The food was decent and the prices were affordable.
I used to be a regular here, and this place used to be a nice place to go… I called ahead at 11:21 pm to inquire as to the time the kitchen would be closing. The very friendly employee that answered the phone told me that it would be “at least an hour”. I said, “great, I will see you in a few”. So I adjusted my travel plans and missed the opportunity to catch about a half dozen other places before they closed and I headed down to Esquire. Upon arriving at 11:38, I was told by the bartender when I asked for a menu that the kitchen is closed and usually closes at 11:30. Despite the fact that the cook was in their cooking and food was being taken to people in front of me. I told him I had called ahead, and he told me that “it is what it is” and walked off to point, laugh, and talk about me to another staff member. At the point I was here, I thought I would at least have something to drink, and 18 minutes later, no one has been back to ask me if I would like anything. This used to be a great place with friendly and efficient staff and a “Cheers-like atmosphere”… now it has worst service than a campus bar and staff that is indifferent at best and more accurately rude. Avoid this place at all costs… the crowd in here presently seems more like what I would’ve found on the south side of Chicago, not the place I used to frequent in downstate Illinois. I will not be back.
Rude staff, bad crowd, won’t be back
Good food, servers were fantastic, diverse crowd. Definately hit the marks.
There's a reason longtime patrons call Esquire The Mother Ship. It's our touchstone. Food and atmosphere are the best.
Great selection of food and beverages. Friendly service. Classic atmosphere.
I like Esquire. I come here to meet up with my brother usually. We have a couple drinks and play pool occasionally. They have a great selection of beer on tap and friendly, fast service.
I'm a vegetarian and they had a good sandwich. There's partitions so I feel more comfortable taking my N95 mask off. Right downtown Champaign. The artwork near by adds to the atmosphere of the downtown.
I love the food, slipping on the wings so not worth a 11 dollars. Pizza great. Wish you could hear the music that plays. Over all it is a good place
I loved the salmon. I was there with family. Sad time ( funeral) we had some fun and ate here. Nice atmosphere for a bar.