"The Shakespeare feels a lot like an upscale pub in a small English town. Located in the bottom of a little hotel near Bryant Park, it’s got two big rooms, wooden walls and ceilings, and it doesn’t feel as sterile as most of the area’s drinking establishments. When the Happy Hour hang turns into dinner, consult the full lunch and dinner menu. They’ve got some solid pub food, like bangers and mash and shepherd's pie. Drop by to get your bearings if you’ve just taken the train in, and need a spot to strategize your next move. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, molly fitzpatrick