‘Taking the p**s’ – Grand National drinks prices leave punters fuming as they realise shocking cost of pint of Guinness
RACING fans have been left outraged by the drinks prices at this year’s Grand National.
The annual event takes place this Saturday, with thousands expected in attendance at Aintree.
However, some punters have already flocked to social media to complain about costs.
Racegoers will be expected to pay £7.50 for draught beers (not including Guinness) and ciders, while a 330ml can could cost up to £7.
Meanwhile, a single serving of wine is set to cost £9.50 with a full bottle priced at £37.50.
A bottle of Prosecco will set punters back £46 while a bottle of Gobillard Brut Champagne totals a staggering £85.
Cocktails are priced at £13 each, with soft drinks costing £3.20 and a can of water £2.90 itself.
Reacting to the high prices on social media, one fan wrote: “£7 for a can of Guinness equates to £9.04 a pint. For canned Guinness Even Cheltenham don’t charge that much.”
Another commented: “Forget the pricing, if you want to attract racing punters (especially the Irish) at least have the Guinness on draught….”
A third said: “Aintree taking the p*** again.”
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A fourth added: “A can of Guinness can be bought in bulk for £1.10. How in the name of f************ can anyone defend £7 a can?”
While another wrote: “Absolutely disgusting, they are just ripping the p*** out of punters.”
The world’s most famous race – worth £500,000 to the winner – will take place at 4pm on Saturday.
The runners were announced on Thursday morning, with 34 horses set to race.