If you’re planning on heading to the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham this festive season for a booze-up, you’re in for a shock.
The market, which is the biggest German market outside of its home-country, has introduced a ‘one drink’ rule for all customers.
Signs have been constructed on the wooden huts which line Victoria Square for the market reminding customers that they will only be allowed to buy one drink at a time.
The signs read: ‘One drink per person. We ask for your understanding that we are only allowed to sell one alcoholic drink per person.
‘This is part of a campaign to ensure that alcoholic drinks are not being bought for market visitors who are underage.’
Punters were charged £6.50 for a traditional German beer last year (Credits: In Pictures via Getty Images)Market organisers have too announced that they will be advising that anyone who looks under the age of 25 should have to provide ID to buy one of their famous German beers.
Customers at last year’s festival were allowed to buy rounds, but staff had to see each beer distributed to each individual consumer.
And the stricter rules at this year’s market have left punters questioning whether to even attend one of many Brummies’ favourite events of the year.
Jan Wilson wrote on Facebook: ‘(With the) price of it who can afford more than one? I’ve had my fill of the German market. They can stick it.’
Locals have complained that they are priced out of attending the market (Credits: Dave Warren/LNP/REX/Shutterstock)Elaine Riding added: ‘I am Birmingham born and bred and while I am always up for a great night out, visiting the German market will definitely not be on my to-do list.’
And Joanne Palmer complained: ‘As if the queues weren’t long enough. I’ve had my fill of the German market. They can stick it.’
The market, which is open until Christmas eve, offers Brummies and visitors a wide selection of traditional German food, including pretzels, bratwursts and roasted almonds.
Last year, customers were charged £6.50 for a pint of German beer.
Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.
For more stories like this, check our news page.