The Shakespeare Pub & Grille has been bringing an authentic taste of Britain to San Diego since August 1990. Owned and operated by British expats, our pub blends classic English Tudor-style decor with modern touches, featuring a cozy interior and a spacious patio deck for outdoor dining.
Our menu is crafted from scratch, offering the comforting flavors of traditional British cuisine. A local favorite, our award-winning Fish & Chips—named Best Fish & Chips in the U.S. in 2017—are made with top-quality ingredients and fried in trans-fat and cholesterol-free canola oil. Alongside British classics, we also serve popular Western favorites like burgers and salads.
Our extensive selection of draught and bottled beers showcases top brands from Britain, Ireland, mainland Europe, and the U.S. As one of the few establishments in San Diego with a beer engine, we proudly serve Cask-Conditioned “real ale” for true beer enthusiasts.
We can’t wait to welcome you and show you why The Shakespeare Pub & Grille is San Diego’s original British pub!
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We are incredibly honored and thrilled to announce that The Shakespeare Pub has been awarded Old Speckled Hen’s “Best Fish & Chips in America” title!
Thanks to the support of our loyal customers, we made it to the finals, where British Brewmaster Ross O’Hara and Export Director Dave Patmore Hill of Greene King Brewery—the UK’s largest pub retailer and brewer—put us to the ultimate taste test. We’re proud to say we came out on top!
This recognition is not only a major achievement for our pub, which has been a beloved part of San Diego for the past 27 years, but also a win for the city itself.
On behalf of our proprietor Paul Crawford, head chef Thomas Beatty, and the entire management team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible staff, friends, customers, and vendors. Your unwavering support—both throughout this competition and over the years—means the world to us.
We’re excited to continue serving up the best Fish & Chips in America and can’t wait to welcome you in to celebrate with us!