The Auction House

The Auction House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Phillipa

   West Sussex3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious roast lunch - large portion and very tasty. The vegetarian option was great, a Mediterranean vegetable wellington. Sadly the service was not great. We had to chase several times to order a drink, for our pudding to arrive (it took 35mins from ordering) and when we asked for extra cauliflower cheese (as the portion we received was for 2 not 3), the waitress was quite dismissive.
   

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   Emily

   Hampshire2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 28 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I have been to the Auction House many times before and always been happy, but this experience really ruined it for me. It was live music night and we were put upstairs as it was busy (we did book a table), which is fine, however there was no background music or anything upstairs, just the muffled noise of the singer downstairs. It was pretty full upstairs but there were no staff waiting up there, we had to wait 30 minutes to order drinks and by then I went downstairs to the bar and ordered, noticing staff dancing with the live singer instead of serving. There were only 3 waitresses working on a very busy night and food was taking around 1.5 hours. It was pretty poor show - if you're going to put people upstairs then make sure it's staffed up there. There's a bar upstairs that can be staffed too!
   

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   Andy

   Hampshire2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was good but the live music was too loud and it was difficult to talk at table, as was trying to catch up with friends. Most of food very good but only 1 pizza arrived with rest of mains and other took another 15 mins. When it arrived the outside of the dough was still raw. We pointed out to waitress and she apologised and took it back asking if we wanted replacement but that would have been too late. It was taken off bill and they were apologetic but it did spoil a nice evening with friends. Otherwise rest of food good.
   

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   Victoria

   Hampshire13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   We had booked upstairs table but sat downstairs didn’t mind until open mic singers it was so loud & not ideal for a meal experience Enjoyed food service could be improved
   

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   Bethan

   Hampshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Ordered steak, came back bloody when I specifically said medium/little pink. Ordered it again and never came. Overall I’m not happy.
   

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   Raymond

   Brighton1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely amazing service, food, cocktails and the live music was a bonus. Would definitely go again.
   

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   Paul

   Hampshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been to the Auction House a few times now, the food is always fantastic and the service is spot on
   

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   Peter

   Dorset1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Auction house is our place to go to celebrate. Great evening with family
   

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   Sue

   Hampshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely venue and good food. Service was slow. On the Friday evening they had live music which was rather loud thus making it difficult to hold a conversation, I wasn't aware at time of booking. Overall would recommend.
   

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    Brian

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Too noisy ,could not hear each other speak. Everything else very good
    

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