The Shakespeare, Fountain St, Manchester

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.

Smash the amp, win PRIZES! 🎸🤘 We've teamed up with Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola to give you the chance to win prizes this su...
13/08/2026

Smash the amp, win PRIZES! 🎸🤘 We've teamed up with Jack Daniels & Coca-Cola to give you the chance to win prizes this summer, including tickets to Wembley! To enter, play the game at the link below, and enter for your chance to WIN! 🤩

https://www.jackdanielsmakeitcount.com/smash-hits/

Full T&C's apply, Competition closes 14/09/2026. UK Residents 18 and over only.

🎭 NO QUIZ THIS WEEK… BUT SOMETHING BRAND NEW IS COMING! 🧠🍻There’s no quiz at The Shakespeare this Wednesday, but don’t w...
12/08/2026

🎭 NO QUIZ THIS WEEK… BUT SOMETHING BRAND NEW IS COMING! 🧠🍻

There’s no quiz at The Shakespeare this Wednesday, but don’t worry — we’re not giving up on quiz night! We’ve listened to your feedback, made some changes and we’re excited to relaunch our weekly quiz on Wednesday 19th August with the brilliant Mark taking the reins! 🎉

Forget the phones and get ready for a traditional pen & paper quiz, written especially for The Shakespeare by Mark each week. Expect a great mix of questions, plenty of friendly competition and, of course, a few surprises along the way! ✍️🤔

🏆 £25 bar tab for the winning team
🎁 A special prize for the team in last place — because nobody should go home empty-handed! 😂
💚 £1 per person entry donation to Macmillan Cancer Research

Mark is the man behind the ever-popular quiz at Finders Keepers in Ancoats, and we’re absolutely delighted to have him joining us to take over our weekly quiz.

📅 Wednesday 19th August
⏰ Quiz starts at 6pm
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester

So take this week off, get your thinking caps ready and join us on the 19th to give Mark a proper Shakespeare welcome! 🍻

As Shakespeare himself said:
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” 🎭

So… players, take your places! Let the quiz begin. 🧠🍺

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻Live, loud and ready for kick-off! 🙌 Whether you're backing the home side, ...
10/08/2026

⚽️ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻

Live, loud and ready for kick-off! 🙌 Whether you're backing the home side, following your team or just fancy a cold beer with the big games on.

📅 MONDAY 10TH AUGUST
⚽ 8PM – Plymouth v Exeter

📅 WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST
⚽ 7:30PM – Manchester Utd v Leeds Utd

📅 FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST
⚽ 8PM – Wolves v Blackburn

📅 SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST
⚽ 1:30PM – Watford v Southampton
⚽ 3PM – Arsenal v Manchester City

🍺 Six screens. Two floors. Every big moment.
Turn up, grab a cold one and settle in for the action — we’ll have the volume up and the sport on! 🔊⚽️

📲 Want the best spot for the game? Book your table and get settled in before kick-off!

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

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

🐝🎨 SIP & PAINT – MANCHESTER BEE EDITION! 🍷🖌️Ready for a fun night out with a splash of creativity? Join us on Tuesday 22...
10/08/2026

🐝🎨 SIP & PAINT – MANCHESTER BEE EDITION! 🍷🖌️

Ready for a fun night out with a splash of creativity? Join us on Tuesday 22nd September at The Shakespeare for a relaxed and laughter-filled Sip & Paint evening, where you’ll be creating your very own Manchester Bee with the help of Be Wild Creative! 🐝💛

🎨 £15 promotional sale event!

This isn’t your typical step-by-step painting class — it’s all about free-flowing creativity, having fun and creating something that’s uniquely yours.

Want your bee to be bold and colourful? Elegant? Whimsical? Completely bonkers? 😂 There’s no right or wrong way to do it! We’ll be on hand with tips, inspiration and plenty of encouragement, but the design is entirely up to you.

👩‍🎨 Paint pro or haven’t picked up a brush since school? Everyone’s welcome!

We’ll provide all the materials you need, so just bring your imagination — and maybe a friend or two! 🍻

🍷 Drinks and food will be available to purchase throughout the evening, so you can sip, paint and enjoy a great night out in the heart of Manchester.

🐝 It’s going to be absolutely buzzing!

📆 Tuesday 22nd September
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester
🎟️ £15 promotional tickets
🔗 Book your tickets now - Link in bio

Come along, get creative and paint your own little piece of Manchester! 💛🎨

“The object of art is to give life shape.” — Shakespeare

⚽ THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS ALMOST BACK! ⚽The new Premier League season is almost here, and there's no better place to catch...
10/08/2026

⚽ THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS ALMOST BACK! ⚽

The new Premier League season is almost here, and there's no better place to catch every kick, goal and unforgettable moment than The Shakespeare – Manchester's city centre home for live sport.

Whether you're cheering on your club every week or simply looking for a great atmosphere, we've got every match covered on our screens, with great food, cold drinks and an unbeatable matchday experience.

📲 Download Our App & Opt In to Sports - Unlock exclusive benefits all season long, including:

⚽ Exclusive food & drink discounts
⚽ Premier League fixture lists
⚽ Exclusive app-only offers
⚽ Sports news and promotions
⚽ Competitions and giveaways throughout the season

🍺 Matchdays Done Properly
⚽Live Premier League action
🍻ce-cold pints and premium spirits
🍽️ Delicious food served daily
👌The perfect atmosphere before, during and after every game

📍 Find Us

The Shakespeare
16 Fountain Street - Manchester M2 2AA
Just off Market Street

🕚 Opening Hours

11:00am – 11:00pm

Bring your mates, wear your colours and make The Shakespeare your home for football this season.

⚽ Download the app, opt in to Sports and don't miss a single kick!

"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win." – William Shakespeare

07/08/2026

Cool down with a pint of Cruzcampo and you could be heading on a getaway to Seville! For your chance to win, follow the link and upload a photo of your pint to enter: https://uk.cruzcampo.com/win-a-trip

Sip, snap and savour with Cruzcampo 🍺

*Competition closes 16th August. Full T&Cs apply. Please drink responsibly. 18+ only.

🦌 Think you know Jägermeister? Think again... 🍊Meet Jägermeister Orange – the iconic herbal liqueur with a zesty Sicilia...
06/08/2026

🦌 Think you know Jägermeister? Think again... 🍊

Meet Jägermeister Orange – the iconic herbal liqueur with a zesty Sicilian orange twist. Best served ice cold, it's smooth, bold and bursting with citrus flavour.

🔥 3 shots for £9 – all day, every day! Mix & match with Original Jägermeister or Jägermeister Orange.

📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." – Hamlet, William Shakespeare

🍪 Loyalty Rewards members – have you claimed your FREE dessert yet? 🍨There's still time to enjoy your latest treat, but ...
04/08/2026

🍪 Loyalty Rewards members – have you claimed your FREE dessert yet? 🍨

There's still time to enjoy your latest treat, but be quick – this reward is only valid until Sunday 9th August!

Our top pick? The irresistible Chocolate Lava Cookie 🤤 Served warm with Jersey clotted cream ice cream and finished with a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce.

✨ Not a Loyalty Rewards member yet? There's never been a better time to join!

Download the Greene King app, register for Loyalty Rewards, and spin the wheel for the chance to win a FREE main, dessert or pint. No catch – just a little extra reason to visit your favourite pub. Even if you don't win, you'll still be able to order straight from the app and skip the queue.

🍽️ Food served daily from 11am
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

*£5 minimum spend applies. Offer and reward subject to availability. Full terms and conditions available on our website.

"Let good digestion wait on appetite, and health on both." – Macbeth, William Shakespeare

🧠🍷 OUR FINAL QUIZLIVE QUIZ! 🍷🧠Join us for our final QuizLive quiz after countless questions, laughs and memorable Wednes...
03/08/2026

🧠🍷 OUR FINAL QUIZLIVE QUIZ! 🍷🧠

Join us for our final QuizLive quiz after countless questions, laughs and memorable Wednesday nights!

📅 This Wednesday
🕖 7:00pm
💷 Just £1 per person to play

Round up your quiz team, put your knowledge to the test and see if you can claim the bragging rights one last time!

And don't forget... it's Wine Wednesday! 🍷

🍾 Bottles of House Red or House White – ONLY £8 all day*! (*Whilst stocks last!)

Great wine, great company and one final chance to become QuizLive champions at The Shakespeare.

📍 The Shakespeare
16 Fountain Street
Manchester M2 2AA
Just off Market Street

Will your team finish on top? We'll see you Wednesday! 🏆

"Brevity is the soul of wit." – William Shakespeare

🛍️ Fancy a quick bite while you’re out shopping? 🍴We’re serving our full menu today, including our ever-popular Small Pl...
01/08/2026

🛍️ Fancy a quick bite while you’re out shopping? 🍴

We’re serving our full menu today, including our ever-popular Small Plates – the perfect excuse to take a break and enjoy a nice cold drink. 🍻

Can’t decide? You don’t have to! Choose any 3 Small Plates for just £18.25 – ideal for sharing (or keeping all to yourself… we won’t judge! 😉).

🤤 Flying out of the kitchen today:
🧀 Halloumi Bites with Chilli Jam
🍗 Chicken Tenders with IPA BBQ Sauce
🌮 Hot Honey Pulled Pork Tacos
🌶️ Buffalo Chicken Dip

No booking? No problem! Walk-ins are always welcome.

📍 Just off Market Street, behind Primark
🐶 Dog friendly
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly
🏛️ Two floors with plenty of seating

So give your feet a well-earned rest, grab a bite to eat, and come and see us at The Shakespeare.

“If music be the food of love, play on.” – Twelfth Night 🎭

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 - 11pm

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