The Shakespeare, London
The Shakespeare is a pub at The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EA. The Shakespeare's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets council on 10 September 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Shakespeare Public House
460 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 0EA - Council
- Tower Hamlets
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Shakespeare’s food hygiene rating
The Shakespeare's rating is less than 2 months old.
We have checked The Shakespeare's entry 3 times since 27 July 2026. It was rated 5 on 4 January 2024, then re-inspected and rated 5 again on 10 September 2026.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Shakespeare
- 5The Salmon & Ball10 m
- 5Bethnal Green Tavern50 m
- 3Coupette100 m
- 5The Old George140 m
- 5The Sun Tavern140 m
- ExemptMother Kelly's Bottle Shop & Tap Room150 m
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Questions about The Shakespeare
What is the food hygiene rating at The Shakespeare?
The Shakespeare's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets council on 10 September 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Shakespeare?
The Shakespeare is at The Shakespeare Public House, 460 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0EA, in London. Tower Hamlets council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Salmon & Ball, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Shakespeare?
The closest pubs and bars to The Shakespeare are The Salmon & Ball (10 m), Bethnal Green Tavern (50 m) and Coupette (100 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Shakespeare's hygiene rating up to date?
The Shakespeare's rating is less than 2 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Shakespeare on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Tower Hamlets council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.