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FOR ALL NUMBERS DIAL PONTEFRACT AREA CODE (01977):
ADMIN OFFICE: 781307 | BANQUETING SUITE: 781851.
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FOR ALL NUMBERS DIAL PONTEFRACT AREA CODE (01977):
ADMIN OFFICE: 781307 | BANQUETING SUITE: 781851.
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR EATING AND DRINKING AT THE RACECOURSE.
From the exclusivity and luxury of the Private Boxes to Yorkshire’s famous Fish & Chips from one of the mobile units around the Racecourse. From a glass of Champagne in the Champagne Bar to a pint of good old Yorkshire bitter in the Picnic Enclosure.
Racegoers can also build their own tailor made package to suit their precise requirements with our new Raceday Experiences.
There really is something for everyone to suit every budget! Check out the full range of eateries below.
There are several different dining options at Pontefract Racecourse including The Park Suite or Dine & View, to the more casual Self Service Restaurant in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure.
The Park Suite in the Premier Enclosure offers you a reserved table for the whole meeting.
With tables overlooking the Winning Post or the Parade Ring, it’s the ideal choice for those who would like to have a base for the day, whilst enjoying exquisite cuisine.
The Park Suite Experience includes:
The Park Suite is £95 for Midweek/ Monday Evening Fixtures, £99 on Sunday’s, £103 on Friday Evening’s and £105 on Ladies Day.
You can view the 2025 menu here: Pontefract Racecourse_Park Suite Menu 2025
You can book your place in the Park Suite online. Alternatively please call us on 01977 781307 and we’ll make the booking for you.
Annual Badge Holders and Owners & Trainers with runners on the day can obtain a discount on the Park Suite Restaurant by calling the Racecourse on 01977 781307 to book their table.
The Premier Dining Room is located in the Main Stand and has tables overlooking the Finishing Straight and the Parade Ring.
Whilst you do not have the table for the full afternoon, it means that you can enjoy some excellent food and then get straight out to the Parade Ring and on to the Course so that you don’t miss a minute of the equine action!
You can view the 2025 menu here: Premier Dining Room 2025
Did you know that you can buy a voucher for the Restaurant as a Premier Enclosure add on? Why not have a look at all the ‘add-on’ options available here?
The Premier Sports Cafe Bar is situated on the ground floor of the Dalby Stand. It has its own terrace and adjoins the Champagne Bar.
Serving a selection of hot rolls, panini’s, sandwiches and cakes, along with a number of hot daily specials and salads, it’s the ideal place for quick, informal dining while you pick out the winner of the next race!
The only restaurant in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure is the Paddock Dining Room, located on the top floor of the Main Stand.
You can view the menu here: Pontefract Retail Menus 2025
The ‘Pizza In The Paddock’ Bar offer freshly cooked pizzas and craft ale. The bar also has its own large terraced area offering racegoers more seating and a fantastic alternative location to watch the racing from.
The fabulous new Pavilion Cafe is open in the Picnic Enclosure.
In a previous life, the Pavilion Cafe was initially a betting office but was fully renovated and refurbished during 2020 and now provides one of the best appointed cafes in any Picnic Enclosure at any racecourse.
With hot and cold snacks available and a fully licenced bar, the Pavilion has its own terrace, toilets and tote betting facilities and provides Picnic Enclosure racegoers with a lovely new facility to enjoy the racing from.
There are several food outlets and bars throughout the entire Racecourse serving sandwiches and hot snacks.
There are also fast food outlets located in the Grandstand & Paddock and Picnic Enclosures.
There are a number of bars throughout the Racecourse.
Take a look at the locations of the bars on the Map below
Once you’ve decided which Enclosure you’d like to go in, take a look below at the bars in each area:
Please remember to drink responsibly and pace yourself – allow one soft drink for every alcoholic drink.
Free tap water is available at all bars – if this is not readily available, please ask one of the bar staff who will be happy to serve you.
Our variety of hospitality packages are also perfect for anyone celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and hen or stag parties, or simply enjoying a day out with friends and family.
We offer a variety of packages for a truly unique and memorable experience. Please click here to find out more about hospitality at the racecourse.
Sundays at Pontefract offer a fantastic chance to enjoy a day out with the whole family. With great racing and lots going on, they are among the most popular days to visit the Racecourse.
We offer a variety of different raceday experiences on our Sunday Family Day Race Meetings – from entry for the whole family to packages in the luxury of the Private Hospitality Boxes in the Dalby Stand!
Or, if you’ve bought an admission ticket or badge, then there’s the option to add on a number of additional items to enhance your Raceday Experience.
For the ultimate Sunday raceday experience, click on the Premier Gold Experience tab below for the best value in racing at Ponte!
In 2025 we are reintroducing our Family Sundays ticket option! On these Sunday race days (22nd June, 27th July and 17th August), we offer a special Family Ticket.
This costs £30 and admits 2 adults and their children (under 18) into the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure – that’s a total saving of £10!
Family tickets are available:
– Online by clicking here
– Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm from the Racecourse Administration Offices
– 9am to 1pm on the Saturday before the race meeting from the Racecourse Administration Offices.
– Online up to midnight the night before the Race Meeting.
Family Tickets are NOT available on a raceday.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FAMILY TICKET DOES NOT ADMIT INTO THE PICNIC ENCLOSURE CAR PARK.
Instead, Family Ticket Holders should park in the park itself and then use the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure Turnstiles. Once in the racecourse, Family Ticket Holders have access to the Parade Ring Area and Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure along with being able to access the children’s entertainment in the Picnic Enclosure.
To book, please click here
Our Sunday Special offer is only available on our Sunday Family Days.
For just £72 per adult (£33 for Under 18s) your ticket includes:
In 2025, Ladies Day is on Wednesday 6th August!
Click here to find out what’s happening!
In addition to your Raceday tickets and badges, we have some fantastic add ons available in all areas. Or why not upgrade to our Ladies Day Premier Gold Experience?
Your 2025 Ladies Day Raceday experience can be booked online here . Or, if you’d rather, then please give us a call on 01977 781307!
In addition to our fantastic Park Suite Restaurant Experience or our Dalby Stand Buffet, why not try the Ladies Day Marquee Experience.
This fantastic experience is one of the best sellers on Ladies Day and includes:
£98 per person
Why not try the Ladies Day Premier Package.
This package costs £57 and includes:
– Admission to the Premier Enclosure
– Racecard
– Seafood Sandwich or equivalent
– Strawberries and Cream
– Glass of Fizz
Struggling to find the perfect present for your loved ones?
If they enjoy racing at Pontefract why not consider purchasing a gift voucher for them.
Here’s a list of what’s available:
Gift Vouchers are available to purchase here.
More than just admission! Enjoy a drink and food with your entry.
The True Yorkshireman Package is back for 2025!
It is available on Midweek and Sunday Meetings in advance.
The ticket includes:
Entry into the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure
A pint of John Smiths/Fosters or a glass of house wine
A pie
All for £17!
T&C’s apply – non-transferable and non-refundable; this ticket is not available on Ladies Day or Friday Evening meetings and is only available to purchase up to one month before the race meeting.
A brand new package … Wrap ‘n’ Roll!
Only available on Friday (Eve) 23rd May and Friday (Eve) 18th July
The ticket includes:
Entry into the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure
A pint of John Smiths/Fosters or a glass of house wine
A Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
All for £30!
T&C’s apply – non-transferable and non-refundable; this ticket is only available on Friday 23rd May & Friday 18th July and is only available to purchase up to one week before the race meeting.
