THE cost of a pint at one of UK’s biggest music festivals has been revealed as thousands are headed to Worthy Farm this weekend.
The full on-site bar list for Glastonbury has been shared online leaving fans stunned at the price hike from last year.
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Revellers queue for entry on the first day of the Glastonbury today[/caption]
One fan posted an image of the bar menu on X, former Twitter, with the post gaining mixed reactions.
Some people even dubbed the prices “absolutely disgusting” while others found them reasonable.
A double shot of a spirit with a mixer will set punters back a whopping £13.
Pints of draught cider and beer will cost festivalgoers from £6.95 to £7.20.
Last year, visitors had to fork out £6.75 for the same drinks.
Glastonbury bar prices
Here’s the breakdown of prices at Glastonbury:
Burrow Hill Cider – £6.50
Brothers Festival Cider – £6.95
Brooklyn Pilsner – £6.95
Stonewall Inn IPA – £7.20
Spirits&Mixers (double) – £12.90
Spirit&Red Bull (double) – £13.90
Wine (175ml) – £7.95
Soft drinks – £3
Red Bull – £5
A canned cider is only slighter cheaper at £6.50 while a glass of wine is selling for almost £8.
Burrow Hill is the most bargain pint on the menu this year, coming to £1.91 per unit.
Compared to last year, prices have gone up from 20p to 40p on average.
However, soft drinks like Cola Cola, Lemonade and Apple juice have remained at the same price of £3 for half-pint.
Social media users took online to express their disappointment with the cost of the alcohol.
One person said: “Wow, that’s expensive.”
Another one added:”£6 for a can of brothers which is like £1.50 in Tesco.”
A third person wrote: ” Robbing b*****ds”
However, others came to the defence of the festival bars, saying that the prices are “not bad”.
One fan wrote: “That’s not bad considering it’s a festival.”
Another person said: “Still cheaper than some pubs I’ve been to.”
A third one added: “Much better than other festivals and gigs this year!”
While booze prices may be deemed steep, they are still marginally cheaper than many venues in London where pints are often in excess of £7.
The Sun has reached out to Glastonbury Festival organisers for a comment.
Festival opens
The festival opens its gates today and this year’s headliners include The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo
The rest of the bill features big-name acts such as Charli XCX, Doechii, Rod Stewart, Loyle Carner, The Prodigy and Raye.
The bands will take to the stage from June 27 to June 29.
How to save money buying alcohol
Alcohol can be pricey if you’re planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs.
It’s always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price.
Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz.
The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter.
If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers.
Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as pricerunner.com or trolley.co.uk.
Don’t forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too.
If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You’ll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
