Tonight at ESQ
Pre-Weekend Therapy
Thursday · 7 PM–12 AM
- Standard table bookings
- 2-hour unlimited cocktails available separately
- Outdoor shisha
- Dining
- Music
ESQ Resto Lounge · Old Kent Road
Fire, flavour and nights worth dressing for.
African-inspired dining, cocktails, weekend brunch and music-led weekly experiences at 817 Old Kent Road, London SE15.
This week
There is a different reason to visit each night.
Choose a day to see the approved experience and the right next step.
Wednesday to Sunday on Old Kent Road
Explore every ESQ night.
Use these permanent links to compare each weekly experience, then check live availability when you are ready to book.
Wednesday & Thursday · 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM and 10 PM
£30 · Midweek Unlimited Cocktails — Wednesday & Thursday
Each purchase covers one 2-hour session Hourly starts at 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM and 10 PM
This offer runs alongside each day's main promotion or experience. À-la-carte food may be ordered separately.
Plus outdoor shisha in the ESQ front garden · available whenever esq is open.
Coming for food? Available throughout public opening hours Wednesday–Sunday. A brunch or Unlimited Cocktails package is not required to dine.
Choose your experience
Start with what you want from the visit.
Each choice keeps its intent through to the booking journey, so you do not have to start again.
010203040506
Dinner or drinks
Reserve a table and order from the menu. Groups of 3 or more pay a £10 per-person deposit, credited to the final bill; the remaining menu spend is paid at the venue. No package is required.
Book dinner or drinksWeekend Party Brunch
Saturday and Sunday, 3 PM–6 PM. Food + Unlimited Cocktails is £50pp; Unlimited Cocktails Only is £30pp.
Compare brunch optionsMidweek Unlimited Cocktails
£30pp · Wednesday and Thursday · two-hour sessions starting at 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM or 10 PM · food available separately.
Book midweek cocktailsBrunch After Dark
Friday–Sunday · two-hour sessions from 7 PM · Food + Unlimited Cocktails is £50pp; Unlimited Cocktails Only is £30pp.
Compare After Dark optionsGroup Booking
Book up to 20 guests online. For 21 or more, contact ESQ so we can check availability and arrange seats together in a bay.
Start a group bookingPrivate Hire
Exclusive use may be considered outside public opening hours only, subject to management approval. During service, ask about grouped seating.
Enquire about private hireWant to compare all package terms first? Compare packages.
Before you visit
A few useful things to know.
Food and allergies
Our food is halal. Tell your waiter about any allergy, especially a seafood allergy, before ordering so the kitchen can advise on suitable options.
Music every open night
Our house DJ plays whenever we are open, Wednesday to Sunday. Bringing your own DJ needs management approval.
Alcohol-free packages
Ask ESQ on WhatsApp about mocktail versions. For eligible brunch guests, food and mocktails are £45 per person, or mocktails only £25 per person. These are arranged directly with our team.
Celebrations
Add a £100 birthday package when booking online: a medium cake, bottle of Prosecco and sparklers. You can add a name to the cake; please book at least 48 hours ahead. The add-on is paid at booking.
Please arrive within 15 minutes of your booked time or contact us if delayed. Give at least 48 hours’ notice for changes or cancellations; booking deposits are refunded when you cancel in time. Read booking terms.
Dining and menu
Browse what is actually being served.
The menu is live and database-backed. Browse current dishes, cocktails, bottles and prices before you arrive.
The room changes with the night
Come to dine. Stay for the atmosphere.
Food, cocktails and celebrations share one venue. Shisha is available outdoors only.
Find us
Your table is on Old Kent Road.
817 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NX
Opening hours
- wednesday
- 7 PM–12 AM
- thursday
- 7 PM–12 AM
- friday
- 7 PM–3 AM
- saturday
- 3 PM–3 AM
- sunday
- 3 PM–12 AM
Kitchen, bar and event hours follow public opening hours, except for confirmed late package sessions and management-approved extensions. Normal operating hours apply unless otherwise stated.
Choose the right experience, then check availability.
Package terms are shown before payment, and your selected intent stays with you.