Nightlife in Pontefract

Top Nightlife in Pontefract, England

Nightlife in Pontefract

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  • Mark W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Been a few times now for a really good Sunday lunch and a good slection of drinks, will keep going back.
    Written 11 October 2021
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  • mike f
    Leeds, UK291 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    have not been here for over 10 years. Was very pleased to see that although the decor, layout and staff have been vamped up, the passion for good drinks including a range of Belgian beers has not diminished. Visited with friends after a meal nearby and then returnd for the quiz later that week. Happy to re instate it as our local as it is within waliking distance
    Written 28 September 2022
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  • Peter E
    Wickham Market787 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friendly welcome, staff helpful in sorting out how to place an order! Sat at a table outside, fortunately the dark clouds passed over. Lovely meat pie, reasonably fast service. Lots of locals in, always a good sign!
    Written 2 July 2022
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  • Emma
    1 contribution
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very dissapointed with my most recent visit. Myself and my husband often visit, usually around a couple of times a month as we do the brockadale nature reserve walk with our dog and call in for a drink. Usually the bar staff and people are friendly.

    Today I thought I'd drive down with my mum as it's a lovely old pub, lots of character and has a nice fire so perfect for a drink and a sandwich. My mum thought the pub was lovely so we thought we'd stay for a second drink. About half way in to our second drink an old woman came and smashed her wine glass down on the table and said to me and my mum really nastily "can you move up as there is some more people coming and we always sit here!" So me and my mum were so gobsmacked about how this woman spoke to us and I said "wow that was a bit rude there was no need for that" and she ignored me. Me and my mum finished our drinks up but felt very uncomfortable as we were constantly being watched by this woman, another woman and a man throwing evil looks at us. I took the glasses to the bar and still mortified by what had just happend I decided to speak to the woman who was working behind the bar. I basically said that the woman had been really rude and that there was no need for her to speak to us like that, the bar woman did apologise on her behalf (as she witnessed it and chose to do nothing about it) and sort of brushed it off and said "oh she can be quite rude" as if it is acceptable for customers to be spoken to like that by other customers. I said "I understand they're probably locals but people like that are going to drive customers away" but the bar woman didn't seem bothered, probably because this woman had bought her a drink.

    I don't think I will be going back as it was not a welcoming environment at all today which is a shame as we don't usually have any problems. Me and my mum obviously 'spoilt' someones Friday afternoon. I am also frustrated as I feel like if it was the other way round and I spoke to an old woman like that it would be a different story but no, it seems acceptable for an old person to talk to a younger person like rubbish!

    Very dissapointed!
    Written 24 February 2023
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  • 988NatashaD
    Knottingley, UK138 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A few drinks lively Typical for Pontefract Depends on time of day for atmosphere Reasonable prices Needs decor
    Written 6 January 2019
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  • Kp2309
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place and atmosphere, love manager Kelly she’s helped us out everytime we come into the venue all staff are lovely. One of the best places on a weekend.
    Written 8 March 2023
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  • Lee
    48 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely staff.cheap drinks.better than biggies.good music.shame toilets 2 flights of stairs.recommend
    Written 11 March 2023
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  • TartanWanderer
    England, UK3 977 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    The exterior of this place gives you the feeling that you should not really go in.

    I went into one of the two bar areas. Most of the lights were out. There were lots of dated coin operated machines that children probably once played on.

    Not one person in the place spoke to me other than the bar man and I was there almost two hours. It's very much a locals place and I actually felt pretty awkward even being in there.

    Not somewhere I would go back to.
    Written 3 December 2018
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