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The Shakespeare2 Goswell Road

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2 Goswell Road, London (EC1M 7AA)
+44 20 7253 6116DirectionsWebsite

About The Shakespeare

The Shakespeare is listed as pubs & bars at 2 Goswell Road, London (EC1M 7AA). Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5, inspected by City of London Corporation. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00. Contact the business directly to confirm services, hours and availability.

Wheelchair access
Limited
Floor level
0

What we checked

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  • Food hygiene rating on record (FHRS)

    Rated 4 at the inspection on 20 March 2025 by City of London Corporation.

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  • Website published

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The Shakespeare in context

  • The Shakespeare is one of 2 pubs & bars we list in Cripplegate, and one of 3,880 across London.
  • There are 186 other listed businesses within 500 metres, so it sits in a busy part of Cripplegate.
  • The nearest transport is Barbican (railway station), about 206 metres away: roughly 2 minutes on foot.
  • Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5. We list 7,351 businesses in London holding the top rating of 5, out of 10,713 with a published rating.

Figures are counts from this directory, not a ranking or endorsement. Browse all pubs & bars in Cripplegate.

Business details

Location

Address
2 Goswell Road
Area
Cripplegate
Town / city
London
County
City of London
Region
England
Postcode
EC1M 7AA
Postcode district
EC1M

Contact

Phone
+44 20 7253 6116
Website
www.theshakespearebarbican.co.uk

Access

Wheelchair access
Limited
Floor level
0

Food Hygiene Rating

4out of 5

Good

Inspected 20 March 2025

By City of London Corporation Council

Food hygiene inspection result published by the Food Standards Agency. This measures hygiene standards at inspection, not customer satisfaction. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Opening Hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
Saturday
16:00 – 23:00
Open 6 days a weekOpen late (until 22:00 or later)

Hours are community-maintained and may change: confirm with the business.

Frequently asked questions about The Shakespeare

Where is The Shakespeare located?
The Shakespeare is located at 2 Goswell Road, Cripplegate, London, EC1M 7AA, in London, City of London.
How can I contact The Shakespeare?
You can contact The Shakespeare by phone on +44 20 7253 6116, through their website at https://www.theshakespearebarbican.co.uk/. You can also send a quote request through this page.
When is The Shakespeare open?
Monday 11:00 to 23:00; Tuesday 11:00 to 23:00; Wednesday 11:00 to 23:00; Thursday 11:00 to 23:00; Friday 11:00 to 23:00; Saturday 16:00 to 23:00. Hours are community-maintained and may change, so confirm with the business before travelling.
What is the food hygiene rating for The Shakespeare?
The Shakespeare holds a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, issued by City of London Corporation following an inspection on 2025-03-20. This reflects hygiene standards observed at inspection, not customer satisfaction.

What's within 500 metres

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2 Goswell Road, Cripplegate, London, City of London, EC1M 7AA

Nearest transport

  • Barbican · Railway station206 m
  • Farringdon · Railway station558 m
  • Moorgate · Railway station672 m
  • St. Paul's · Railway station759 m

Nearby landmarks

  • Queen Mary's University Charterhouse Square Campus146 m
  • The Charterhouse195 m
  • St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry220 m
  • Barbican Hall282 m

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