The Shakespeare
The Shakespeare is located in the City of London under the Golden Lane estate on the left side across the road from Barbican Underground Station From an historic reference
General information
Cuisine
English, Italian
Business type
Pub Restaurant, Cocktail Bar , Beer Pub
Services
Car Park, Free WiFi, Heated Terrace
Payment methods
American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Eurocard/Mastercard, Maestro, Paypal, Visa
Mon - Thu
12:00 - 15:00 • 18:00 - 22:00
Friday
12:00 - 15:00 • 18:00 - 23:00
Saturday
17:00 - 23:00
Sunday
17:00 - 22:00
Menus
Menus
Starters/Snacks
Soup of the day
served with toasted bread Please Check Daily Specials Board For Soup Of The Day
v Pitta bread – with humous
Sgabei
Fried strips of bread dough served with Stracchino soft cheese, Dolcelatte cheese, Parma ham and prosciutto cotto ham
Mediterranean Antipasto Platter
v Whole melted Camembert
cheese served with toasted bread and homemade chutney
Mains
Please Check Daily Specials Board For Main Of The Day
Pasta of the Day
Please Check Daily Specials Board For Pasta Of The Day
Shakespeare burger
28 day hung beef from Mathers Farm, Aberdeenshire, Scotland served with tomato, gherkin, red onion, lettuce ~ add chips £1 /add cheddar cheese £1/ add bacon £1
Chicken burger
minced chicken breast, tomato, gherkin, red onion and lettuce ~ add chips £1
Fish and chips
Ale battered cod fillet (approx. 120-130g) with fries and tartare sauce
Rib eye steak
225g 28 day hung grass fed beef from Mathers Farm, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Rocket, cherry tomato and parmesan shavings, Served with chips Optional cooked at the table on sizzling hot volcanic stones ~ stones are subject to availability
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, chicken, croutons, parmesan shavings, Caesar dressing
Sandwiches
Shakespeare’s Club Sandwich
with chicken, bacon, beef tomato, horseradish and mayo ~ add chips £1 or soup £1
Vagabondo
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto from Parma, sundried tomatoes, rocket
Fish Finger Sandwich
Breaded cod, lettuce, tartar sauce, on fresh not toasted buttered white bread
Sgabeo Sandwich
Fried pizza dough filled with Stracchino cheese, prosciutto cotto di Parma, rocket
Spicy Sgabeo Sandwich
Fried pizza dough filled with Stracchino cheese, spicy salame, rocket
Dessert of the Day
Please Check Daily Specials Board For Dessert Of The Day
Pizza menu
Margherita
tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil v
Prosciutto e funghi
tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, Italian cooked ham
Salame
tomato, mozzarella, Italian salame
Quattro formaggi
tomato, mozzarella, brie, Dolcelatte, Parmesan v
Quattro stagioni
tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, ham, olives
Vegetable
tomato, mozzarella, artichokes, courgettes, olives, grilled peppers v
Napoli
tomato, mozzarella, capers, anchovies, oregano
Shakespeare
tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket salad, Parmesan shavings, cherry tomatoes
Calzone
tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, Italian salame (closed and sealed pizza)
Spicy Diavola
tomato, mozzarella, spicy Neapolitan salame, chili flakes
Vegetable calzone
tomato, mozzarella, courgettes, artichokes, mushrooms (closed and sealed pizza) v
Fat Oscar
Stracchinosoft cheese, Italian sausage, onions, rocket salad
Camorra
tomato, mozzarella, onions, spicy Neapolitan salame, mushrooms and chili flakes
Lorry driver
tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, Italian sausage, chips, mayo
Oscarino
Stracchino soft cheese, Parma ham, onions, rocket salad
Scarrafone bomba
Fresh cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, parmesan shavings, Italian sausage, Extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil all added fresh inside after the dough is cooked
Wine list
Red Wines
Merlot, Brisa Vistamar, Chile 13%
Deep red in colour. It offers intense aromas of red fruits and plums, overlaid with pleasant notes of toasting. It tastes fruity on the palate, with rounded tannins, which, together with a delicious acidity, go to make up a long, delightful finish
Montepulciano D abruzzo DOC, Piane di Maggio,Italy 13%
Brilliant, attractive and warm ruby-red colour. The bouquet is ample and remarkably complex with vinous and characteristic tones. Dry on the palate with delicate, soft veining and a fine and harmonious balance
Barbera D’Asti, Castel del Poggio, Piemonte, Italy 2011 14%
Made of 100% Barbera grapes, this is ruby red with pale purple reflections. The bouquet is intense with scents of cherries and emerging spicy hints. In the mouth it is fresh and fruity, full-flavoured and appealing with a persistent finish
Nero D’Avola, Torre dei Venti, Erice, Sicily, Italy 13.5%
Tiernu, Bovale, Terralba di Sardegna, Italy 13%
Rose Wines
Pinot Grigio Blush Vaja 2012 12%
Coppery pink in colour and has a delicate bouquet with hints of refreshing summer fruits. Soft, fresh and attractively
White Wines
Pinot Grigio Vaja 2013 12%
Pale yellow in colour and has a characteristic bouquet with hints of wild flowers, honey and bananas. The flavour is dry and soft with a lasting aftertaste of ripe pears
Sauvignon Blanc Toblar 2012 13%
Straw yellow colour with subtle pale green highlights. Elegant, with classic varietal characteristics, showing pink grapefruit, pineapple, mint and yellow pepper, triggered by an intriguing track tomato leaf
Chardonnay Delle Venezie Donini 2012 12,5%
Straw yellow in colour with greenish hues and has a fresh bouquet with scents of exotic fruits and delicate floral notes. The flavour is fresh, soft and pleasant with a lingering finish
Sauvignon Blanc Brisa Vistamar 13%
Pale yellow in colour. It possesses strong aromas of tropical fruits, white flowers, orange blossom and touches of citrus. Juicy in the mouth with a delicious acidity. Fresh and attractive
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco Le Contesse DOC Extra Dry, Italy 200ml 11%
Bright straw yellow with fine bubbles .The Bouquet is very fruity, with hints of green apples. Very refreshing and well-balanced, with an attractive aftertaste
Prosecco Lamberti Extra Dry, Italy 750 ml 11%
Excellent as a light aperitif and with first courses, white meats and fish dishes
Grappa
Giare “Amarone” 41%
Refined for 36 months in barriques – delicate, harmonious
Giare “Gewurztraminer” 41%
Refined for 36 months in barriques – rich and aromatic
Giare “Chardonnay” 45%
Refined for 36 months in barriques – very intense, elegant
Le Diciotto Lune 41%
Refined for 18 months in barriques – harmonious
La Trentina “Morbida” 41%
Blend of 4 vines – delicate and long-lasting
Grappa Nonnino “Di Prosecco” (Monovitigno) 41%
One grape variety 100% Chardonnay. Lightly amber after a short time spent in barrique, refined and elegant, it has a scent reminiscent of bread, vanilla and pastry. On the palate there are notes of chocolate and newly shelled almonds.
La Trentina “Tradizionale” 41%
Blend of 4 vines – intense, with character