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established 1596
About The Old Auctioneer
The Old Auctioneer is the third oldest building in Banbury, built in 1596 and surviving
the great fire of 1628. The site dates back to medieval times and was originally
known in colourful terms reflecting the economic activity of the street before being
renamed Parsons Street in 1410. The pub became known as The Flying Horse and in
the 1830’s as many as 53 coaches left the pub for London weekly taking seven hours
to get there.
The floor boards at the front of the building are the original boards as are the beams
above, which were sourced during the construction from a wrecked Spanish Galleon.
We built the bar panelling from old fort doors sourced from Fort Saint-Andre of
Avignon. The foreign exchange sign over our reception is from Coutts bank in the
Strand and the wood panelling in the restaurant, staircase and function room was
salvaged from World War Two American ammunition crates. The Victorian racing shell
on the function room ceiling is over 120 years old and the model galleon in the front
function room is an antique hand built replica of the Nelly 1777 mentioned in the
official records of the American Civil War. All the tables in the function rooms we made
from old oak boards salvaged from a derelict Russian Church near Kaliningrad, and the
doors to the front function room were salvaged from a ruined temple in Burma. The
terrace garden doors are the original ballroom doors from the Savoy Hotel 1920 and
the rear entrance door comes from a Bhudist Monestry in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in
the foothills of the Himalayas. The Garuda in the front window was sourced in Jakarta
and the ancient olive tree in the centre of our garden is over 300 years old. We hope
you enjoy the ambiance we have created whilst you enjoy our hospitality.appetiser
DOUGH BALLS 3.95
wood-fired dough balls served with homemade garlic butter
cheesy miso Garlic bread 4.95
pizza dough baked with our special homemade miso
butter and aged cheeses
sweet potato fries 4.95
sweet potato fries with homemade aioli
loaded fries 6.75
skin on fries, homemade queso roja, cheddar, and smoked bacon
caesar salad 5.75
cos leaves tossed in our homemade caesar dressing,
garlic croutons & parmesan shavings
Halloumi & Aioli 5.75
halloumi fried to perfection and served with homemade garlic aioli
sizzling garlic prawns 7.95
king prawns in sizzling oil with garlic mushrooms and
home baked sourdough bread
wood fired nachos with queso roja
We make our own traditional Mexican queso roja by melting cheese with
double cream and adding spices we grind ourselves to make a rich cheese
sauce for all our nachos.
for two
nachos grande + option 6.95 / 11.90
Tortilla chips, queso roja, jalapeños, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese topped
with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
Nachos with Chicken and Incredible Wing sauce 8.50 / 13.90
Tortilla chips, queso roja, jalapeños, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, torn bbq
chicken, wing sauce topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
Nachos with Chorizo and Pepperoni 8.50 / 13.90
Tortilla chips, queso roja, jalapeños, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, chorizo,
pepperoni topped with guacamole, salsa and sour cream
Nachos with 10 hour slow cooked Pulled Pork 8.50 / 13.90
Tortilla chips, queso roja, jalapeños, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, pulled
pork topped with guacamole, salsa and sour creamThe home of Incredible Wings
& The Wing Sauce Pilgrimage
Our Incredible Buffalo wings are our biggest selling dish and have been so for
many years.
We started our search in 1979 to find the perfect recipe for chicken wings. We
spent almost 20 years travelling the world trying wings on every continent.
It then took us 8 years to develop the recipe which is now regarded as the
elixir of wing sauce here at The Old Auctioneer.
Be warned. They are incredibly addictive hence the name Incredible Wings.
Our famous Incredible Buffalo Wing sauce is also available on our dirty bear
pizza, or as a separate dipping sauce. We also have 2 other great wing sauces
for you to try.
Caution - incredibly addictive wings
Incredible Buffalo Wings & Blue Cheese Dip 7.50
1/2 Kilo of chicken wings, celery and homemade blue cheese dip
Huge Pan (kilo) of Incredible Wings 14.50
(Big enough for two reluctantly)
“Chicken wings out of this world” Jerry Sparrowhawk
“Best chicken wings ever“ Nicky Janes
“Wings were wicked awesome” Chris Edwards
“I travelled 180 mile round trip “Ohhh yes. Chicken wings fab lunch”
just for the wings“ Nathan Jones William Shields
If you could eat anything in the world what would it be? The wings we had last week!
Brett and Diane Davidson
“I travel up once a month from London for
my special wing treat” Kevin Whitsmith
“First time trying the wings ...amazing!”
Lizzy Ming
“Fantastic food, wings are legendary” Nicole Scarsbrook
“Best wings ever“ Fiona Sharp
“the best wing sauce in the world” Morad Gharib W.S.C
BBQ Wings 7.50/13.50
Tossed in our homemade bbq sauce
Sticky Fingers Wings 7.50/13.50
Our homemade sweet, sour and very sticky wing sauceartisan sour-dough pizzas
We make all of our pizzas from a natural biga we call the mother dough.
Kneaded by hand using only the finest classic ingredients, Molina Cuputo
flour from Naples, San Marzano d.o.p. tomatoes from the Valle del Sarno
and fiore de latte mozzarella, and grana padano cheeses.
regina margherita 8.50
Pepperoni pizza 10.50
Pepperoni, basil
Vegetarian Pizza 10.50
mushrooms, onions, olives, sweetcorn, mixed bell peppers
bbq chicken Pizza 11.00
chicken, smokey bacon, bbq sauce & onions
dirty bear wing sauce pizza 11.00
chicken, buffalo wing sauce, leaves, & blue cheese dressing
hawaiian pizza 11.00
ham, pineapple, mushroom
Our dough goes through a complex fermentation process of nearly
72 hours before it is ready to be baked for about 90 seconds at a
temperature of 500°.
calzones
We make our Calzones inside out by serving our San Marzano DOP pizza
sauce as a side to be poured over or dipped in - whichever you prefer.
cheesy calzone 10.50
five cheeses & tomato sauce
vegetarian calzone 11.00
goats cheese, sun dried tomato, spinach & cherry tomatoes
meaty calzone 11.50
chicken, chorizo, ham, spinach & pepperoni
Delivery & Take away availableOA premium giant burgers
we think our giant burgers are the best in banbury, made fresh daily and
grilled over real charcoal at 500°. We make our chicken burgers fresh daily
using a whole chicken fillet and our pulled pork is slow cooked through the
night for 10 hours.
House burger 12.50
250g of heaven in a bun
Heavenly Halloumi Burger 11.95
fresh halloumi grilled over charcoal and topped with either
blue cheese dressing or sour cream
Bacon & Cheese Burger 13.95
the ultimate smoked bacon & aged cheddar burger
The chicken schnitzel burger 12.50
homemade schnitzel coated in panko and sauteed in butter
The chicken schnitzel bacon & cheese burger 13.95
the bacon, cheese & chicken schnitzel combo
burger that will tickle your taste buds!
pulled pork burger 13.95
ten hour slow cooked pulled pork in homemade
bbq sauce and topped with coleslaw
charcoal-fired pork & chorizo burger 13.95
homemade pork & chorizo burger with pico de gallo,
smoked bacon & aged cheese
cow meets pig burger 17.95
house burger topped with pulled pork, & bbq sauce
chicken, bacon, cheese and halloumi burger 17.95
full chicken schnitzel burger topped with grilled halloumi
the beast (fat santa burger) 18.95
the huuuge one! a house burger topped with
chicken schnitzel bacon & cheese and pulled pork
all burgers are served in a dressed brioche bun with
skin on fries, and our homemade coleslawhouse Favourites
BBQ chicken (pollo a la brasa) 12.95
half marinated chicken slow roasted and served with skin on fries, and
homemade coleslaw.
Chicken schnitzel caesar salad 12.95
homemade chicken schnitzel sauteed in butter over our classic caesar salad
Yakisoba 14.95
Chicken, tiger prawns & chorizo wok seared with peppers,
noodles & classic Japanese sauces
tiger prawn salad 14.95
tiger prawns grilled over real charcoal @ over 500° and served on
dressed mixed leaves
very very sticky fingers ribs 17.50
rack of slow cooked through the night, prime ribs with homemade bbq
sauce, coleslaw, skin on fries
espetadas
skewers of marinated meats and vegetables grilled over real charcoal
in our Inka oven and with homemade tzatziki (minted cucumber &
yoghurt), mixed salad and skin on fries.
choice of 2 skewers 14.95
Fillet of chicken Tiger Prawns
Chorizo Halloumi
flaming fajitas
using a traditional mexican recipe, we make all of our own fajita spices
and marinades.
Chicken fajitas 15.95
our classic mexican achiote marinade with tender
chicken fillet, peppers, spices & onions
halloumi & chickpea 14.95
halloumi & chickpea fajitas with peppers, mushrooms, spices & onions
king prawn 15.95
king prawns tossed with peppers, mushrooms, spices & onions
all of our fajitas are served on a sizzling skillet with flour tortillas, salsa,
guacamole, sour cream, cheddar cheese & iceberg lettuce36 DAY DRY AGED ABERDEEN ANGUS steaks
our steaks are dry aged on the bone for 21 days and then further matured
to 36 days. They are flame grilled over real charcoal in our Inka oven which
reaches temperatures of over 500°. They are served with a choice of caesar
salad or mushrooms & onions, skin on fries and our famous steak sauce, made
from a classic 1920’s french recipe made with fresh herbs, spices and cream.
8oz sirloin ~ 20.95 8oz rib-eye ~ 21.95
7oz Fillet ~ 24.95
side orders
skin on fries 3.25 side salad 3.50
wing sauce 1.50 sourdough 1.95
pulled pork 4.00 sweet potato fries 4.95 / 1.50
handmade puddings
we make all our own desserts using recipes we have perfected over the
last 35 years in 4 different countries. Our toblerone cheesecake has been
our biggest selling dessert for all those years. We make it fresh daily.
fabulous Toblerone Cheesecake 5.95
fabulous homemade cheesecake
salted caramel cheesecake 5.95
wicked homemade salted caramel cheese creation
Sticky Toffee Pudding 5.75
luscious homemade sticky toffee pudding with a
treacle sauce and ice cream
Fresh strawberry pavlova tower 6.50
homemade pavlova, fresh strawberries and berries,
chocolate sauce, cream, and ice cream
Caramelised Apple Crumble 5.75
apple slices, slow baked with crumble topping
served warm with ice cream or fresh cream
Dirty Bears Gooey Chocolate Brownie in a pot 5.75
homemade brownie served warm with melting
vanilla ice cream (includes nuts)
creamy cornish ice cream 4.50
vanilla, chocolate & orange, salted caramel, honeycomb,
strawberries & cream, bubblegum - 3 scoopssunday roasts
12:00 - until sold out!
all of our roasts are served with traditional yorkshire puddings,
carrots sauteed in butter, petit pois, fresh cream cauliflower sauce,
roasted rosemary potatoes and homemade gravies.
slow roasted (12 hour) cotswold shoulder of lamb 14.95
roast brisket of beef and homemade horseradish 13.95
we roast our brisket through the night and we make our horseradish
with freshly grated horseradish and crème fraîche
traditional roast chicken 13.95
charcoal oven roasted halloumi 12.95
coffee & teas
espresso 2.10 english breakfast 1.90
double espresso 2.35 earl grey 1.90
americano 2.45 green 1.90
cappuccino 2.55 peppermint 1.90
latte 2.55 berry 1.90
mocha 2.55 hot chocolate 2.50
our coffee is organic, fairtrade, rainforest alliance certified
and is of the highest possible quality
coming soon
Weekend Brunch lunches - July 3rd
Saturday 10.00 - 12.00 • sunday 10.00 - 12.00
Full House Breakfast
smoked salmon & scrambled eggs
homemade granola Shakshuka
american pancakes & maple syrup
BOOKINGS NOW BeING TAKeNwine list
old auctioneer reds bottle 175ml 250ml
2019 Merlot Lanya, CHILE 18.95 5.50 6.95
ever-popular with its rounded flavour and soft plummy fruit.
Merlot translates as “young blackbird” and ironically blackbirds
love eating them!
2018 Leduc Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP PAYS D’OC, 19.95 5.70 7.20
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape varietal is the most widely planted
grape in the world and produces some of the world’s most prestigious
red wines
2019 On The Grapevine Shiraz, MCWILLIAMS, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA 21.95 6.10 7.50
Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is known for its juicy reds packed
with berries and spice. It is considered one of the most healthy
grapes so this definitely counts as one of your five a day!
2019 Don David Malbec, El Esteco, SALTA, ARGENTINA 23.95 6.50 8.20
Argentina is the undisputed home of this juicy, spicy grape.
An excellent choice to compliment your steak!
2019 Primitivo della Puglia, Botromagno, PUGLIA, ITALY 25.95
Legend has it the ancient Primitivo grape was drunk at The Last
Supper. This big, bold wine, very similar to Zinfandel, and soaring
in popularity.
2018 Yealands Estate Land Made Pinot Noir, MARLBOROUGH, 27.95
NEW ZEALAND
The Pinot Noir grape truly reflects New Zealands soul; charming,
approachable & refined.
2015 Rioja Reserva, RAMÓN BILBAO, RIOJA, SPAIN 28.95
Textbook Reserva Rioja, aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak cask
and bottle before release.
2016 Château de Camarsac Bordeaux Supérieur, FRANCE 29.95
Treat yourself to this beautiful, heady blend of Cabernet Sauvignon
and merlot from the prestigous bordeaux region of france.
Superb with all red meats.
old auctioneer rosés
Coast Swing White Zinfandel, CALIFORNIA, USA 18.95 5.50 6.95
For those who like their Rose sweet, and also a wine that contrasts
well with spicy food and a great compliment to strawberry puds!
2019 Pinot Grigio Rosé, VIA NOVA 19.95 5.70 7.20
A pink wine from a white grape? Pinot Grigio skins turn pink when
fully ripe giving the wine its blush coloration. A dry refreshing Rosé.
2019 Côtes de Provence Rosé, LA VIDAUBANAISE, PROVENCE, FRANCE 23.95
Sit back and pretend you are in St Tropez with this stunning
Provence Rose. Currently soaring in popularity, its easy to see why
when you taste with this dry and beautifully elegant wine.wine list
old auctioneer whites bottle 175ml 250ml
2019 Reserve Chardonna, TOOMA RIVER, SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA 18.95 5.50 6.95
Chardonnay thrives in the warm and sun kissed Australian vineyard,
delivering an unmistakably vibrant and fruit driven style with balanced oak.
2019 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT, SARTORI, VENETO, ITALY 19.95 5.70 7.20
This ever-popular grape accounts for every 1 in 10 bottles of wine
sold in the UK today. A great allrounder and crowd pleaser.
2019 Picpoul de Pinet, RÉSERVE DE LA ROQUEMOLIÈRE, LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE 21.95 6.10 7.50
A crisp and zesty white from the rare Picpoul varietal. Known as
the “lip stinger” this trendy white is a fabulous aperitif and great
with fish as the fresh acidity acts like a refreshing squeeze of lemon.
2019 Petal and Stem Sauvignon Blanc, MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND 23.95 6.50 8.20
This eco-friendly winery has miniature sheep that roam the wineries
vineyards as natures lawnmowers, whilst naturally fertilising the land.
These knee-high cuties are too small to reach the grapes! Sensational
Sauvignon Blanc.
2019 Albariño, RAMÓN BILBAO, RIAS BAIXAS, SPAIN 24.95
In Spain, one of wines new kids on the block. Galicia’s signature wine.
Crisp and refreshing, yet rounded and enduring on the finish.
2018 The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne, D’ARENBERG, 25.95
MCLAREN VALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The Hermit Crab, a reclusive little crustacean that inhabits the
cast-off shells of others. This family owned winery thought the name
appropriate for this, McLaren Vale’s first ever powerfully aromatic
and full bodied blend of Viognier and Marsanne.
2019 Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc, KEN FORRESTER WINES, 26.95
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Ken Forrester known as “The King of Chenin” revolutionised the
popularity of this grape. The significance of “Old Vine” means the
vines have deeper roots, thus getting the best nutrients producing
top quality wine. A complex and rich wine with a touch of oak.
2019 Sancerre Blanc, DOMAINE DES VIEUX PRUNIERS 32.00
Textbook Sancerre made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Much leaner,
restrained and elegant than its New World counterparts.
old auctioneer fizz
NV Prosecco DOC Extra Dry Costaross, VENETO, ITALY 7.95
MINI BOTTLE (200ML)
Your own mini bottle of the nation’s favourite fizz, made from
the Glera grape variety.
NV Prosecco DOC Extra Dry, STELLE D’ITALIA, VENETO, ITALY 25.95
“extra Dry” in terms of Prosecco actually means the wine retains
a hint of sweetness which no doubt accounts for it’s popularity today.
2019 Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato Brut, STELLE D’ITALIA VENETO, ITALY 25.95
The Italian government has finally approved the production of
Rose Prosecco, a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero, the only red grape
permitted. Brut, so dry but with summery strawberry notes.
Tattinger Brut Reserve, FRANCE 60.00
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