The Wool Market Doncaster in Doncaster

Lotscof eating places lots of seating and entertainment but expensive

Excellent food and good options.

Great Saturday afternoon spent here with family and friends. All ages catered for, from children to us oldies. Loved the music. Food from Nigeria, to Peru to Japan and all countries in-between. Tested lots and all were delicious. Definitely recommend. Will definitely return. Xx

Great atmosphere, bustling on a Saturday! A plethora of international cuisine kiosks to choose from. Plenty of seating. My partner and I LOVE 'clapping seoul' and their larger sharer!

Brilliant place to be on a cold Saturday afternoon. Lots of bars and food outlets so you can eat when you want in comfort and lots of choice

Cracking food and entertainment venue on the edge of the town centre. Ate at the Indian Hawker, lovely Thali.

What can I say! The Wool Market were amazing hosts to our wedding party with our 80 guests! The managers were involved throughout, always checking we were ok etc. Great energy and atmosphere. Amazing drinks, food vendors and fun games! Our guests were very happy! And so were we. Everyone is still talking about it! Thank you again!

The Wool Market, what a great place to host a party! So much to do, great place, amazing people. Our guests were entertained throughout with… welcome drinks, choice of food, bars, (with the very generous discounts), games hour, speeches, music band. Easy to book, great to arrange plans with, lots of effort put in from the wool market team to make the day extra special 🥰

The Wool Market, what a great place to host a party! So much to do, great place, amazing people. Our guests were entertained throughout with… welcome drinks, choice of food, bars, (with the very generous discounts), games hour, speeches, music band. Easy to book, great to arrange plans with, lots of effort put in from the wool market team to make the day extra special 🥰

Unfortunately the wool market has lost it way so sorry. The problem is they charge extortionate rents to the businesses there and a cut of around 20% of there turnover I am told. That's why it's lost a lot of its stallholders.

Nothing to nitpick about this place, maybe only if separate food stalls I haven't visited

Converted from an indoor material and hardware market in 2019 into an entertainment complex with bars, food stalls and even a small bowling alley. Indoor and outdoor seating. Occasional live music. Quite a good atmosphere. Situated close to the main market at the edge of the city centre. Car park nearby. Closes around 10pm but not always open in the evening early week so check opening times

Was a first for us. It's a bit of a hodge podge as far as the layouts are concerned. There is so much going on. It's not quite for me, but see for yourself

Was a different experience for me but I would go again

Perfect for lunch with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. We had Greek food from Greek Gods Cuisine and it was absolutely lovely - and a right plate full! I had God's Meat Feast and my friend had the veggie version and we both really enjoyed it.

Don valley brewery.... For a quick strawberry Dickins cider.. ;)

Great place to visit when eating and drinking in Doncaster. It's got a good variety of food vendors and bars, games such as shuffle board and augmented darts. Service is always good! I've always had tasty food at the different food stalls. They have quizzes and bands on a different times on the week. Always a good atmosphere.

Decent selection of food and drink but the pricing is ridiculous. A beer costs you £1-2 more than anywhere else nearby. Just isn’t worth it.

Came here for lunch with my wife a daughter. We all had different food and really enjoyed it, lots of variety and freshly cooked food from all vendors

What a great place we were stopping at a hotel near by that had stopped serving food at 8.50. Wandered in here my daughter had a Nero Artisan pizza. It was fab. Lots of choice for food and beer. Good atmosphere. We really liked it.

Perhaps the only success of DMBC's policy of booze and drugs over jobs. Very popular for girly get togethers. There is a very good Greek food stall and lots of other options. However, I'm told on insider authority, that DMBC whacked up the rent for stallholders. Consequently several left. Way to go DMBC; if you inadvertently get something right and create success, kill it off quick.

What a great place to spend an evening, particularly when you're with a group of people who can't decide whether they want Chinese Indian or English, as they've got all of them available! and you can sit on ine table and eat from all of them too, also great games provided around the market, electronic darts, shuffle board, dancing, basketball all told a great evening.

Lots of food choices! I ate at Clapping Seoul and the food was amazing! Prices are reasonable and good portion size. There wasn't much seating free on a Sat lunchtime but we did find space after wandering around a little 😊

Great place...music,drink and food all in one place.

Only gets this rating because of the taste of Peru as they're the only ones who cater for gluten free and make it clear on their menus, atmosphere is great and again I can't fault the service from the team at taste of Peru.

My family and I went out for drinks, starting from wool market, black man behind the bar very rude and disrespectful. Because I had words for his bad behaviour gave me lemonade instead of gin and tonic that I asked. My diabetes went through the roof.

nice lovely jubbly food, but lot of chavs.

Not what it was, lost its spark

A good place to eat and drink and meet friends and enjoy the surroundings

The place was nice and lively. Might be a little bit difficult to get seat sometimes, but it's generally a friendly and lovely environment. Many options to choose from in terms of food, snacks and drinks. And yeah, it's clean.

Had day out with friend.We tried Greek Chicken wrap and cocktails. Was fresh and tasty .

Lovely environment; electronic darts and compact bowling. A few bars with long queues. Never enough seats. Lots of food places, but terrible allergen awareness, eat elsewhere if you have an allergen or intolerance.

Ace modern turn on the old building. Had Greek food, very tasty. The amusements kept the kids happy.

Nice place with a good variety of food types to choose from, we went to several stalls and they were all good, but we enjoyed the Korean fried chicken the most

Plenty of food options & drinks.

Lovely Saturday afternoon outing with a dog and a child. Tasty and varied food, lots of games.

Spot on, however....... 100% need a desert stall. Some amazing eateries but theres nothing for pudding!!!.

Maybe I just visited on the wrong day, but there was very little going on in the Wool Market and it was pretty much deserted on a Friday lunchtime, with very few places open and only a handful of people eating at the tables. This is certainly a very different place to how it was prior to redevelopment and there has obviously been a big investment but it seemed empty. Are high rents driving the business owners away? My hope is that it comes alive at night but there was very little evidence of this when I visited.

This area is worth a visit but do not expect the cheapest drinks as, whilst good higher than most pubs outside the wool market but it is vibrant especially for a group.

Used to be a thriving hub of a market and activity. Decimated by the council and sold off to an Essex company who's ideas aren't compatible with a "Real" market town and have turned it into a "Brats" playground that no-one no longer wants to visit. Waste of space, waste of money, a market town is totally different to "Essex" innit.

I understand the premise of the place, however, Mega expensive, door quality not very good. 13 quid for 2 drinks. Went for a pizza, came out cremated, and very over priced

Fab fun night great entertainment and food - would recommend did a mix of games and enjoyed them all - food and cocktails were reasonable

Loved this place with a group of friends, lots of bars, food, and great games, mostly free some a small price, can't wait to return

It is one of my fave places but the bowling part is too cluttered together people sit at the tables so there is nowhere for bags etc if a table isn't free darts bit is really good just needs to be louder as the bowling makes so much noise. It would be perfect I say take out the bowling and replace with something else. Also with the rent for stalls being so high the good ones are having to close! It's still a good place to go just a few things need attention to detail.

Loads to choose from, whist too much choice. A bit pricey for Donny but isn't everywhere nowadays!

I would give this more stars, but I'm not sure if the rental of the food stands r too expensive, but less is closing down, and more bars r opening. People love going there for a drink, food, and good entertainment, but this is slowly turning into a gaming pub bars. This place needs a desert stall so when u have something to eat there's something nice to eat afterwards. Lots of us used to go and meet up with kids, but now this has stopped due to less food stands to choose from. On the good side, the quiz night is great, and I highly recommend this with family and friends. It's for all ages, and my teenagers loved it. The live bands are good too.

The most recreational place in the city and your group's /family can serve tasty food from a lot of restaurants that are located inside and You can listen to live concerts and some entertainment are for free*

After being initially disappointed that there are no wool shops... This is a great way to use the space and whoever owns the lease is clearly making an absolute mint. A really good choice of food, some - but not enough - comfy seating, decent toilet facilities (although there was no paper in the baby change so they obviously need to employ more cleaning staff).

We just went in to have a look around on a wet and windy Thursday morning 28th December. With my son and grandson had a game on the bowling alley...not many people about food kiosks just opening all looked clean and tidy . thanks 👍. Michael

Great atmosphere. Plenty of choice on food and drink. Wait/que times can vary significantly.

What a gen this place is! Next to the train station and with a really cheap car park attached as well, it's really handy. The staff were adorable and friendly. Booking was super easy via FB. We played shuffle board, virtual darts and had some tokens on the arcade. It has a bowling alley as well but we didn't try that. The food stalls are lish, we all chose different ones to eat at and we experienced loads of different cultures and food. The place does really affordable kids parties as well and grown up parties too. It would be a great place for a team building day with work or the family for some fun. Couldn't love this place more and I will be back.

**Review: The Wool Market, Doncaster** Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ The Wool Market in Doncaster is a bustling hub, especially during the daytime, offering an array of dining options and a vibrant atmosphere. However, during my recent visit, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me, leading to a three-star rating. The market's energy is palpable, with a lively flow of people and a variety of restaurants showcasing different cuisines. For someone exploring dining options or looking for a lively place to meet friends, The Wool Market certainly provides that environment. However, despite the abundance of choices, none of the restaurants particularly stood out to catch my eye. This could be due to a variety of reasons - perhaps the selection is too broad but not specialized enough, or the offerings didn't align with my personal tastes on the day of my visit. That being said, The Wool Market still has its charms. The atmosphere is definitely a plus, making it a lively spot to visit in Doncaster, especially for those who enjoy exploring different types of food and soaking in a busy market vibe. In summary, while The Wool Market is a bustling and lively location with a wide array of restaurants, it didn’t quite offer the unique or compelling dining experience I was looking for. It earns a solid three stars for its vibrant atmosphere and variety, but there’s room for a culinary standout that could elevate the overall experience.

Fab food choice good music brilliant for families

It was very expensive, freezing cold and last orders were 9.30

Too loud on Saturdays and waiting time for drink is forever.

Great little place to go for a break, in out the cold, get a hot drink of your choice, plenty of food to choose from, play a few games, and enjoy!!

Listening to Doncaster youth Jazz Orchestra and The New Soul band fantastic atmosphere

Didn't eat so can't comment on the food but all the different foods look absolutely amazing and there were plenty of people ordering with plenty of different choices. Atmosphere was amazing with everyone singing along having a great time

Nice place, prices a bit steep!

Absolutely atrocious, there was a male that shouted at me and my friends passive aggressively for eating our food, it was in no way a good customer service. I will NOT be going back!

I had a lovely dirty burger dripping with sauce and melted cheese. Gorgeous. Would have been a better experience with friends. Lots of groups having great times around tables and at the sofa/armchair area.

Great place for drinks and maybe a snack with friends or family. Good selection of food stalls all serving different types of drinks. The heaters are great on a cold evening.

We went on a mid week day, sun shining. We had no issue getting seated. Beer was easily acquired and of a high standard. The food stalls on offer were great. I'm not sure what it would be like when busy. We are planning a return trip. Saturday night, it was busy, and seating was at a premium. Food quality was good. The bar was busy, and waiting time to be served could have been better.

This is a great little place to spend an afternoon with friends. We found ourselves chilling out with some food and drink, of which there is quite a decent choice, and then having fun on the virtual darts (Bullseye is a real trip down Memory Lane and I'm still owed a 1983 Austin Metro, haha). Toilets aren't great, but then I wasn't in there a great deal anyway. Nice venue. Me and the lads will be back.

Didn't eat here but drinks and atmosphere were great

Edited a previously glowing review for this. What are the management of the wool market doing? First you close half the retail space to put entertainment in that isn't used for about 90% of the time. Then you start forcing out the good food places by hiking the rent to make up for the lost income so they can't afford to stay. Honestly if the pub closes there's no point even going there anymore. Sort yourselves out, this place used to be the best part of Doncaster, don't let it fail due to bad management.

The venue is freezing .. the staff except management are so lovely friendly and helpful . Good food .. just sadly so cold had to buy hot chocolates to keep warm . When spoke to management he was vile and I’m still in shock at how he spoke to me . I only asked for the heating to be put on . Basically told me to complain and walked off .

Great atmosphere, loved the virtual darts

Good places to eat and drink in the wool market, however, this is spoilt by the constant noise of the ten pin skittles being knocked over.

Lovely place amazing affordable food too!

Enjoy the selection of food and drink. Drink prices a little expensive

Good venue and lots of food options. Can get very busy and very hot on summer days.

Nice enough place. Visit on a Thursday evening for quiz night. Never enough seating. PA isn't very clear and a lot of the food outlets a closing down and one that are open over charge.

A place to have drinks, a nice place, there are games for children and restaurants

Friendly family environment, lots of different things to do and lots of variety of food.

Great time always enjoyed at wool market. Plenty of seating and atmosphere whenever you go. Can't wait to return

Now then, The old Wool Market. Used to be a fabulous inside market which has sadly died. Now you have food and drink vendors inside. Food is about right price however at one bar I paid £5.50 for a pint of Corona! Extortionate price if you ask me. So make sure to raid a bank before you get there then you might get a few bevvies in 😂 Only rated 3 stars due to pricing. Other than that, service there is good and it's very pleasant to sit and dine with friends or family. The wool market is accessible and there is unisex toilets within the establishment. There is also some games like bowling and some arcade machines.

First visit. Loved it...come again.. yes... recommend.. yes..

Gave it a Try for 1st time recently, lots of eateries and bars to chose from, would I come again..Yes but wouldn't be a regular thing as quite expensive.

Great set up with some brilliant food vendors! Just what doncaster needs!!

Plenty eating places to choose from

Great atmosphere, wide range of food and drinks, lots of seating, definitely one of the best community dining concepts I've been to.

Good atmosphere, live music and reasonably priced beers.

This is a lovely airey food court with some outdoor seating. Plenty of boozy options for Madge, especially the two Don Valley stalls. Stall one better for real ale and stall two for cider and fizz. Great food choices from obvious pizza, Indian etc. .. to Korean and Peruvian. There is a big games corner to entertain the kids while Madge drinks cocktails.

Great atmosphere and great food choices!

Good food good atmosphere a place for all ages

Amazing facilties. So much food and drinks choice! As well as so many games. I'm a regular for pizza and a game of shuffleboard. 10/10 would reccomend. Brilliant day out or evening.

Sadly not as good as it once was, was all closing up by half 2. Miss the old market

Great choice of food and beers, live music, stuff for the kids, family atmosphere, really good afternoon out.

I was visiting my niece and her partner, and they took us here. What an amazing venue, we felt so comfortable. Drinks and food were excellent.

Great night, good selection of drinks and food and a band to give some atmosphere. Enjoyable night

Lively Atmosphere plenty of choice of various food bars

Well, what a revelation! Great places to get food and drink. Live entertainment too. A few arcade types of games, the sit on and drive ones. We played electronic darts which were fab and shuffle board. Good atmosphere from people dressed to go out for the evening to people in shorts and t shirt just going for casual food and drink. Really good atmosphere.

Great food, loads of different options. Very clean.

First time I've been, and I was very surprised. Very family-friendly, different foods to choose from and drinks also live entertainment a great day/night out

clapping seoul is really tasty, general staff are friendly with lots of seating and activities

Brilliant atmosphere. Lovely international food choices

Great selection of Street foodie restaurants

Had a brilliant time. There was music, lots of different bars and food places with a few different games to play. Will defo go again

Absolutely love market amazing food and vibe. Definitely taste of Peru one of the best places to eat