I visited the Shakespeare Pub on Sunday afternoon and had a great time! After our parking odyssey, I was ready for a nice draft beer. They have an outstanding selection of European beers, wines and spirits. Even a legit cask ale that you rarely see in the States. Definitely an authentic British pub vibe here with old world, English Tudor style decor. Service was excellent, everyone was so nice. There is even a British oriented gift shop adjacent to the pub that is fun to visit. They serve tea.
The food on the other hand was just above average. I ordered the Fish & Chips and it came out looking great. Beautifully plated and such a generous portion. Comes with peas. Fortunately the batter was not bland, tasted good, however struggled to stay adhered to the fish. Overly thick and somewhat undercooked in spots. The cod itself was tasty and meaty. The chunky chips tasted as if they were not fried to order. Not served hot, and a monotonous chewy texture throughout. Should have been crispy on the outside and pillowy soft in the center. The tartar sauce was very mayonnaise-y. It lacked any sort of briny, citrus or dill note that I expect. Calling this F&C "the best" would be a stretch.
My wife had the Traditional Sunday Roast. Included roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, mashed taytos, vegetables, plus a delicious gravy. We shared an order of Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. It was a large portion, served hot, although not the best version of this dish I've had. I appreciate that it was served with custard. Having spent nearly three weeks in the UK and Ireland recently, visiting a dizzying array of pubs and taverns, I can say this place is the real deal in terms of vibe and atmosphere. I felt like I was back across the pond. One interesting dichotomy as a takeaway. In general, the service was noticeably better here and the food was better over there.
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