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  1. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by PDLM:
    Eh? Since when was it not possible to pick up beer at 3am in a convenience store in the UK? Is that another thing that's changed since I left?
    Well, not sure about Tesco/Asda/Morrissons/etc but you can certainly buy beer 24/7 at many newsagents. Legal or not - don't know, but picking up a 6 pack certainly is not difficult even after midnite if one is so inclined, at least in my old stomping grounds in london.

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    I recall 4 years back when i was staying near embassy row / kensington and man, the 3 stores i popped in had their alcoholic areas sealed off.
    Didnt know if there was a special local bylaw regarding off licenses in london, but it looked just like quebec back home. forgive if i mistook that as the law.


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    The law has changed in the last couple of years in the UK to allow the selling of alcohol 24/7, although you do need to apply to the local council. I know all of the supermarkets and petrol stations near to me sell alcohol through the night... I've used them!

    Although to be fair 4 years ago this wasn't the case.


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    ...i know of a few dodgies who will deliver beer, cigs and munchies in the small hours...kinda cater for after-hour parties and spliff-fueled sessions...some even advertise...mainly Indians, i believe...


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    umm all the big supermarkets which open (almost) 24/7 in london seal off the alcohol section after 11pm

    not sure about the small grocery stores / newsagents though. never have the need to buy alcohol in the middle of the night!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Boro Boy:
    ...i know of a few dodgies who will deliver beer, cigs and munchies in the small hours...kinda cater for after-hour parties and spliff-fueled sessions...some even advertise...mainly Indians, i believe...
    Might as well put drugs and prostitutes in the mix to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aliendavid1:
    Might as well put drugs and prostitutes in the mix to.
    ...no problem...let me know your address...lol

  8. #28

    Shenzhen brewed Kingsway is $9 for 3 at the local supermarket. And do checkout the baijiu and other chinese wine/spirit range. You can get a tasty bottle of 30 % 500ml for under $20. Cheaper if you go for the clear crap.

    Apart from rent this is an alcoholics paradise. Though park benches are usually free.


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    Drink on the roof of IFC and you get a world class view for free. I wouldn't drink a Kingsway up there though! lol


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    Last month while shopping at PNS, i saw cans of Bear Beer $10 for 3 Large cans, so bought 6, It said extra strong on it so i thougth I'd give it a try with the mates while eating hot pot, none of us could even finish a can, it was that bad, tasted sort of like thinner. picture of the beer below.

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