The Hoxton Seven - Hackney

This is likely the worst bar I've ever visited in London. The staff were unfriendly, and the drinks were served in plastic cups and were of poor quality. They s... read more This is likely the worst bar I've ever visited in London. The staff were unfriendly, and the drinks were served in plastic cups and were of poor quality. They serve doubles by default, which is fine since many places do that, but if you request a single, they still charge you for a double. This policy makes no sense. I would recommend avoiding this place!

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... read more 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.

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 arri... read more 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.

The bar staff seemed completely uninformed about what was happening. We visited for an event—otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen this place. I was charged £18 for... read more The bar staff seemed completely uninformed about what was happening. We visited for an event—otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen this place. I was charged £18 for a double vodka with soda, but it tasted like just tonic water, with no alcohol. So, either the tonic water cost £5 or my double vodka soda was over £13, which is unusually high for Shoreditch. They initially made my drink with water instead of soda and had to redo it. The only beer on tap was Guinness, and there were no other options available, which was quite odd. It would be so easy to turn this place into a decent bar.

We were on the lookout for a spot for a late lunch and happened upon this restaurant. They were running a promotion for two cocktails for £10, so we couldn't re... read more We were on the lookout for a spot for a late lunch and happened upon this restaurant. They were running a promotion for two cocktails for £10, so we couldn't resist trying those as well! Our poke bowls were delicious and very fresh. We decided to upgrade to the large size for an additional £2.50 each, which was just right for a lunch portion. The cocktails were decent; I had a mojito, but I found it a bit too sweet for my taste. It wasn't busy for a Saturday lunchtime, which we appreciated. Overall, it’s a solid choice for a meal and a drink.