The Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery
The Shakespeare Hotel & Brewery

The Shakespeare Restaurant & Brewery

An iconic establishment on Albert Street
Opening hours
Currently open!
Monday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am-10:30 pm
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125 years of history line the walls of The Shakespeare, and it is the oldest working Micro-Brew Pub in New Zealand. The menu is crammed with pub classics done in style, and a range of award winning beer made behind the bar are a perfect accompaniment. Daily happy hours and dinner specials give a reason to visit any day of the week.

$30 for a Two Course Lunch or $45 for a Two Course Dinner

Options include classic fish and chips, beer-battered hoki fillets, fries, salad and sauce, chicken burger with chipotle sauce and condiments.

The Shakespeare
$30 Two Course Lunch
Entrée
Garlic bread, grilled Italian ciabatta bread coated with garlic butter
House-made crab cakes, all-time favorite crispy pan-fried crab cakes
Dumpling of the day, a visual delight, freshly made crispy pan-fried dumplings
Crostoni sausage, classic pork and fennel sausage, with crostini and mustards
Main
Classic fish & chips, house beer-battered hoki fillets, fries, salad & sauce
Cheeseburger, melted cheese on beef patty, served with fries & aioli
Vegetarian Burger, fresh vegetables with Italian tomato, feta, beans & candied walnut
Open chicken sandwich, grilled chicken breast served on ciabatta bread with green tomato chutney, salad & chutney
Drink match recommendation
An award-winning house beer, $10/300ml handle/$12 for I.P.A's, $14/full pint/$16 for I.P.A's

Ts & Cs: available for lunch only. 

$45 Two Course Dinner
Entrée
Garlic bread, grilled Italian ciabatta bread coated with garlic butter
House-made crab cakes, all-time favorite crispy pan-fried crab cakes
Bread and Dips, Grilled ciabatta bread served with a daily changed dips
Dumpling of the day, a visual delight, freshly made crispy pan-fried dumplings
Crostoni sausage, classic pork and fennel sausage, with crostini & mustards
Main
Classic fish & chips, house beer-battered hoki fillets, fries, salad & sauce
Thai salad (beef or chicken), rich stuffed salad topped with spring onion & dressings
Classic margherita pizza, tomato, mozzarella cheese, pesto sauce & oregano
Juliet’s chicken burger, 200gm grilled chicken breast, chipotle sauce & condiments
Drink match recommendation
An award-winning house beer, $10/300ml handle/$12 for I.P.A's, $14/full pint/$16 for I.P.A's

Ts&Cs: available for dinner only. 

Enjoy two hours of free parking or $5 evening and weekend rates. Find out more. Ride on public transport from as little as $2 each way. Find out more.
Last updated: 10 July 2025

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