This was my first time here and I had a great time! The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was excellent! Lots of choices for wine, beer and soft drinks. The decor was interesting, a mix of exposed brick and now leds near the ticket counter. The highlight was definitely the play itself. The actors were excellent! Really pulled you into the story! I had a wonderful time. Highly recommend it!

Excellent show! Saw Much Ado About Nothing and even though I understood only half of what was said, I never felt lost because of the actors body language, facial expressions, and way they said things (my son called all this blocking). The show was hilarious and the actors fabulous! Food was good and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

This hidden treasure, located just a few yards from the Fox Theatre, provides entertainment that is no less fabulous, and food and drink that rivals many of the restaurants nearby. A company of players provide enthusiastic, well directed, and effectively told stories from the Bard. The menu, while somewhat limited, offers tasty options including shepherds pie, sandwiches and soups, salads, and desserts. The tavern has a good selection of adult beverages, both in the lobby and in the theatre itself. The theatre itself is a gem, with no bad seat in the house. The staff is friendly, efficient, and very appreciative. Weve been many times, and always look forward to our next visit and performance.

We had such a great night watching Anne of a thousand nights. I would highly recommend seeing a play at this quaint theater in the old Shakespearean style. A really great night out. Very talented actors. All the Staff were super friendly and made the night a great one!

Fantastic small theater. They also offer a number of school performances throughout the year.Weve attended during the school day, as well as at night and both were fantastic.The worst part about this theater is you have to park in the hospital lot and it can be very full at times.

A fun time. Great choice of plays. Fantastic food. A real personal experience. Highly recommend going and eating there. Not cheap but not that expensive. Well worth it.

I saw Hamlet while visiting Atlanta, and it was a very professional production put on by individuals who know their Shakespeare. The venue is fairly small, but it makes the whole experience intimate, and the actors are able to move throughout the audience. I ate before arriving, only to discover that I could have eaten at the Playhouse itself, for they have a kitchen in the back that serves dinner starting 1 hour and 15 minutes before curtain! They also have alcoholic drinks available, and dessert is an option during intermission. I wish I had known that before my trip, but now I know for next time!

Loved it. Its an older building so creaky and it was interesting keeping 21 high school juniors from shifting or pacing upstairs (well, a couple of them ). Overall they all have rave reviews of Romeo and Juliet. (At least) One may have even decided that shed like to try acting more once she goes to college and later. They loved the sword fights and the overall action/acting. And the desserts. I really enjoyed everything as well. Superb showing! Big shout-out to all the actors, in particular he who played Friar Lawrence!

I have been to this theater twice now; when I plan a trip to Atlanta, I always check whats being performed. Its a small, cozy affair and the staff and volunteers are very welcoming. Cant wait to come back and see another play.

The atmosphere is very traditional. The location is in center of Atlanta, near Fox Theater and many five stars hotel. I came here for the first time to watch King Liar. It was played well. The food was not too pricey. Overall, this is an enjoyable experience

Great hearty foods that you can dine on during the show. In balcony seating, a ledge for dinner trays is available and provides a hands-free experience. Different desert options are severed before the show than what is available during intermission. Its worth mentioning for the performance that there are no mics for the actors, and they must rely on projecting their voice in the playhouse. This may be an issue for those who are hard of hearing, but the performers in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare were amazing. I would recommend this show in particular for a casual and laugh-until-you-cry take on all of Shakespeares best segments.

Such a fun place with great food. Went on preview night to Twelfth Night and it was hilarious. Have been before and its always so much fun. Parking at Emory Midtown Hospital parking deck is right across the street. Definitely a must do in Atlanta.

I cannot say enough good things about the Shakespeare Tavern. Everything from ticketing, to food service, to seating, and of course the players themselves, are top notch. What a great night of entertainment!

My wife and I saw A Christmas Carol here last Christmas. The show was fantastic, had a truly unique take on the classic. I was delightfully surprised to see they sold cannolis at intermission! Great theatre, I look forward to coming back for more shows.

Was fortunate to get to catch opening night of the new run of A Christmas Carol at Atlantas Shakespeare Tavern, and it was delightful! Bravo!Creative staging and ensemble script arrangement, lovely music, lots of humor, and just enough poignant moments to remind us that there are a lot of hungry children in our neighborhoods and very wealthy people that could help but dont care. I cried more than once.The Tavern was a favorite haunt of mine in the late nineties and early aughts, but I havent been there in a long time. The menu has definitely advanced! Includes vegetarian and vegan dishes. (The caprese mac and cheese was fantastic!) Theres also a new gift shop with lots of lovely things!Highly recommend the venue and this show! Such a wonderful story, always worth reflection.

The show was excellent! The food could have better: lets start with warmer, a side salad is more than just lettuce and it could have had a bit more flavor. The service was good and they have a good beer selection on the bar. We did enjoy ourselves for the evening.

I love this place. NEVER had a bad experience. This is a great place for tourists but even better for locals. Support local theater and go have dinner and a show at the Shakespeare Tavern. You will not regret it!

Wonderful service help. Great price points on food and drinks. Accessible parking. Fantastic small production Shakespearean playhouse. And the chairs got to go. Seating ie chairs need a serious upgrade.

Great place to catch a Shakespeare play while dining. The theater company is very well organized, actors are skilled, and food is delicious. Many vegetarian options.4 stars only because the seating in the balcony is a little cramped with food in front of you.

Wonderful atmosphere, talented actors, delicious food, great selection of drinks, and helpful staff and volunteers who strive to make the theatre experience special for you. Even a good selection of vegan food - best ratatouille ever. Reasonable prices. All said I cant wait to get back. Try it and youll love it too.

It wouldnt be Christmas without seeing A Christmas Carol at the Shakespeare Tavern. They never disappoint. Great food and atmosphere. Great artists.

I have seen an untold number of plays here. All have been a pleasant experience. Be sure to arrive early to eat before the show as the food never disappoints.

It is a lovely place and so much fun. The plays are amazing and worked hard on and very entertaining. The food is very good as well, and the overall design of the place is beautiful.

The actor who played Cassius stole the show. Such a presence! Got a chance to meet the actors after the play. Had a lot of fun. The food and wine was good. Expect to spend a pretty penny to eat and whatnot.

We see a Christmas carol her every year. We find it more charming and intimate than the larger, more grand productions. Great service and food too.

Terrific food. Outstanding play. A wonderful adaptation of the 3 musketeers. Great acting. The first act was fun, and the second act gripping. Loved every minute if it.

What a wonderful and unique theatre experience. Shakespeares plays come alive with great performances, creative staging, music and song. The dinner menu has variety and offers a taste of traditional English fare accompanied by a great assortment of brews and wine. The intimate seating in main floor will have you part of the action. Dont miss the apple crisp with ice cream at intermission. Have been coming for a dozen years and also love their production of A Christmas Carol

Wow I was so amazed by the performance! Staff very friendly and helpful. Parking is questionable, but thats Atlanta for you

Guess....when will he learn

This place is always a good time. They lean into the bawdy side of the Bard and try to make it accessible to a wide audience. The food is pretty good and the acting is reliably great. Going on preview night makes it a fairly affordable night out!

You will enjoy this place every time you go. A must for anyone who wants a great show, great theater and excellent service.

Amazing place! Taste foods and interesting show

Some actors spoke their lines far too rapidly to be understood. Also more projection skills are needed. Women cast in male roles strains credibility, but I realize the necessity to do so.

THE place for Shakespeare in America. The Shakespeare Tavern is a temple devoted to the Bard and his fellows, inhabited by devotees and oracles imparting theatrical experiences unrivaled in craft or skill. The number of shows they put on is amazing, and the dedication and professionalism poured into each is astounding. Do yourself a favor and get tickets now.

This place is amazing and they always put on such an amazing production and experience. Plus the food is good too before the show! Staff is always friendly and the actors and actresses have tremendous talent! such a great time and experience!!! We will be back again!

Great venue .. great show. Amazing volunteer staff. Please go to enjoy (and tip).

This place is fantastic. You are so close to the play and actually involved in it. The food is not bad either.

My wife and I have had multiple date nights here now. This is a great place to go out for a night and experience something fun and different that Atlanta has to offer.

Great play house with tradition environment. The food there was reasonable. The drinks are mostly alcoholic drinks. A little hard to find parking near the tavern.

This is a great place for a fun evening of food and entertainment. The tavern is the home of an excellent original practice company of performers specializing in the works of William Shakespeare. They do others as well; last time we were there it was for selections from Chaucers Canterbury Tales. The company also does a lot of educational outreach to engage the interest of young people in literature and performance art.Dinner and drinks are available before the performance, and dessert and drinks are available at intermission. (The cost of food and drink is in addition to the ticket price for the performance.) The best seats are the front row of tables, right in front of the stage. But be careful - you might get included in the action. (It happened to me once - fun!) If you go once you will almost certainly want to go again, and maybe even become a supporter or a volunteer.

Watched twelfth night at the tavern and it was incredible! All the actors were well versed and kept us laughing and engaged the entire time!

Weve always had a great experience here. The Shakespeare plays are very well done. I have recommended this playhouse to others frequently.

Hilarious, entertaining, totally a must see when visiting Atlanta. I thoroughly enjoyed my night!

Superb theater company and a great meal, too. Makes an excellent date night!

Before the show, we were able to get a meal. The meals must be catered. The meals are served cafeteria style. I had the Ratatouille which was vegan and delicious. There are vegan and gluten free options on the menu. There is a bar in the gift shop and they serve specialty beers and wine where the food is served. The tables are small and a tight fit. The box seats are just behind the main floor tickets. We still had a great view of the stage. The performance was great. We had a good time.

It was a great experience, the play was great, good was better than I expected and desserts were delicious. I really recommend to visit this place.The volunteers were awesome, they gave us a great service.A must go.

Great Christmas Carol show and the food was amazing. Also, if you get the Kings Package you can always get unlimited macarons!!

It was so good I request people 2 go and see it. It was so amazing and the plays are really funny youll laugh your pants off, and they said it was sad but it wasnt it more funny as hell then sad.Midnights Summer Dream and They had songs that kids now day would understand and like 70s 80s 90s and now it was really fun and good to visit and the actors and actresses did really good which was great and everyone liked, and enjoy, and they had trick moves and break dances that would leave you speechless and make you say wow!!!!!

Its not easy to find performances like these so its always a pleasure to visit Shakespeares tavern. The food is well priced and enjoyable. The plays however make Shakespeares works not only accessible but also very entertaining. I mostly make it out for the comedies and didnt realize how funny Shakespeare was until I saw a play here

Best place in Atlanta to see live Shakespeare in my opinion. Tickets are pretty cheap and food and drinks are reasonably priced. Ive always found the staff to be polite and helpful and the performances are always high quality and enjoyable. Great place for dates or going with friends! I always enjoy my time here immensely

The performances here are amazing. I know this place struggles to keep their doors open and I really hope they dont ever close.

Loved it. Just wish i understood English.

My wife is a fan of Shakespeare, but I am not. However, they make the plays relatable, and I enjoy watching them here. It feels to me like they stick with the original content, but they allow the humor and feelings to come through in a way that makes sense. Great place, and I highly recommend it.

I watched A Christmas Carol tonight Great show, with lots of laughter, & amazing singing! Definitely recommend.

Julius Caesar was well acted out. I liked my Ocean Spray Cranberry juice too. Overall fun day.

Never thought I would actually enjoy Romeo and Juliet, that pair of eye-crossed lovers--but ASCs production is really effective. Funny up front, deadly serious (at one point terrifying) in the second half.

I always enjoy coming here and seeing all the hardworking actors do will.

We recently saw Hamlet at Atlanta Shakespeare Company. They said it would be completely uncut (3 hours+) and performed in a tavern-like setting. So we were prepared to leave at intermission. But it was wonderful! Especially the actor who played Hamlet. An unexpected pleasure from beginning to end! Give it a try if when youre in town.

Wonderful venue. Wonderful acting. Great food, although get there early for shepherds pie. Old world entertainment un the heart of Atlanta that will leave you laughing hours after you have left!

The most unique entertainment option in Atlanta! Unpredictable. Creative. Great food and beer! Love every show weve seen.

Been here twice now and its been an awesome experience both times. Plan on continuing to come back for sure!

The play was wonderful but the food selection leaves a lot to be desired.

Atmosphere is very nice and authentic. Food was reasonable price too. Dessert is very tasty.

The worn, rustic feel of the theater goes well with the setting for these Shakespeare plays. Food and drinks are served so you can enjoy the play and a meal at the same time. Tickets are reasonably priced especially when you consider the length of most of the plays. Seating is a bit uncomfortable but regular intermissions provide relief.

Good play, tasty food and great atmosphere!The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is unlike other theaters. It is a place out of time; a place of live music, hand-crafted period costumes, outrageous sword fights with the entire experience centered on the passion and poetry of the spoken word. With a Ready To Eat Café-Style Menu and a broad selection of Irish ales and premium brews, the Shakespeare Tavern is a place to eat, drink, and nourish the soul (and you only have to park once!). Each month brings a different play, a different experience. Read what our actors, directors and staff have to say about the work we do at The Shakespeare Tavern on our Community Blog.. Watch the video below for a complete look at the Tavern Experience!

Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern is THE one-of-a-kind Atlanta experience—WOW. Outstanding actors, set designs, acoustics—you feel as you are in an Elizabethan theatre! The food is amazing—a lot of care is taken in the planning, preparation, and service (menus change with each show). Be prepared: if you come for a date or event, then you will get hooked on this place!

Some staff were rude and I was made to feel unwelcome. Up until now Ive always enjoyed the Shakespeare tavern. I will not be returning and will cease reccomending the Shakespeare tavern to friends and aquaintances. Im very disappointed. I left early.That said, the man serving drinks at the front was wonderful and the people working in kitchens were great as well. So it wasnt all staff just some that ruined it for me. The food was good as always.Unfortunately these positives did not make up for the rest of my night. So much money wasted. I have never left a 1 star review, I dont even know if Ive even left a 2 or 3 star review. I generally only review places Ive enjoyed. I am leaving this review because of how exceptionally negative the experience has been.

Fun place to see the Bards work performed by talented actors.

You have to try the Low Country Captains Chicken, its Excellent. We had a group of 11 and had no problems with seating. Very good rendition of Hamlet. Overall a good experience. Definitely recommend going.

Wonderful ambiance complete with authentic decor. The staff was exceedingly polite and welcoming to me as a first time guest. The food and drink was quite excellent, leaving both happy and full despite having a voracious appetite upon arrival. Excited to return to another production, and will be bringing along friends to this true gem of the city.

Had an incredible experience seeing King Lear. Excellent food, drink, and performances.

The Twelfth Night was fantastically funny. Great show.

Ive been more than once and its always amazing. Im already looking forward to going back #GoodTimes #GreatMemories

Excellent, Exellent EXCELLENT. Not the Globe but close. Food choices varied and wonderful. Acting SUPERB. Well definitely go again next time were in Atlanta.

I have visited many times an I m always delighted. It feels like Shakespeare that is meant to be enjoyed rather than Shakespeare that is merely meant to be admired from afar.

Food is always great. The open theatre is a great experience.

If you live in Atlanta there is no reason for you to not visit this place. I go several times a year and am always pleased. The cast is outstanding in whatever production they are staging. The food here will put you in the mind of a theater goer in Shakespeares time. The beer selection isnt bad either.

This place is awesome! The food is great and the acting is amazing!

Love the food and performances! I go there several times a year.

Very entertaining! Family loved the performances! Wonderful staff!

Fantastic place. Only truly Celiac friendly on weekday performances ( mostly for students).

One of my all time favorite places for a dinner and show- they do a great job!

First time since a middle school field trip. I enjoyed the play. The cast w the s so versatile. The food was also delicious. A treat I wasnt quite prepared for.

One of the most unique experiences in Atlanta! Arrive an hour before showtime in order to give yourself time to enjoy your meal. They have a great food and drink menu

Small venue, actors include the audience in their monologue. Very cozy and friendly!

The bard himself would be proud of the tavern and the troupe. Shakespeare with a side of great food and grog. Well, ok, beer and wine, not grog. :)

A must-visit for Atlanta. The staff is amazing, the venue is lovely, and its definitely worth the price for the experience.

I try to go every year. Never disappointed in the performance.

Small intimate theater keeps you close to the actors. Food was great as well. Plan to see another show next time we are in town.

Had a wonderful time seeing the Three Musketeers. The cast was absolutely amazing.

This place is perfect for a wonderful evening. The staff is welcoming and kind. The food and drinks are simple but very good. However, the best is the show. I was able to see A Comedy of Errors. The actors were phenomenal. The words of Shakespeare brought to life in the most hilarious fashion. It has been years since Ive seen such excellent performances.

Seating is a bit tight but other than that, its great!

It was my. First time. To visit. Good. Show.

Small cozy atmosphere. Actually feel as if a participant in the show. Food and adult beverages available for purchase. Great performance. Highly recommend!

I wish there were more places like this around town. Fast, efficient, and courteous service. The bill was appropriate for the quality. I can see why they have a lot of positive reviews.

A true gem in Atlanta, and a really great place to take a date. A small venue, it is best to eat beforehand. Atlanta needs this, support them

Very well built beautiful theater. The actors were fantastic, they brought this Shakespeare play to life in a very enjoyable way. The theater was well staffed and they did a great job. It was nice to be able to enjoy a couple drinks and dessert while watching.

I loved this venue! I need to come back and see a play here some day. I also really want to act on that beautiful stage.

After watching their video explaining what the Shakespearean Theater style and venue was like, I thought it would be a great date night for my husband and I. I did realize it was first come first serve seating. We may not get a seat closer to the stage. However, I didnt realized that Goldstar guests would be treated like stowaway passengers. We got there at 6:30 pm. They recommend between 6:15 and 6:45 pm. We were brought over to a table for 4 and told that we may have to sit with another couple. Several of the tables for 2 around us in the box seating area still had green cards on them, which based on the video, means they are still available. I asked again, these are the only seats left? The seating manager said yes. I asked if I could go and pay for an upgrade to floor seats. He said I could try. I went back to the box offices and asked if I could upgrade. They said the floor is sold out and even if it wasnt, because I had purchased my tickets through Goldstar, they are a separate company and there is nothing they could do for me. Quote...unquote. My husband and I left. Went with a plan B for our date night. Would not recommend this venue through Goldstar. They will not treat you well.

Great theater and atmosphere with very enjoyable plays done by excellent actors.