Old Auction House in Tunbridge Wells

Came here for my work Christmas party and Naomi was so amazingly helpful!!!

I live in Royal Tunbridge Wells so how lucky am I ?? Last week I got to visit The Old Auction House not once but twice, so again I say, How lucky am I ? On the Monday brunch with a friend, not too busy mid-morning, staff could cope. Brunch was hot and prompt service and plenty of time to chat and, as Frankie says, Relax. Then Wednesday early evening, the place was busy but not packed. The live music I came for was amazing - For The Love of Singing - a local group. The staff at times had trouble keeping up and service was a little slow but no real problem. The atmosphere was buzzing and everyone having a great time. Just off the Pantiles this is a great place to come and chill out. In the summer there is a quiet outside space and inside various configurations for dining and/or music. I will be back and totally suggest you drop by too.

I attended a private party here and it was a great space for dancing and mingling with a good range of drinks at the bar. I have also been here for morning coffee and found it to be a pleasant and airy space with enough room for a quiet chat with a friend

The most perfect spot for a coffee or meal. My dog loved it too. Lots of water bowls

Such a fantastic venue for my husband's 40th birthday party! Paulo and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the evening and especially took on board our brief for the music :) All our guests commented on how good the venue and the music was. Wish we could do it all again. 5 stars for the best venue in Tunbridge Wells!!

Our wedding blessing and reception here were even better than we could have dreamt of. Paulo worked so hard to make the food, atmosphere and music a great success, and all the guests commented on what a perfect venue, with outdoor and indoor dining space.

Really nice location, dog friendly, fab quality breakfast with quality ingredients! Child friendly. Nice outdoor area

Turned up with 5 plus a three old and baby. Always made welcome here! And toys and books to play with for children.

Cool venue for a party. Great sound system as well!

Stunning dog friendly place with different types of seating. Food was amazing same with the coffee and smoothie. Would definitely recommend!!

The food was good but we waited for over an hour for our food, including our toddlers toast. There was maybe 10 other people im there. There is no reason why that should have taken that long

Excellent little spot. I was actually surprised how big this place was inside. Had a meeting here with the RTMG for a book launch event, drinks very good prices and the atmosphere was great. Looking forward to going back again soon.

A chacun de mes passages je ne manque pas de m’arrêter dans cet établissement pour son ambiance ,son accueil pour y manger une salade composée [tres copieuse] et une crepe a la confiture ,accompagnes d’un délicieux cidre Je recommande cet endroit ,sa terrasse aux beaux jours

Such a lovely place! Staff are so friendly and the service is quick!! Took my father there for a meal and we both loved it. 100% recommend. Can’t wait to go again!

Pleasant place with a family atmosphere, warm decoration, simple and friendly welcome. Good cuisine: there is something for all tastes, very good value for money. Special mention for the generously provided crepes, decorated with fresh fruit: I recommend this place

Very nice setting, however service was extremely slow, and the crepes advertised on the menu were not available. Extremely disappointing overall

Really nice little venue, staff friendly and atmosphere light and bright

Went to a wedding reception here it was really good.

Stopped off with the team after a wellbeing walk. Food delivery was initially slow, but it was worth waiting for great quality and very friendly and knowledgeable staff, we will definitely be back.😄

Amazing little place, lovely staff, clean, very clean, quirky and family friendly. Price and value are expected for a fine establishment, food very quick to be served, food at high quality. Seems to be popular with local residents, young and old. Definatly worth a visit .... have fun there guys.

Found by chance when in Tunbridge Wells, excellent cooked breakfast freshly cooked and lovely coffee. Highly recommend.

Passing through Tunbridge Wells, found the The Old Auction house by chance as had parked up in a car park and was walking back to the Pantiles when I came across this place, friendly helpful staff and a excellent breakfast, which was a very competitively priced consider I was in Tonbridge Wells. Maybe not easy to find if not local as out of the main drag through the Pantiles.

We went for a Baby shower and the venue was a lovely surprise

Me and my wife got married on Saturday 27th April and used the old auction house for our venue. We had the place to ourselves from 2pm until late, which was great as we only had to contend with our guests, paulo and his team where absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process in which we went down and gave some ideas on how we wanted it decorated, ( which his team did for us ). Paulo also constantly checked back with us throughout our day, letting us know the timing of which our food would arrive at the tables, any problems that arose through the day, we would speak to paulo and he would get it sorted. Absolute fantastic place for your functions and even just to eat, great atmosphere, kind and attentive staff and a great boss (paulo) we can’t wait to come back and see you guys. Much love Mr and Mrs Smith

Newly discovered. Super dog friendly. Really nice coffee and hot apple pie ! Doggy approved ! Will definitely be back.

One of the best coffee places in twells! Really recommend checking it out.

Lovely menu, and great wines. Very popular with the family crowd

Spacious and dare I mention the amazing kids corner...I feel like it's a best kept secret kinda thing! Nice coffee, great selection of cakes. I've not eaten here but everything looked great. Prompt service. My toddler loves it there!

A fabulous cafe/restaurant serving fresh produce and great portion size, first class friendly service always welcome with a smile ,great to sit outside in the summer enjoying a glass of wine.

Great place just off the pantiles. Which was great as they could accommodate a party of 10 plus a dog. Lovely friendly venue. Good coffee and fizz

I'd never been there before, we were 12 in number and we needed a venue for coffee and lunch that could handle the number of bods, with ages from 12 months to 70 years old... it was pouring with rain and we all arrived and set ourselves around a table and all sat on large chesterfield type sofas, informal and relaxed, perfect for the moment. The coffee, from Drury, was perfect, well crafted and hot, some had teas with various milks, all very satisfied. After that, a broad range of orders for lunch, from a delicious French style jambon et fromage baguette, to an English breakfast in a bun, everyone very happy. We rounded our visit off with a round of tea, that was great too! They have these great individual tea pots, get one, you'll see what I mean. Thank you team for looking after us so well, we will return as soon as possible!

Stylish, reasonable and a great sausage bap. Very friendly service.

I frequently come here with my (mostly well behaved) baby and cannot praise the staff and venue enough. They consistently go out of their way to be extra helpful and friendly. The food is delicious (especially the French toast) and suitably strong coffee.

Great spod for lunch great food and drinks and nice selection. It's a nice quiet spot during weekdays so perfect for work or creative time.

Such a lovely place to eat, drink or work! I had the Goat Kofta with the chilli sauce!

Great food, amazing service, I'd love to visit again. Parking was close and dogs are welcome! The quality of the food is superb, it’s not just the boring usual food. It’s refined, researched and good quality. I’ll definitely go back again!

Hidden Gem with very friendly & gorgeous staff! Yummy good quality food and mega cool atmos! Kinda feel like you're in East London. We must try the breakie menu you soon!

Lovely atmosphere and buzz, our Sunday Brunch was delicious (especially the savoury crepes). Really good coffee too.

Loved eggs benedict. Service was so nice. Thank you. Will certainly be going again.

I love the Old Auction House and it’s fast becoming a go to for me for all sorts of occasions such as a coffee with friends, a party or a lovely lunch. Such a versatile and beautiful space with such great, friendly staff ready to help whenever you need it. I have no hesitation in recommending and in fact often do. If you haven’t been already definitely give it a go.

I visited Old Auction House with family for brunch and we all loved it! Our new favourite spot. Spacious, everyone got their favourite from crepes to French toast. The toilets are lovely and clean! With a baby to change I really appreciate that. The energy amongst staff is really something special and made us all feel so welcome. Thanks Old Auction House Crew!!!

I love the Old Auction House and it’s fast becoming a go to for me for all sorts of occasions such as a coffee with friends, a party or a lovely lunch. Such a versatile and beautiful space with such great, friendly staff ready to help whenever you need it. I have no hesitation in recommending and in fact often do. If you haven’t been already definitely give it a go.

I have visited Old Auction House many times over the past year for many a lunch meeting, events, drinks and more. I've gone through a journey from Vegan to Carnivore and have been served with beautiful food every visit. Recently enjoyed their delicious Madame Croque and the Veal wrap! Their homemade Taziki is everything. Service is so professional and friendly, with attention to detail. The toilets are lovely and clean! Spacious, both luxury sofas and dining tables available. Ample parking beneath, beautiful sun trap garden too!!!

This is the third time I've visited The Old Auction House and I think it might be my new favourite spot in Tunbridge Wells! Really love the whole vibe of the place with it's stylish glass roof, industrial style beams and a cool balcony where the office is. Food and coffee are great and so are the people who work there. It really does have a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend if you're looking for a spot to catch up with good friends, have a meeting, or chill in your own company with a book (all of which I've done!!!)

I visited Old Auction House with family for brunch and we all loved it! Our new favourite spot. Spacious, everyone got their favourite from crepes to French toast. The toilets are lovely and clean! With a baby to change I really appreciate that. The energy amongst staff is really something special and made us all feel so welcome. Thanks Old Auction House Crew!!!

Hidden Gem with very friendly & gorgeous staff! Yummy good quality food and mega cool atmos! Kinda feel like you're in East London. We must try the breakie menu very soon!

Beautiful stylish little gem tucked away at the end of The Pantiles. Fantastic food, great service, and in my humble opinion, the best Mocha in Tunbridge Wells.

Beautiful people and a great place to relax or work from respectful, considerate and lovely staff. Also great food and drinks of all kinds.

Had an amazing breakfast here yesterday. Staff were friendly and helpful, the food was incredibly fresh, tasty, and well priced! Will be going again - Thanks guys!

Hidden gem tucked away in The Pantiles. Optimum space for an event, intimate dance floor, great vibes and state of the art lights and special effects. Amazing service and professional bar tenders. Just a brilliant team who are lovely to deal with and genuinely care about the guest experience. Superb. 10/10

The service and quality is top notch !! Well done guys

Thanks so much guys! We throughly enjoyed our wedding celebration and so did our guests! The evening ran perfectly smoothly, thank you for making nothing seem like too much trouble! Everyone commented on how delicious the food was and how friendly the team were. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for a celebration venue. Alex and Coral ❤️

The slow service, only one waiter was due to staff sickness, so I've revisited my review and with that in mind they did a good job with the limited staff they had.

We had a fantastic party night at The Old Auction House last weekend. Everyone said that it was a really amazing venue, great drinks and party food! The team were all excellent with the pre-planning and on the night. Would highly recommend this venue for a special occasion and party.

Absolutely fantastic spot. The staff are incredibly kind and accommodating. The food is delicious (the French toast with berries and bacon is scrumptious - the halloumi fries also a triumph). The cocktails and coffees are always perfectly made. I’ve been countless times with buggy in tow (and with other moms with their buggies). Every time the welcome has been warm, the service exemplary, and the food and drink perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend and will be back time and time again myself. Thank you to the lovely team at the Old Auction House.

Went to a 50th party on Saturday evening and this is a great space for entertaining. The DJs got everyone on the dance floor and the chef had made delicious canapés. I have been before for a gig and again great sound and space. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Need to come for lunch as pics of food look great!

We went for Sunday breakfast. I ordered a smoothie and we both had vegetarian breakfast. After a short time we were told we couldn’t have the smoothie as they didn’t have any berries which was mildly disappointing. The breakfast arrived and looked appetising, consisting of smashed avocado, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, scrambled eggs, baked beans and mushrooms with 1 small piece of barely toasted bread. My husband took a bite of what he thought was scrambled egg but it was actually a dollop of butter to spread on the toast, it was placed right next to the eggs so you would not have known it was butter because it was the exact same colour and shape, not a good start. We both took a mouthful of mushrooms and they were stone cold so it was sent back when we sent it back we asked for extra toast. The food came back with in a few minutes and was hot but no extra toast this arrived when we were taking our last mouthful of breakfast. So we asked for marmalade to go with it but they only had jam, no plates were give with the extra toast or butter knives so we scraped our butter and jam on with a steak knife, again the toast was really just warm bread not a trace of actual toasting. The waitress was lovely but whoever is working in the kitchen perhaps needs to have a few lessons in presentation of food and serving it hot. We have been to the auction house before with no problem but we will not be returning for a “cooked” breakfast, maybe just stick to a pastry and coffee.

We went for Sunday breakfast. I ordered a smoothie and we both had vegetarian breakfast. After a short time we were told we couldn’t have the smoothie as they didn’t have any berries which was mildly disappointing. The breakfast arrived and looked appetising, consisting of smashed avocado, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, scrambled eggs, baked beans and mushrooms with 1 small piece of barely toasted bread. My husband took a bite of what he thought was scrambled egg but it was actually a dollop of butter to spread on the toast, it was placed right next to the eggs so you would not have known it was butter because it was the exact same colour and shape, not a good start. We both took a mouthful of mushrooms and they were stone cold so it was sent back when we sent it back we asked for extra toast. The food came back with in a few minutes and was hot but no extra toast this arrived when we were taking our last mouthful of breakfast. So we asked for marmalade to go with it but they only had jam, no plates were give with the extra toast or butter knives so we scraped our butter and jam on with a steak knife, again the toast was really just warm bread not a trace of actual toasting. The waitress was lovely but whoever is working in the kitchen perhaps needs to have a few lessons in presentation of food and serving it hot. We have been to the auction house before with no problem but we will not be returning for a “cooked” breakfast, maybe just stick to a pastry and coffee.

As a celiac it’s rare to find somewhere that really does offer a proper GF version of a main menu. Food was delicious and staff so kind and explained that all GF meals are prepared and cooked in a specific area of the kitchen to avoid cross contamination…… fantastic food and a great atmosphere as well!

Google reviews rated this highly and I am surprised there are not many reviews on Trip Advisor! This place is an absolute gem - great service and breakfast cooked to perfection. Of the 3 of us eating we all thoroughly enjoyed it - fantastic. If it was closer we would certainly go back. A lovely laid out quirky place. Thank you

We called in for a light lunch, and chose the ham and cheese sandwich. The establishment has a menu with a French theme, and the sandwich arrived in the form of a baguette, lovely bread, and good ham with comte cheese. A very good size portion. Vegetable based crisps on the plate which did not really enhance ( or detract from ) the experience to any great extent. A good cup of coffee. Not very busy, considering it was 1pm. As we don't live locally, unlikely to visit again, but would do so if we did. 10% service charge added without it being drawn to our attention, although immediately realised as I had already mentally calculated what we had spent. (Ex banker). I daresay it is mentioned somewhere on the menu. Overall good value. Pleasant friendly service from the lady waiting on the table. Slight downsides, no hot water in the cloakroom, and a man who I perceived was the owner seen eating behind the bar. I think better done behind the scenes.

Great experience - friendly staff, excellent coffee and delicious pastries!! Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.

Recommended by a friend . Certainly did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere. Great service . Not hurried . We both had a savoury Crepe . Absolutely delicious . Couple of nice glasses of Rose . Perfect . Will certainly be back

We had my fiancé’s 40th birthday party here on Saturday night. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The staff were incredible considering how hot it was too! The event ran so smoothly and everyone had an amazing time.

We popped in here after looking around Tunbridge Wells as we’d never been! We finally decided on here because it was really pretty and welcoming from the outside with its outdoor seating although it was super hot on Thursday so we sat inside. The food...

Really nice place, food let’s it down Both our table (4 x poached eggs) and table next to us had poached eggs that where several minutes over, not nice. The French toast had a burnt taste to it where it was over on one side, and the maple syrup was very short in supply. Toast wasn’t buttered either which with over done eggs made it very dry dish

Great hidden eatery, had a full English breakfast with coffee. The drinks were great, I didn't really enjoy the watery cherry tomatoes with my full English, liked to have one large tomato, in half, fried or grilled Definitely recommend for weekdays eating and drinking. Staff made us very welcome.

The salads were absolutely excellent and the service was second to none! Really enjoy the terrace area in the sun. Would highly recommend

They do the most amazing steak salad and have lovely staff who go above and beyond. Also a beautiful venue to hold functions.

My husband and I hosted our joint birthday party last week and it was fantastic. The managers were so accommodating with our requests, right down to going out to buy small vases for the flowers we wanted on the tables. The food was delicious and the chef(s) provided vegetarian, fish or meat options. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We highly recommend this place for a quick bite or private party

Lovely place, very friendly staff. They have an area with toys for kids. Delicious lunch and drinks 👍🏻

So I arrived told a member of staff I would outside as it’s table service ..15 mins later still no one came to take my order ..it was not busy either

This is a great venue to meet for lunch and coffees. Great array or cakes and also serves alcohol. Not so keen on their pasta menu but luckily we were early enough to delve into the breakfast menu which has the classics. Apparently they also...

Healthy, clean and a completely free space. Suits anybody and anytime. The staff are great, the food is even better and it’s a great space for personal projects and meetings. Love this place! VB 🌹

Fantastic food and friendly staff. Great atmosphere in a large open space. Loved coming here and definitely will do again!

Called in for a quick drink, will be back 👍 👌

Relaxed, accessible and welcoming venue with lovely servers and a menu offering fresh, tasty options to suit most needs. And their pastries are to die for!

Best place on the Pantiles! Good choice of food and drinks, hot, cold and alcoholic! French wine list must be the best in South East! Selection is varied, cakes on display to tempt you, tapas, baguettes, crepes, breakfast and lunch options on the menu. Plenty of space inside with sofas, easy chairs, as well as tables and chairs for eating and drinking. Background music, atmospheric screens depicting warm fires in winter, tropical seas in summer. Great suntrap garden too. Hannah, Kayleigh, Aubrey, Gus, to name just a few of the friendly people who work there, always greet every one with a smile, and make sure you enjoy your visit.

What a lovely place to while away some time. It is bathed with light through the 'glass' roof and it feels light and spacious. We were served by a friendly and attentive person, but the visit was let down by the food. In particular, the salad, which at around £15 for a plate of greenery (some of which was wilting), cucumber, tomato, goat's cheese and lavender honey dressing (tasteless), left us extremely disappointed. The baguette with saucisson and emmental, with a few leaves at around £7 was far better value. All-in-all rather disappointing. The venue, though, fabulous.

amazing! lovely service and great food x

I highly recommend a visit, a lovely atmosphere with a warm and friendly welcome from the front of house staff. Food and service is 5 star!

Very nice place to eat cake and have a hot drink.Easy place to sit with friends .Try lunch next time

Lovely little spot for breakfast/brunch. Everything we ate was of a really high quality, particularly the eggs Benedict that was on really thick, fluffy bread with a perfect hollandaise. The chef walked into the bar area and I was tempted to give him a hug it was so good. Because it's such a high ceiling, the atmosphere was lacking a little bit, could do with some background noise, but other than that, super friendly and a new favourite to add to the list.

Nice atmosphere warm and relaxing

Had tea and cakes there this morning. Delicious cake and best croissant we have tasted for years! Very reasonably priced. Lovely venue, warm and airy plus extremely spacious and comfortable. Very friendly staff. Very nice looking breakfast menu so will be back to try that out. Great place for larger groups or families as so much space, but also lovely for couples with cosy sofas. Thoroughly recommend.

We used the Old Auction House as a private reception venue this evening for an event. It was absolutely perfect- the food delicious, the service attentive, the lighting, music and atmosphere all fantastic. Many thanks to Kayleigh and the team there on a great job 🙏🏻

Wonderful Discovery , came to visit Pantiles , accidentally found this place adjacent to car park..... fabulous building , Food is delicious and service wonderful.... what's not to love !!

Love it here. Food is lush. Atmosphere is fab. Bright, open and airy. Super friendly staff. 5*

Food was absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious!! It's totally handy when you're around National Museum area. Staff were so friendly, happily accommodated us even though they were very busy - they managed to squeeze us in. The service was great and the food was quick! It was the highlight of our day trip to London! It was interesting to see the history and creative illustration of their signature ramen on the wall as well! Would definitely recommend to those who love the authentic taste of Japanese ramen and to those who would like to explore the world of ramens!

Beautiful, spacious, gorgeous, lovely people and atmosphere. 👍💯😄😍😘

Good place for evening parties - food great - no coffee, parking tight

Stopped in for a quick drink. Friendly staff, airy internal bar and pleasant outside space with chairs and sofas. Dog friendly too.

Very friendly and a great breakfast, Will definitely visit again 😀

Poor service. Placed an order for take away. They took my order and they charged me twice for it. Took the Money out of my account twice !! Then sent me a message saying the order can not be taken because they are too busy. I called them and they were saying the order hadn't been placed and would t give me a refund nearly £150 !!!! Still waiting for a refund Call them before you place an order. Absolute shocking

Very slow service. We sat out side and felt ignored for the first 15 minutes

Randomly found this, as a keen working-from-home person i often take my laptop and work in some coffee shops, this is perfect, but some other local cafes can be too noisy, generally, it has a super relaxed feel. Coffee is a good price and the service is great have a good garden area with nice furniture Breakfast is SO good Always v friendly and polite service Dog friendly Ticks all the box, the atmosphere is great

Fantastic location with fresh salads & more available! Great sun trap & friendly staff! Highly recommend for a lunch date & live music weekly..

Simple but effective decor. Great produce for sale. Friendly staff. Live music some evenings. Definitely worth a visit

We found this lovely little restaurant the other week. Food sevice was, quick and staff very friendly. And good selection of food and if you are luck parking spaces, are there next to the auction house if not a short distance to go to the underground carpark

Found this little oasis while walking the back streets, just behind the Pantiles. Worth a visit, relaxing, great coffee in a mug, will be visiting again.