The Shakespeare, Manchester
The Shakespeare is a pub at 16 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA. The Shakespeare's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester council on 29 September 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 16 Fountain Street
Manchester
M2 2AA - Council
- Manchester
- 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 2 years old.
We have checked The Shakespeare's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
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
- 5Browns110 m
- 5Beermoth130 m
- 5All Bar One190 m
- 5Unicorn Hotel200 m
- 5Nq64210 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 Manchester council on 29 September 2023. 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 16 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA, in Manchester. Manchester council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Browns, about 110 m away.
What pubs are near The Shakespeare?
The closest pubs and bars to The Shakespeare are Browns (110 m), Beermoth (130 m) and All Bar One (190 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 2 years 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, Manchester council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.