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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:
7.3 out of 10

6 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.

Reader Ratings

7.3

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Good Beer, Rudes Staff Ever

brandolphsmith from 10016 | Posted on 3/31/09

Overall Reader 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...Read More

Going, Going, Winner is Couple in Corner making out!

chelseabellec from 10128 | Posted on 12/27/07

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)

After reading reviews, I thought Auction House would be a great place to take a 2nd date for dirty martinis and good conversation. I was impressed by the ambience - lots of red. We got our drinks and decided to sit on...Read More

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