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Andy Lines

England fans to enjoy beer at one-off beach bars as Qatar relaxes alcohol rules

England fans will be able to buy booze at special beach clubs at the Qatar World Cup.

The authorities are relaxing their rules to try and allow supporters to have a good time.

But they have warned that fans should drink moderately and respect local traditions.

As well as Fanfests beer is to be sold at venues on some beaches.

England now know they will face Iran, the US and the winners of the play-off between Wales, Scotland or Ukraine.

And all fans will be delighted about the developments on the sale of booze.

Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism told Mirror Online: “There will be alcohol available in more places.

“We will be opening up some beach clubs where beer will also be available.

England fans cheer the Lions (Getty Images)

“Fans will be able to buy beers at those locations as well.

“Fans will also be able to buy beer once they are inside the perimeter of the stadiums.

“There will be kiosks selling beer.”

But he said no alcohol will be available when fans actually get inside the ground.

He said: “there will only be zero alcohol beer actually inside the stadiums.”

Harry Kane and wife Kate (harrykane/Instagram)

Beer in Qatar is available but very expensive.

It is only sold in high-end hotels and restaurants and costs £10 for a bottle of Heineken and £11 for a pint of Stella Artois.

But if you drink during regular Happy Hours you can reduce this price by between 33 and 50 per cent.

Budweiser are one of the main sponsors of the World Cup and their beer will be on sale in the Fanfests.

The price has not been confirmed yet but they have suggested it will be cheaper than thought and a pint of Bud or Bud Light is expected to be around £6.

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