Good
The Shakespeare
5 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 17 August 2023 (2 years, 8 months ago)
Canterbury City
This inspection is over 2 years old — the current hygiene standards may differ
About This Establishment
The Shakespeare is a pub, bar & nightclub located in Canterbury. It received a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 ("Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 2 years, 8 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Canterbury City. Customers rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,063 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.3
1,063 reviews
Pub
Monday: 11 am–11 pm
Tuesday: 11 am–11 pm
Wednesday: 11 am–11 pm
Thursday: 11 am–11 pm
Friday: 11 am–1 am
Saturday: 11 am–1 am
Sunday: 11 am–10:30 pm
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural10
Minor improvements suggested
Confidence in Management5
No concerns found
What does a 4-star rating mean?
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Location
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