England fans vow to still “get p*****” with plan to get around the World Cup booze ban

England fans vow to still “get p*****” with a plan being worked out to get around the sudden World Cup booze ban revealed this week.

The Three lions supporters who have travelled to this month’s tournament in Qatar have vowed they will still find a way to have a drink of alcohol despite a ban on selling it inside stadiums.

The confirmation came to light with authorities in Qatar making a last-minute decision not to sell any booze at the eight World Cup venues.

It was ratified and agreed by FIFA on Friday – just 48 hours before the opening game between the host nation and Ecuador, but this really hasn’t gone down well, fans and alcohol companies feeling they’ve been sold a lie.

“I’ll just get p***** before the games” 😂

England fans in Qatar react to the alcohol ban #ThreeLions #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022pic.twitter.com/QpdR3GIdL9

— The Sun – Man Utd (@SunManUtd) November 18, 2022

How to get booze into Qatar stadiums pic.twitter.com/0XVeQ6FKs6

— The Football Arena (@thefootyarena) November 20, 2022

The official England fan group have attacked the ban on the sale of beer at World Cup grounds – but alcohol remains available to spectators in hospitality boxes within the nation’s stadiums – which represented a major U-turn on the eve of the tournament.

Travelling fans were promised before booking their tickets and accommodation that alcohol would be available within stadiums. However, others have insisted that it just means that their drinking plans would be altered.

“It won’t dampen my experience too much because I will just get p****d before the games,” one fan admitted to the media.

“That’s the way the cookie crumbles.”

FIFA had previously agreed to sell Budweiser, one of the organisation’s biggest sponsors, at the eight different Qatari stadiums.

Yet others have vented their frustration at the alteration with another England fan saying: “To be honest I am very annoyed.”

“The whole time they have been telling us that you can buy booze in the stadium, which we were all very excited about.

“Now the day before the World Cup starts we have been told we can’t buy booze there. Everyone knows that English people love a drink. Before I would be buzzing before game days and get to the stadiums early and get the drinks in, to get yourself hyped up for the game.

“Now there’s no point in getting there early. Just get there when the game kicks off. No drinks to buy so it will be a sober day really.”

No beer, no problem?#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/IzZL4fvcv2

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 19, 2022

The Football Supporters’ Association, which represents around 60,000 England fans and fan groups, slammed the decision by stating: “Some fans like a beer at the match, and some don’t, but the real issue is the last minute u-turn which speaks to a wider problem – the total lack of communication and clarity from the organising committee towards supporters.

“If they can change their minds on this at a moment’s notice, with no explanation, supporters will have understandable concerns about whether they will fulfil other promises relating to accommodation, transport or cultural issues.”

Budweiser responded to the news in a now-deleted tweet, which joked: “Well, this is awkward…”

Budweiser, World Cup $$$ponsor, deletes tweet saying it’s awkward that no beer will now be sold at Qatar stadiums.

Football’s relationship with alcohol should really be debated, but maybe not with just two days to go after 12 years … pic.twitter.com/qP3hL6jVQh

— David Conn (@david_conn) November 18, 2022

New Day, New Tweet. Winning Country gets the Buds. Who will get them? pic.twitter.com/Vv2YFxIZa1

— Budweiser (@Budweiser) November 19, 2022

Where can England fans drink at the World Cup?

Bars showing football

*100 Qatari Riyals = £23 – November 20, 10am GMT

Happy hour deals

The Red Lion (Al Mansour Suites) Happy Hour all day every day. Beers from QR 28. Three drinks for QR 99 / 6 drinks for QR 175. Open 12pm-2am.

Shots (Hilton) Daily Happy Hour. 4pm-7pm, 30% off (outside).

Tahitian Village. Daily Happy Hour. 4pm-7pm (outside).

Claw BBQ (Hilton Double Tree Old Town) Happy Hour Sun-Thurs 12pm-4pm. Beers from QR 28. 5 bottles of beer with 1 appetiser (from a selection of 3) QR 180 Entry fee QR 150 (deducted from bill)

Hamiltons (Sedra Arjaan) one hour Happy Hour before each match. Beers from QR 32 (Non happy hour beers from QR 45 or 5 beers for QR 195) Open until midnight (outside).

Drink deals

Matchbox (Al Messila Resort) QR 200 entry fee (to be given back as credit). All food and drinks QR 40 (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails) (outside).

O’Glacee (Al Wadi) Mon & Weds BBQ night. 6pm-midnight. QR 280 with three drinks. Open until 3am (outside) Taco Tuesday/ 6pm-midnight. QR 150 for three tacos, churros & one beer.

The Irish Bar (Best Western Plus) Beer deals. Open 12pm-2am

The Mezze House (Centara) Beer bucket deals (outside).

The House (Dusit) five beers for QR 150.

StrEAT Culture (Hilton Double Tree Al Sadd) Burger & Beer QR 99. All day Sunday and during matches. 12pm-3am.

Hive Aussie (Intercontinental The City) Bucker of five beers, fries & onion rings QR 199. Top up with bucket of five beers QR 159. Three hours all you can eat & drink match package QR 469.

Aviary Night Club (Magnum Hotel) five beers or spirits or glasses of wine QR 200. Open 12am-late.

Satsuma Asian Bistro (Magnum Hotel) five beers or spirits for QR 200. Unlimited drinks for 3 hours QR 400.

Shamrock Tavern (Magnum Hotel) four pints or house spirits with mixers or bottle of wine or five beer bottles QR 200. Beers from QR39.

Shehrazad Lounge & Bar (Raddison Blu) Bucket of six beers QR 200. No reservations, first come first serve. Open 11pm-2am

The Cabana Hop Garden (Raddison Blu) QR 200 entry fee (to be given back as credit). No reservations, first come first serve. Bucket of 6 cans QR 230. Bucket of eight cans QR 300. Open 11am-1am (Outside)

Qube (Raddison Blu) Bucket of six beers QR 200. Open 12pm-2am

Brunches & All You Can Eat

The Red Lion (Al Mansour Suites) Friday Brunch. 12pm-3pm or 1pm-4pm. QR 250 (or QR 350 with premium beverages).

O’Glacee (Al Wadi) Saturday Mediterranean Brunch. 12pm-4pm. QR 400 (outside).

Tahitian Village (Hilton) Friday/Saturday/Sunday Brunch. 1pm-4pm. QR 350 (outside).

StrEAT Culture (Hilton Double Tree Al Sadd) Friday & Saturday Liquid Brunch (with food platter) 1pm-4pm QR 299.

The House (Dusit) Elixir Late Friday Brunch. 5pm-7:30pm. QR 199

West 48 (Dusit Suites) Saturday Roast (Starting from Nov 26). 1pm-5pm. Prices start from QR 298.

Choices (Hyatt Regency) Cosmopolitan Brunch. 1pm-4pm. QR 445.

Ipanema (Marriott Marquis) Friday Rio Carnival Brunch. 12pm-4pm. QR 525. Sabadao Saturday Brunch. 12pm-4pm. QR 395 (Prices subject to change on Brazil match days).

Bubbalicious (Westin) Friday Brunch. 12:30pm-4pm. QR 480. 20% off for Marriott Bonvoy members (outside).

Other bars showing football

C.Mondo (Centro Capital)

The Hangout Pub (Grand Regal)

The Den (JW Marriott Marquis)

Public House (Marsa Malaz Kempinski)

Football Terrace (Pullman)

The Score (Pullman)

Irish Harp (Sheraton)

Wham (W Hotel)

Krossroads

Dunes Bar

Monkey Tale, Beachside football viewing

Balia

The Belgium Café (Intercontinental)

The GOAT (Le Meridien)

Aqua View Sports Lounge (Saraya Corniche)

Krossroads Wakra (Time Rako)