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The Old Auctioneer, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Old Auctioneer

4.4
4.4
362 Reviews
£26 to £40
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Old Auctioneer is a 500 year old listed building in the centre of Banbury with wonderful character and history. It is now the home of great quality comfort food, incredible wings and much more. All dishes are homemade and cooked to order, and we have a lovely terrace for outside dining throughout the year.

We are open from 12 each day and are located on Parsons Street in the heart of Banbury centre. For any enquiries for parties of more than 8 people, please give us a ring or drop us an email and one of our team can help you out.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01295 252259
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Banbury
  • Parking Details
    We have our own car park for 70 cars
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Child-friendly

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Lively

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Most Booked

362 Reviews
  1. Joanna

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always good at The Auctioneer so it pains me to write this review, but the segue has been going downhill lately. We have eaten here for years and have slowly noticed the service seriously lacking. Last time we had to ask for desserts menu and our experience yesterday really wasn’t good. When the drink orders arrived they were just placed on the table without being handed out, ok fair enough, then we had to get the waitresses attention when we were ready to order, then the food arrived, always good. When we had finished again no offer of a dessert menu, so we didn’t order. We had to get the attention of the waitress again for the bill, it was eventually brought to us with a service charge hmmm, then no one came to take payment, so we had to go to the bar and pay. You might as well make it a pay and order at the table system. As the waitress service was very basic.

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  2. Lisa

    Bedfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the only place to go to eat if you want chicken wings! Literally the best wings ever

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  3. Samantha

    Brighton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service. We didn't have to wait for drinks or food. We were looked after as soon as we walked in. The food was lovely, especially the skewers. The waiting staff checked everything was o.k. Outstanding food and service. We were visiting family in Banbury, so this is a great location too, as right in the centre.

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  4. April

    Berkshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst experience I have ever encountered - for my sons 11th birthday - big mistake to go to this establishment. We got put in the corner as a family of five squashed against aloud of men out for a meal. The waitress when taking our order I asked if the fajitas were spicy her reply was no it’s not spicy just fajita seasoning so I ordered for me and my teenage son when arrived me and my son has a wrap each and it blew our f***ing heads off when I ask the waitress about it her careless attitude response was well everyone’s different aren’t they which absolutely shocked me, myself and son just couldn’t eat it at all due to the amount of spice. When the nachos come we wanted the queso cheese ones when arrives had no queso cheese on and again her response was I’ll let the chef know. After all this rubbish food and service and few of us hungry and squashed we were surprised with a bill of £170 which was not worth it at all!! Please of you want a nice family evening and dinner this is not the place the waitress we had was awful and hadn’t a clue about customer service at all and shouldn’t work there. Go to somewhere that appreciates your custom and having a sons birthday there. Will not be returning or recommending worse evening I’ve had in a long time.

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  5. Adam

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always, staff could be a little more attentive , wasnt asked if food was ok until finished and had to grab someone to get another drink . Love this place though always going for the wings

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  6. Jill

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As this was our 3rd visit on our 2 weeks holidays, must say the food is great. Well worth a visit.

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  7. Jill

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As holiday visitors, it is hard to know where it is good to eat. I'm so pleased we found this. In fact, we have been back tonight. Great food, good service. Would recommend this pub.

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  8. Lara

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. I did order corn in the cob but they didn’t have any. Ceasar needed more dressing but this didn’t detract from overall experience

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  9. Ana

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to England and we loved the food and service!

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  10. Debbie

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely afternoon for our anniversary. Nice and relaxed atmosphere. Ever server was welcoming and nothing was to much, Very attentive. Food was delicious and served very quickly. Will be bs I soon.

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FAQs

The Old Auctioneer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01295 252259.

The Old Auctioneer is rated 4.4 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for The Old Auctioneer

44 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Banbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    We have our own car park for 70 cars
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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