The Esquire Hotel
Gastonia Dining
Fueled By Southern Flavors
The Esquire Hotel takes dining seriously. Whether you are inhaling a freshly brewed espresso from The Notary, savoring a delicious creation from Barrister's, or sipping a sunset cocktail on the rooftop, you are guaranteed to have an authentic and flavorful experience delivered with exceptional service.
Barrister's
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 9:00PM
Open for lunch and dinner, our lobby-level restaurant serves approachable, ingredient-driven cuisine that is thoughtfully sourced from artisan producers and rooted in Southern Appalachian history. Dine at butcher block tables set beneath a soaring 20-foot ceiling, savoring Southern-inspired comfort food.
Corkage Fee $15
Outside Dessert Fee $3 per person with a minimum of $25
All parties of 8 or more guest are subject to 20% added gratuity.
Barrister's is available for private events which may interrupt our typical dining schedule, upcoming dates we are closed to the public include:
February 4th, 2023
The Notary
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday 7:00AM to 3:00PM
Sunday 7:00AM to 11:00PM
The Notary, our basement-level coffee shop, is a popular gathering spot for breakfast against a backdrop of original exposed brick dating back the building's days as a bank.