Race-goers, locals and even the occasional soap star have been flocking to this popular bar for years - lured by the laid back vibe, good food and Saturday night live music. Inside the dark woods, open fires and a conservatory overlooking the racecourse evoke the honest-to-goodness traditional atmosphere. Revellers can avail of the New Year's Eve Special when, for £35pp, you can ring in 2007 with a delicious three-course meal and dancing to a live band.

Gowdy's at the Racecourse comments

• 09
  Sep
  2008
  lynn cusworth - england, barnsley
  visited here in august 2008 and found it very friendly will be returning