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Shakespeare's Pub is a bar & grill in Kalamazoo, MI.

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Malcolm Earhart
Malcolm Earhart -Google user
Edited 6 months ago
Large sports bar in downtown Kzoo. I've been here multiple times, it's his favorite place now. Usually we come for the Steelers games but we were watching the Lions as he's jumped on the bandwagon. Other than popcorn I haven't had too...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Free Popcorn
Laura Crosbie
Laura Crosbie -Google user
3 months ago
The nachos are what brings us back
Atmosphere: 5
Ryan Gravelle
Ryan Gravelle -Google user
6 years ago
Very unique building, very spacious. Lots of beers on tap, good happy hour specials. Pool tables, pinball, and shuffleboard. Good food and service. Free popcorn!
Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson -Google user
3 years ago
Cool place to play some pool and try one of their many beers on tap. The ceiling has I don't know how many tap handles hanging from it.
Natalie Frakes
Natalie Frakes -Google user
3 months ago
Great hang! HUGE spot. Surprised at how large it is. Food was pretty good. Standard bar food options and then some. The highlight is their draft beer menu — tons of craft beers from the area breweries on tap and they let you try them too! Pool tables...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Counter seating, Private dining roomSomewhat recommendMenu is all vegetarianPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
Scott Swope
Scott Swope -Google user
Edited a year ago
Great place in Kzoo to watch games. Solid food offerings (favorites are Jalapeno Royale Burger, Chicken Nachos, or Fish n chips - all among the best in town). Solid beer selection with lots of rotating taps and local brewery options. Updated, 3/22 - can report still...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Sarah Marie
Sarah Marie -Google user
4 days ago
Hole in the wall pub with a ton of kinds of beer and great drink specials. Their food is delicious too. Grab a game of bingo or pool, or watch one of the many TV's showing all the hottest sporting events.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesLive music
Aram K
Aram K -Google user
2 months ago
Love the place, this was our first time here and we were very impressed! Our service was great, and the live blues music downstairs was great!
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Counter seating
Johnnalee Kutzke Cady
Johnnalee Kutzke Cady -Google user
3 years ago
BEST BAR FOOD OF ALL TIME! Wow! We stopped in for a quick drink but stayed for the beer selection and the pool. Eventually we realized we needed to eat and ordered the waffle fry nachos, boneless wings, and—hear me out—a pickle pizza. You didn’t know...Read More
Chris Miller
Chris Miller -Google user
6 years ago
The chicken nachos are to die for! Bring your appetite, two of us put only a dent in the large. Good selection of beers on tap, ipas, nitros, fruity, etc. Friendly bar staff to boot. Pool tables and darts as well.
Michael Spaid
Michael Spaid -Google user
a year ago
It's a must stop in for Kalamazoo visits. Nachos are the best and the pizza is awesome too. Ask your bartender for a Long Island or try one of the many beers on draft.
Dennis Schneider
Dennis Schneider -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
Great restaurant/bar in Kalamazoo! The venue has several types of beers to enjoy from local and around the world. The venue also has really good bar food such as nachos and pizza. Would recommend for a nice place to get a drink.
Joe Peters
Joe Peters -Google user
Edited 3 months ago
Excellent nachos! June 2025 update: Taco Tuesday was great! Best $2 taco I've ever had and discounts on craft beers ... Way to up your game Shakespeare's!
Atmosphere: 5
JB
JB -Google user
4 years ago
Shakespeare's carryout specials and carryout team are top notch. Highly recommend their Pizza Tacklebox. Food was fresh and plenty of food to feed our family of four (5 if you could our dog in the background of the picture).
Paul Drake
Paul Drake -Google user
Edited a week ago
What a great venue/restaurant. We loved the atmosphere and the people who we met there. The heavy metal music that played that night was Awesome. I have never heard or seen musicians play music like this band, Lucius Fox. We will follow them from...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesLive musicNo wait
R
R -Google user
2 weeks ago
Chelsei (our server) was absolutely magical! The way she described the delicious nachos was spot on. It's the first time a cheese sauce and melted cheese was absolutely gourmet. We've had dozens of nachos in the Kalamazoo & Portage area.....this is the BEST.....by far!
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Josh Dippel
Josh Dippel -Google user
3 months ago
We have been to Shakespeare’s many times and always have a great experience. The entire staff was welcoming and accommodating, even for our large group! We had a great meal and felt at home. Recommend to everyone I know.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Free Popcorn, Mozzarella Sticks and Boneless Wings, Pretzel PlatterNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seatingPlenty of parking
Kasey Guerrero
Kasey Guerrero -Google user
a month ago
Food was great. So many things to chose from on tap, they had a live band, comfortable sitting area with room to breath. Just a great atmosphere
$10–20Atmosphere: 52 people
Fawn Jackson
Fawn Jackson -Google user
a week ago
Loved this place! Will be definitely be back. Big portions, perfect for sharing. Great staff.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Tom Dippel
Tom Dippel -Google user
3 months ago
Thank you very much for the great welcome we received here. After my wife's visitation we wanted to have a "Wake " for her. We had three generations of family, some staying in Kalamazoo for the first time. After a misunderstanding that got us kicked...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Frankie Villalobos
Frankie Villalobos -Google user
5 months ago
This place was cool and fun plus the food was good on top of all that. Wow. Had a great time and definitely will make this a place to stop in everytime I'm in the area. Was slow when we first got in but became really busy...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Karen Hyde
Karen Hyde -Google user
5 months ago
Great service! Our waitress Rachel was very pleasant and checked on us often. The corned beef reuben sandwich was delicious but wish there would've been a bit more corned beef on it. The California reuben was delicious, my spouse noted. The choices of beer are many and...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Free PopcornPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Maria
Maria -Google user
7 months ago
Maaaan, I haven't tried anything else here besides the nachos. Their chicken nachos are all of that and then some! I had my pickiest grand daughter with me, and she ate more than I did. The perfect amount of cheese, with no dry chips in the middle....Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Mandi Wiersma
Mandi Wiersma -Google user
3 months ago
Had the nachos and a California Ruben. Both were delicious. Popcorn as a free app was an amazing surprise.
ellis collins
ellis collins -Google user
4 months ago
Been going to shakes for some time, love the atmosphere, the owner(maybe co owner) has always showed me and my friend the best service, even coming and offering free pool st times. Thank you Shakespeare for all you guys do!!
Jonathon Hallberg
Jonathon Hallberg -Google user
2 months ago
We love the beer selection and great atmosphere. Always great service!
William Garlinghouse
William Garlinghouse -Google user
2 weeks ago
Now we're talking to good time go out to Shakespeare's pub at the great time for having a drink and and they have decent food there as well great camaraderie and you meet some decent people down there some people that enjoy talking to give...Read More
Dave Edney
Dave Edney -Google user
7 months ago
First time visiting here. Awesome atmosphere and PLENTY of beers to choose from on tap. We ordered some wings, and they were pretty solid. Will definitely go back again when in the area.
Leander Rabe
Leander Rabe -Google user
a month ago
Great selection of beers. The staff are always friendly and attentive.
Joe Zielinski
Joe Zielinski -Google user
2 months ago
Excellent food, reasonably priced a lot of history with the building portrayed in pictures on the wall and ceiling

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Atmosphere

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Parking

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