Comfortable pub frequented by tourists and shoppers from the adjacent Carnaby Street. Rebuilt in 1927, it was first licensed in 1736 to John Shakespeare, who claimed to be a distant relative of the bard. There is often an unusual cask ale on offer. The food menu includes Sunday roasts.

If the ground floor is crowded, there is a large upstairs seating area with its own smaller bar.

Note that as is very usual in Westminster, alcohol may not be served before 10am, or noon on Sunday. NB this pub is more easily found in Carnaby Street than Great Marlborough Street!