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    Re: Alcohol ban in the World Cup stadiums Archived Message

    Posted by Bilby on 19/11/2022, 6:48 am, in reply to "Re: Alcohol ban in the World Cup stadiums"

    from a daily rag in the UK

    "Hotels and restaurants 

    Qatari law does allow some licenced hotels and restaurants to sell alcohol to tourists, which will continue throughout the World Cup.

    However, spaces are limited and prices may be extortionate.

    One 'drink deal' at a venue describing itself as 'Qatar's best sport bar' would see people pay up to £80 per pint.

    Hospitality boxes

    While regular ticket holders won't be able to get alcohol near the stadiums, that is not true of hospitality boxes.

    Those with enough money to fork out for a 'private suite' - starting at $22,450 - will have access to soft drinks, beers, Champagne, sommelier-selected wines, and premium spirits."


    OK if you've got it!

    Blame for the change is apportioned to the Qatari Royal family- I am not sure that is fair. I think the 'religious police' may have had some input.
    5 years ago some of the family were in the UK to learn English. As I recall one spent 20 million quid on a flat near Edgeware Rd in London, another lost 35K in one night - according to other students - at Torquay casino.
    And the one I knew best was a charming bloke who was happy to show me family photos including his pet leopard. Poor beast was on a long gold chain inside the palace. When I asked if was ever aggressive he replied 'no' as it was permanently drugged to keep it calm!
    Make of all that what you will!

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