“‘Bunsen, I’m near Shakespeare’s ‘Ead on Great Marlborough Street. See you there in twenty?'” Troubled Blood, Chapter 27

After doing some Christmas shopping, Strike meets Shanker at the Shakespeare’s Head pub. 

Having been in Liberty, attempting to shop for Robin, he uses the exit nearest the pub. 

“Five minutes later, another bag hanging from his hands, Strike emerged at the end of Carnaby Street, where music-themed Christmas decorations hung between buildings…” Troubled Blood, Chapter 27

“Struggling with his bags, he backed into the Shakespeare’s Head, where fairy lights twinkled and chatter and laughter filled the air.” Troubled Blood, Chapter 27

Strike and Robin also meet outside of the Shakespeare’s Head on Robin’s 30th birthday. 

“Please can you meet me at the Shakespeare’s Head, Marlborough St, 5p.m.” Troubled Blood, Chapter 73

Below is a shot of the entrance to Carnaby Street from Marlborough St.

We see Robin approach “…the Shakespeare’s Head where she saw Strike standing outside, wearing a suit.” Troubled Blood, Chapter 73

Find the Shakespeare’s Head on the map below: