Affordable prices unveiled: Beer priced at just 70p less than Wimbledon, while sausage rolls cost £6.50
The 153rd edition of The Open, golf's oldest championship, is set to take place in Northern Ireland this year, with a total prize money of £12.7 million. As the tournament approaches, fans are eager to know more about the costs associated with attending the event, particularly the prices of food and drinks.
While direct comparison data for food and drink prices at The Open 2022 in Northern Ireland versus other major sporting events like Wimbledon and Wembley is limited, some insights can be gathered.
At Wimbledon, the surrounding area offers a range of eateries with mid-range to premium prices (€€ - €€€), reflecting a moderate to upscale offering. The Wimbledon Championships are known for traditional food options like strawberries and cream, and while general food prices inside the grounds are not explicitly stated, Wimbledon tends to have pricing considered expensive but not exorbitant compared to some other sporting events.
Wembley Stadium, known for football and concerts, has often been reported to have some of the highest food and drink prices in UK stadiums, with £5-£7 or more for a beer, and £6+ for snacks.
As for The Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, while official travel packages are quite premium-priced, specific pricing details for onsite food and drink are not listed. However, given typical event pricing patterns and previous public knowledge, The Open's on-site refreshment pricing is likely to be slightly more moderate compared to major football stadiums or tennis Grand Slams.
Here are the prices for food and drink at The Open 2025: - A pint of Guinness, Singha beer, or Angry Orchard cider costs £7.75. - Chips, cookies, and candy are priced at £1.50 each. - Sandwiches range from £1.16 to £2.32. - A chocolate bar costs £1.50. - Soft and hot drinks are priced at £1.55 each. - A Georgia peach ice cream sandwich costs £2.32. - Speciality coffee costs £4.
Compared to Wimbledon and Wembley, food and drink prices at The Open in Northern Ireland are likely competitive but potentially less expensive than Wembley, and possibly similar or slightly lower than Wimbledon’s premium offerings. However, exact figures for The Open are not detailed in the search results.
Some golf supporters have expressed concerns about the high cost of drinks at The Open, with one supporter telling the Daily Mail that £7.75 for a pint at a major sporting event is expensive. Another supporter wrote that £7.75 for a Guinness is on the high side of normal these days.
Approximately 50,000 fans are expected to attend The Open each day, and the winner of the tournament will receive a cheque for £2.3 million. With these prices and the excitement of the tournament, The Open 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for golf fans.
Given the prices at Wimbledon and Wembley Stadium, the food and drink costs at The Open in Northern Ireland, estimated from the prices provided for The Open 2025, seem potentially less expensive compared to Wembley and possibly similar or slightly lower than Wimbledon's premium offerings. However, these prices are subject to change for The Open 2025. Some golf supporters have expressed concerns about the high cost of drinks, with the cost of a pint of Guinness, Singha beer, or Angry Orchard cider at £7.75 being considered expensive by some.
