Where can England fans drink at the World Cup? The Sun’s essential guide to drinking in Qatar

THE World Cup is here and England fans out in Qatar will be desperate to enjoy the occasion to its max.

The Three Lions will face Iran, USA and Wales in Group B as they look to make it to their first World Cup final since 1966.

Beer is being served at the World Cup fan zone in QatarCredit: AP

England fans have a habit of drinking heavily at major tournamentsCredit: AP

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Thousands of England fans will travel to Qatar for the showpiece event.

But something those fans won’t be happy about is that they won’t be allowed to drink alcohol inside the stadiums during games.

Alcohol, however, isn’t illegal in Qatar, but it is against the law to drink, or to be seen drunk, in public.

But there are still plenty of places England fans can enjoy their beers.

Where can England fans drink in Qatar?

Well, the fan zone for starters.

Plenty of fans from around the world have already showed up in their numbers ahead of their country’s games.

Mexican, Japanese and Ecuadorian fans have all been enjoying beers in the fan zone.

But there are also a number of bars England fans can frequent at…

Mexico fans are already enjoying beers at the World CupCredit: AFP

*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).

Football fans have showed up in their numbers at the World Cup fan zoneCredit: Reuters