Escape Bar Stratford — Restaurant in London

Bar staff were friendly when taking your payments but at a little after 11, what seemed to be a very short while after ringing the last bell, a barman stands up on a chair and starts yelling at the top of his voice that we need to go home so he can catch his bus. Then he mutters that that's him being controlled. We were all pretty sober even if we had spent a couple of hundred pounds in drinks over the evening, as seemed to be the other groups who also were as shocked as we were. Never been shouted at like I'm an animal in a barn being herderd out while also being a paying customer. It's really unprofessional. If you don't like working with people and you can't give them a reasonable time to finish their drink because you want to be in bed, don't do a night job in the hospitality sector. Left a bitter taste in our mouths. Toilets were also pretty disgusting and they started making a cocktail I ordered before realising they don't have oranges, which they stood discussing amongst themselves (with the other bartender or maybe the owner drinking beer of his own). The barman would also stop and talk to others while you're standing their waiting for your drink. All in all pretty unprofessional service in my opinion. But the board game we played was nice, and this was a regular before so I'll give it...

The staff and security here are angels - I was walking my dog nearby when a drunk stranger tried to get me to talk to him and follow him. I kept walking and went into Escape to meet up with friends. A few minutes later the guy followed me in and came all the way at the back where my group was sitting. He kept trying to talk to us and touch my dog who wasn't aggressive but definitely uncomfortable, but my friend told the bar staff about the situation. Quickly, the security lady came to calmly distract and de-escalate everything while the bar staff opened a side door to escort him out quickly. It's the safest I've ever felt in a bar and they went above and beyond to help in an upsetting situation.

Other than that one experience, every visit is amazing and this is my local place to go! I take all my friends and I've had many a date night on their consoles, it's especially fun when they run Rock Band Karaoke nights.The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is enjoyable, and the drinks are quirky yet affordable. Whether I'm bringing my own dog or meeting someone else's, it's a respectful place with outdoor seating if you need a breather or...

This pub specialises in board games, video gaming and role playing gaming and creates a safe and friendly environment for people interested in playing these games.

The pub has a large beer garden, function room and (normally) clean toilets. They do not serve food, but do allow food from outside to be eaten. There are no real ales on handpump but a decent selection of craft beers on tap goes some way in making up for this. In addition, there is a good cocktail menu.

The management and staff at this pub understand that the unique commodity pubs and bars sell is hospitality.

As such all the bar staff I've dealt with at this pub have been very friendly and helpful. That said they do not suffer fools gladly, drunken louts aren't served and are swiftly ejected.

When I visit it's for the RP Haven RPG gaming nights, which attract a diverse and friendly crowd of regulars. Outside of these times the pub's atmosphere has the same pleasant vibe. It also hosts a regular quiz night and occasional live music.

Visit this pub for a relaxed drink with friends or to play the various games on offer, it's a real gem...