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The Old Auctioneer, Banbury, Oxfordshire

The Old Auctioneer

4.4
4.4
397 Reviews
£26 to £40
Comfort Food
44 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NA

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 397 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Auctioneer in Banbury is celebrated for its "delicious food" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the "best chicken wings" and a varied menu. Visitors praise the "lovely atmosphere" and accommodating staff. However, some note occasional service delays during busy times. Overall, a "great place to eat, meet and greet."
397 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    Oxford3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly service backed up the food, which was tasty, and there was plenty of it! Fajitas were plentiful, with fresh guacamole, and plenty of salsa, my gunpowder chicken was good, but could have had more interesting accompaniments.

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  2. Liam

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best chicken wings I've ever had, genuinely. Gunpowder chicken was immense as well.

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  3. Joiti

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I love this place but.. we had reserved a table, sat down and our drinks order was taken straight away as well as our food. We then waited half hour for our starters and mine was cold and had to go back. The main took 45 minutes after our starters to arrive and we chased it twice. We tried to get the attention of staff when we wanted drinks and the bill but weren't able to so had to go to the outside bar to ask. The bill was then put on our table and the server said he will be back with the card machine but never came back so we went back to the outside bar ourselves to pay. I love this place and come a lot but it was really disappointing tonight. I probably won't come back when it's busy again of im honest.

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  4. graham

    Orlando9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chose this pub owing to its menu and the ability to take our dog in. We were sat outside in the garden but with the benefit of a heater. Owing to the sunshine it was quite warm. Service was excellent. Always someone around to take orders and answer questions. The toilets were very clean ! We had shared wings and then cheesecake. The wings were hot and plentiful. The cheesecake was excellent - very moist and big enough to share. Overall a very enjoyable meal.

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  5. Millie

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely decoration both inside and outside, and a really good menu. Service seemed distant though. We sat waiting a good while for someone to come take our order and take our plates once finished. Other than that, we had a really good experience.

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  6. Liam

    London4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t know what it is, the last three times I’ve visited we’ve had the same issues, the food is always outstanding, fresh, served in good time. It’s always after the main meals have been served, your staff ignore the customer, you just want your table cleared promptly and be able to order a sweet, but each time we’ve had to chase someone to do this, even ordering drinks, I know you’re busy, but it’s almost like you don’t care, such a shame, been eating at your place for last 10 years, and the last 4 times we’ve had this issue, I swore the last time in December would be our last, but decided to give it another go, such a shame as won’t be back.

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  7. Dimitrios

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 397 OpenTable diners.

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

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44 Parsons Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Banbury
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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