Shakespeares — Pub in Edinburgh

Shakespeares on Lothian Road in Edinburgh’s city centre has been serving pints since 1799. It's Scotland’s oldest working pub and part of the area's local character. The house beer is Belhaven, brewed by the country’s oldest active brewery. People come for drinks with friends, to watch live sports on five screens, or just to unwind after work. Evening crowds are thick during major rugby matches; it stays busy throughout the week.

Shakespeares opened in 1799 and shares architecture from the same era as Edinburgh’s theatres, with high ceilings and classic decor. Inside lighting is dim, fitting for conversations over drinks rather than quick visits. Noise levels are high due to live sports on five screens across the space; it stays busy at peak times. This mix of long history and energetic events defines how people experience the venue today.

You can find Shakespeares on Lothian Road in Edinburgh's city centre, a hub for pub socialising with live sports on five screens. The Belhaven beer from Scotland’s oldest working brewery is the hero drink here. It’s where groups come together during Six Nations matches or for post-game chats over pints. With its app-based queue bypass feature, you can order straight to your table, ideal for a quick drink after work. Shakespeares remains one of Edinburgh’s most active city-centre venues.