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The Shakespeare, Durham The oldest pub in Durham city, and the most haunted! Open from 11:30am daily.

It’s those Monday blues again, fear not, that means it’s almost time for the Shakespeare SpeedQuiz!3 General Knowledge r...
02/11/2026

It’s those Monday blues again, fear not, that means it’s almost time for the Shakespeare SpeedQuiz!

3 General Knowledge rounds, 3 Bonus Rounds and a ‘Nearest Answer Wins’ Round, featuring our favourite features of the Wheel Spin and Evil Mode 😈.

If you wish to reserve a table pop us a message with your name and group size (maximum of 6 people per team is best) and we are opening our upstairs seating area aswell! You can also ring the pub!

Free to play and drinks vouchers to be won! Please try and download the SpeedQuizzing App before you get here!

"I can call spirits from the vasty deep. / Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for the...
01/11/2026

"I can call spirits from the vasty deep. / Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them?" - Henry IV

The spooky season may be over everywhere else, but not here! We are delighted to announce that Spectre Detectors are going to be at The Shakespeare inviting you to Investigate the Spirits of the Shakespeare Tavern!!

From 6pm on Monday 11th January you can join them and they guarantee that the events are always fun and people can get involved as little or as much as they like. They have been investigating for over 16 years, have been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, in magazines both in the UK and in USA and have written many books, including one about the Shakespeare! They investigate using the latest technology including infrared recording equipment, thermal imaging cameras, full spectrum camera, rem pods, emf detectors and motion sensors. They also use traditional methods including dowsing rods, pendulums, table tipping, mirror scrying and victorian seance. They will also do spirit photography. They dont use oujia boards or provoke in any way and also have £5m public liability insurance.

For £30.00 you can experience all of this! Tickets will be available from the pub on an extremely limited basis as these events are for groups up to 12 maximum! You are not allowed to arrive intoxicated or drink during the event, the pub will also be closed to customers from 5pm on that day. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Four Blind Mice with Four White Rats!Halloween at The Shakespeare!
31/10/2026

Four Blind Mice with Four White Rats!

Halloween at The Shakespeare!

“By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.” - MacbethThe mystery of our recent haunting has been un...
30/10/2026

“By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.” - Macbeth

The mystery of our recent haunting has been uncovered!

Summoned from the inky depths, this sinisterly smooth salted caramel porter weaves a haunting harmony of rich toffee, roasted malt, and a ghostly whisper of sea salt. Dare to tempt the supernatural and come grab a velvety pint of Theakstons Portergeist! 👻 It will only be available this weekend!

🎶 "I never wanted to forget that night we'd had / Dinner, dancing, drinks and then back to my pad / Well bang, bang, ban...
29/10/2026

🎶 "I never wanted to forget that night we'd had / Dinner, dancing, drinks and then back to my pad / Well bang, bang, bang, who's the man?" 🎶

Who is heading to Scouting For Girls at Durham Cathedral tonight? The Shakespeare is just down the road so pop in for your pre and post gig pints!

“I can call spirits from the vasty deep. // Why, so can I; or so can any man // But will they come when you do call for ...
29/10/2026

“I can call spirits from the vasty deep. // Why, so can I; or so can any man // But will they come when you do call for them?” - Henry IV

We’re still feeling a strange presence at The Shakespeare, a shadow in the cellar, a whisper in the darkness, and a curious smell of salted caramel.…

Our brilliant winning quiz team this week!We had our busiest quiz this week so why not book ahead to make sure you’ve go...
27/10/2026

Our brilliant winning quiz team this week!

We had our busiest quiz this week so why not book ahead to make sure you’ve got a table for your quiz team!

Shakespeare SpeedQuiz, every Tuesday from 7pm, free to play and free drinks to be won!

“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother.” - Henry VTh...
26/10/2026

“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother.” - Henry V

The Shakespeare will be opening its doors from 10am on Sunday 8th November for anyone wanting to pop in before the Remembrance Sunday Parade, on top of that all veterans or serving forces personnel will receive 10% off their drinks for the entirety of the day.

SHAKESPEARE SPEEDQUIZEVERY TUESDAY FROM 7PMWell that was certainly a wild and windy weekend! Hopefully the weather will ...
25/10/2026

SHAKESPEARE SPEEDQUIZ
EVERY TUESDAY FROM 7PM

Well that was certainly a wild and windy weekend! Hopefully the weather will have improved in time for our spooky SpeedQuiz on Tuesday, three general knowledge rounds with bonus Halloween rounds!

Get down early to make sure you get a seat! Free to play and drinks as prizes!

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FESTIVE PERIOD!Please get in touch if you are interested in working over December.theshakespearedu...
23/10/2026

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FESTIVE PERIOD!

Please get in touch if you are interested in working over December.

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Address

63 Saddlers Street
Durham
DH13NU

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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