Booze is available from all the western hotels and members clubs, but not in restaurants, and there are no bars outside of hotels. To buy alcohol to drink at home you must have a liquor licence which you can only get once your residents permit has been issued. You have to pay a hefty (refundable) deposit for it, and there are harsh punishments if you break the rules regarding private alcohol consumption. There is only outlet for buying 'takeaway' alcohol, and you can only spend 10% of your monthly salary on alcohol to takeaway, although I would suggest a visit to AA if you do this every month. A pint in hotel bars range from around 20 - 25QR, although some have happy hours. Members clubs are a bit cheaper. Happy drinking!
Booze is available from all the western hotels and members clubs, but not in restaurants, and there are no bars outside of hotels. To buy alcohol to drink at home you must have a liquor licence which you can only get once your residents permit has been issued. You have to pay a hefty (refundable) deposit for it, and there are harsh punishments if you break the rules regarding private alcohol consumption. There is only outlet for buying 'takeaway' alcohol, and you can only spend 10% of your monthly salary on alcohol to takeaway, although I would suggest a visit to AA if you do this every month. A pint in hotel bars range from around 20 - 25QR, although some have happy hours. Members clubs are a bit cheaper. Happy drinking!