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The Magnet, Castleford

Pontefract Road
Castleford
WF10 4BG

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Castleford Town

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Will Larter left this review about The Magnet

A large roadside pub between Glasshoughton and the centre of Castleford, it's an odd shape with the entrance in a corner to the left. On an outside corner to the right is the entrance to the function room. Once inside there was quite a small room separated from the rest of the pub, though there was a door slightly ajar to what looked like a dining room in the part of the pub that juts out at the front. There are quite a number of benches outside, but it was too cold for that when I was there. Maybe half a dozen couples or small groups were in at 5pm on a Saturday. I was glad of the warmth after being at a football match up the road, and even gladder when I saw Black Sheep Best Bitter on one of the hand pumps, though I was a bit disconcerted to hear one server say to the other "has this been pulled through?" The answer was in the affirmative and the beer was ok, but not the best I've ever had by a long chalk. I was glad I'd called in and although I'd have no problem making another visit, it doesn't seem very likely.

On 1^st March 2022 - rating: 5
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Lindsay Webb left this review about Magnet Hotel

magnet hotel is a pub/b+b/food house which is situated on the main road to castleford near junction 32, magnet is a lovely pub and its true what they say 'once in drawn for life' the pub consists of a beautiful lounge which is very warm and welcoming even on those cold nights you can sit beside the open fire watching the flames roar as you try one of our guest ales or our range of lagers. even if you fancy a stretch of legs you can ave a game of pool watch football matches or even rugby in our sports bar with tvs in every angle and a fire in there too. maybe if your thiknig of having a party,wedding,funeral why not take a look at our function room which caters for everyones needs it seats 150 ppl for buffet 100 ppl for a sit down meal menus are always avaiable as we cater for every function that comes through with reasonable prices as well. or maybe you cant be bothered going home or have relatives that are travelling from afar why not pop in and ask about our b+b services. if ure hungry why not grab a bite to eat off our menu or even carvery which is served mon-sat 12-8 sun 11.30-7. we also do special nights with food. tues thurs pool night fri quiz sat entertainment

On 27^th May 2011 - rating: 6
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Chris Heath left this review about Magnet Hotel

A large Hotel on the main Road heading towards Castleford. The Magnet Hotel shares it's name with another Magnet Hotel just a mile away in Airedale. Has a large function room - I had my engagement party here way back in Nov.95.

On 5^th January 2008 - rating: 6
[User has posted 47 recommendations about 47 pubs]

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