The Pack Horse Inn, Affetside

I went here on New Years eve with a party of 6 close friends. I am still very angry at being ripped off in such a blatant manner. I understood when my friend bought the tickets that there were only 250 people paying �25 for a champagne reception and buffet. There must have been 450 people in there. The organisation was disgraceful. I have contacted Trading Standards about their sharp practice. It was standing room only, you could not even get to the bar for a drink - the champagne never materialised and we gave up on the buffet after queueing for an hour. I have never in my life paid �25 to just stand in a pub - it was a complete RIP OFF.

Perhaps from the owners point of view it was a good business decision - get people to pay cash up front for tickets (must have took �10K - 450 x �25 ) and lay out �300 worth of buffet food, and what we lose at the bar we have guaranteed from ticket sales.

It would appear that I am not the only one to be disgruntled as the pub started emptying before midnight and people going elsewhere to celebrate their New Year.

This was a complete shambles and I'll certainly not be going back there - EVER!!

4 Jan 2011 14:27