What can I eat?
There is literally something for everyone!
At Pontefract Racecourse we cater for every palate - from the haute cuisine of the Dining Rooms in the Premier Enclosure to the burger vans in the 'lower' enclosures.
We also offer a number of Raceday Packages which include entrance to the Racecourse AND food. For details of these click on the link above.
Where can I drink?
There are bars all around the Racecourse - from the exclusive Champagne Bar to a tea bar and everything in between!
Premier Enclosure
There are 2 'sit down' restaurants in the Premier Enclosure:
- The Park Suite
£52 per person to include a 4 course carvery; afternoon tea (or canapes on an evening meeting) - The Premier Dining Room
A la carte restaurant with starters typically at £5, main courses £10-£15 and desserts £5

There are also the following bars serving drinks AND bistro or cafe foods:
- Champagne Bar
serving seafood and sandwiches around £3 to £4 each - Premier Sports Cafe Bar
serving sandwiches, hot rolls, paninis, salads, baked potatoes, quiches and daily specials. Typically these range from £3 to about £8 depending on what you choose.
There are also the following bars which have no food available:
- Premier Lounge Bar
- Annual Badge Holders Bar (for the exclusive use of Annual Badge Holders)
Grandstand & Paddock
There is a self service restaurant in the Granstand & Paddock Enclosure serving meals such as roast dinners, fish and chips, lasagne etc as well as a selection of hot rolls, sandwiches and snacks. Prices range from £5 to £8 for a hot meal.
We also have the Grandstand & Paddock Lounge Bar which serves a selection of pies and sandwiches as well as operating a full bar service. Food starts from about £3 here.
There are also 2 dedicated bars:
- Furlong Bar
- Riders Bar
as well as 2 additional bars which are opened up on busy days:
- Balcony Bar
- Kiosk Bar

Silver Enclosure
There is a bar and servery which sells a selection of sandwiches (c£3) and cakes as well as 2 dedicated bars:
- Silver Lounge Bar
- Silver Bar
Picnic Enclosure
There is one bar which also sells a selection of sandwiches and snacks starting from around £3.
Fast Food
There are fast food units (burgers, fish and chips, roast rolls, ice creams, coffee and cakes) available to ALL Enclosures.



