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Shakespeare, Canterbury

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Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR (View on Google Map)
(01227) 463252
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Ancient building close to the cathedral, recently renovated and linked via an attractive small courtyard to the Shakespeare Wine Bar overlooking the Buttermarket and cathedral gateway. The cellar below the Wine Bar has a Roman wall.

Historic Interest

Roman wall in the cellar under the wine bar

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Casey's; Shakespeare Inn
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/08/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
CAN/4166
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Thursday
11:00am - 8:30pm
Friday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Shepherd Neame - Master Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Shakespeare, Canterbury.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly at Shakespeare, Canterbury.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Shepherd Neame (seasonal)

Source: Local

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Facilities
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TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sundays
Garden Garden
courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Only in courtyard
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Bus station
Nearby Station (650m)
Canterbury East

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