The Shakey-Shakespeare

The Shakey-
Shakespeare

Community public house, welcoming families, great food, fantastic atmosphere, pool, darts, bar billiards. Large beer garden.

Bowmont Square, Bicester OX26 2GJ

The Shakespeare in Bicester on a sunny day: white pub with a slate roof, hanging baskets, and picnic benches on the grass out front

Painted on the wall outside

Large beer garden

Dine in or sit outside.

Pub games

Pool, darts, bar billiards.

Good food

Great food, fantastic atmosphere, welcoming families.

The Christmas menu

2 courses £18.50. 3 courses £23.50. Chalk up yours below.

Starters

Mains

Desserts

2 courses £18.50, 3 courses £23.50

Tap a starter, a main and a dessert.

Mains are all served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, parsnips, seasonal veg & gravy. Complimentary mince pies. Gluten free options available.

The Wrap Shack

“We would like to welcome The Wrap Shack inside, hope you like the new menu.”
Wednesday to Saturday
12 to 9
Sunday
12 to 8
Monday and Tuesday
Closed
  • The Bicester Reserve smash burger£10.99Brioche bun lightly grilled in butter, premium local beef patty, bacon, cheese, fresh lettuce & tomato, pickles or jalapeños and house sauce. Double patty £12.99.
  • Grilled chicken£13.49Chicken meat, crispy fries, fresh salad mix, warm tortilla, house sauces.
  • Four cheese pizza£13.99Mozzarella, mature Cheddar, Roquefort, Parmesan.
  • Chips & meat & cheese£7.99
The pub's chalk specials board, hand lettered in pink and green with flowers drawn along the top, signed off: make it special at The Shakespeare

The specials board

“Well our specials board keeps getting bigger.”

As it stood on 22 April 2026.

  • Beef short rib sous vide, maple & bourbon glaze, chips, peas, onion rings & mushrooms£15
  • Lamb or beef stew with roast pots & dumplings£12
  • Boeuf bourguignon, creamy mash & cabbage£12.50
  • Moroccan lamb and rice£12
  • BBQ pork quesadillas with salsa & sour cream£10
  • Hungarian beef goulash with roast potatoes & veg£12.50