Huge pub chain serving free pints to Brits immediately – declare your
Greene King is giving away free pints of Guinness as the Six Nations rugby kicks off, with the deal available at all sports pubs including Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven
Free Guinness is available at some pubs(Image: Getty Images)
Greene King is offering complimentary pints of Guinness today as the Six Nations rugby tournament gets underway. To secure your free pint, you’ll need to reserve a table for any Six Nations match on February 7 through the Greene King website.
You’ll be required to present your booking confirmation at the bar. The offer is valid across all Greene King sports venues, including Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven establishments.
This forms part of their fresh Fans Reunited initiative, which features Rugby World Cup champions Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson as ambassadors. Zoe Bowley, Managing Director for Greene King pubs, commented: “Fans Reunited celebrates the unique role that sport, and the pub atmosphere, plays in bringing people together.
“By launching alongside the Guinness Six Nations and offering reunited fans a free pint on us, we want to spark those moments where old friends reconnect over a pint.”, reports the Mirror.
“Just like the rugby legends joining us, we hope this encourages people to reach out to someone from their past, whether it’s an old coach, teammate, or school friend – and share the joy of the game together.”
Martin Johnson remarked: “Rugby has a unique way of bringing people together. Friendships formed through sport are unbreakable, and the ones that endure last a lifetime – exactly what Greene King’s Fans Reunited campaign celebrates.
“Combined with the atmosphere of the pub, it takes the experience to the next level. It’s not just about the game; it’s about creating moments that reconnect old friends and strengthen the sense of community that makes rugby, and Fans Reunited, so special.”
This follows the Treasury’s announcement that pubs and music venues will receive a 15% reduction on their business rates bills from April as part of a substantial support package.
The Government had faced mounting pressure to intervene following changes implemented in the November budget, coupled with the conclusion of pandemic-era support measures.
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson revealed the assistance will be valued at £1,650 for the typical pub next year. Other hospitality establishments including hotels, restaurants and cafés will not benefit from the same additional support.
Mr Tomlinson explained: “This decision will mean that the amount of business rates paid by the pub sector as a whole will be lower in 2028/29. It will also apply to music venues too. Many are valued as pubs and it would not be right to draw the line.”
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, commented: “We are pleased the Government has listened to our concerns, and those of publicans, consumers and MPs who rallied to defend our locals.
“This pub-specific package will stave off the immediate financial threat posed by accelerating business costs and will help keep the doors open for many.”
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