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20 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub is an elegant restaurant and banquet hall wedding venue in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. It is located on the first floor of the 16th-century castle clubhouse known as Olde Stonewall. Built in 1999, Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub sports a classic design with a hint of a medieval setting, perfect for those who are looking for a historical touch to their celebration. Contact Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub today to learn more about hosting your wedding at this great venue.

Facilities and Capacity

On the day of your event, this venue can accommodate 240 guests. For your reception, use the grand hall, a classic banquet space with bronze chandeliers and lovely views of the golf course.

Services Offered

Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. Their services include:

All-inclusive packages

Bartending services

Cake included in 2 our packages with delivery to the venue

Bridal room with access all night

Cleanup

The guests are responsible for set up and clean afterwards

Event planning

Event rentals

Lighting/sound

Outside vendors

Parking

Setup

Wheelchair access

Stairs and Elevator

Cuisine

On the day of your event, select from a range of serving options, including buffets, hors d’oeuvres, plated meals, and stations. Inquire with this vendor to learn more about their American-style cuisine options.

History

This castle clubhouse, designed by Joe Balobeck and completed in 13 months, opened its doors to the public in 1999 and is now a magical place to host your wedding day.

Location

This venue is located at 1495 Mercer Road Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. You can reach Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub using I-76 or I-79, which will take you to Connoquenessing Creek.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$23.95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub

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Shakespeare's proved to be a dream wedding venue for multiple reviewers, with glowing praise for the exceptional service, stunning decor, and delicious food. Ms. Dana, the event coordinator, stood out for her professionalism, responsiveness, and personable approach, leaving a lasting positive impression on couples and guests alike. The venue's unique charm, beautiful grounds, and reasonable pricing were further highlighted, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable wedding experience. The staff's attentiveness, flexibility, and seamless execution of events were widely commended, ensuring that weddings held at Shakespeare's were picture-perfect and unforgettable.

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Shakespeare's proved to be a dream wedding venue for multiple reviewers, with glowing praise for the exceptional service, stunning decor, and delicious food. Ms. Dana, the event coordinator, stood out for her professionalism, responsiveness, and personable approach, leaving a lasting positive impression on couples and guests alike. The venue's unique charm, beautiful grounds, and reasonable pricing were further highlighted, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable wedding experience. The staff's attentiveness, flexibility, and seamless execution of events were widely commended, ensuring that weddings held at Shakespeare's were picture-perfect and unforgettable.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 106 reviews
Google
4.5/5 1202 reviews
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Christmas Wedding

Our off-season, Sunday wedding at Shakespeare's was perfect! Ms. Dana helped us every step of the way and the team was so wonderful. We didn't really need to lift a finger. The room was decorated for us and the cookie table was plated for us. We got so many compliments! The food was delicious (highly recommend the Prime Rib). I highly recommend Shakespeare's. Super easy to work with and a wonderful day.
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Jennifer Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

December Wedding

Shakespeare’s hosted our December wedding and it was the best experience a couple could have! Dana and staff are impeccable. If you need to book an event, look no further!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A fairytale Christmas wedding at the Shakespeare!

I honestly don't even know where to begin. I had a vision for my dream wedding in my head for YEARS. The minute we pulled up to the Shakespeare, I got so many butterflies. This was the first venue we looked at and by the end of the tour with Ms Dana we knew this would be the only venue we'd look at. This was where we were going to have our dream Christmas wedding. Ms Dana was a huge reason why we chose to book this venue immediately. There aren't enough wonderful words in the world to describe her. She is just so full of kindness, positivity, professionalism, knowledge, and warm hugs! I feel like she is part of our family now and needs be at every holiday dinner! Our entire family couldn't say enough good things about her, the venue and the unbelievable food. Our friends and family are still raving about the food. (Highly recommend the Prime Rib!!) We've been planning our wedding for 2 years and in that time we have sent countless emails to Ms Dana bombarding her with so many questions and she was always so quick to respond and very sweet. She eased our mind of any potential stresses we may have had and our entire wedding day went flawlessly and perfectly. It was just absolutely beautiful. It truly felt like something out of a Hallmark movie about a castle Christmas wedding. I had my bridal suite where Christmas music was playing, a beautiful Christmas tree was in it and Ms Dana had a coffee bar, champagne and orange juice set up for my bridesmaids and I! It was the perfect start to the big day. Our ceremony took place outside on their balcony and even though it was a cold December night, they had space heaters set up throughout it and no one even complained about being cold! We even had our rehearsal dinner at the Shakespeare! Sean is the one that helped us get that set up and he was just wonderful! He set us up in our own little private corner of the restaurant that was decorated beautifully and he even created a personalized menu for us. Our friends and family were so impressed with everything at the Shakespeare and I know our wedding will be talked about for years to come, and it's all thanks to Ms Dana and the incredible staff at the Shakespeare.
I know they say nothing is perfect, but our day had to be as close to perfect as it can get!
K
Kelli Sent on 10/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Shakespeare's Restaurant and Wedding Venue

We recommend this venue very highly. This was our first time planning something of this size, and from the first phone call last year through numerous emails and communications, our event manager made us feel confident everything would be exactly as we hoped, and it was! The manager and staff were amazing, and every single person on staff was so kind, attentive. and professional. The venue is so beautiful and unique, and our guests loved the outdoor seating with fireplaces. We checked many venues, and Shakespeare's was the most reasonable by far. Moreover, you get so much more than you pay for from the staff and a setting unlike any other.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!

Our day could not have been more perfect! Shakespeare's Restaurant and Pub was our biggest blessing. When we had lost our original venue we were scared that we would not find another venue that we had liked as much as our original. Shakespeare's blew our original venue out of the water. Dana was the best to work with. When we first met with her we fell in love with her. You could tell she had a passion for what she does and it shows on your wedding day and throughout the entire planning process. She was always very responsive to any questions we had and she was very accommodating to many of our requests. The venue is gorgeous! There are plenty of places on the property to get outstanding pictures. We would HIGHLY recommend Shakespeare's to anyone looking to get married at a unique location and is in need of a Day of Coordinator that is truly there to make your wedding day spectacular!
E
Erica Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

⭐ 5-Star Review for Shakespeare’s Restaurant ⭐

We couldn’t have asked for a better venue to host the U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program 2025 Kickoff Event.

Dana and her team truly hit it out of the park. Their attention to detail, exceptional service, and warm courtesy were second to none.

Shakespeare’s offers a unique blend of old-world charm and beautiful grounds, creating the perfect backdrop for an event of this importance. And the food? Absolutely amazing.

We can’t recommend this location — and its outstanding staff — highly enough. A true 5-star experience from start to finish.
M
Mykaela Sent on 09/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical and Perfect

I had my bridal shower this past weekend and have not stopped hearing compliments! Dana was an absolute dream to work with! Any questions I had or concerns, Dana was right there with a solution and a hug. The staff are absolutely incredible, so kind and welcoming. My fiancée and I were congratulated on our upcoming wedding by each member of staff, multiple times, throughout the event. We decided on the brunch buffet and I think I'll be hearing compliments and rave reviews of the French toast casserole for many years to come. Everything was delicious but the French toast casserole stole the show! Allergies were also very easy to navigate, Dana was able to accommodate celiac disease and wheat allergies. The entire event was so easy to coordinate and plan thanks to the wonderful staff! All we had to do was come in and decorate, the venue and catering were all set for whatever we needed. I would have an event here again in a heartbeat!
A
Allison Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Miss Dana is the best!

My husband and I got married yesterday, 9/5/25, at Shakespeare's, and we couldn't be more pleased with everything. The staff is so kind and helpful, and Miss Dana is the absolute best! She handled everything, answered any and all questions promptly, and was just nothing but perfection. The food was phenomenal and the place looked amazing for our reception. The night flew by but it was truly perfect! I couldn't recommend Shakespeare's and Miss Dana enough! Definitely 5 stars and thank you so much Miss D for making our wedding day above and beyond what we could have wanted! You are amazing!
J
Jaclyn Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Shakespeare’s was Amazing! They were highly organized and took many responsibilities off our plates. They were flexible and made everything run so smoothly. Miss Dana is the queen of structure and fun! They plated the cookies, helped set up and tear down, and the food was delicious! And the venue space is absolutely breathtaking all by itself! I would highly recommend hosting a wedding here!

Professional. Flexible. Amazing food. Organized. Amazing views. Helpful staff.
Susan
Susan Sent on 05/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May 17, 2025 Wedding

Shakespeare's did an amazing job for our wedding! Dana, the venue coordinator is invaluable. Dana is extremely professional, organized, detailed, personal, and an excellent communicator. Dana and her staff saw to it that our son and new daughter in law had the wedding of their dreams. We plan on using Shakespeare's for our future celebrations.
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Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub frequently asked questions

Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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