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Shakespeares, Edinburgh

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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
65 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2DJ (View on Google Map)
(0131) 228 8400
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Shakespeares is one of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs and was built at the same time as the Theatres, it boasts a comfortable spacious lounge-like bar with high ceilings. The seating comprises of well upholstered chairs and banquettes, five screens are spread throughout showing sporting events. It is very handy for local venues including Usher Hall, Traverse Theatre, Royal Lyceum and the Filmhouse.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Shakespeare
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
08/07/2025
Last surveyed
04/09/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EDN/433
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Belhaven (varies) , Greene King (varies) , Morland (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are permitted when food is served.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Restaurant Restaurant
table service available in restaurant area
Smoking Smoking
outside terrace
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (450m)
West End
Nearby Station (890m)
Haymarket
Directions
Near Usher Hall

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