Originally Posted by
stimpy
Well as there isn't any realistic security concern about a bottle of liquid, and of course no other sporting events have this restriction, I would have to say the reasons are to exhibit control of the public, and yes to sell high priced liquid refreshment. Sort of the same as what airports do.
The official restrictions are on
liquids, aerosols and gels - and the implication from reading the list is that it's for the same reason that you can't bring similar quantities of liquids on aircraft - ie you might somehow contrive to make some sort of explosive out of it.
Food and drink seems to be priced on a par with event catering I've been to elsewhere. There's a sample menu
here.
Bottled water – £1.60
Fairtrade tea – from £2.00
Fairtrade coffee – from £2.60
500ml bottle of Coca-Cola – £2.30
330ml bottle of Heineken – £4.20
London 2012 red wine 18.7cl – £4.80
You'll also be able to get Innocent smoothies and juices - though judging from the mark-ups on other products, probably for somewhere approaching £3.
remember - you're allowed to bring a packed lunch, there's free drinking water, and there's more to choose from than just McDonald's.