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The Shakespeare (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Purity - Pure UBUExcellent1
Hook Norton - Hooky BitterGood1
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Brains - The Rev James OriginalNot Tried0
Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso StoutNot Tried0
Skinner's - Cornish TrawlerNot Tried0
Caledonian - DutchmanNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Shakespeare, Birmingham, West Midlands
Picture 2. The Shakespeare, Birmingham, West Midlands

Visits Details

21 May 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Very quiet but immediate welcome and conversation about football news from barman.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60GoodDo you know this did not taste like Hooky Bitter but it was very drinkable. I wonder if it was Hooky Gold!
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Purity - Pure UBU4.50Not Tried
20 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Stop off on way to the Railway Station - only 2 minutes from the platforms. Have always found beer to be well looked after here and very reasonable prices for the area. Top up request met with good grace.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Purity - Pure UBU4.50Excellent
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedUbiquitous
Brains - The Rev James Original4.50Not Tried
Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Expresso Stout4.80Not Tried
Skinner's - Cornish Trawler3.80Not Tried
Caledonian - Dutchman4.50Not Tried

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About The Shakespeare

The pub sign. The Shakespeare, Birmingham, West Midlands

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent7
Good5
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4JD.

Located in Lower Temple Street Birmingham within a short stroll of New Street railway station, Alexandra Theatre and Bullring Shopping Centre. Outside seated area by the pavement. Famous for original Victorian internal features including chandeliers and green and cream wall tiling including up the staircase. Old M&B tiled floor in entrance doorway. Attractive drinking environment in heart of the City. 8 handpumps sported on the bar counter with at least 1 cider being dispensed.

We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 36 different beers and tried 9 of them.

Map location

Postcode: B2 4JD