The Singing Chocker, Castleford : Pubs Galore

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The Singing Chocker
(submitted by Chris Heath on 5^th January 2008)

Address

Park Road

Glasshoughton

Castleford

West Yorkshire

WF10 4RS

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Visited this pub for my mums retirement. It followed a particularly bad couple of months after her daughter had tried to end her own life on two occasions, her grandson of 18 months was diagnosed with Guillian Barres Syndrome and her husband had been diagnosed with cancer. Mum had wanted to cancel the night but we said that it might do her good.
Of the 13 meals ordered, only 7 were served. 6 had to be re-ordered and arrived after the other party members had finished their meals (one of these was still wrong), and they tasted like the staff had found the meals and then re-warmed them. As compensation I asked the manager if they could send my mother a bouquet of flowers with an appology to which he agreed. Still waiting.

Reviewed by Michael Hartley on 14^th March 2008 -

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A fairly new family pub built in the 1990's. It's name was chosen after a competition by the pub chain. The pub stands close to where the Glasshoughton Colliery used to be. A popular worker at the pit whose job was to "chock up" the coal faces, also was known to do his fair share of singing while he worked!
Very popular when it first opened, but now has the Xscape complex close by, so trade has suffered. 2 for 1 meal deals still make it very popular.

Reviewed by Chris Heath on 5^th January 2008 -