Shakespeares Head

For a Weatherspoons this was a little lush!
The wine list certainly exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for something fab to drink, go with the Villa Maria, it’s such amaing value for money here!
Atmosphere isn’t bad at all, and the décor is pretty decent!

Very spacious with a great wine selection at a very reasonable price. A great place to stop pre or post theatre

Shakespeare’s Head is your standard Weatherspoons. Cheap drinks, decent pub food, lots of space. We went for predrinks before a night out at Sway and it did make for a good meeting point.
The pub itself does not have anything in particular to make it special except its location close to the tube and a few other venues you can continue your night out at. However it can also serve a good ‘quick pint’ destination after work before you hop on the tube in if you are in the area.
If you are a small group I would probably recommend some other pubs up the road which are small but much more unique, but this one caters to big groups so if you are planning a night or an event for 30 – 60 people (probably even more if you book ahead) they can easily accommodate them.
To be honest I don’t have any desire to visit again but I don’t particularly mind going again either. It is pretty much the perfect pub to have a completely neutral attitude towards.

The Shakespeares Head is perfecty located just round the corner from Holborn station.
Yes it’s a Wetherspoons but ask yourself ‘are there really any problems with Wetherspoons?’ Cheap alcohol (£11 bottle of wine), standard food AND always a lively but relaxing atmosphere — they do exactly what they’re meant to do and for me it is a go to if I’m looking for a cheap night out (don’t judge me!)
This was the first time I’d visited this particular weatherspoons and as expected it was buzzing — not a spare seat in site. I shared a bottle of rose with a friend and we chatted stood up by a wooden drinking area. To be honest in this environment it didn’t really bother me that we didn’t have a seat and we had an enjoyable hour or so here.

Un pub très sympa pour passer du beau temps avec des amis pour boire ou/​et manger (les fameux pub grubs)! Le prix est raisonnable pour Londres et la nourriture remplit bien le ventre! Par contre, né vous attendez pas à de la nourriture gastronomique, on a affaire aux traditionnels frites burgers et variantes typiques des pubs anglais… C’est surtout l’ambiance qui vaut le détour même si on peut se sustenter au passage !

Average Spoons. Nothing special. The definition of 3 stars.

Big Wetherspoons in Holborn perfect for afterwork drinks! Food is the same as in every other Wetherspoons (obviously) but it’s ok for a not overpriced drink in the area.

So much room! Everything else as expected.

Despite knowing fully well that, when entering a Wetherspoons establishment, the stale ambient odour mixture of sweat, alcohol-​infused upholstery and shame is very quickly forgotten when the price list is seen and suddenly you’re three rounds down, I was surprised to be further disappointed by the service.
With the exception of the bar manager who was indeed very competent (especially when he took over from his colleagues to serve when they were inundated), the remaining staff were rather hopeless, treated their guests like cattle that are to be herded, which induced much more of a nightclub atmosphere, with a very controlling, trustless and condescending attitude, than a pub where one would want to enjoy a few casual drinks.
This could be a consequence of my visit being on a Saturday night (13/​06/​2015), however a well-​managed establishment should be able to cope with the expected weekly fluctuations of customer numbers, which I have to say was unfortunately not the case at the Shakespeares Head. If you’re the type of patron who prioritises low-​cost over enjoyment, then by all means please do come to this establishment, but as far as Wetherspoons pubs go, there are far more enjoyable venues where you can spend your pound.

Good food and drinks. Nice attendants. The price is ok, considering you can spend less than 10£ eating and drinking.

Right next to Holborn Station. Just down the street from the LSE campus. Students are frequently seen there. I discovered Shakespeare’s in the first week as a student at LSE. I keep coming back because it’s cheap, and there are tons of drink and food options. The English breakfast can be beat at other places, but it’s quick here. Lively atmosphere.
Closes early on the weekends. So, come for a few pre-​game drinks and then head elsewhere if you are in the area.

Not sure if it was just the night, but I have three important words: Too Brightly Lit.
Pubs are supposed to be dark, intimate and cozy. This was a place of tall tables, white marble and blaring lights. It’s huge, which is a benefit, but then again it’s also a chain pub, so they have a different atmosphere than other locals in the area.
Additionally, they don’t have a super great offering of beers – just the standards on tap and no great options in the cupboards behind the bar. I am always willing to pay more for a great beer… no dice here.
I didn’t try the food, and didn’t stay for more than one round. I’d say take a look at the range of reviews and figure out if there’s somewhere more in line with an authentic experience, because this wasn’t for me.

I’m not usually a fan of chain pubs, Shakespeare’s head is part of the JD Wetherspoon corporate group but I was pleasantly surprised during my visit there. This pub has a warm ambiance and is also quite large, providing ample tables and seating. It’s a good place to go for a large gathering of friends. It’s also very popular, centrally located in Holborn and has good food and very competitive prices, especially on Tuesday when they have the «Steak Club» special.
Deals in London are hard to find, and this one is amazing! For £7.75 you have a choice of either 8oz rump or sirloin steak, or a mixed grill, or Scottish salmon including chips, peas and either a pint, wine or soft drink! Or if two people are dining they have a 2 steak special with a bottle of wine for £17.99!
I ordered the salmon fillet and it was delicious! Perfectly seasoned with hollandaise on the side. the chips were crispy and the wine was good. I was a very happy camper indeed!

As a not-​terribly-​well-​off (read: broke as f) student, The Shakespeare’s Head/​Wetherspoons always seems to fit the bill — cheap and cheerful, and close to my university. I can’t tell you the number of times my coursemates and I have flocked here after a long day of graduate seminars, too tired to think of anywhere else to go and too reluctant to experiment with other pubs in the business-​y Holborn/​Kingsway area, lest our bank accounts regret it later.
No, it’s not particularly clean, yes, there are always large groups of Polish builders menacingly crowding around the front door while having a cigarette, making it super awkward when you try and walk in, and yes, you will annoyingly always be asked for your ID when buying a drink (you can’t pull a fast one on the guys at ‘Spoons, no siree). However, for £2 a pint in a place that’s not a student bar, I can deal with it… over and over and over again. See you next week, ‘Spoons.

Ich bin hier auf die Empfehlung eines Kollegen hin und bin ein wenig über die Bewertungen erstaunt gewesen.
Der Pub liegt verkehrsgünstig in Laufweite zur Haltestelle Holborn. Die Einrichtung ist so pubig, wie man sie aus Ausländer erwartet.
Die Speisekarte ist gefüllt mit den üblichen Verdächtigen der britischen und erbeuteten Küche. Die Speisekarte hat einige preisliche Überraschungen in Form von Bundles parat. Z.B. der Burger mit alkoholischem Getränk für 7,95. Das Guiness war gut, aber der Burger hat mich nicht wirklich von den Socken gehauen. Auch das Ketchup hat gefehlt. Also. Zweiter Versuch: Nachos. Die waren knochentrocken. Und der Käse war na ja britisch. Aber die Salsa und die Guacamole waren der Hammer! Allein dafür einen Stern.
Fazit: Für einen unvoreingenommenen Nicht-​Londoner allein wegen des Preis-​Leistungs-​Verhältnisses und der Lage empfehlenswert. Vielleicht ändert sich meine Meinung aber noch nach den nächsten London-​Trips. Also The Kings Head war besser.

Very large pub. Doesn’t appear so on the outside but really is. You won’t have trouble finding seating here, even on a busy Friday night. About 12 of us were able to all fit on a booth with some added chairs.
Didn’t eat, but drink prices are reasonable. You’ll even get cucumbers in your g+t if you get the right bartender. I heard they were delicious.
Overall, a bit loud and not creative, but good for groups on a late night out.

Good cold beer, but the food was ok. I had their award winning Sausages and Mash couldn’t finish it. The portion was large and you get kinda of bored after a couple of bits.

This is a great place to gather and hang out, drinking beer or just watch a game.
This pub is spacious with lots of seating. The food, however, is not so great. I ordered an appetizers of nachos and what came out was that the cheese was baked into the chips. I tried pulling one out and ended up picking up the entire thing!!!
But Shakespeare’s Head redeems itself with a great menu of drinks.
This is a cool place to hang out and have a drink or three before heading out to dinner.

I’ve been here twice since it’s close to the LSE campus.
The first time, my friends and I stopped by on the way to the Library before working on a group project. I got a glass of PIMM’s, which was only 2.50 pounds! I wasn’t too hungry so I went for the smoked haddock and mozzarella fishcake appetizer. I never thought fish would go well with mozzarella, but it was really good! It came hot, so the cheese was melted; the fish tasted fresh as well. Both items came out to just under 5 pounds, what a deal.
The second time I took a friend here for lunch. I got the fish and chips with a glass of PIMM’s. I was disappointed with the fish and chips; for 5 pounds, I’ve had better elsewhere in London. I didn’t like the batter too much and the chips could have been better too. FYI, the lunch specials are only available during the week, Monday through Friday.
This place is good to have group gatherings; there’s plenty of seating inside. Although it’s a pub, it has a bit of a restaurant feel to it. There’s TVs around the place as well; when I was there they had the horse races on.

Le vrai pub so British à quelques arrêts du bus de St Pancras. Atmosphère savoureuse et dépaysement garanti.

Le lieu vaut plus pour son style que pour ce qu’il offre.
On aimera cette immense salle remplie de fauteuils, de bars, de tabourets, où se côtoient touristes et employés, jeunes et vieux.
En ce qui concerne les consommations, rien de très original pour un pub anglais.

I don’t often venture to Weatherspoons unless my bank account is running low and I am in need of cheap drinks and food. This weatherspoon is pretty acceptable if this is indeed what you are looking for. It is quite a big pub, with a children’s section as well. It offers your standard weatherspoons drink selection and food including burgers, curries, and Sunday roasts.
There is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary in the pub, so I would say that you should only come here if you are meeting friends before a night out. You will be able to stock up on double vodka red bulls which will keep you going all night. Trust me.

An average Wetherspoons with a layout like an airport waiting area. The atmosphere at times can be similar!
Due to its location near the tube station, it can get very busy.
Have eaten here a few times and found it to be not too bad. Drinkwise, usual wetherspoons cheapness and some interesting guest ales.
Theres not much else to say. I wouldn’t recommend it due to its layout and lack of atmosphere but nor would I advise anyone to avoid it because its alright for a cheap feed/​drink.

Not much to say about this place really. Being a Weatherspoons bar I’m sure many of you will be able to guess what it will be like even before venturing inside. Located just a short walk from Holborn tube station, The Shakespeare’s Head is a pretty drab and dull affair. The décor is absurdly outdated and uninteresting as you might expect from a place that prizes profit above all else.
Food wise you will find a range of offers and deals most days of the week including beer and burger, sunday roasts, curry nights and steak night. Unfortunately though the food is relatively inexpensive it tastes like it was zapped in a microwave, which, in all probability, it was.
For drinks you have wide selection on offer from different continents but, owing to weatherspoons insistence on buying cheap produce at the end of its shelf life, you will generally find they are of pretty poor quality.
All in all it’s exactly what you’d expect and only appeals for the price-​tag.