Whether you want a variety of appetizers to share with a group or are ready for a complete dinner out, Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill has a variety of pub menu items to please even the pickiest taste buds! Pair your dinner with a cold beer straight from the tap! Whether you like domestic or foreign brews, we’re sure to have the perfect cold one to please you! Ask about our variety of bottled beers. With Saturday night, live music and karaoke once a month, you’re sure to find the perfect entertainment for your weekend out. Take a look at our daily drink, dinner, and appetizer specials, With nightly entertainment and daily beer specials, stop into Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill for a hot appetizer and a cold beer!
Long-standing, old-school haunt with pub grub & lunch specials, plus TVs, live music & a pool table. Based on 600 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
819 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: (319) 337-7275
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Hours
| Sunday |
9 AM–2 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–2 AM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–2 AM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–2 AM |
| Friday |
7 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday |
9 AM–2 AM |
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Reviews
Bishop Media-Ken
The bartender was friendly enough and very attentive. We ate outside and they will bring you a bowl of ice water for your dog on a hot day. We both ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich and the fries were double battered and crispy to perfection. The pork tenderloin was a little too thick for me and while the batter was more like a beer or tempura batter and had an excellent crunch, it did lack a spice or seasoning. The pork tenderloin basket comes in at about $13.50. A bit pricey but good.
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Cora Vincent
Do yourself a favor and NEVER waste your money at Shakespeare’s pub.
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Joanna Kerby
Excellent food! Really large menu to select from. Food was ready fast and service was great. The Philly was unique and one of the best I’ve ever had. The french fries were crisp and fresh. Can’t wait to eat there again!
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Anne Wilmoth
This place is phenomenal. Friendly, interesting atmosphere; delicious, unique, affordable food; welcoming, professional, high-quality service. Staff is kind, vibes are low-key, food is so good. I recommend the salmon and egg sandwich! Beer selection on tap decent, too, always something interesting and new.
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Brian Whitehead
I love Shakespeare’s. The menu is simple, but everything is high-quality and executed well. The staff are friendly and I’ve never felt stupid or unwanted, even though I don’t buy drinks. The atmosphere is cool. It’s divey in the best possible sense. It’s dark and feels like a bar, but still welcoming for people who aren’t there to drink. At least during normal hours – I’ve never been there late.
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Bryan H
I lived in the east side of Iowa City for almost all my life. Not once did we ever visit this place. Boy, do I regret that! Went went on Tuesday for tacos, and they were great! I added salsa to mine and that topped them off perfectly!
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Hailee Tyynismaa
Great food and experience! I’ve only been here during lunch time, but it is one of my coworkers and I ‘s favorite places to go! Friendly staff and a chill atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend, I’ll be going again very soon!
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Jane Morse
Great place to go when you just get a yen for a certain drink, need a place to get a burger and tots to take home, or in the morning when you feel like a good old fashioned diner breakfast. Very, very ‘come as you are’ atmosphere.
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Carlyn Haas
This place is a staple of Iowa City. The staff are approachable, professional and good at what they do. Their rotating beer list is always phenomenal, new, and exciting. Their food doesn’t miss— from specials to classics (my favorite is their Reuben) they’ve got the best bar food in Iowa City HANDS DOWN.
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Phil “BigPutz” Wheaton
Didn’t know what to expect when we pulled up to this spot. We ended up being pleasantly surprised and have been back every time we visit Iowa City. The fried pork tenderloin sandwiches are craveable and keep us coming back. The fixtures and decor is a bit dated, but the service is top notch and the food more than makes up for it. We will be back next month when we are back in town.
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