The Hoxton Seven - Hackney

We sat in the downstairs area which felt damp and had a strong, unpleasant smell. Was charged £13.50 for a vodka with soda water and lime. In a plastic pint cup. Completely unjustifiable and clear exploitation. Seriously, how can they justify charging £13.50 for a double shot of vodka, mixed with WATER and a slice of lime in a plastic pint cup! I 'd expect to pay this amount for a well-crafted cocktail in an upmarket bar, but this is simply a rip-off. I asked the barman why so expensive, he just shrugged and said, Shoreditch . There is a reason this club is empty, devoid of vibes and genuinely soulless. In serious need of review and new management. Please don 't waste your time or money.

I know loads of people aren't rating this place highly but we really liked it. Walked in and got given a booth right away. Drinks prices are standard for London and service was very quick. It was largely empty when we went even though it was a Friday night but we had a great time.

First off, it was the worst greeting ever what do you do when you go to a bar? Walk in? We were shouted at sarcastically for walking in… They were extremely hot on track trace, even checking the green tick for it to be complete but when i asked to sign in instead it was a problem even though the sheet was in sight. The girls were nice inside but weren’t wearing masks or visor…just a bit confusing! (Not blaming them, they’re just doing what they’re told) The manager is absolutely horrendous, he is so rude to the staff in front of the customers us being one of them . I cannot believe what i have witnessed and i am actually seething that they have to deal with him to the point i was so close to confronting him having not even had a drink. Absolutely avoid this place, i am angry i didn’t leave straight away.

This should not be the case for a bar in the busy part of shoreditch. It’s the most run down pub I have ever been to in my life and I have travelled in the depths of Eastern Europe. We had to pay £40 to secure my booking a month or so before the date so I thought it must be half decent but I couldn’t be more wrong. All drinks are served in plastic cups (even cocktails and wine) and it looks like a seen out of the Liam Neeson film Taken. We stayed for one , overpriced, Pornstar Martini £12.50 each and left after that , leaving £15.00 of my £40.00 I paid beforehand. We were in there for a total of 5 minutes and it was 5 minutes too long. Avoid at all costs.

Bad management, bad customer service the worst night I had by far. After a booking for the happy hour cocktail bar, I was informed that was no cocktails on arrival without any further explanation. they a £60 non refundable deposit from me and no options were offered. I was told to complain to the booking team as it was their fault. I have been for the past month back and forth with them trying a refund or some kind of money back for my loss that ning. All I had from the management team was a bottle of prosecco and shots to be used until October 2021. Absolutely ridiculous.