The Grand National 2024 drinks menu prices are out
Usually, the Grand National offers a budget-friendly experience, however this year’s festival seems to be pushing the limits even further for horse racing enthusiasts.
For unversed, the Aintree’s alcohol prices have sparked controversy among attendees, with some expressing outrage at what they perceive as exorbitant charges. Even opting for cans or bottles over draft beverages doesn’t offer much respite from the steep costs.
Grand National 2024 drinks menu and prices revealed
As the Merseyside event kicks off, race-goers are taken aback by the prices, such as a fixed £7.50 rate for draught beers and ciders (with Guinness notably absent from the taps), and individual cans reaching as high as £7.50 each.
As per media reports, a mere 330ml can of non-alcoholic Staropramen comes with a price tag of £4.15, while a 187ml serving of house wine comes with a more than double amount that is at £9.50.
🚨 £10.50 for a Burger
🚨 £4.90 for ChipsThat's absolute robbery at Aintree.#GrandNational #Aintree pic.twitter.com/qYFmjQGfHj
— Stephen R Power (@racingblogger) April 11, 2024
Fans Reaction
Once again fans of horse racing left astounded as this occurrence has turned into an expected yearly basis thing or we can say it has turned into an annual tradition. After seeing this high-pricing reports, enthusiast has taken the toll on social media platforms as they are releasing their frustration across online platforms.
One such fan who’s struggling to wrap his head around the expenses took to X/Twitter and wrote “£7 for a can of Guinness equates to £9.04 a pint. For canned Guinness.” He further added “Even Cheltenham don’t charge that much.”
Another fan responded to the high pricing as ““£7 for a can of Guinness? Yeah right.” A third one joined as he posted a batch of crying emojis as he wrote “A can of Staropramen 7 quid.”
A number of users pointed out high pricing as they opined that such prices have becomes norms at horse racing these days across majour courses in Britain.
However, therein lies the dilemma as some enthusiasts countered by proposing a contributing factor to such increasing difficulty in justifying attendance at horse racing over the years.
The pints are bound to flow from the taps regardless, with excitement mounting towards Saturday’s main event.
Reigning champion Corach Rambler emerges as the favorite in this year’s lineup, trained by Lucinda Russell, aiming to secure the Grand National’s first consecutive victory since Tiger Roll in 2018/19.
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