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The Old Auctioneer, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Old Auctioneer

4.4
4.4
395 Reviews
£26 to £40
Comfort Food

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 5pm Monday - Thursday & from 12pm Friday - Sunday 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have our own car park for 70 cars
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Experience

    £29.95 - £34.95 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to a meal as special as she is. Join us for an exclusive Mother’s Day Roast Dinner, crafted with love and the finest ingredients. Indulge in perfectly roasted meats, seasonal sides, and decadent desserts - all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. What to expect: 🌸 Exclusive Mother’s Day Menu 🥂 Complimentary drink for Mum 📅 Limited seats – Book now! Make this Mother’s Day truly unforgettable. Reserve your table today!
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What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for groups

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Auctioneer delights with "lovely food, lovely people, lovely place," offering incredible wings and "fantastic food." It boasts a warm and relaxed ambiance, making it perfect for any occasion. Guests appreciate the quick service and generous portions, though some find prices high. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff enhance a memorable dining experience.

395 Reviews
  1. Dimitrios

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service, never had a bad experience

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  2. Steven

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go for the buffalo wangz!! As a Brooklyn-born Native New Yorker living in the UK, The Old Auctioneer is one of a scant few establishments in this country whose buffalo wings are the real thing... DEEE-LICIOUS!! Add to that a lovely vibe about the place; it's different sections of the restaurant and courtyard all offer a different ambiance, all pleasant and inviting. A great place to eat, meet and greet. The staff, from the man on the door to the servers and bar staff have always made feel welcome and appreciated. My special little big place in beautiful downtown Banbury.

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  3. Antonia

    Birmingham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall everything was very good - small complaint was that the table we had was in a through draft so a bit cold! Something that couldn’t be helped

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  4. Simon

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely and the staff were amazing. Will definately be coming back.

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  5. Jo

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were new to the town and booked this beforehand. We passed a lot of lovely looking restaurants on the way and were worried we’d chosen badly! We hadn’t. The restaurant was packed, the food was great, the atmosphere was lively. A great choice.

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  6. Emily

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not spectacular, we were there for 3 hours and only had 2 drinks, the 2nd drink we had to ask for as noone was around asking if we needed anymore. Waited for someone to offer dessert, we ended up having to ask for dessert menu but as we waited so long, decided against it once we saw the menu. Food nice, pub clean, just could improve on service.

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  7. Chris

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here multiple times and I’m often impressed, the service, ambience and food quality is very good. This time we also had the complication of a celiac restriction and they had a good gluten free menu which gave a good amount of choice. One thing that slightly undercuts it for me is that the menu has barely changed in the last few years meaning we tend to order the same stuff over and over again. Would return but won’t be too often due to this

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  8. Mark

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious , had bbq ribs , fries and coleslaw . Possibly larger portions would be nice but just being greedy , wife had salmon which she said was very good

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  9. Nigel

    Bedfordshire2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Starters okay. King prawn & garlic mushroom Main course fillet of salmon punched potatoes & seasonal veg served on cold plate the salmon looked like it had been kept under a heat lamp or hot plate dry & no slice of lemon The chicken again was dry like it had been left while we ate our starters alsso served on cold plate chips dry too. The pub was cold as well. On top of a very bad experience I indvertently got a parking ticket at Market Place by no putting on enough time. Bad day in Banbury will not be visiting again.

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  10. Giusi

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always a nice place to go to , good food and great atmosphere

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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 395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Old Auctioneer

44 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have our own car park for 70 cars
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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