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Shakespeare, London

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Greene King
99 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 0RP (View on Google Map)
(020) 7828 4913
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Large and busy open-plan, split level pub opposite Victoria station. It's bare boarded and with quite low ceilings, so often noisy. Down two steps is a designated dining room and below is a cavernous cellar bar (Platform 22) with intimate alcoves. Under licensing restrictions, beer drinkers on Fridays and Saturdays may have to make do with plastic drinking containers. There is often security on the doors.

Normally four ales are available here and the footfall is sufficient for the pub to keep them in reasonable quality. There is a good selection of food including pub classics, Sunday roasts and a kids' menu.

Historic Interest

Licensed c 1785 as the Shakespeare; when it was rebuilt in 1870 it boasted the longest bar counter in London. Now much altered and wholly modern in style.

Information for this venue is provided by the West London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Shakespeare Tavern
Local Authority
Westminster
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/05/2025
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
London Underground Ltd
Pub ID
WLD/16066
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am ‑ 11:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am ‑ 11:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am ‑ 11:30pm
Thursday
10:00am ‑ Midnight
Friday
10:00am ‑ Midnight
Saturday
10:00am ‑ Midnight
Sunday
Noon ‑ 10:30pm
Monday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Saturday
10:00am ‑ 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 3 times
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

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

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Shakespeare, London.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Shakespeare, London.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - London Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 7 times
Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Shakespeare, London.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Often showing without sound
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Events Events
Speed Quiz every Thursday
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (15m)
various (bus station)
Nearby Station (150m)
London Victoria
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
London Victoria

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