Our Bragging Rights
From the Best Fish & Chips in the country to the nation's #1 Sports Bar—don't just take our word for it.
Named #1 Sports Bar in America by Yelp!
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Named #1 Sports Bar in America by Yelp! ⚽️ 🏆
For over 36 years, the Shakespeare Pub has been a San Diego institution, dedicated to pouring perfect pints, serving authentic British comfort food, and creating an electric match-day atmosphere. Over the decades, our commitment to quality has caught the eye of national food critics, travel guides, and major publications alike. Well, knock us down with a feather! Explore our collection of official press features, major accolades, and local news updates that prove why we’re consistently ranked among the very best in the United States.
YELP has named Shakespeare Pub the #1 Sports Bar in America!
Out of thousands of venues across the country, we are honored to take the ultimate top spot in America just in time for the World Cup.
Over 35 Years of Authentic British Heritage (Established 1990)
Founded by British ex-pats in 1990, discover the rich history, commitment to scratch-made comfort food, and community roots that built San Diego's original British pub.
It's official: the ultimate crown for authentic British comfort food belongs to San Diego.
Out of 160 British pubs across the United States, official UK Brewmasters flew to San Diego and crowned the Shakespeare Pub the undisputed national champion for traditional fish & chips.
San Diego Reader Feature: "Shakespeare's vs. Everyone"
Food critics from the San Diego Reader put our national title to the test, exploring our authentic Mission Hills atmosphere and checking out our signature golden-fried cod.