. Served with toast and garnish.
Cod SandwichA fresh cod fillet (sauteed or battered) served open faced on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise with your choice of one of the following toppings: blue, swiss or cheddar cheese, mushrooms and grilled or raw onion
Banger on a RollAn english style pork sausage served on a freshly baked roll with piping hot grilled onions.
Pork ShanksThree slow roasted pork shanks seared to crispy perfection with your choice of barbecue sauce or our signature buffalo sauce, homemade coleslaw and garnish.
Shakespeare's Chicken TendersFive lightly breaded chicken breast strips served with ranch dressing and garnish. Also available buffalo style.
Grilled Chicken Breast SandwichMarinated chicken breast, grilled and served open faced on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise with your choice of one of the following toppings: blue, swiss or cheddar cheese, mushrooms and grilled or raw onion.
Fish and Chips (Lunch)Traditionally prepared using fresh cod surrounded in beer batter. Served with chips and peas.
Shepherd's Pie (Lunch)We start by using marinated lean ground beef and vegetables then top it off with a roof of mashed potatoes and bubbling grilled cheese. Substitute ‘proper’ chips for french fries or mashed potatoes. Peas can be substituted for ‘mushy peas’ or heinz baked beans on all the above meals, add $2.25.
Bangers and Mash (Lunch)Three sizzling pork sausages floating in gravy and topped with grilled onions. Served with mashed potatoes and peas.
Roast Beef Lunch (Lunch)Tender slices of prime lean beef served with mashed potatoes and peas and homemade gravy.
Curry (Lunch)Your choice of either beef, chicken or vegetarian faux meat. Served with rice, chips or a bit o' both.
Soup, Salad, and Roll (Lunch)Choose from either of our homemade soups. Served with mixed baby greens salad and a bread roll.Options:
Spinach salad (+0.95)
Wines, Spirits & Ales
Cask Conditioned AleOur current cask conditioned 'Real' Ale is Stone Pale Ale with Coriander. Drawn from our traditional English hand-pump, this one-off cask has been brewed exclusively for The Shakespeare, un-filtered and un-pasteurized without any additional nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure.
Guinness StoutA dry stout that started life at Arthur Guinness's St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland in 1759. The beer is based upon the porter style that originated in London in the early 1700s. Enjoyed world wide, this has always been a favourite among beer drinkers who appreciate a full-bodied, creamy, deep ruby red (black)stout. Enjoy our award winning 'Perfect Pint! served the way it always should be. "Slainte!"
Harp LagerFirst produced in 1960 at the Dundalk Brewery, Ireland, in response to the trend among drinkers in Britain and Ireland toward continental lager. Full-bodied with a reassuring bite. Harp stays sharp to the bottom of the glass.
Newcastle Brown Ale'Newckie Brown' as it is commonly known was developed in the northeast of England during the 1920's, this ale, 'The One And Only' is dark and robust with a nutty finish.
Bass Pale AleA full flavored ale from Burton-on-Trent, England, Bass Pale Ale is considered one of the leading imported beers in the areas of quality, image, and drinkability. The essence of the traditional British beer, Bass is the original Pale Ale and it has been brewed since 1777.
Fuller's E.S.B.Brewed by Fuller's at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, the only London brewery still in operation. An ale for the connoisseur of ale drinkers, rich in taste and colour. " Extra Special Bitter". 5.9% ABV.
Fuller's London PrideFuller's London Pride, the company’s flagship brand, is a mahogany colored Bitter Beer. 4.7% ABV. It is the United Kingdom’s leading premium ale. Fuller’s, based at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, West London have been in operation for over 350 years.
Boddingtons Pub AleBoddingtons is an English beer, originally from Manchester, England, that has been brewed for more than 200 years. Known affectionately as "Boddies", this beer is famous for its smoothness and creamy head retention.
Magner's Irish Cider19.2oz Bottle. From Clonmel, County Tipperary. A 4.5% ABV Hard Cider that is rivaling Guinness in sales in Both it's native Ireland and the U.K. A perfect warm weather beverage. Take a pint glass half filled with ice, pour over, and enjoy.
Strongbow CiderStrongbow is a brand of cider manufactured in Hereford, England by Bulmers. It is the UK's most popular cider, accounting for more than half of the cider sold in Britain. Strongbow is a dry cider. Strongbow is also unique in that it is produced with a Royal Warrant. Strongbow is named after the Cambro-Norman knight Richard de Clare, later Earl of Pembroke, nicknamed "Strongbow" for relying heavily on Welsh archers during campaigns in Ireland, where the native Irish had few bows and relied on javelins.
Stella Artois LagerFirst brewed in Leuven, Belgium in 1366 as a Christmas brew, and named Stella after the Latin for"star", because of its exceptional clarity. England's best selling European beer.
Union Jack IPABrewed by the Firestone-Walker company in Paso Robles, California by Englishman David Walker and his Brother-in-Law, Adam Firestone (of Firestone Tyres fame). Citrus, pineapple, and a full chewy malt profile finish clean on your palate. Over 70 IBUs and 7.5% alcohol by volume, Union Jack certainly does not have any problems competing with the big India Pale Ales. A beer true to its origins; deeply hopped and bolstered for a long voyage. ACCOLADES: 2009 Australian International Beer Awards Gold Medal. 2008 European Beer Star Award Gold Medal. 2008 GABF Gold Medal. 2008 World Beer Cup Silver Medal - American Strong.
Smithwick's Irish AleSmithwick's (pronounced 'smith-icks') is an Irish red ale from Kilkenny in Ireland. Irelands oldest ale, in production since 1710, it combines a rich flavour with an ultra smooth finish.
For the adventurousFor those of you who like to mix it up, why not try a BLACK and TAN: (Half Guinness and half Bass), POORMAN's BLACK VELVET: (Half Guinness and half Strongbow Hard Apple Cider), TRADITIONAL SNAKEBITE: (half Harp Lager and half Strongbow Hard Apple Cider), CIDER and BLACK: (Strongbow Hard Apple Cider and Blackcurrant cordial), LAGER and LIME: (Harp Lager and Lime concentrate), SHANDY: (Half Harp lager and half Sprite), HALF and HALF: (Half Guinness and half Harp Lager), BLACK and BROWN: (Half Guinness, half Newcastle Brown Ale) and BLACK JACK: (Half Guinness, half Firestone Union Jack IPA).
Glenkinchie 10 yr.The standard 10 year old Glenkinchie single malt is a fairly typical lowland whisky in that it is fresh and light in character, with notes of lemon and cut grass. A sweet nose and a hint of peat make this a good introduction to the world of single malts.
The Glenlivet 12 yr.The colour is pale gold and the fresh and floral nose is marked by citrus fruit (lemon). The palate, dry, light and mellow reveals some flower, fruit (citrus, peach) and vanilla hints. The finish, from average lengths finishes on malt touches.
Cragganmore 12 yr.This 12 year old bottling has a dull gold colour. The nose is rightly famous as being one of the most complex of any single malt. There are sweet floral fragrances with a firm body and malty taste, a long finish with delicate aromas and light smoke.
Oban 14 yr.Oban is the frontier between the West Highlands and the Islands; the meeting place between land and sea. Fine single malt whisky has been made here for over 200 years, in one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Made using only the finest barley, malted to the distillery's own particular specification. light peat smoke gives the malt a distinctive character and taste. The result is the smoky, malty dryness in the flavour and finish of Oban.
Dalwhinnie 15 yr.Set in splendid mountain scenery, Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland. The name Dalwhinnie means meeting place, which refers to the meeting of ancient cattle drovers' routes through the mountains. With a sweet, fruity aroma and light taste, this single malt finishes with a hint of heather.
Talisker 10 yr.Talisker single malt is known for its above average peat content, and "salty" (or "spicy") character. While the brand is generally well-accepted and sells well, the high phenol level and distinct taste may prove "challenging" for the casual whisky drinker.
Lagavulin 16 yr.Lagavulin is a single malt Scotch whisky produced on the island of Islay. It has been described as the "aristocrat" of Islays. It has an unmistakable, powerful, peat-smoke aroma. Described as being robustly full bodied, well-balanced and smooth with a slight sweetness on the palate.
White WinesKenwood Chardonnay, Mezzacorona Chardonnay, Campagnola Pinot Grigio, Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Kenwood Yulupa Cuvee Brut. Plus our featured white wine of the month and 'anytime' $3 glass.
3.00Red WinesBlackstone Cabernet Sauvignon, Angeline Pinot Noir, Trapiche Malbec, Fetzer Merlot and Loredona Syrah Rose. Plus our featured red wine of the month and 'anytime' glass
ChampagneKenwood (750 ml), Kenwood (187 ml)
London FogWhisky from the Scottish highlands and Bushmills Irish Cream are added to our rich coffee and topped with heavy cream.
Irish CoffeeFirst we combine Jameson Irish Whiskey with fine brown sugar, than add a rich coffee and finally, top off this Irish classic with heavy cream.
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