World Cup fans hoping to dodge £13-a-pint prices face a Qatar happy-hour ban
WORLD Cup fans face the sobering prospect of a Qatar happy-hour ban.
England and Wales supporters had hoped to dodge £13-a-pint prices at the major tournament.
But licenced hotels, the only places normally selling booze in the Muslim desert state, fear they will be overwhelmed by more than a million thirsty footie followers from around the globe.
And leading chains have responded by banning popular happy-hour reductions.
They have also axed boozy “bottomless” brunches — or have ramped up the prices.
Friday and Saturday brunch prices at the Four Seasons Hotel bar in the capital Doha will soar from £130 to £306 for the tournament.
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Its happy hours offering all-you-can-drink bottled beer for £42 have been halted.
The five-star Kempinski has stopped cut-price sessions too, charging £11 a bottle instead of a “bargain” £8.40.
A Four Seasons worker said: “We wouldn’t cope if thousands tried to take advantage of our happy hours.”
Fan zone prices have yet to be set. Insiders estimate £7-a-pint.
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