The Rustic Arms Pontefract reviews by real event-goers

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Very disappointed. Went along with family , despite the weather The Rustics FB page said the event would go ahead and the entertainment would be outdoors. When arrived, inside was dangerously overcrowded & the 1st entertainer was in the doorway. We went outdoors to avoid the crowds & in hope the next entertainment would also be outside as stated. This didn’t happen & if it was inside you could not hear it from outside! I asked to speak to someone in charge and was directed to someone wearing hi-vis, to whom I raised my concerns ….who had no compassion.
The venue could not accommodate the amount of people they had sold tickets to. The event should have been cancelled or rearranged with option of refund! The weather had been forecasted days before yet they said it would be outdoors andvit wasn’t! as I said it was a safety hazard indoors and no entertainment outside, there were many other families there with small children too. we left before seeing the firework display because the children was so bored ….

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Was too busy, I took my 2 year old and we got there at 5, nowhere to sit or get shelter from the rain, fireworks on too late, we left at 6.30

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Far too many people, extreme crowding. Poor placement of music acts, placed in only a few feet of space which was also a constant thoroughfare for all the people accessing the outdoor food placement and the gardens. People left because of the overcrowding. Firework display was excellent at 8.30 pm. We left shortly after before remaining music acts came on. Never again!

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Parking was horrendous
Long wait for food and bar

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Only 1 food stall, music acts were hit and miss. We left before fireworks,so can't comment further.

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Not a good night at all paid for tickets to see acts and they was in the doorway of the building which you couldn’t get to see as it was that busy as it was supposed to be outside but got moved inside because all the equipment was getting wet what a waste of money spent over £300 between our family to see nothing got told the fireworks was going to happen at 7.30 so booked a taxi for 8.30 only for the fireworks to start at 8.30 so didn’t even see them either

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Review of Firework Display Beyonce & Little Mix / Spice Girls Tribute

Was a shambles entertainment was supposed to be outside but it was that muddy it was moved inside where over 800 people tried to squeeze in a small area singer has to sing in doorway with people walking past people outside who had paid money but couldn’t enjoy the acts it was disgusting and a fire hazard and Health & safety

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

I was disappointed that there was no fireworks no bonfire limited seating and only two bars staff were very good but the experience was not. will not be returning.

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

We enjoyed a good evening that was well organised the entertainment and fireworks were really good and even though there were lots of people it didn’t seem overcrowded.

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

Excellent night from the music to the fireworks and the excellent of all the staff. Well done. Jason

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

All the staff went out of their way to be helpful as I’m in a wheelchair. Great atmosphere, the bands interacted with the crowed really well. Pink had a great voice and entertained the beer garden, people where singing along and dancing. Overall a great nice with friendly staff and a fantastic venue.

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

The fireworks at the Rustic Arms were amazing it was a very well organised event. Both Pink and Madchester band are fantastic.

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

Review of Bonfire Night Firework Display & PINK Tribute & Madchester Band

fireworks pink madchester great overpriced beer in plastic glasses can buy cheaper on westgate in real glasses , food poor pie n peas 6quid no chips and poor portions need to go to the pie shop in wakey for an idea on size of portions with chips and much more filling and better quality pastry n gravy bang on peas like slop . security more bothered about watching madchester than dealing with a issue by food bar and not one had their sia badge on them or on display massive offence in the industry and dressed down as stewards so legally couldnt eject anybody either . stewards working bars who couldnt pull a pint to save their lives felt like i was in london where you dont get a head . defo needs work for future events . kids play area out of bounds with kids all over it not disabled friendly and no seating we was told yet the tables n benches were been used and floodlit been nothing but lies from start and defo need someone in the know to help with organisation

Review of The Rustic Arms NYE Party & Freddie Mercury Tribute

The night started off fab very good support act and absolutely fab Freddie Mercury tribute act he was very good, but for some reason which wasent announced to the crowd was he just abruptly packed up and went around about 11ish, thankfully there was a good crowd of us to entertain ourselves, I will be contacting the venue for answers,I would defo see him again if I saw him advertised.
The venue was local, the price was very reasonable.

Review of The Rustic Arms NYE Party & Freddie Mercury Tribute

Good singer thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening

Review of The Rustic Arms NYE Party & Freddie Mercury Tribute

Fabulous time, the food was nice and reasonably priced Freddie Mercury tried difficult to please as I am a queen fan and the backing tape did nothing for me but yes would do it again lovely venue be prepared to drive as off the beaten track