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ESQ Bar

Bar Cocktail bar

😠 I hate posting negative reviews, but when customer service is non existent I think I owe it to fellow guests to book with caution. I booked this hotel because of its 2pm check in as written on Agoda’s description. I arrived at 1.45pm on Saturday afternoon after 24hours of flying. But wa stole check... People often mention hotel, staff,


Address

100 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5AG, United Kingdom

Website

100queensgate.com

Contact

+44 20 7373 7878

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (90 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 12 pm

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  • 1/5 Phil A. 6 months ago on Google
    I hate posting negative reviews, but when customer service is non existent I think I owe it to fellow guests to book with caution. I booked this hotel because of its 2pm check in as written on Agoda’s description. I arrived at 1.45pm on Saturday afternoon after 24hours of flying. But wa stole check in wasn’t until 3pm. I explained I booked this hotel because of the 2pm check in as described and written in my booking. The hotel reception staff ignored me and said this isn’t their policy. I told them I understood but my booking was based on this early checkin time. They told me to come back in an hour. I walked the streets of London for over an hour and even when I came back at 3pm the hotel room still wasn’t available! After more waiting I finally got given a room. No one took me to my room and I was just thrusted a key card and not even told which floor to go to. I asked to speak to the manager who came to my room on Sunday evening. He apologised and I asked him to respond to my email complaint so I could notify Agoda and American Express. He assured me he would. It is 4 days since I checked in and still no response or apology. I need a formal response so that I can get a refund through Agoda and American Express as part of their payment protection under the consumer protection act. After serval more emails I still haven’t received a response. I expected so much better from a Hilton Hotel. The staff seem incompetent and overworked and under a lot of stress, which is such a shame. The atmosphere in the hotel reception is frantic, erratic and no one takes responsibility. Such a shame given its location and price point. Be careful when booking this hotel — if there’s a problem you will be ignored!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful spot!!!! Food is incredible and cocktails are spot on! Dami; wholesome waitress!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 F. K. 1 year ago on Google
    Here is a secret for you!!! ESQ bar serve some really delicouse and jucey Bao buns after 5pm. ESQ bar is part of the 100 Queen's Gate hotel. This bar is somewhat special; saying that, the overall desgin compliment each different aspect of the bar froom no natural daylight, the interior is modern with the classic look and by the judge of it expensive Chinese porcelain and decoration around the bar. It's either semi or full-pack bar and they do live piano music one day of the day. There are two choices of bao buns, chicken or vegetarians ( mushroom ). Haven't tried the mushroom option yet, however, the chicken is delicious as it has its sauce. Even though they are delicious they come with a nice price tag that will remind you that you can only have this now and then. But saying that enjoy the flavor and the taste of the buns.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Leanna S. 11 months ago on Google
    The bar itself was lovely with tasteful elegant decor and comfortable seating. The drinks were ok but the food was disappointing. Our waiter had to take our order 3 times because he kept forgetting what we ordered (not sure why he didn't just write it down because he had his notepad out). Then when it arrived nearly all of the dishes were covered in mayo and watercress. None of the menu items said they contained mayo which is annyoing because I can't eat mayo. And the watercress just seemed very unnecessary.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mz D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was wow, same as the drink. Big shout out to Dami and Zainab for being amazing 👏.

  • 5/5 Kadek S. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place to enjoy a warm, comfy night, cocktail was great, try few cocktails, I always go to my classic Espresso Martini, they have a singer every Wednesday who can sing Jazz, Pop and touch of chill Opera beautifully done!! Love the ambience 💯💯

  • 5/5 Vicki B. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food, great service, good cocktails. Topped up as soon as drinks were done. Very reasonable price ❤️

  • 5/5 rhiannon r. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere and overall great experience to celebrate my graduation. 10/10 Jide and Grace. Would recommend to anyone and and everyone.

  • 5/5 Josef E. 8 months ago on Google
    I had the best hit chocolate of my life here. The taste was perfect and the temperature didn’t burn my tongue in the slightest. Served and made by Santhuru, highly recommend.😃

  • 5/5 Jumoke O. 1 year ago on Google
    Grace was amazing, served us with such delight and poise. Very attentive and the food was really good especially the shrimp skewers and beef sugar.

  • 5/5 H O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience Tola was very attentive other staff members were very helpful. Nice hidden Gem location, I will definitely attend again and again.

  • 5/5 Sabine F. 2 years ago on Google
    One of our favourite cocktail bars in the area. Chilled atmosphere with nice music, elegant decor, extensive cocktail list. The staff is attentive and friendly, there is enough floor space that you can come and find a table without any prior booking. Recommended!

  • 5/5 Cecelia N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with, a great atmosphere. The staff are absolutely amazing, they took good care of us

  • 5/5 neeka s. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so tasty and full of delicious spices - I got the brunch choice 1, had about 6 STRONG cocktails. Vibe was 9/10, defo go and visit x

  • 1/5 Mathias W. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, so unprofessional und unfriendly - very unexpected after such good reviews. Take the bat at the Kennedys Hotel at the opposite street. Here you are welcomed and treated with respect - also the atmosphere is very nice and chill. Do not recommend the ESQ, very unfortunate.

  • 5/5 Don P. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a pity the CV19 was around to slow places like this. Could have settled for an evening of try to front page of the cocktail menu. Floriography was fine introduction

  • 5/5 Hannah L. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful venue serving fabulous drinks.

  • 5/5 Mahfuza K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and drinks . Very friendly staff :) . Would definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Justin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Classy, refined downstairs bar, superb ambience, excellent service and delicious cocktails. For those who want a quiet sophisticated drink, rather than a buzzy loud environment.

  • 5/5 A B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delectable and couldn’t get enough well seasoned and spiced accordingly. I got the brunch choice 1 and of course bottomless drinks which went down a treat. Are we drunk/tipsy? Who knows 😂 And served by the one and only DAMI 10/10


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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