Buying alcohol at Glatonbury

[staggerlee]

As always when I go to a music festival, especially a five day one I end up running out of booze. I have heard that in Leeds you can pick up a crate of miserable Carling, however in Glasto it seems the only booze you can buy is very expensive and only comes in plastic glass, must be drank immediately form.

Why is this?

[mucky_g]

As always when I go to a music festival, especially a five day one I end up running out of booze. I have heard that in Leeds you can pick up a crate of miserable Carling, however in Glasto it seems the only booze you can buy is very expensive and only comes in plastic glass, must be drank immediately form.

Why is this?

[Joshuwarr]

There is a little stall outside the Reading site selling crates and spirits I think but with Glastonbury I can't really remember :S

[rustyuk]

Im going to have a problem, As im going down to glasto on my own and going on the train!? Any Ideas?..

Edited September 20, 2008 by rustyuk

[Runner]

Im going to have a problem, As im going down to glasto on my own and going on the train!? Any Ideas?..

[rustyuk]

Spirits - decanted into plastic, of course.

[Runner]

Hmmm yeah good idea!, How much are pints in the festival grounds then?, And is there any other brand of beer sold other than Brothers Cider?.

Cheers

[rustyuk]

Cheers dude!, Yeah think im going to get a sack trolley and just hope that i can fit it all into the taxi which will take me for castle cary station to the festival hmmm

[Runner]

Cheers dude!, Yeah think im going to get a sack trolley and just hope that i can fit it all into the taxi which will take me for castle cary station to the festival hmmm

[rustyuk]

Dude!

You won't need to take a taxi. There are free coaches laid on from Castle Carey to the Festival. It'll be fine

[Squall Moogle]

Does Glasto have a no glass rule like other festivals?

[Runner]

Does Glasto have a no glass rule like other festivals?

Edited September 20, 2008 by Runner

[BobLoblaw]

If you think your going to need extra booze pack more in the car and leave it there. If you need more you can go back and get it, if not then you have stuff for the next festival or drinking at home. Just plan a bit more in advance.

[superdry]

I heard that part of the monorail, was an extension to the shopping mall that's being built.

[Runner]

I heard that part of the monorail, was an extension to the shopping mall that's being built.

[TalkShow Bob]

Not everyone drives there, and it's not easy lugging around a tonne of alcohol on pubic transport, so being able to buy crates there wouldn't be a bad idea. There's always the option of taking spirits in plastic bottles, I guess, but it'd be nice not to have to pay 3.50 a pint if you want a beer.

[Mellowfella]

I have allways thort this. Its one of the few things that Glastonbury is really behind on. Everyone waxes lyrical about the ability to go where you want and take booze you have braught in the supermarket anywhere you go, which is great if you drive but the fact that you cant buy a case on site anywhere is a proper pain for us who dont drive everywhere.

[Sparticus]

Skate Board- Bungee straps- Dog Lead. Sorted!

[rustyuk]

Any Recommendations for sack trolleys then?, Decided im going to buy myself one for next years festival session, and just hope that its ok on the train!.

Cheers folk!

[rustyuk]

Like the look of this one, But dont have a clue how stong its going to be if its foldable? Good price aswell so thats always a bonus!

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/prod_520...lding-90kg.html

[rustyuk]

I think there are stronger (and more expensive) versions of those fold up trolleys. That one would probably be ok if it's dry .... maybe...??

[William of Walworth]

If people are desparate to buy extra beer once they have pitched up, a little known service is the FREE shuttle into Glastonbury town, several times daily (details from thsoe friendly Information Stall people we have a Travel Section of our Bible with bus times). These buses go from/return to the Gate A Bus Station. There is a Morrisons in Street Road in Glastonbury -- and there is also an independent supermarket in the High Street, this sells very reasonably priced flagons of Hecks Scrumpy (from Street), and plenty of cans.

[Redcanadahat]

There is a little stall outside the Reading site selling crates and spirits I think but with Glastonbury I can't really remember :S

[rustyuk]

If people are desparate to buy extra beer once they have pitched up, a little known service is the FREE shuttle into Glastonbury town, several times daily (details from thsoe friendly Information Stall people we have a Travel Section of our Bible with bus times). These buses go from/return to the Gate A Bus Station. There is a Morrisons in Street Road in Glastonbury -- and there is also an independent supermarket in the High Street, this sells very reasonably priced flagons of Hecks Scrumpy (from Street), and plenty of cans.

Edited September 22, 2008 by rustyuk

[Redcanadahat]

Pretty sure they will sell out fast,

Maybe someone nice off here can buy me a crate and ill give them 25 squid for there good deed:) just theres not a chance ill be able to take 3 crates with me plus my gear! so if someone can take a crate for me and ill take a crate then its not too bad!. Also by doing this your going to be making some quid so its a good deal!