Greene King is set to distribute 100,000 complimentary pints on the upcoming bank holiday Monday. To avail a free pint, patrons simply need to utter the phrase “I’m home” at the bar. Options for the complimentary beverages include Greene King IPA, Guinness, Old Speckled Hen, or a soft drink. The initiative is part of Greene King’s “Home at Your Local” campaign, urging people to consider their local pub as a “second home.”
In addition to the free pint giveaway, the pub company and brewery will host several “pub warming parties” all through May. To inaugurate the festivities, The Albert Pub in Victoria, London, will welcome special guests Ralf Little and Will Mellor from The Two Pints Podcast for a unique pub quiz event on May 3.
Furthermore, a Greene King rave event featuring Shaun and Bez, alongside DJ Jon Da Silva, is scheduled to launch at The Deansgate pub in Manchester on May 9. Andrew Gallagher, the Brand and Marketing Director at Greene King pubs, highlighted the central role of pubs in British culture, emphasizing the sense of community and shared experiences they foster.
The initiative aims to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in local pubs and celebrate the essence of community spaces. Ralf Little expressed the sentiment that pubs are more than just places to drink, emphasizing their role in bringing people together. Will Mellor echoed the sentiment, expressing excitement about being part of the pub warming party and connecting with patrons over a shared love for British pubs.
To find a participating pub near you, visit www.greeneking.co.uk/we-pour.