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The Auction House

Restaurant Bar

Hip hangout offering regional craft beers & pub eats including weekend brunch plus live music. People often mention time, good, drinks, fries, cheese, table, music, friendly, burger, staff,


Address

1726 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B3, Canada

Website

www.auctionhousehalifax.com

Contact

+1 902-431-1726

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (785 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (9) good (9) drinks (9) fries (8) cheese (8) table (8) music (8) friendly (7) burger (6) staff (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Carrie G. 2 years ago on Google
    Was my first time here and we really enjoyed the food! We got OATS MCGOATS 2021 burger and GARDEN PARTY salad. The flavor of salad was rich and tasty, and so many ingredients in the salad. I asked for extra chicken with my salad which was fantastic. The seasoning on the chicken was fabulous. My partner also enjoyed his burger, very meaty but satisfying! We really had a good time there, def will go back sometimes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cait 5 months ago on Google
    My friend and I almost skipped this place but I’m so happy we didn’t. The auctioneer fries were hands down THE BEST loaded fries we have ever had. The ranch dill sauce on them is 10/10. So delicious and only $15! My friend tried the pistachio goat cheese burger- she said a bit too much going on for ingredients but overall she enjoyed it and would order again. For myself, I had the kimchi burger and it was amazing! So much flavour! The service was also fantastic. Fast and friendly. We can’t wait to come back here someday. Highlighy recommend. 😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a supper and drinks night out with my gf class after a long week of studying. Everyone ordered food and drinks. Drinks took awhile to get which we didn't really have a problem with (except the drinks is what everyone really wanted). Food all came out except mine .. ten minutes go by and waitress hadn't checked on us so one of the ppl at the table went to ask. The order had been completely missed. By the time I got my fish and chips ( I was so hungry I didn't take a picture) it was very hot and fresh and delicious. The French fries are a must have as they are amazing. The deep fried Oreo for dessert is absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend you trying it even if it sounds odd to you. When the bill came I assumed my food would either be taken off or discounted for waiting almost 20 minutes and finishing eating after everyone but nothing at all taken off. The waitress was very apologetic and seemed to genuinely feel bad but personally I expected more.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food. Check out the daily burger and beer special. We loved the date pudding. Yum. Enough for a group of 4.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jonathan D. 3 months ago on Google New
    The Auction House is an annual stop for our family when headed to Neptune during the holidays, and we’ve always had enjoyable meals. Our latest visit left us underwhelmed. Servers were friendly and helpful when we flagged them down, but had to flag down anyone we could for cutlery after all meals were delivered with not so much as a napkin on the table. We ended up paying with the bartender when nobody returned to our table with the check. And if you’re going to seat people in the front window in December, someone needs to turn the thermostat up. But the real disappointment was my main…”Bangers”. I realize this is their take on a pub classic, but for $21 I was hoping for more than two sausages on a small serving of roasted potatoes, and a small serving of onions on top. A vegetable or side salad would have at least made this feel like a main dish. Photo is exactly how it was served, would barely fill a side plate. Classic pub fat doesn’t need to be pretty, but it should at least be comforting, and filling. This was neither. Overall, a real let down from previous visits.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian L. 1 year ago on Google
    By for the best food experience we have had so far in Halifax area. Service was quick and friendly. Musical entertainment fantastic on Friday night. Would definitely recommend spending some time here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sammie 2 years ago on Google
    WELCOME TO FALVOUR TOWN! You will NOT be dissatisfied . My whole family liked the vibe and the food. They mostly had a good music selection and the waitress was delightful. they allow dogs on the patio and even gave my dog complementary water. The one thing that was disappointing was the falvour of the water “gross”- anonymous .overall amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron L. 2 years ago on Google
    Sooooo good. $15 for any burger and any beer on Monday. Insane deal. The Japanese style curry cutlet was surprisingly authentic and delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Evan M. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited in October but wanted to give management a chance to respond. We got one email saying they were essentially looking into it but never had any resolution. We were ignored for over 45 minutes to an hour before we captured this image of jerry the mouse on the floor. We quickly left cash for our two empty drinks and went to Dirty Nellys which was amazing. Expected better.

  • 4/5 Shauna M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent craft beer selection. They have about 20 beers on tap at all times. For pub food, they do an excellent job. It’s almost like a fancier version of pub food but without paying a fortune. They also have happy hour everyday from 4-6 daily.

  • 4/5 William “Ray” D. 9 months ago on Google
    Very cozy place while visiting 😊 friendly staff, live entertainment not overly crowded.

  • 2/5 Trevor 7 months ago on Google
    Saturday @ 1700. Jerk Pork Tacos. Tasted like the meat had the flavour rinsed off with water before it made it to the plate. Grey meat spread on a taco of stale veg. Had to ask for ketchup, utensils, napkins. The server eventually came and took the vinegar away for another table. Music drowned out any human interaction at the table. First time & last time in one shot.

  • 5/5 J T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great spot stoped in with a friend for some drinks Hali is the best bartender in Halifax!!

  • 5/5 morgan y. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place, good music on Thursdays and a wicked bartender and staff. The suicide wings hottest wings ive ever had live up to the name.

  • 5/5 scott 10 months ago on Google
    Food was good. We had short ribs and a nacho starter. Both were good. Our server was excellent! I forgot to take pictures! We also had Mac and cheese bites as a starter, nothing wrong with them, they were okay. We were there for dinner on Saturday. There was a gentleman playing the guitar and singing when we came in. He finished up shortly after that. He was quite good!

  • 5/5 Kelly H. 1 year ago on Google
    Terrific spot, fabulous service and our first time food was delicious!! Lots to choose from, many dishes I would want to try...

  • 2/5 Kaustuv B. 1 year ago on Google
    Positives - they have friendly bartenders. That’s about it. Went to a happy hour, 2 out of 5 taps on special were not available. The ones which were available were also took lot of time to come by. Food - ordered fish and chips, pretty bland. They should consider adding the seasoning they used for chips to the fish as well. My bartender forgot about the Wednesday special for fish and chips (almost half priced for 2 fish and chips) and it’s not there in their menu, only to website. Not coming back.

  • 3/5 Remeer (. 1 year ago on Google
    The music here was really nice, they had a solo live musician playing last night and was really talented. Great atmosphere. Now, for everything else. Food was, food, no complaints, it tasted like food but wasn't winning any awards. Service was, we had 2 waitresses, and they took care of us well, it was also not super busy for a Saturday night. They got my order wrong but who can complain about French fries. The only real thing I didn't like while I was there was, when I had to go to the bathroom. First of all, going to the bathroom there is a side office, with people staring at you. Imagine if I was a young woman being stared at by some 50+ year old dude while standing in line to use the washroom, nah. Second, one of the bathroom doors didn't even work, isn't that some kind of OSHA violation? Lastly, the total items ordered were 2 burgers with fries, 2 beer and 3 vodka cranberry drinks for me and my wife. $97. So at least not super expensive.

  • 2/5 LucWingsOfPride 1 year ago on Google
    Not the best experience. As soon as my boyfriend and I walked in there was loud obnoxious pop music blaring. I had to strain to hear my boyfriend speak. It took awhile for our orders to be taken. Likely because of the loud music, my order was misheard and came out wrong. I did not want to wait any longer so I just ate the incorrect order. Wait staff barely checked on us and no napkins were given for our messy burgers. We had to go ask someone to provide us with some. I really should not have given a tip but felt bad not doing so. Things need to change. Food was mostly good but service was terrible.

  • 5/5 كمال �. 1 year ago on Google
    What a lovely find! Live music was so good. I was expecting traditional Pub fare, but was pleasantly surprised by the flavours of our dishes. We had the Mac and cheese bites, wings and spinach dip. The spinach dip had a hint of curry- which made it stand out from other dips I’ve had.

  • 1/5 Mark D. 1 year ago on Google
    Order a few appetizers and drinks to try the place. Didn't want to stay long. Order mac and cheese balls, cheese dip, truffle fries. Got a mac and cheese meal instead of the balls, drinks were ok, except the water tasted off... Like soapy. The cheese dip camp with one cut up small pita, couldn't even make a dent I'm the dip. All of the food was very underwhelming. Expected 'pub' level of food quality, it was significantly less. Wait staff was friendly and cautioned away from the crispy mushrooms... Not sure how bad they were to be worse than the other food. Other drinks met expectation.

  • 4/5 T R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the happy hour. Drinks were extremely affordable and the atmosphere was chill. The live music was very loud for the small space that you're in but if you're going for the music it's perfect.

  • 2/5 Christa du P. 1 year ago on Google
    This used to be one of our favourite places to go downtown. The food was always tasty and service was attentive. We recently went back for the first time in 2 years, and while I do give consideration for pandemic difficulties, I don't think that explains this. We arrived just after 9 and asked for a table for 2. We were sat at the end of an empty group table. Waited for our server for drink orders. Easily 20 minutes went by and another couple was sat at the table next to us, who had a server for drink orders very quickly. We mentioned we had not yet been served, and a different server finally came and we placed both drink and food orders. My drink never showed up, until we reminded the server when the food arrived. I had ordered the steak frites, which was very, very peppery. No one checked on us. The bill came, and it seemed they charged us extra for the fries (why would fries not come with the steak frites), but at that point we just wanted to leave. It was overall, very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Emma S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast staff and a range of vegetarian options, including fake meat and other proteins. Unique drink selections, including Redbull margaritas, flavourful mojitos, and fun shooters. Nice outdoor patio as well. Vegetarian options were not marked on the menu.

  • 5/5 Alicia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Way more than pub fare! Not super fancy, but a varied menu, fantastic cocktails, great service. Try the propeller Galaxy burger or the pork tacos! Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Scarey F. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. We tried the Mac and cheese appetizer which was fantastic. Our 2 entrees were perfect and the desert was a fried Oreo with ice cream. Restaurant was clean and staff were very friendly to serve us!

  • 5/5 richard a. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I went here for our anniversary brunch this morning. The manager let us sit in the cabana, which was only for 8 people but they made an exception for us today. They surprised us with a Mimosa each, on the house. The waitress was great and the food was also great, as usual.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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