The Shakespeare, Fountain St, Manchester

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The Shakespeare, Fountain St, Manchester Welcome to The Shakespeare, a historic pub in the city centre of Manchester. We’re the perfect place to spend time with loved ones. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Serving expertly brewed real ales, wines, cocktails, mocktails and many more alongside classic British pub food in a family-friendly and dog-friendly setting. Whether that be watching live sports across Sky and TNT Sports, celebrating an occasion in our function room, listening to our live music or simply just enjoying a relaxing drink and meal. Our delicious range of British comfort food makes us a great destination for a hearty lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends. And with free Wi-Fi and disabled facilities, everyone is catered to. Book your table or spot in our pub today.

🍺 NEW CASK ALE ALERT: SUN DOG! ☀️🐕There’s a new golden boy on our taps! 👑 Introducing Sun Dog, our brand-new 4% golden c...
15/10/2026

🍺 NEW CASK ALE ALERT: SUN DOG! ☀️🐕

There’s a new golden boy on our taps! 👑 Introducing Sun Dog, our brand-new 4% golden cask ale — beautifully golden, perfectly pintable and ready to brighten up your visit to The Shakespeare.

Fancy a little taste of something new? Add it to our B**R PADDLE — three ⅓ pints of b**r, perfect for sampling your way through our range. 🍻

🤤 PIE & PADDLE — JUST £8! 🥧🍺

That’s three ⅓ pints of b**r PLUS two mini pies — featuring our steak & ale and chicken & mushroom pies, served with rich, delicious gravy.

Golden ale, mini pies and a proper pub treat? Now that’s a match made in heaven!

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester city centre — just off Market Street.

🎭 “I would give all my fame for a pot of ale.” — William Shakespeare, Henry V

🥧 LAST CHANCE FOR OUR SEASONAL PIE SPECIALS! 🍂Time is running out, pie lovers! 👀 Our comforting seasonal specials are on...
14/10/2026

🥧 LAST CHANCE FOR OUR SEASONAL PIE SPECIALS! 🍂

Time is running out, pie lovers! 👀 Our comforting seasonal specials are only here until Sunday 18th October — so if you haven’t tried them yet, now’s your chance!

🥩 Steak & 14-Hour Braised Beef Shin Stroganoff Pie
🍛 Butter Chicken Pie
🐷 BBQ Pulled Pork & Mac & Cheese Pie
🧀 Croxton Manor Cheddar, Double Gloucester & Leek Pie

Four delicious pies, one very difficult decision… 🤤 Which one will you be trying before they’re gone?

📍 Find us on Fountain Street, Manchester city centre, just off Market Street.

Don't leave it too late — these pies won't be around forever! 🥧❤️

“The pie’s the thing!” — Hamlet… kind of. 🎭🥧

🎭🧠 QUIZ NIGHT AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻Think you’re the brains of the bunch? 🤔 Gather your cleverest mates, grab a pint and ...
13/10/2026

🎭🧠 QUIZ NIGHT AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻

Think you’re the brains of the bunch? 🤔 Gather your cleverest mates, grab a pint and join us for our weekly quiz every Thursday at 7pm!

✍️ A traditional pen-and-paper quiz, specially written for The Shakespeare by our brilliant quizmaster, Mark.

🏆 £25 bar tab up for grabs for the winning team!
🎁 A special prize for the team who comes last (yes, really! 😂)
❤️ Just £1 per person to enter, with all entry fees going to Macmillan Cancer Research.

🎓 STUDENT PERKS! Flash your valid student ID and enjoy 20% off food and drinks, all day, every day. More brains, less spend! 🍔🍺

Whether you’re a walking encyclopaedia or just here for the b**r, there’s a place for you at our table!

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester city centre — just off Market Street.

“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 🎭

📖 As You Like It — William Shakespeare

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻It’s another HUGE week of football! 🙌 From European nights to Premier Leagu...
12/10/2026

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻

It’s another HUGE week of football! 🙌 From European nights to Premier League clashes, we’re showing the action LIVE & LOUD across six screens over two floors.

🔵 CITY FANS — WE’RE RIGHT HERE! 🔵
Man City take on Paris Saint-Germain at home on Wednesday night, so whether you’re heading to the Etihad or watching from the pub, make The Shakespeare part of your matchday plans! We’re right next to Market Street tram stop, making us the perfect spot to stop off before or after the game. 🍻

📅 MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER
⚽ 8PM – Coventry v Newcastle

📅 TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER
⚽ 8PM – Atlético Madrid v Man United
⚽ 8PM – Arsenal v Lille

📅 WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
⚽ 5:45PM – LASK Linz v Liverpool
🔵 8PM – Man City v Paris Saint-Germain 🔵

📅 THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER
⚽ 5:45PM – Lyon v Crystal Palace
⚽ 8PM – Bournemouth v Sturm Graz

📅 FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER
⚽ 8PM – Burnley v Wolves

📅 SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
⚽ 12:30PM – Everton v Chelsea
⚽ 5:30PM – Newcastle v Aston Villa

📅 SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
⚽ 2PM – Brighton v Crystal Palace
⚽ 2PM – Leeds v Man United
⚽ 4:30PM – Nottingham Forest v Arsenal

🍺 Six screens. Two floors. All the action.
Grab a pint, settle in and soak up the atmosphere — we’ll have the football on and the volume up! 🔊⚽️

📲 Book your table before kick-off and get your spot secured!

As Shakespeare said, “The game is afoot!” 😉⚽️

📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre
🚊 Right next to Market Street tram stop
🕚 Open 11am–11pm every day

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09/10/2026

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🧠🍻 THE PUB QUIZ IS BACK THIS THURSDAY! 🍻🧠🎭 We’re back again this Thursday for our weekly pub quiz with Mark — the same g...
07/10/2026

🧠🍻 THE PUB QUIZ IS BACK THIS THURSDAY! 🍻🧠

🎭 We’re back again this Thursday for our weekly pub quiz with Mark — the same great quiz, plenty of laughs and a whole lot of questionable answers!

📅 THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER
⏰ 7PM START
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

🧠 General knowledge & plenty of trivia
🏆 £25 BAR TAB FOR THE WINNING TEAM + A PRIZE FOR LAST PLACE!
💷 £1 ENTRY PER PERSON — supporting Macmillan Cancer Support
🍻 Great drinks & a proper Thursday night out
🎓 20% STUDENT DISCOUNT — on food & drinks all day, every day with valid student ID

Grab your mates, get your team together and come and see if you can claim the top spot! 👑

👉 BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!

“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” — As You Like It 🎭🧠

🥧🍺 PIES, PINTS & PUB NIGHTS! 🍺🥧Fancy a proper little pie and pint combo? We’ve got you covered! 👀For just £8, you can tu...
06/10/2026

🥧🍺 PIES, PINTS & PUB NIGHTS! 🍺🥧

Fancy a proper little pie and pint combo? We’ve got you covered! 👀

For just £8, you can tuck into:

🥧 Two mini pies — one delicious Steak & Ale and one creamy Chicken & Mushroom, both served with our rich, delicious gravy 🤤

Then choose your perfect pairing:

🍺 ANY draught pint
OR
🍻 A flight of three ⅓ pints of our own-brewed b**rs — perfect if you fancy trying a few!

It’s the ultimate pies + pints pairing, and it’s here for a limited time only until 18th October.

So grab your mates, grab a table and get stuck in. Good pies, good b**r, good times. What more could you ask for? 🍻

📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

As Shakespeare said, “I would give all my fame for a pot of ale.” 🍺😉

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻Another big week of live sport is coming your way! Whether you’re here for ...
05/10/2026

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻

Another big week of live sport is coming your way! Whether you’re here for England, the Premier League or the Singapore Grand Prix, we’ve got you covered live & loud across six screens over two floors. 🙌

📅 TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER
🏴 7:45PM – England v Czech Republic
🇪🇺 UEFA Nations League

📅 FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER
⚽ 8PM – West Ham v QPR
🏆 EFL Championship

📅 SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER – HOME GAME! 🔴⚪️
🏟️ 12:30PM – Arsenal v Leeds
🔥 5:30PM – Manchester United v Tottenham
Headed to Old Trafford? Make The Shakespeare your pre- or post-match stop! 🍻

📅 SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER
⚽ 12PM – Motherwell v Celtic
🏎️ 1PM – Singapore Grand Prix – Race
⚽ 2PM – Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
⚽ 2PM – Hull City v Everton
⚽ 4:30PM – Liverpool v Manchester City

🍺 Six screens. Two floors. All the action.
From football to F1, we’ll have the big games live, loud and on the screens — all you need to bring is your team shirt and your appetite for a pint! 🍻🏎️⚽

📲 Tables can be booked — get yours secured before kick-off!

As Shakespeare said, “The game is afoot!” 😉⚽️

📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre
Open 11am – 11pm every day

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS BAUBLE PAINTING - COMING SOON ✨🎄After the huge success of last week’s Sip & Paint with Be Wild Creative, we...
30/09/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS BAUBLE PAINTING - COMING SOON ✨🎄

After the huge success of last week’s Sip & Paint with Be Wild Creative, we’re already looking forward to getting creative with this wonderful team again! 🎨🍷 This time, we’re getting festive… 🎅🎄

✨ CHRISTMAS BAUBLE PAINTING WITH BE WILD CREATIVE ✨

📅 Monday 10th November ⏰ 7PM
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester

Join us for a fun-filled evening of festive creativity, where you’ll get to paint your very own Christmas baubles! 🎨🎄

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just fancy giving something new a go, it’s the perfect excuse to get together with friends, enjoy a few drinks and create something special for your Christmas tree — or as a handmade gift! 🎁

🍻 Food & Drinks available to purchase at the bar
🎨 All materials provided

🎟️ EARLY HEADS-UP — TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Book your ticket via the link in our bio and get ready to get crafty this Christmas! 👇

BOOK YOUR BAUBLE PAINTING TICKET

We’ll see you there for festive fun, good company and a little bit of Christmas creativity! 🎄✨

Raise a glass to happy hour 🍻Join us for 2 for 1 on a selection of bevvies whilst you enjoy a long overdue catch up with...
29/09/2026

Raise a glass to happy hour 🍻

Join us for 2 for 1 on a selection of bevvies whilst you enjoy a long overdue catch up with your favourites… have you sent a message in the group chat yet?

* Available Monday to Thursday, 4-7pm from 14th September until 1st October 2026. Full T&Cs apply

Address

16 Fountain Street
Manchester
M22AA

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 10:30pm

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