This place was an absolute blast! bartenders were very nice, drinks were super cheap, live music was great. the arcade games were a fun time. read more

My first bar as I was introduced to Dirty 6. It was everything and anything I imagined a bar at Dirty 6 to be. Everyone's drunk and they have $5 Long Island PITCHERS. Never in my life have I been to a bar where I had that amount of alcohol for that price. This place is also way larger than I thought. I went in thinking it was going to be a narrow bar. Nope. Once you head to the back there's another bar area, outdoor area, and to your left there's dancing another area (didn't go in there). Then you go upstairs where there was another bar area. Upstairs is where you can look onto to Dirty 6 and watch everyone else roam around. Music upstairs was definitely more my scene aka hip-hop. It wasn't as busy nor were people as messy than I thought. Then again, I did leave by 12am to check out other areas. Maybe it gets better...er worse as the night progresses? Until then, I like what I saw. read more

How in the world did 3 drinks turn into $70 bucks! I was told 12 bucks for a pitcher and I had 2 smaller drinks how explain to just how read more

Eh, not a huge fan of this place. It's small, the staff are not super quick about helping you out, the place is dark and dirty, and there is so many other places to choose from... read more

Tell me if yall think this isn't racist or prejudice. This usto be one of my favorite Bars on 6th st. Smh. I was dressed appropriately and couldn't go in just because I was wearing timberland boots. They had a list of items that they deemed inappropriate. Some of these read: No grills, Jordan's, polo or Timberland Boots, no chains, "excessive jewelry", and tattoos deemed inappropriate by the staff. Really Shakespeare's? That's just flat out racist. Might as well wave a confederate flag in front of your business. I don't dress like this was just wearing boots at the time, but I'll won't be going here again and that's a shame. I had some good memories there. read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Tell me if yall think this isn't racist or prejudice. This usto be one of my favorite Bars on 6th st. Smh. - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

ATTENTION OUT-OF-STATERS!!! If you own a license that is NOT from Texas, they WON'T let you in! That's right, you read the other reviews right! They won't let you in unless you have at least 2 forms of ID's on you! Who do they think they are? Is this an exclusive Texan only club? Are Texans so high and mighty that in the state where everything's bigger also seems to have bigger egos when it comes to their clubs as well? REALITY CHECK! I'm a paying customer, I have a GOVERNMENT issued Californian ID. They need to train their bouncers to identify real ID's from fake ones. Luckily, I convinced the bartender to use my credit card with my name on it as another form of ID and he let me in. So what is this high and mighty club that is Shakespeare? I'm sure there are cheap drinks and good music, but i was too busy trying not to run into people to even notice. So crowded! They had jello shots that tasted foul, and for all the hassle I went through, there are so many other bars that would gladly take in a Californian. read more

I came to this bar after a recommendation from a few locals in Austin. They shared that it would be a good time. My husband and I ordered a Moscow mule and a red bull vodka as our first drinks-it came out to 17 bucks- not bad. But then we found out we can order mini pitchers of drinks for 12 bucks. This is partially where my five stars comes in. The other part is the music. I felt like the DJ did a great job with the music and I truly enjoyed coming here. I do recommend curbing your expectations upon coming. This is not an upscale bar experience. It is a young crowd, but diverse which I enjoyed. The bathrooms were quite dirty-but could have just been that night that I went. Overall, I enjoyed this bar thoroughly and would recommend it to folks wanting to have a fun time. Oh also, the upstairs is huge and doesn't get too crowded, which I loved as well! read more

Came here for a couple drinks. Like the layout of this place. Very laid back. Had MGD 64 calorie beer which was perfect for me to start out the night with because I needed to pace myself. Didn't work though. See my review of Rain. Uggh. We had to leave this place because my non pacing friend tipped over a table full of booze. More ugh. read more

Being located on the "Dirty 6" strip of bars--pretty much gives you the idea of what this place is. It's a dive bar--dirty--with water dripping from the ceiling in random spots--I got splashed a few times. However, the drinks are cheap and the bar service was great--our bartender Alexander was super cool! I loved the fact that there are games here too--video games, shooting games, pool, jenga, etc. (Tip: each game is $1, so make sure you have some cash with you). There's also a photo booth for $5 if you're feeling in the mood to take silly pictures (note: they do take credit cards, so you don't necessarily have to have cash on you). On the other side of the game area is another small bar with a small outdoor area with a balcony rail overlooking Sixth Street which is pretty nice. It has a really chill vibe to this place--I like it. read more

Their bartender Kat stole my purse so really I would rate 0 stars if I could. The whole place is gross and terrible anyways so definitely do not recommend. Go to blind pig instead it is a much nicer cleaner place. Kat I look forward to seeing you in court as I have contacted the authorities :) read more

This place is either good, or bad depending on how you look at it. $5 a pitcher of just about anything (slightly more for others) and you will be looking at this as your only stop of the night purely from volume of liquor. The place is dark, dingy and kind of creepy, upstairs is better, more open and a lot airier. But that still doesn't help the giant pitcher you just got downstairs. Not only is it weight down your hand and giving you carpal tunnel, but you're falling over every two seconds because some other dude with too much pitchering has now dropped and broke his pitcher on the floor and splashed everyone with his leftovers. Yum. The dancing is ok, the pitchers are ok, not tasty since its supposed to be mass produced alcoholic .... [insert your own name for it here]. They do require two forms of ID if you're out of state, but if you have your credit card it's all good. My suggestion? Arrive sober if you want to be in a drunk state or don't bother with a pitcher lest you end up a mess and drop your drinks! read more

This was my second time back in Austin and Shakespeare's is always a great time. The Thursday and Friday specials are pretty great. Thursday is 5 dollar well pitchers. And Friday is 5 dollar Long Island pitchers. This is literally a small pitcher and it is a lot of alcohol. Probably about 3 shots in one drink. This place is pretty big with I believe 3 different bars throughout the place. I will probably be back pretty soon. read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not coming here no more make sure you get ya card when you leave I went back for my stuff the bartender kept making slick comments ain't even look I got one drink my tab was 30$ thieves... read more

This is one of the coolest bars I have ever been to. An upstairs where one end looks over their stage and the other end overlooks 6th St. It's also connected to a huge grand hall with games and enormous windows. And the drink specials were crazy cheap! read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Overlooking 6th street - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

DO NOT COME HERE. Apparently coming up to the bar to order drinks make the bartender so mad he tries to fight you. I was having a great night before I unfortunately walked in here. After asking security what was wrong with him they said " he makes us money so it's fine". No it's really not. Austin has a endless supply of Bartenders. Fire that psychopath and hire someone else. read more

went here for my 21st birthday and the male bartender on the second floor was the biggest asshole to my friends and i. i hope he gets fired. not a good look for the bar and really killed the vibe. he yelled at my friend because he didn't order his drink within 2 seconds of walking up to the bar and the bartender seemed to be a very irritable angry person that didn't make me feel safe. read more

They are the WORST. The bartender served me a shitty drink when I asked for a birthday drink. I paid for it and I asked for their best drink. When I went back to question it, she just assumed I wouldn't remember and said that I made the drink myself!!! They pretended like they don't remember me. NEVER gping back there. WORST SERVICE ever I received on 6th street! read more

My bartender gave me drinks at a higher price than the one she told me when I asked her the price She also refused to give me an itemized receipt read more

As soon as we were greeted Brandon's energy was amazing and a lovely bartender ! Definitely coming again !

Went to the free shrimp boil event this weekend, which was pushed back from last weekend due to the lack of communication they didnt get the shrimp. But we got there around 1pm which was supposed to be the start time, they said they were running a bit late will be around 2pm when the shrimps are ready. so we sat down and ordered some beer, 2pm they announced that the shrimp won't be ready for another hour. We finished the beer around 2:45pm still not close to ready yet so we left. Around 3:30pm still heard from people that there's no shrimp served. if you don't want to offer free food, don't do it. a 2 hours wait so you can have the guests keep buying drinks. I don't mind to pay some money, but that strategic might be good for the bar but you have to know that destroyed your reputation. Never coming back again. Also they have a filthiest bathroom i've ever been to. read more

This place has a gorgeous porch, great people and pretty darn tasty drinks. Went with a friend to have an afternoon drink and just to check this place out. We really liked it. The bartender and everyone in there was super friendly and we had a great time. read more

They have crazy specials. Well drink pitchers for $5? That's just dangerous, guys. We decided to be good and got some legit drinks. Great place for checking out the 6th St scene, seems like a pretty typical place. Live performance in the back, rooftop bar overlooking the street. read more

This place is absolutely not it. The bouncers here are incredibly rude. They let minors in here and question the credibility of my friend's REAL id almost snapping it in half. Then wouldn't let her in because she said something about it (place was dead so it's not like they were too full to let her in). The way the bouncer spoke to her was so degrading. Would not recommend it here. read more

We wandered into a few bars on 6th St, but this one was probably my absolute favorite. Shakespeare's is a two story pub with a very relaxed atmosphere. And bar tops galore! Both up and downstairs has different bars and bartenders so you never feel like you've got to wait long to grab a drink. Upstairs was my favorite area! There's a stage with some tables and couches to just hang and watch whatever local band is playing. The one there the night we visited played popular 90s songs all night, I loved it! read more

GIRLS BEWARE, THE BARTENDERS TRY TO SCAM & LIE TO YOU!!!! So this is kind of a long story but hear me out... A group of my friends & I (9 of us total) came here as the first bar on our night out after the pride parade. All I wanted was a drink so I headed straight to the bar upstairs. One of the gentlemen bartenders took my order of "vodka & Redbull." Being new in Austin, people told me house vodka is Tito's, so that's what I though & didn't specify. When I realized it wasn't, after the bar tender poured my drink & said it would be $8, I said "Hey, sorry I thought Tito's was house vodka, can I get a Tito's & Redbull instead?" I stood & watched the bartender make my new drink with the Tito's & then put it to the side while he left the first drink he made with the off brand vodka in front of me. He said "there's your drink it will be $10." I said "That's not the Tito's one." The bartender then tried to argue with me that the drink in front of me was in fact the Tito's & Redbull when I literally just stood there & watched him set it to the side. He was hoping he could pull something on me. I knew exactly what he was trying to do & I definitely was not going to let him get away with LYING to me. He finally gave me the drink he set to the side (Tito's & Redbull) after arguing & said "I guess you want the non-Tito's one." He then proceeded to give me my tab & the drink he gave me was indeed the Tito's one because it was $10 instead of the original $8 one. It's just very sad that the bartender tried to take advantage of me because he thought I was too drunk or something... & it does not end there. I watch him go over to his other bar tender buddy & say something about watching out for me. That made me even more mad after this guy thought he could lie to me & get away with it. I ended up paying for my drink, definitely did not leave a tip, chugged it in 5 seconds & made all my friends leave after what had happened. I know I will never be going back. read more

I'm obsessed with Shakespeare's. I love all the bartenders: Tara, Robbie, Cullen, & Candace are fabulous. I almost always make it for $5 pitchers on Thursdays. Tara makes a Yellow Rose pitcher which is delish - very sweet though. I like the front bar, back outside patio, and the upstairs patio as well. Great music everywhere. I just avoid the downstairs area which is very dark and shady. Music on Thursdays is Nathan - he plays acoustic stuff which is great. Every time I come in he plays Party in the USA by Miley and recently he did a Miley/Lady Gaga Mashup for me. He's great. read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Gosh I absolutely love this place. Aside from the sticky floors, I love the live music, pool tables, life sized Jenga, mini arcade, and decent priced drinks. The ambience is definitely chill and everyone's nice. I'm not a Jell-O shot kinda gal, but we gave in and had some. They were definitely worth the money- fuckin strong! Not crowded and definitely fun place to hangout! read more

This was my first, and favorite, stop in Austin. I rolled in at about 11PM and was looking for a swig. Something about Shakey's drew me in. The setup is layered - upstairs, downstairs, midlevel - all kind of running their own vibe. Like so many spots on 6th, it's like multiple bars in one. I started downstairs, of course, but ended up in the upstairs portion. All of the sections were pretty full, but the place I ended up was best. At the step down there was a bar with a super sweet bartender. Each bar was running at least 3 keepers deep, so waits were minimal. The excitement of the night came as the legit DJ played "Closing Time." Suddenly, the music stopped afterbthe first verse and a guy ran by, followed by 6 people from security. The DJ said, "Alright, everybody. Someone stole my turntable, so it's time to go home." As everyone wandered out slowly at 2AM the smell of the street, pizza and wraps filled the air. It set the stage for a great weekend. read more

Ordered a Shiner Bock. Was told that the keg had just run out and I needed to order a can and not draft. My colleague ordered a cocktail and was promptly told that they don't serve cocktails there because of refrigeration, ice, or something to that tune. I ordered an Austin Amber instead which I got, but it was tepid/warm, and my friend got his scotch in a plastic cup. Not only were the drinks a joke, but the bartender, who was a female (she reminded me of the girl in "this is 40" who was actually robbing the store and blaming it on Megan Fox), didn't give a damn about what we wanted, how to help us, and was at the very least two notches below less than friendly. I've been on Bourbon Street more times than I can count on every digit of my body and never had as bad of service as I received at this dump on 6th Street. The only reason they can possibly make money is because people are too drunk and stupid to remember what crap hole they were in the night before and actually post about their horrific experience. Gross. read more

I'm from Austin so I know my way around a good time.. so many good memories were and will be made here. Great spot... fun view and the bartenders here are the best on 6th street. -Sarah E read more

Don't waste your night on this place. Overpriced and rude service. I've never had a worse experience at a bar. :( such a bummer.

Stopped in to listen to one of the musicians and have a few drinks. Bar is very basic plus It was happy hour so drinks were in the 3.50 to 5 buck range Nice simplistic layout with upstairs rooftop setting and large outdoor rear stage which is well set up for music and entertainment. Bathrooms are down and dirty. If there is a good band playing then stop in and grab a simple drink. read more

Environment is awesome. Drink prices are TERRIBLE. We got 3 vodka red bulls and 2 Esponon shots and the hip was $73!!! WTF. $17/vodka red bull because of some stupid up charge. RIDICULOUS. If the bar tender would have mentioned it to us at all, we obviously wouldn't have ordered this. We've been going to this bar for 5 freakin years and have had a few whatever moments but never this bs. Y'all, stick to the specials bc they'll try and charge for every little stupid thing. read more

Nice games and nice patio but $26 for two drinks that taste like watered down lime when they're supposed to be doubles. read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

I would give this place a 0 star. The bartender got mad we paid her all in 1 dollar bills. She got mad then, they kicked us out because we were apparently "too drunk". That's not true. Terrible service. Really disappointed. Tried to talk to the manger but they refuse. It was hot and stuffy inside. read more

Awesome Happy Hour! This place is huge bartender is nice great for groups!! Can't beat $5 dollar pitchers! read more

Shakespeare's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Austin, Texas

Watched a bar back that works there beat up this girl outside of the bathroom downstairs. My friend tried to help the girl up and the bar back hit her in the face too. We went to the "manager" and he said to come by NEXT thursday to get it resolved.. how STUPID is that? Oh yeah while we were talking to the manager we almost got run over by a crowd of people running from a fight between this guy and another Shakespeare's bartender.. don't think bartenders should be beating drunken people up. After we talked to a couple people about the incident they also said that the bartenders get out of hand and have watched some people get beat up by them... never going here again. read more

Oh Shakespeares. You have a certain pull, a certain cache. That space in the back is made for small concerts and your $5 pitchers sure can put a dent in my sobriety without putting a dent in my wallet. I recently had the pleasure (?) of revisiting this bar named for the Bard twice in a week. Dirty sixth twice in a week... almost more than I could take. I won't put ya on folks -- this bar isn't any different than any of the other ones on the same strip. No poetry reciting or salons or deep conversations about the non traditional usage of iambic pentameter a la Shakespeare. But it's a cheap drink and an upstairs patio and some interesting early 20 somethings watching. Might as well stop in for a cocktail pitcher to start your night off right! 3/29 read more

BEWARE this place is RACIST! Went last night and they refused a couple of my friends who happen to be black because they had "baggy pants" both were wearing a tucked in button down, and one was even wearing a blazer and they did not have baggy pants! Right after they refused them, they let some chump in wearing shorts and running shoes. They certainly lost my business, I will never return here. There are much better places to go down on 6th. read more

I am shocked at the racism and lack of caring of this establishment. I came here last night and the bouncer rejected my ID without any reason. He just kept saying "you can't come in here" and to "get out of his face" when we asked what was wrong. The other bouncers started hyping him up whenever he denied me and my friend entry. He let my friends in without checking their IDs but asked me and my and my darker skinned friend or any other person that did not look white for our IDs. He continually kept rejecting people with IDs even though they were not visibility intoxicated. I was not intoxicated at all, as I was designated driver for the night and have a valid drivers license and still got rejected without reason. It really sucks because I have heard good things about this place before but I am LITERALLY NOT ALLOWED TO GO IN BECAUSE OF MY RACE. Me and my friends are all appalled by this experience. read more