Alcohol in Bahrain is subject to high excise taxes and import duties, making it relatively expensive compared to non-restricted regional countries, though it is still more accessible than in neighboring Saudi Arabia. Purchasing imported beers, wines, or spirits at licensed bars, upscale hotel lounges, or specialized off-licence retail outlets incurs steep markups, with pint prices in pubs often ranging from 3 to 5 Dinars and retail liquor bottles carrying high baseline costs.