Wolverhampton Racecourse Reviews Summary

Food and Beverage

Pros:

• "Food was amazing! We had 3 course and had each meal between the races!"
• "Food was decent and the view from our table was wonderful. Waiting service was professional and polite."
• "Been in restaurant many times as well and the food is good with roaming tote betting a good night."
• "Food was very good and the team who served us were so nice!"
• "The coffee and sandwich I bought were pretty good as well."
• "Food was excellent, in particular the steak with peppercorn sauce & the chocolate truffle brownie!"
• "Staff are very helpful and can recommend the food."

Cons:

• "There was only one place for food when we attended. And the queue was quite big."
• "Meal nice not a lot of choice of the money that you pay it was either take it or leave it no tea or coffee offed."
• "Very disappointed food wise."
• "Everything was tasteless and dry, it was of a very poor standard!"
• "The food is outrageously priced as are the drinks."
• "The food was terrible and cost a fortune."
• "Food very poor...you would feel robbed if purchasing them."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The Staff serving behind the food counter were very courteous."
• "Quick service at the bar by polite and friendly staff."
• "A member of their Staff walked around all day, cleaning up any paper thrown on the floor."
• "The staff in the Horizon restaurant were excellent."
• "The staff are welcoming, friendly, funny and happy to help you."
• "Staff always seem helpful and they occasionally have a sweet stand here which is a nice touch."
• "All the staff were professional, very friendly and extremely hard working."

Cons:

• "Appeared to be inexperienced and a lot of people in queue were getting frustrated."
• "The blond girl working in the bar needs to learn how to manage people."
• "The manager concern is not very good at her job, and does not care about its customers."
• "The girl serving our party of 4 gave us the impression she didn't want to be there, she was very good at rolling her eyes especially when i had the cheek to ask for a spiced rum!"
• "Service in ringside restaurant was poor our waitress could of done with a bit more training very slow service and no personality."
• "The waiting staff looked miserable and had no manners."
• "The waiting on staff were totally incapable of doing their job."

Venue and Facilities

Pros:

• "The place is very big. If you go there for an event there is lots of land."
• "This place is a great venue for those people to let themselves loose and enjoy the release from their hard work, success and challenges."
• "The venue is well designed to cater for business functions."
• "The grandstand as you approach, free parking at the course."
• "The layout is brilliant, really easy to navigate and get drinks, place a bet, watch the parade ring and then the race."
• "The Horizons restaurant is a great place to eat whilst being able to watch the horse racing."
• "The grandstand concourse area very modern and clean, plenty of seating and tables for drinks & eating."

Cons:

• "Zero seating so if you are less abled it’s a complete nightmare."
• "The lack of security completely ruined my night barely any security round."
• "In some of the areas there was a smell of urine, especially around the lifts to the owners lounge."
• "The guest WiFi didn't work."
• "Coffee machine not working properly, dirty mugs not taken away or replaced."
• "Exit route to the side gets blocked as cars are parked on pavement leading to Gorsebrook Road."
• "The complete lack of security here is absolutely disgusting."

Entertainment and Events

Pros:

• "Really enjoyed Ocean Colour Scene after the races. Great set up for bands to play after and top day."
• "It's a lively and wonderful atmosphere to learn how to place a flutter (bet) on the hounds or horses and enjoy really great cuisine."
• "Had an amazing experience here for our works Christmas party."
• "We visited the racetrack for the bonfire night event and feel it was good value for money."
• "3 course meal racing and danced to a tribute to Take That. Great for a work party!!"
• "ACCI Gala Ball excellent support for individuals with Mental Health issues."
• "The evening entertainment was great fun (very cheesy but a right giggle)."

Cons:

• "The traffic was awful."
• "Poor racing class 6 ...lots of no tryers..as the case for horse racing now."
• "Bar not big enough.. And Didn't have no lager for a busy Saturday nights racing!"
• "But I wouldn't be in a rush to come back to the racecourse this year."
• "Surely there should be some security near rides."
• "Absolutely awful!!!!!!!!!"
• "Do not book venue for weddings or parties."

Pricing and Value

Pros:

• "I would recommend Wolverhampton racecourse, especially in January, when there is free entry, if you book online."
• "Brilliant horseracing on flat fibretrack open all year lot Fri evening racing massive free parking and reasonable prices."
• "No car park fees and very reasonable entrance fees."
• "Great venue. Eight races from the Premier enclosure and bed breakfast in the hotel at the rear of the grandstand for 99 quid per couple. Superb value."
• "Finally, the price was fantastic value."
• "Well worth the money and would definitely recommend."
• "Ideal for horse racing but a home for fireworks display once a year."

Cons:

• "Running it over lunch time and tea time when people are not allowed to take in food or drinks is forcing people to pay out a small fortune."
• "Only one food outlet open, everyone was complaining."
• "Little disappointed that this year the fair seemed to be double the price (£6 for 1 ride)."
• "Had to wait over 1/2 hour to get a drink from the bar then it came in plastic cups/fights going on / and for the money it's cost was a 100% RIP off."
• "Over £11 for a single G&T and £25 for 2 burgers and a handful of chips from the burger van."
• "It is incredibly expensive to eat and drink there, especially as a family."
• "Drinks are extremely pricey. £7 for a cider or a pint of beer."