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31/05/2026
Sundays call for a proper steak at The Shakespeare. 🥩
From a grassfed Rump or Porterhouse from True North QLD to a 300g Gippsland Scotch Fillet, our chargrill lineup is built for long lunches and slow afternoons at the pub.
All served with beetroot purée, breaded mushroom, watercress, onion rings and Shakespeare chips — plus your choice of jus, peppercorn or mushroom sauce.
Then settle in for the afternoon with:
🎶 Live music in the Front Bar from 4–7pm
🍺 CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50
29/05/2026
Sundays at The Shakespeare are sounding pretty good. 🎶
This week, Shane Flew Duo take over the Front Bar from 4–7pm, bringing a relaxed afternoon of familiar favourites and easy Sunday tunes.
Pair it with a Traditional Sunday Roast from midday ($29, until sold out) and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50. 🍺
A proper Sunday at the pub.
28/05/2026
Members Badge Draw is on again tonight sitting at $700.
🍸 $15 cocktails upstairs from 5pm
🎟 Badge Draw between 6–8pm
A pretty good excuse to settle in for the evening.
27/05/2026
“Lovely day for a Guinness.”
An old slogan that’s been around for decades — and still hard to argue with. 🍺
Still pouring nicely at The Shakespeare.
Stick around tonight for our Meat Tray Raffles, $7.50 Grifter schooners from 6pm + Joker Poker at $1500.
23/05/2026
A proper winter warmer at The Shakespeare.
Our new Duck Cottage Pie comes topped with creamy mash potato and served with honey roasted parsnip, carrot & caulini — rich, comforting and exactly what a Sunday calls for. 🥧
Then roll into the afternoon with:
🎶 James Englund Duo live in the Front Bar
🍺 CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50
🍽 Traditional Sunday Roast from midday
Settle in and stay awhile.
22/05/2026
James Englund will be hitting the Front Bar this Sunday. 🎶
From 4–7pm, expect a chilled acoustic set packed with soulful originals and classics like Co***ne, Mad World, Roxanne and Danger Zone. 🎸
Pair it with a Traditional Sunday Roast from midday and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50. 🍺
To book:
📞 (02) 9319 6883
✉️ [email protected]
19/05/2026
Crispy Korean Chicken Wings with gochujang sauce — your new favourite snack with a cold one at The Shakespeare. 🍗🍺
Then settle in for Wednesday night:
🎟 Meat Tray Raffles
🍺 $7.50 Grifter schooners from 6pm
🃏 Joker Poker — $1400 jackpot
16/05/2026
These guys sure know how to make a great Sunday at the pub. 🎶🍺
This Sunday at The Shakespeare, Kieran Smith Duo take over the Front Bar from 4–7pm, rolling through a smooth mix of familiar favourites and modern classics — the kind of soundtrack that suits a long afternoon and a second pint.
Pair it with a Traditional Sunday Roast from midday ($29, until sold out) and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50.
Settle in and let Sunday roll on.
15/05/2026
New on our Autumn menu — Garlic & Chilli Prawns. 🍤
Served in a rich Napolitana sauce with toasted sourdough to soak up every last bit.
The kind of dish that calls for a glass of wine and a long afternoon at The Shakespeare.
14/05/2026
An Aperol Spritz, a Margarita, and a spot upstairs from 5pm for our $15 Cocktail Night.
Then stick around for the Badge Draw between 6–8pm — back to $300 and building again each week. 💰
Not a bad way to ease into the evening.
13/05/2026
Beer-battered barramundi, tartar sauce, mushy peas and golden pommes anna chips. 🐟
Fish & chips at The Shakespeare — crisp, comforting and exactly what you want midweek.
Then settle in for tonight’s:
🎟 Meat Tray Raffles
🍺 $7.50 Grifter schooners from 6pm
🃏 Joker Poker — $1300 jackpot
09/05/2026
Sunday’s looking good at The Shakespeare. 🎶
This afternoon from 4–7pm in the Front Bar, will be rolling through a relaxed mix of rock, pop and Americana — the kind of soundtrack made for a long Sunday session.
🍺 CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50
🍽 Sunday Roast til sold out
Settle in with a pint, grab a feed and ease into the afternoon.
Live music, good food and an easy Sunday at the pub.
08/05/2026
Saturdays at The Shakespeare.
A few drinks, good company and settling in for the afternoon before you know where the time’s gone. 🍷🍻
Exactly how a weekend at your local should feel.
08/05/2026
It’s a Guinness Pie kind of day we think. 🍺🥧
Rich, slow-cooked beef and Guinness wrapped in golden pastry, best paired with a proper pint of Guinness at the bar.
The sort of meal that suits a cool afternoon at The Shakespeare.
07/05/2026
ANZAC Day at The Shakespeare 🌺
A huge thank you to everyone who came down and spent the day with us.
From Two-Up in the afternoon to laneway beers spilling out onto Steel Street, live music rolling through the evening and the footy on the screens — it was a proper pub gathering from start to finish.
Cheers to our hosts Tony & XX for running the ring.
Lest we forget.
01/05/2026
Live tunes, cold pints and a proper Sunday at The Shakespeare. 🎶
plays the Front Bar 4–6pm, with a relaxed run of blues, reggae, grunge and ’90s favourites.
Add a Sunday Roast from midday ($29) and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50, and you’re sorted. 🍺
Walk-ins welcome or book ahead:
📞 (02) 9319 6883
📧 [email protected]
29/04/2026
Arthur and the lads were all smiles taking home a meat tray in last week’s raffle. 🥩
We’re back on again tonight:
🎟 Meat Tray Raffles (first draw from 6pm)
🍺 $7.50 Grifter schooners
🃏 Joker Poker — $1100 jackpot
27/04/2026
They said we were just going for a walk…Next thing you know, we’re at The Shakespeare. 🐾🍻
Long weekend Mondays are better when the whole crew’s involved.
See you soon!
24/04/2026
Rolling into the long weekend the only way we know how — with something delicious on the table and a glass to match.
We’ve got a big Saturday lined up for ANZAC Day:
Two-Up from midday, live sport on the screens, chef specials and live music from 6pm.
Then roll into Sunday with live music from 4–7pm with Bernie Sedgedin, plus our Sunday Roast from midday and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50. 🍺
And yes — we’re open Monday.
22/04/2026
ANZAC Day at The Shakespeare.
A day to pause, reflect and honour those who served.
From midday, the pub settles into the familiar ANZAC Day rhythm — Two-Up from 12pm, a few quiet beers, and the game on the screens.
🎶 Live music 6–9pm — Kieran Smith Duo (Aussie bangers)
🍽 Chef specials available all day
🏉 Live AFL & NRL throughout the afternoon
Trading 11am–10pm | Kitchen 12–8pm
Lest we forget 🌺
18/04/2026
The kind of burger you come back for.
The William Burger — beef, cheese, bacon, onion ring, all the good stuff, with chips on the side. 🍔
Make a Sunday of it:
🎶 Kieran Smith Duo | Front Bar 4–7pm
🍺 CRAFTERNOONS — pints from $9.50
🍽 Sunday Roast $29 (until sold out)
17/04/2026
Coming up this Sunday at The Shakespeare. 🎶
Kieran Smith Duo in the Front Bar from 4–7pm, bringing a smooth mix of familiar favourites and modern classics — the kind of soundtrack that suits a long afternoon and a second pint.
Pair it with a Traditional Sunday Roast from midday ($29, until sold out) and CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50. 🍺
Settle in and let Sunday roll on.
16/04/2026
A good pub says a lot from the ground up.
Tiles up front, carpet in the bar — just how a proper pub should be.
Cheers to for including The Shakespeare in his latest Pub Flooring Edition, mapping the world’s great pubs one floor at a time.
15/04/2026
When Thursday rolls around, it’s a good night to be in town.
At The Shakespeare, we spin the tombola and one lucky local member gets their shot at the weekly jackpot.
Tonight it’s up to $1900 — not a bad reason to pop in.
11/04/2026
Three pints in and Sunday’s looking good at The Shakespeare. 🍻
Settle in for CRAFTERNOONS pints from $9.50, a Traditional Sunday Roast from midday, and live music in the Front Bar from 4–7pm with Shane Few Duo. 🎶
A proper Sunday at the pub.
Address
200 Devonshire Street
Surry Hills, NSW
2010
To get to Devonshire Street in Sydney, you can take public transport by catching a train or bus to Central Station and then walking towards the street.
Alternatively, if you are driving, you can park your vehicle at one of the nearby carparks such as the Secure Parking located on Elizabeth Street or the Wilson Parking located on Chalmers Street. From there, you can walk to Devonshire Street.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
10am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
10am - 12am |
| Thursday |
10am - 12am |
| Friday |
10am - 12am |
| Saturday |
10am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11am - 10pm |
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Shakespeare Hotel, located in the heart of Surry Hills on Devonshire Street, is a must-visit for anyone looking for a great pub experience. This iconic establishment offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. With regular events like trivia nights and live jazz performances, there's always something exciting happening at Shakespeare Hotel. The staff are friendly and attentive, ensuring that your visit is enjoyable from start to finish. And with a great selection of beers on tap, including $5 Asahi on New Year's Day, you're sure to find something to suit your taste. Whether you're popping in for lunch or staying late for some drinks and live music, Shakespeare Hotel is the perfect spot to relax and unwind with friends. Don't miss out on their famous Christmas Ham Raffle or their weekly Horse Drawn Cadillac event!
