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Auction House

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300 E. 89th St., New York, NY 10128
at Second Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-427-4458 Send to Phone

Reader Rating:
7.6 out of 10
|
7 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Lounge, Neighborhood Bar, Romantic

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Sun-Wed, 7:30pm-2am; Thu, 7:30pm-3am; Fri-Sat, 7:30pm-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 86th St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

The Auction House is a diamond in the rough—if by “diamond” you mean warm and unpretentious hangout, and by “rough” you mean the Upper East Side. Unlike the overly preppy, generic bars that litter the area, The Auction House offers a cozier alternative, fireplace and all. Red-velvet drapes, a mahogany bar, and intimate tables for two are perfect for a romantic rendezvous or, if you’re a local, a starting point for your weekend. Groomed 20-somethings abound, without a white collegiate cap in sight (breaking the curse of the UES!). Though some slightly creepy nude portraits stare down at you from the walls, the mood is otherwise inviting and relaxed. With the fire ablaze and the candlelight aglow, you’ll feel as snug as a bug in a rug, er, bar? You get the idea. — Emma Rosenblum

Dress Code

Among other things, the bar enforces a strict no-fur policy.

Age Policy
The bar is ages 25-and-up only on weekends.

7.6

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

85%	Would you go back?
85%	Would you take a date?
20%	Would you go on business?

Great, Cozy, Reasonable

LMSB from 10128 | Posted on 11/11/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)

I love this bar. Its the perfect neighborhood place, easy to go after work or after a night out. The bartenders are not always easy to deal with, but I even went for New Years Eve and enjoyed the mellow nature of the space. Very cozy, great place for a romantic date.

Good Beer, Rudes Staff Ever

brandolphsmith from 10016 | Posted on 3/31/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)

I originally like the bar when I walked in. Good vibe for the neighborhood, interesting beers on tap. I was with my girlfriend and a buddy. We ordered a round, price - reasonable. Short poured though. I go back up to get myself a beer. I order the beer then turn back around to the pair I was with to ask if they needed on. The bartender told me, "How about you figure your own sh-t out and get back to me when you are ready!" For his kind service, I left him no tip on the $7 beer. He then told me to "get the fu-k out." I drank my beer at the bar, told him thank you, and left. I don't hold grudges, but I am a retired bartender. The customer isn't always right, but the waitstaff isn't either. Long story short, cool vibe, good beer, know your order when you step up to the bar or get the fu-k out.

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