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    Shakespeare's Pub

    3.3 (143 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    SHAKESPEARE'S PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Marianne G.

    Really big bar/restaurant! They have a ton of space here, so I can't imagine not being able to get a table coming here. There is plenty of easy parking close by, too. They had a great draft menu, and good looking good menu (we didn't order food), and give out complimentary popcorn that was DELICIOUS! The service that we got sitting at the bar was fantastic, and we had a great view of the tvs. I gotta say, though... The women's bathroom was DIS-GUS-TING!!

    Buffalo wings and waffle fries
    Shawna L.

    Food was not good my wings were slimy and no flavor. The fries were cold. They had karaoke so that was good. On a bad note they have no patron or Hennessy. Service was good. Atmosphere was good as well. Just the food sucked and was cold.

    Nachos
    Kay H.

    We hadn't stopped into Shakes since 2016 (last review) and were craving their nachos and beer. From the location we were at, it was about a half hour away -but our tastebuds were set we wanted beer and Shake's nachos! We went in and ordered our beer and as our waiter returned to the table we told him we didn't need menus, we came for one thing, nachos. Aaaaaand they were out. What a raving disappointment. I mean, I'm happy the Miller Light wasn't tapped out this time (see previous review), but it was definitely a buzz kill to then pay for beer we no longer wanted bc our nacho plans were dashed. Ah, well. We paid for the beer and left. I will say, our waiter was incredibly friendly. The service there is always awesome. Side note: the price of nachos has gone up almost 30%! Bummerrrrrrrrr. (2016) Stopped in today with a friend for a little college reminiscing. I was really looking forward to the nachos -but they've really gone downhill :/. These nachos were the star of Shake's -but today's were the worst I've ever had there. The portions just seemed off. The chips were slightly overcooked there was not much cheese and queso between the layers, and there was something else I'm having trouble pinpointing. My husband even remarked he didn't think they were good and he's also a huge fan of them. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was clean. My only other complaint is they were out of ML on tap -which is odd because it's a common domestic. We will try again -this is the only order of nachos out of many that was bad. Fingers crossed it was an off day!

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    Garrett Y.

    One of the best bars in town by far! The first thing to your table is the awesome housemade popcorn! If your like me, that gets you hooked right away! The beer menu is impressive! But not as impressive as their anniversary tap list, where they only tap beers that have never been tapped in Kalamazoo before! The food I highly suggest is the Sausage Pizza, the Pickle Pizza, and the nachos! The Pickle Pizza that I had here was the first one I had ever and it was so flavorful! The nachos are some of the biggest servings of nachos I have had as well! Get in here on a nice summer day to enjoy a cold beer and amazing food!

    Pizza with nail in it

    Great service and food tasted great but we took the rest of our pizza home and when my roommate bit into one of the pieces it ended up having a tiny nail in it. Of course this happened after we paid and took the rest of the pizza home.

    Nachos this is the small.
    Mahritzah W.

    Great place specially because it is big and there's enough distance between tables. The food was great. The margaritas even better.

    Reuben
    Robert E.

    I am really surprised at how much I liked it here. I had a good Reuben at a decent price, my wife got a burger and we were very satisfied. We stayed and played a few rounds of darts and sampled a few beers from their 44 taps. They had a bunch of sours which we love. I haven't been here in ten years and I am ready to come back. I like how laid back everyone is, they aren't trying to turn your table over to another customer. Our waitress was totally fine with us staying a few hours.

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    2 months ago

    Best nachos if town. Best tap list in town. Cozy dive bar vibes. Lots of great sours.

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    We kind of stumbled into this place and was pleased the atmosphere was good the food was great

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    8 months ago

    Really cool place, great food, huge portions. Huge beer selection. Fun atmosphere. AHmazing popcorn

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    2 years ago

    Good food and service. A big variety of drafts beer and ciders. Love the pickle pizza and nachos!

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    4 years ago

    I love shakes. Karaoke night, game night, Friday night. Shakes is always a good time with solid bar food.

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    3 years ago

    All I wanted was a potato wedge, and they just wouldn't give it to me. Just one potato wedge.

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    3 years ago

    I always stop in to Shakespeare's pub when in Kalamazoo. Fun, Friendly staff - good bar food - nice atmosphere.

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    . We love it that they offer free popcorn and the food I've had there has been pretty good for bar fare

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