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Shakespeare's Head
Africa House, 64-68 Kingsway
Holborn
London
WC2B 6BG
Opening Times
| Monday | 7.00 am - Midnight |
| Tuesday | 7.00 am - Midnight |
| Wednesday | 7.00 am - Midnight |
| Thursday | 7.00 am - Midnight |
| Friday | 7.00 am - 1.00 am |
| Saturday | 8.00 am - 1.00 am |
| Sunday | 8.00 am - Midnight |
Meal Times
7am - 11pm Mon - Fri
8am - 11pm Sat & Sun
Owner
Wetherspoon
About the Pub
The pub takes its name from a famous pub that was located nearby until the entire street (Wych Street) was demolished over 100 years ago, shortly before Africa House, was built. Converted from a bank/building society in 1998. Now a cavernous Wetherspoon pub whose convenient location means that it is nearly always busy, even weekends when the absence of the work crowd is made up for by shoppers, out of towners and people starting their Saturday nights (on Sunday many other local establishments are closed, which helps boost its custom). The nearby location of the London School of Economics means that students swell the pub's population during term time. Even though this is a very busy pub, service is normally quick from an efficient staff team.
Historic Interest
Grade II listing (Africa House):- 1921-2. By Trehearne and Norman. Portland stone faced steel frame. 6 storeys and 2 storey set back attic. 9 windows. Double height fluted Doric screen, with inset shops and bank, flanks a round-arched triumphal arch style entrance inscribed "Africa House" and surmounted by lions couchant. Upper storeys set back with central distyle-in-antis screen rising from 3rd to 5th floor; metal-framed windows, 5th floor with Greek scroll aprons and enrichment to heads of bays suggesting pilasters. Entablature with deep mutule cornice surmounted by a pediment of carved figures and animals. Plain attic storeys with cornice and blocking course having a central antefixa. Return to Twyford Place continues the design with a long screen.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 5 regular beers.
- Fuller's London Pride
- Greene King Abbot
- Greene King IPA
- Sharp's Doom Bar
- Windsor & Eton Shakespeare's Head
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 5 changing beers.
Up to 6 rotating to give a spread across beer types, usually with a couple of London beers.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
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CAMRA Voucher Scheme
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Disabled Access
Entrance on the right-hand side of the pub.
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Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast served from opening, and then the main menu.
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Seating on road at front of pub.
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Family Friendly
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Smoking Area
4 Tables outside entrance.
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Wifi
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Shakespeare's Head
Africa House, 64-68 Kingsway
Holborn
London
WC2B 6BG
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (5m)
1, 59, 6, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521
Closest Station (1050m)
London Charing Cross
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (100m)
Holborn
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