Auction House

(212) 427-4458

300 E 89TH St (at Second Ave.)
New York, NY 10128 40.7796 -73.9503

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

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Hours:

Sun-Wed, 7:30pm-2am

Thu, 7:30pm-3am

Fri-Sat, 7:30pm-4am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “so love the decor and the ladi back-ness of it.”
  2. “Relaxed, "velvet lounge" atmosphere, you can tell they put some effort into the deco inside (lots of tasteful paintings, crafted ceiling, candles, etc.).”
  3. “Wines are like $7 be it in a small glass, but, with the comfortable velvet sofas and dim lighting it makes for a great first date place.”
  4. “Great atmosphere”
  5. “awesome atmosphere”
  6. “The decor is romantic, dark, and unique.”
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. “The bartenders are very friendly and drinks are not too expensive.”
  2. “They forgot about the party and tried to accomodate but the bartender was EXTREMELY rude and even gave my sister 2 dollars to leave him alone after we waited 15 minutes for a drink.”
  3. “This place is great for a date or a drink with friends.”
  4. “service is instant and the drinks are good.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Wines are like $7 be it in a small glass, but, with the comfortable velvet sofas and dim lighting it makes for a great first date place.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “want to go back with my boyfriend - seemed to be a great date spot (as evidenced by the two couples making out in the back.)”
service
57.14000225067139% positive
  1. “They forgot about the party and tried to accomodate but the bartender was EXTREMELY rude and even gave my sister 2 dollars to leave him alone after we waited 15 minutes for a drink.”
  2. “The bartenders are very friendly and drinks are not too expensive.”
  3. “Very poor staff”
  4. “service is instant and the drinks are good.”
  5. “Rude staff.”
  6. “the bartenders are friendly if you are outgoing and interesting.”
  7. “Very accomodating staff and it was a great crowd.”
value
50.0% positive
  1. “They forgot about the party and tried to accomodate but the bartender was EXTREMELY rude and even gave my sister 2 dollars to leave him alone after we waited 15 minutes for a drink.”
  2. “The bartenders are very friendly and drinks are not too expensive.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “They forgot about the party and tried to accomodate but the bartender was EXTREMELY rude and even gave my sister 2 dollars to leave him alone after we waited 15 minutes for a drink.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/23/11

Loved it! Romantic Atmosphere, best 2nd year annniversary e

by gigi1

Looked up secret bars in our hood and we came here on a Monday night on our 2nd year wedding anniversary, we had come from a beautiful intimate Italian restaurant and continued the romantic vibe at this place, there is no sign out doors, so unless you walk by at night you cant see it in the daytime, an upper east side hang out , love the eclectic/posh feel about it, the mirrors, the chandeliers, the paintings, the red Victorian couches were my favorite and made the place,. It ooozes romance, a great date place, I saw some friends hang out but mostly couples I think its more of a date vibe to it, low lights and dark little nooks to have an intimate night with your lover. Like having drinks in a old mansion type Victoian house, love it love it, they need to make mroe bars like this not like all those countless dive and sports bars that line up the UES, definitely has a more intimate corwd

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/02/11

An Oasis on the upper eastside

by filmpro

You would think you are downtown when you are in this spot....maybe the coziest room in the entire City,,,,,no kids here, and that speaks volumes being that it is in "kiddie heaven" on the UES.Thank you doorman that cards for 25... Music is awesome...not the frat party IPOD that you generally get uptown. Crowd was very attractive as well....goes along with this sexy place. What a find! 5 stars for sure

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/22/11

Not what it used to be

by Barplusny

Obvious that owner/s retired .. late 90s this was the spot

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/12/09

What happened...??

by morphedvixen

What happened!!??! It looked soooo good from the outside. Then you get near the place, and everything turns around. Cheap and sleazy customers. If this is what this place always attracts, I won't go back. And who hired these people? Ugh. I went here with two girlfriends and none of us enjoyed ourselves.

  • Pros: Nice external appearance
  • Cons: Everything else
1 Star Rating: Poor

12/12/09

Very poor staff

by LisaBerger

Rude staff. Rude bartenders. Nasty at the door. Girls, if you wanna have a good time, do not waste your time at this place.

  • Cons: Nasty Staff

The Details on Auction House

Place Categories:

  • perfect first date place
  • unique decor
  • rude bartenders
  • great crowd
  • rude staff
  • great atmosphere
  • great music
  • not too expensive drinks
  • love ladi backness
  • good soooo
  • comfortable velvet sofas
  • comfortable dim lighting
  • tasteful paintings
  • great date spot
  • wonderful watering hole
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