Barrister's at The Esquire Hotel Gastonia

Alyssa was our server, and she was wonderful. We also had the opportunity to chat with the general manager, unfortunately, I can’t remember her name, but she was absolutely lovely.

We were staying at the Esquire Hotel and decided to try this restaurant on our last night in town, and we’re so glad we did. Their menu is truly farm-to-table, and they partner with more than 20 local farms, which I thought was incredible.

We visited on a Thursday evening and enjoyed live entertainment on the patio, where we chose to sit. The atmosphere was magical with the fairy lights, and the performer, a talented gentleman, sang Frank Sinatra classics and other favorites.

Everything about the experience was exceptional. Between the welcoming staff, the charming ambiance, and the commitment to local ingredients, it made for a memorable evening. If you’re considering dining here, don’t miss it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Horrible experience. VERY expensive to be so horrible. I’ll never go back

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

I got the fried chicken sandwich and it was huge and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and food was on point!!! Highly recommend

Barristers at The Esquire Hotel has a really nice, clean atmosphere that feels upscale and welcoming. The space itself is beautiful, but I do think a little background music would help set the ambiance and bring more warmth to the overall vibe.

The food was good, but for the portion sizes, it felt a bit on the expensive side. That said, the bartender truly made the experience stand out ! amazing service and the drinks were excellent! You can tell they know what they’re doing behind the bar.

Overall, it was a nice experience, and I would definitely go back!!! especially for the drinks and the overall aesthetic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Really beautiful setting, and the service was excellent. Food was good and nice & hot. I recommend the fried sliced squash, as an appetizer. It was my favorite thing that I had to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

This restaurant is located inside of the historic Esquire Hotel in downtown Gastonia.
Very charming with so much character.
The food is amazing, and I love the selection. From chicken to steak, pasta, and more... you can't go wrong with whatever you choose.
The cocktails are delectable too.
There is also outdoor patio and rooftop seating when the temps are right.
I love all of the history it holds inside of these walls!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice....

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

This is a very nice restaurant. The ambiance is wonderful. However, here are a few suggestions: 1) If you ask on the reservation about an event that you are celebrating, then it would be nice to have that recognized...a slice of cake or something...otherwise don't ask. 2) Several items that were left off of the old menu might want to be revisited; potatoes and the chicken dip are just a few. 3) The creamed spinach needs a little bit of seasoning. 4) The bread and butter starter should have a bit more bread. Our waiter was super nice, but we had to ask for water and tea several times.

This experience was great and the food was delicious. The server was friendly and very nice

I brought my wife here for her birthday. All of the food was excellent with the beautifully renovated aesthetics you may expect when you see it from outside. They have a great selection of bourbon and wine, and the old fashioned was well crafted. We’ll be back again. Thanks for a great dinner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service, great food, great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just discovered this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Great atmosphere in a historic building. Good food and good service. We will dine here again.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Creative dishes and server was great. Pricing is good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a lovely, intimate dining space inside the hotel. This is a historic building right in downtown Gastonia and it has a unique ambiance. Our server was Kayla, and she was wonderful. She took great care of us. Our food and drinks were very good and large portions. We will be repeat customers, and would highly recommend.