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How Cheltenham Festival 2025 drink prices compare to previous years as fans left stunned at price of a pint of Guinness
A simple drink could cost an arm and a leg
HORSE RACING fans have been left livid at the price of a pint at Cheltenham Festival.
The esteemed event kicks off today at Cheltenham Racecourse and runs until Friday.
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Punters poured in for the 2025 edition, but many are now talking about the staggering drinks prices.
A pint of and Doom Bar sell for an eye-watering £7.80 while premium lager costs a whopping £7.40.
Single spirits will set you back between £7.20 and 7.30, while wine enthusiasts will have to cough up £9.70.
And soft drinks come in at £3.10 for those who like to take it easy at Cheltenham.
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Those high prices didn't sit well with a number of who took to social media to give a piece of their mind.
One commented: "Total rip off."
Another posted: "Absolutely a joke."
A third wrote: "Daylight robbery!"
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This reader said: "Ridiculously expensive, you pay less in central London."
And that one stated: "It’s cheaper at JAKS."
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Nevertheless, the price of draught beer has gone down by 10pm compared to last year's Cheltenham Festival.
The wine prices have remained the same, while spirits cost between £7 and £7.60 in 2024.
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