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Prices at controversial Co-op Live arena branded “ludicrous” as punter is allegedly charged £36 for round of three drinks 

DRINK prices at the controversial Co-op Live arena have been branded “ludicrous” as one punter was allegedly charged £36 for a round of three drinks. 

The unnamed concertgoer couldn’t believe their eyes after ordering one pint and two small cocktail cans but being forced to cough up nearly £40 for the three. 

The incident is just the latest in a host of problems that the Uk’s newly opened largest indoor arena has faced in recent months. 

The Manchester venue was finally opened on 14 May following delays and some big-time gigs being postponed or hosted elsewhere. 

Social media users labelled the price 'ludicrous.'
Social media users labelled the price ‘ludicrous.’

Bosses blamed the heating, conditioning and ventilation system for the delays after a part of the system fell from the roof – resulting in inspections of all similar parts. 

Now with the arena finally open – at least in a minor capacity – the problems seem to keep coming, with the allegedly extortionate drinks prices likely risking scaring off customers.  

The attendee shared a snap of the drinks they were handed, consisting of one pint of golden lager in a plastic cup and two small, pink cocktail cans. 

At an alleged total of £36 though, the three drinks work out at a whopping £12 each – more than double the average cost of a pint in the UK. 

The punter shared the snap to social media yesterday with the caption: “This is what you get for £36 at Co-Op Live in Manchester.” 

The post has since received over 280 likes and more than 130 comments from social media users stunned by the extortionate pricing.  

One user said: “Next time go in with vodka stored in your cheeks like a hamster.”  

Another joked: “Is that the increased price to guarantee that the air conditioning doesn’t fall on you?”  

A third commented: “I’ve genuinely not read or heard one positive thing about this new arena.” 

Another replied: “What brand of beer is that? I’d hope it is something decent and not Carling or Fosters for that price.”  

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