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.

🌿✨ WALK ON THE WILDSIDE IS COMING TO OUR DOORSTEP! ✨🌿We’re really looking forward to Walk on the Wildside taking place t...
21/09/2026

🌿✨ WALK ON THE WILDSIDE IS COMING TO OUR DOORSTEP! ✨🌿

We’re really looking forward to Walk on the Wildside taking place tomorrow and Wednesday, bringing a little more nature, wellbeing and community to the heart of Manchester! 💚

📅 TUESDAY 22ND & WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

With Nicholas Street and Tib Street hosting the main activities throughout the two days, there’ll be plenty to discover — from planting workshops and free bike checks to seeds & bulbs, quizzes and volunteering opportunities. 🌱🚲🌷

And there’s an extra reason to pop down to The Shakespeare… our street will be closed to traffic, making us even more of an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city! 🙌

So why not take a wander, explore the Wildside activities and then escape the city chaos with us on Fountain Street for a drink, some food and a little bit of Shakespearean hospitality? 🍻🌿

Whether you’re joining in with the activities or simply fancy a break from the busy city centre, we’ll be here to welcome you! 💚

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester City Centre

👉 Come and see what’s happening — and make a little time for yourself along the way!

Find out more and see the full programme at cyanlines.com/walkonthewildside

“The earth hath music for those who listen.” - William Shakespeare 🌿🎭

⚽🏏🏎️⛳ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻📺We've got another week of live sport lined up — from England cricket an...
21/09/2026

⚽🏏🏎️⛳ LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻📺

We've got another week of live sport lined up — from England cricket and Nations League football to F1 and plenty of golf! 🙌

📅 TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
🏏 12:30PM – England v Sri Lanka
One Day International

📅 THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 12:30PM – England v Sri Lanka
One Day International

📅 SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
🏎️ 12PM – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – RACE
⛳ 12:30PM – FedEx Open de France 2026
⚽ 2PM – Slovenia 🇸🇮 v Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
⚽ 7:45PM – England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v Spain 🇪🇸
⛳ 4:30PM – Presidents Cup 2026

📅 SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
⛳ 12:30PM – FedEx Open de France 2026
⛳ 4:30PM – Presidents Cup 2026

📺 LIVE & LOUD ACROSS OUR SCREENS
🍺 Great beers & matchday drinks
🍔 Food served daily
🎭 Your home of sport in Manchester City Centre

Whether you're here for the football, cricket, F1 or golf, we've got your weekend of sport covered!

👉 Book your table now, grab your mates and settle in for the action!

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester City Centre

“The game’s afoot.” — Henry V ⚽🍻

🧠🍻 THE SHAKESPEARE PUB QUIZ IS MOVING! 🍻🧠Same great quiz… new night! 🎭From now on, your weekly dose of trivia, friendly ...
15/09/2026

🧠🍻 THE SHAKESPEARE PUB QUIZ IS MOVING! 🍻🧠

Same great quiz… new night! 🎭

From now on, your weekly dose of trivia, friendly competition and questionable answers is moving to THURSDAY NIGHTS! 🎉

📅 EVERY THURSDAY
⏰ 7PM START
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

🧠 The same great quiz
🏆 £25 BAR TAB FOR THE WINNING TEAM
💷 £1 ENTRY PER PERSON – with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support
🍻 Plenty of drinks
👯 Gather your team and put your knowledge to the test!

Whether you're a quiz regular or fancy giving it a go for the first time, Thursdays are your new quiz night!

👉 Book your table and get your team together!

“The play’s the thing.” — Hamlet 🎭

⚽🍻 LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻⚽It’s a busy one this week, with England cricket, European football and ple...
14/09/2026

⚽🍻 LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻⚽

It’s a busy one this week, with England cricket, European football and plenty of Premier League action all showing LIVE & LOUD across our screens! 📺🔥

📅 MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 8PM – Leeds v Newcastle

📅 TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 6:30PM – England v Sri Lanka – T20I
⏰ 8PM – Liverpool v Tottenham

📅 WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
🔴 8PM – Manchester United v Brighton – HOME GAME
⏰ 8PM – Sunderland v AZ Alkmaar

📅 THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 6:30PM – England v Sri Lanka – T20I
🔵 8PM – Manchester City v Norwich – HOME GAME

📅 FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 8PM – Brentford v Chelsea

📅 SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 2:30PM – England v Sri Lanka – T20I – LIVE FROM OLD TRAFFORD!
⏰ 12:30PM – Tottenham v Aston Villa
⏰ 5:30PM – Nottingham Forest v Coventry

📅 SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 12PM – Celtic v Rangers
🔵 2PM – Man City v Sunderland – HOME GAME
⏰ 2PM – Bournemouth v Liverpool
🔴 4:30PM – Fulham v Manchester United

📺 SIX SCREENS. TWO FLOORS. LIVE & LOUD.
🍺 Great beers & matchday drinks
🍔 Food served daily
⚽ Your home of sport in Manchester City Centre

👉 Book your table now, grab your mates and settle in for a week of live sport!

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester City Centre

“The game’s afoot.” — Henry V 🎭⚽🍻

14/09/2026

As the nights draw in, there’s only one thing for it… comfort food! And what’s more comforting than a proper, piping-hot pie? 🥧❤️

Launching today and available until late October, our brand-new seasonal pie specials have landed at The Shakespeare:

🥩 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 seriously comforting reasons to embrace pie season. 🤤

📍 The Shakespeare, Fountain Street, Manchester
City Centre — just off Market Street.

As Shakespeare said: “A dish fit for the gods.” 😉

🔴🔵 48 HOURS TO GO… MANCHESTER DERBY! 🔵🔴The countdown is ON! ⏰ Just 48 hours until the biggest game in Manchester!🏆 MANCH...
11/09/2026

🔴🔵 48 HOURS TO GO… MANCHESTER DERBY! 🔵🔴

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Just 48 hours until the biggest game in Manchester!

🏆 MANCHESTER UNITED v MANCHESTER CITY
📅 SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 4:30PM KICK-OFF

The city will be split. The banter will be flowing. And we’ll have it LIVE & LOUD across our screens at The Shakespeare! ⚽🍻

🔥 DERBY DAY AT THE SHAKESPEARE 🔥
🍺 Great beers
📺 Live sport across our screens
🍔 Food served daily
🎉 Proper matchday atmosphere

⚠️ BOOKINGS ARE BEING TAKEN NOW!
Don’t leave it until Sunday — secure your table and get ready for the Derby!

📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.” — Henry V ⚔️⚽

Grab a Jack Daniel’s & Coke and support live music! 🤩🎤We’ve teamed up with Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola to donate 10p fro...
10/09/2026

Grab a Jack Daniel’s & Coke and support live music! 🤩🎤

We’ve teamed up with Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola to donate 10p from every eligible Jack & Coke sold to Music Venue Trust - helping protect grassroots venues, champion emerging talent, and keep live music thriving in local communities. Find out more here: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/live-at-your-local

T&Cs apply. 18+ only. Please drink responsibly.

09/09/2026

Want to bag yourself a free Schweppes Cherry Pepper & Bumbu drink? 🤩

Mix the sour cherry notes of Schweppes Cherry Pepper soda, with the smooth, full-bodied notes of Bumbu Rum. Sign up to our email club by 13th September to grab your voucher: http://spr.ly/6184BGJ6V8

*T&C's apply. 18+ and over, UK residents only. Sign up by 13th September to receive your voucher from 21st September. Please Drink Responsibly.

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK THIS WEDNESDAY! 🍻🧠Fancy yourself a bit of a know-it-all? 🤓 Or just here for the drinks and a bit o...
09/09/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK THIS WEDNESDAY! 🍻🧠

Fancy yourself a bit of a know-it-all? 🤓 Or just here for the drinks and a bit of friendly competition? Either way, Quiz Night at The Shakespeare is the place to be!

📅 WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
⏰ 7PM START
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

🎯 General knowledge
🍻 Plenty of drinks
🏆 £25 BAR TAB FOR THE WINNING TEAM
😝 SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THE LOSING TEAM
💷 £1 ENTRY PER PERSON – with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support

Grab your mates, pick your team and put your knowledge to the test! No googling, no cheating… and absolutely no arguments with the quizmaster! 😉

👉 Book your table now and get ready to battle it out for the top spot!

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

⚽🍻 LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻⚽It’s another BIG week of live sport, with Manchester United at home on Thu...
07/09/2026

⚽🍻 LIVE SPORT THIS WEEK AT THE SHAKESPEARE! 🍻⚽

It’s another BIG week of live sport, with Manchester United at home on Thursday and then the one we’ve all been waiting for… DERBY DAY on Sunday! 🔥

📅 THIS WEEK'S FIXTURES

TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
⚽5:45PM – Club Brugge v Aston Villa
⚽ 8PM – Porto v Man City

WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 11AM – England v Pakistan
⚽ 8PM – Liverpool v Atlético Madrid
⚽ 8PM – Chelsea v Leeds

🔴 THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 11AM – England v Pakistan
⚽ 8PM – Man United v Sabah FC (AZE) - United at home – catch it LIVE with us! 🍻

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER
🏏 11AM – England v Pakistan
⚽ 5:30PM – Tottenham v Everton
⚽ 8PM – Sunderland v Arsenal

🔥 SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER – DERBY DAY! 🔥
⚽ 2PM – Coventry v Brighton
🏎️2PM – Spanish Grand Prix
🏆 4:30PM – MAN UNITED v MAN CITY 🏆

The Manchester Derby is the BIG ONE! 🔴⚔️🔵
We're taking bookings now, so get your table secured and join us for the 4:30PM kick-off!

📺 LIVE & LOUD across our screens
🍺 Great beers, drinks & matchday atmosphere
🍔 Food served daily
📍 The Shakespeare, Manchester City Centre

👉 Book your table now and make a day of it!

“The game’s afoot.” — Henry V, William Shakespeare ⚽🍻

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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