Greene King is offering complimentary pints of Guinness this weekend to coincide with the start of the Six Nations rugby tournament. To secure your free pint, you must reserve a table for any Six Nations match on February 7 through the Greene King website and present your booking confirmation at the bar.
This promotion is valid at all Greene King sports pubs, including Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse, and Belhaven, as part of the new Fans Reunited initiative. The campaign features Rugby World Cup champions Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson as its ambassadors.
Managing Director of Greene King pubs, Zoe Bowley, expressed that the Fans Reunited campaign highlights the role of sports and the pub environment in uniting people. By launching in conjunction with the Guinness Six Nations and offering a complimentary pint, the aim is to facilitate connections and shared experiences among fans.
Rugby legend Martin Johnson emphasized the power of rugby in fostering lasting friendships and community bonds, echoing the sentiment behind Greene King’s Fans Reunited campaign. The initiative aims to create memorable moments that rekindle old friendships and enhance the sense of camaraderie synonymous with rugby.
In related news, the Treasury recently announced a 15% reduction in business rates for pubs and music venues starting in April, following pressure to provide support after changes made in the budget last November. Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson stated that this relief would amount to an average of £1,650 for pubs next year, benefiting the sector as a whole.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, welcomed the government’s decision, noting that the pub-specific relief package would help alleviate financial pressures and safeguard the future of many establishments.
The move to reduce business rates for pubs and music venues is part of ongoing efforts to support the hospitality industry and maintain the vibrancy of local communities.