London’s best Shakespearean pubs
The Shakespeare’s Head
This 18th-century pub, originally owned by distant relatives of the Bard, has a buzzing atmosphere and some great beers on tap.
29 Great Marlborough Street, W1, taylor-walker.co.uk (020 7734 2911)
The Macbeth
Hip, edgy, modern — head to Hoxton for an alternative way to celebrate the Bard’s birth at this lively party pub and venue. There are also lots of music acts on offer.
70 Hoxton Street, N1, themacbeth.co.uk (020 7749 0600)
The George Inn
Shakespeare himself is said to have drunk at this historic and beautiful galleried coaching inn. In fact, it’s the very last in London.
75-77 Borough High Street, SE1, gkpubs.co.uk (020 7407 2056)
The Globe
Find this lovely old pub in the heart of the City. It has a traditional feel and an eclectic selection of real ales.
83 Moorgate, EC2, nicholsonspubs.co.uk (020 7374 2915)
The Hamlet
You don’t need to think about whether you need to be at this stylish cocktail bar on lively Streatham High Road — it’s full of character, so there’s no reason not to be there.
10 Streatham High Road, SW16, thehamlet-village.co.uk (020 8769 1171)
