ESQ Bar & Dining

A must try snack: Bonito, rye crumb, crème fraiche, horseradish, smoked soy.

The festive season is just around the corner, and our dining room is the perfect setting for your end-of-year events, get-togethers, and celebrations.

With a semi-private dining area available, ESQ is ideal for a long lunch or dinner celebration. Or go large and lavish and choose to hire the venue out exclusively.

Make a booking or reach out to our dedicated events team at the link in our bio.

Sip late into the night with our Late Night Happy Hour and enjoy 25% off drinks from 9 to 10 PM. For those who are not ready to go home. Cheers to the night and the ageless allure of ESQ after dark.

Snapper, cauliflower puree, beurre blanc, caperberry, spinach, citrus crème fraîche.

Fresh seafood served simply (and deliciously).

With December just around the corner, you'll be rockin' around the Christmas tree in no time! Indulge in the magic of the season and join us for our Christmas Day Lunch - bookings are now open (link in bio!).

ESQ, filled with the sounds of live jazz, clinking glasses, and friends last month at our Pinot & Peking Duck Party.

Thanks to all who joined us! Head to our page to peruse the full photo album and to host your upcoming event at ESQ, reach out to team at the link in our bio.

CHEF'S COUNTER | Front-row seats to the action on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Seated at our kitchen bar, you’ll witness the magic of gourmet cooking up close as our chef crafts a personalised dining experience just for you.

Bookings essential (link in bio).

POV: You were in charge of the dinner plans this week, and you killed it.

Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended.

In the wise words of Mark Twain, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”

World of Whiskey continues at ESQ. Enjoy live jazz and experience a unique whiskey flight and cocktail menu focusing on new world varieties.

Find out more at the link in our bio; available until the end of September.

Stopping work and eating lunch. We believe in the importance of taking a break and refueling with high-quality food. Join us for our Express Lunch and enjoy a main course, a side dish, and a house beverage, all served within an hour.

Wednesday to Friday, 12 pm - 3 pm

Last minute Father's Day plans? We've got you covered. Secure your rank as the favourite child with our new Sunday Roast.

Succulent meats, accompanied by classic sides served every Sunday from 12pm until sold out. Book your table at the link in our bio.

2 SLEEPS TO GO | The countdown is on for our Pinot & Peking Duck Party, and in anticipation, we’rewe’re spotlighting the distinguished producers joining us on the night in this 4-part series (4/4).
 
Taste over 40 exquisite Pinot Noirs from 15+ producers while celebrating the grape that crafts some of the world’sworld’s finest wines. A vinous night that’sthat’s not to be missed, we promise a selection of the finest Pinot Noirs from around the world.
 
Saturday 31 August, 6 pm - tickets at the link in our bio.
 
1) Oakridge Wines - Yarra Valley,
For just over two decades, with Chief Winemaker Dave Bicknell at the helm, Oakridge Winery has emerged as one of Yarra Valley’s leading producers of pinot noir and chardonnay. Uninhibited by the constraints of appellations, a sense of spirit and experimentation has allowed for trial and error, and a blend of innovation and tradition, all culminating in a distinct ‘Yarra Valley flavour’.
 
2) Holm Oak - Tasmania,
Holm Oak is a labour of love for winemaker Bec Duffy and her husband Tim Duffy, viticulturalist. Since 2006 they have followed their dream of crafting delicious expressions of cool-climate Tasmanian wines.
 
3) Pike & Joyce - Adelaide Hills,
Pike & Joyce Wines, established in 1998, is a partnership between two families who share a passion for food, a love for the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, and a desire to create premium wines showcasing the combined skills of both families, while paying homage to our stunning region.
 
4) Stonier - Mornington,
Brian Stonier founded Stonier in 1978 and in doing so, became one of the pioneer vignerons on the Mornington Peninsula.
 
5) De Beaurepaire - Rylstone,
Established in 1998 by the de Beaurepaire family, De Beaurepaire Wines produces elegant, balanced and age-worthy wines from grapes grown on their 55 hectare single estate vineyard in Rylstone, NSW.

Give Dad what he really wants this Father's Day; a Sunday Roast, cooked to perfection.

Join us this Sunday for Father's Day and tuck into our new Stone Oven Roasts, slow-cooked to lock in the flavour.

Launching this Sunday, September 1
Bookings at the link in our bio

5 SLEEPS TO GO | The countdown is on for our Pinot & Peking Duck Party, and in anticipation, we’rewe’re spotlighting the distinguished producers joining us on the night in this 4-part series (3/4).
 
Taste over 40 exquisite Pinot Noirs from 15+ producers while celebrating the grape that crafts some of the world’sworld’s finest wines. A vinous night that’sthat’s not to be missed, we promise a selection of the finest Pinot Noirs from around the world.
 
Saturday 31 August, 6 pm - tickets at the link in our bio.
 
1) Novum Wines - New Zealand,
Novum encompasses both past and future, with a desire to find opportunities that you wouldn’t otherwise have access to, to find small pockets of really good grapes (of any variety), and then make varied wines that you would feel confident about sharing with friends.
 
2) Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley,
Mac Forbes is driven by curiosity and a passion for the nuances of their terroir. Each bottle of wine is a small snapshot of our evolving understanding of the Yarra Valley, and we hope that through sharing these wines, you will find joy and excitement in the stories they tell.
 
3) 10 Mins by Tractor - Mornington Peninsula,
Ten Minutes by Tractor is a winery on the Mornington Peninsula. It is the convergence of wine journeys that began almost 40 years ago with a group of individuals and vineyards that fortuitously came together over time to create the winery that exists today.
 
4) Mulline Wines - Geelong,
Mulline Vintners is a collaboration between 2 Bens focused on producing premium wines from the Geelong Region, Victoria, Australia. Collectively, Ben Mullen + Ben Hine are Mulline Vintners.
 
6) Takak Wines - New Zealand,
Takahiro K wines are produced in tiny quantities using Organic practices at every level. They reflect the variety and particularity of the very special Waipara Valley soil types and vineyard sitings.

SUNDAY ROAST | A hearty roast served in the Sydney CBD, starting Sunday, 1 September.

Indulge in our signature Stone Oven Roasts, with your choice of protein, accompanied by classic sides and a generous helping of sauce.

Every Sunday from 12 pm until sold out.

12 SLEEPS TO GO | The countdown is on for our Pinot & Peking Duck Party, and in anticipation, we’re spotlighting the distinguished producers joining us on the night in this 4-part series (2/4).
 
Taste over 40 exquisite Pinot Noirs from 15+ producers while celebrating the grape that crafts some of the world’s finest wines. A vinous night that’s not to be missed, we promise a selection of the finest Pinot Noirs from around the world.
 
Saturday 31 August, 6 pm - tickets at the link in our bio.
 
1) Philip Shaw - Orange,
Discover cool climate wines of elegance. A style defined by Philip and his respect for our Koomooloo Vineyard, and this respect drives their philosophy to winemaking.
 
2) Paul Kubler - Alsace,
Great Pinot Gris is a foodie treasure, although the good stuff can be hard to find. But with family winemaking heritage dating back to 1620, the Kubler family know a thing or two about this regional favourite.
 
3) Gran Moraine - America,
Unconstrained experimentation, eschewing expectations, unselfconscious innovation. Behind Gran Moraine’s refined wines are experimental projects set to test the limits and fail their way to great discoveries. 
 
4) Hartford Court - America,
Making about 15 of them with fruit from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Green Valley, Carneros, Anderson Valley, Marin, Sta. Rita and Oregon appellations, Hartford Court feels that Pinot Noir makes the most seductive red wine, notable for its supple, silky texture.
 
6) Zena Crowne - America,
Zena Crown Vineyard comprises 115 acres of vines and 48 vineyard blocks. From it we produce Pinot Noir wines – each capturing the vineyard’s changing moods and expressions just as if it were a living, breathing thing.

19 SLEEPS TO GO | The countdown is on for our Pinot & Peking Duck Party, and in anticipation, we’re spotlighting the distinguished producers joining us on the night in this 4-part series (1/4).
 
Taste over 40 exquisite Pinot Noirs from 15+ producers while celebrating the grape that crafts some of the world’s finest wines. A vinous night that’s not to be missed, we promise a selection of the finest Pinot Noirs from around the world.
 
Saturday 31 August, 6 pm - tickets at the link in our bio.
 
1) Nanny Goat - Central Otago, From their inception and the inaugural release of theirPinot Noir in 2005, Nanny Goat Vineyard has strived to produce wines with elegance, concentration, and balance while allowing each parcel of fruit to tell its unique story.
 
2) Torch Bearer - Tasmania,
Aspiring to make the purest wines in the world from virgin soil, clean air, and the pure water of Tasmania.
 
3) Albert Bichot - Burgundy,
Burgundy wines are all single-varietal wines, which is rare and what gives them their special character and remarkable precision.
 
4) Dicey - New Zealand, .nz
James is the grower, Matt, the caretaker. Two brothers, fierce about wine, family and Bannockburn - the land where they’ve put down their roots. Wine runs deep for the Diceys. In the dirt and in the veins.
 
6) Chalou Wines - Orange,
ChaLou wines is the passion project for winemakers Nadja and Steve.  They met each other whilst studying winemaking at CSU in Wagga before reconnecting many years later in Orange.  They fell in love with each other and the region.  The ChaLou brand brings together their collective experiences from across the globe…

PINOT NOIR & PEKING DUCK PARTY

Celebrate International Pinot Noir Day with us at the winter wine event of the season, featuring a Peking Duck pancake station, 40 Pinot Noir tastings from 15 leading producers, live jazz (and some cheeky covers of )!

Join us! Saturday 31st August, 6pm at ESQ in the QVB - details & tickets at the link in our bio.

Celebrate your special occasion in style at ESQ.

With a dark oak framed bar, mosaic, and parquetry flooring, soft leather seating, and sensuous low lights, stepping into ESQ transports you back to the prohibition era of
the 1920’s where you can dine with gusto and drink into the night.

Reach out to our event specialists via the link in our bio, and find out how we can bring your occasion to life.

Drop in for a swill before you head home. Discover a new wine. Try a crafty cocktail. Delight in a trusty schooner. People watch from the window seats. ESQ is the perfect pit stop after work.

A favourite snack and as fresh as it gets. Sydney rock oysters with nori mignonette.

ESQ presents an intimate dinner series.

Take a seat at our kitchen bar and let our chefs craft a personalised dining experience just for you.

Chef's Counter - available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Reserve your place at the link in our bio.

World International Chocolate Day this Sunday has us dreaming of decadence.

Our Paris Brest will transport you to chocolate heaven with brown sugar caramel cream, hazelnut, yoghurt ice cream, and hot chocolate.