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Must Visit In Auckland

Welcome
New Zealand’s Hospitality icon, an institution in itself, standing proud and standing out as a part of Auckland History!
Auckland’s iconic Brewery, Restaurant and Historic Hotel is the popular go-to place for best drinks and food in town. The Shakespeare has been proudly serving Kiwis and Tourists since 1898 with an original Kiwi Pub Experience in the heart of Auckland CBD. Armed with a long history of hospitality, a great location and stunning architecture, the happy team at Shakespeare is carrying on a tradition of fine hospitality which began more than a century ago!

ALL OUR BEERS ARE UNIQUe

“I would give all my fame for a pot of ale…”  That’s what William Shakespeare said, and we agree!
The Shakespeare brewery is New Zealand’s Oldest Microbrew pub. The Brewhouse was installed nearly 4 decades ago and pumps out around 1200L of beer per brew. The Brewery has been making some stunning craft brews for nearly 40 years, longer than any brew pub in the country! No style is left out by our experimental Head Brewer, who is creating a portfolio of fantastic beers to take you on a world-wide beer journey.

STAY IN LIVING HISTORY

The boutique hotel rooms at The Shakespeare Hotel, each with own ensuite offer a unique and intimate place to stay right in the heart of Auckland City.

RELAX AND UNWIND WITH MATES

The main bar is on the ground level, and has a classic “old pub” feel. We also now have some tables out on the newly completed Albert St footpath! It seems everyone in New Zealand has a memory or two of sinking a few at The Shakespeare, and it seems that if walls could talk, it might land more than a few people in trouble!

MOUTH WATERING EXPERIENCE AND AMBIENCE

The historic Shakespeare Restaurant is on the 1st floor, and boasts a beautiful balcony. Our menu is packed full of the classics you love, and a few extra special dishes that our Chefs have put together.
Schedule an afternoon nap if for lunch you are tempted by the great choice of handmade Shakespeare pizzas and mouth-watering gourmet burgers, you are going to need one! Alternatively, keep it light with the Thai beef salad.
For dinner, NZs finest meat is showcased with aplomb. Think tender lamb shank, BBQ spareribs and a hearty surf and turf with all the trimmings. Alternatively, opt for Shakespeare’s famous fish n chips! Whatever the occasion, The Shakespeare has a foodie sonnet just for you!