How much does a bratwurst and beer cost at Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024

Christmas has officially arrived in Birmingham with the opening of the city's Frankfurt Christmas Market on Friday, November 1. Regular attendees of the German market might notice that some prices have gone up since last year, including for a staple beer and bratwurst.

The festive market has returned to Victoria Square and New Street for its 24th year and includes much of the usual food and drink offering that Brummies and visitors have come to expect from the annual event.

Bratwursts, pretzels, hot gluwein, alcoholic hot chocolates, burgers, roasted almonds and garlic bread are all on the menu again this year, alongside non-edible buys like tree decorations, jewellery, toys and handmade gifts.

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A total of 60 stalls stretching from New Street to Victoria Square will be open daily until Tuesday, December 24. You can find a full list of dates and times here.

Market-goers planning to pop into the city centre for a beer and bratwurst will have to pay slightly more than they did last year for a hotdog or a pint of beer. Prices stayed the same last year compared to the year before, with a full pint and a bratwurst sticking at £12.50.

However, price hikes have been implemented for the 2024 market, likely due to the rising costs of ingredients and labour, with a pint and a regular red or white bratwurst setting customers back £13.50. A bratwurst cost diners £6 in 2023 and a full pint of beer was £6.50, but both have gone up by 50p this year.

The price of a half-metre-long bratwurst has also risen by a quid, from £8 to £9. Meanwhile, the cost of other festive favourites have stayed the same, with garlic bread still costing £4 and crepes starting from £4.50.