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The Shakespeare (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Feb 2026 (Andrew)
We entered from the Buttermarket, which was a new one for me, and weaved through old buildings and yards to get to the main pub - which was heaving. We managed to get a seat. Can't say I was wowed by the place. If you were coming for a meal, and if you REALLY liked Shep's beers then maybe you'd like it here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Dull flavours - it can be better than this! |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2015 (Jack William)
Sunday lunch, quite busy. Despite the stacks of logs these are decorative only - no wood burning stove and a very chilly pub. Also a bit disappointed by the beer choice - I was told
last year that there was not a full beer tie - but I've only seen Sheps on since.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Thought this was a bit lifeless - pump clip turned as I left. |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | 4.50 | | Malty with some odd flavour that I couldn't quite discern. Not to my taste. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2015 (Jack William)
Mid Sat evening until late. heaving in the main pub but we sat in the wine bar annex that opens onto the Buttermarket, this was busy but not crowded. The wine bar and pub are connected by a patio area and if you want beer you have to bring it through from the pub. I guess if you get bored with Sheps ales you can also pop next door to the City Arms. We liked it and went back for Sunday lunch next day - very good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Amber Ale | 4.50 | | very pleasant - good quaffing ale |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2014 (Jack William)
Two drinking establishments in one now. The corner shop in the Buttermarket has now been converted to the Shakespear's wine bar and the pub is linked via the patio area.
Not very busy but a good ambience. Surprisingly not a full Sheps tie now.
This brings up #20 for me in my quest to do all Canterbury pubs by the year end.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale | 4.10 | | Soft and quaffable if a little bland but nice lingering aftertaste. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
13 Mar 2014 (Andrew)
Met up with an old friend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Good condition session Sheps beer |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2013 (Andrew)
Umm, it's turned back into the Shakespeare. Nice job of the interior.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | This was really good. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The Shakespeare
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2JR.
Next door to the City Arms in Butchery Lane. Formerly Irish styled and known as Casey's. Built in 1504 it was originally a theatre or playhouse and is the only surviving Tudor example after Oliver Cromwell had most of the theatres in England razed to the ground.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2JR
This pub was formally know as the Casey's.