It comes as part of its new Fans Reunited campaign, which is being fronted by Rugby World Cup winners Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson
Greene King is giving away free pints of Guinness this weekend as the Six Nations rugby kicks off.
To claim your free pint, you need to book a table for any Six Nations game on February 7 via the Greene King website. You will have to show confirmation of booking at the bar.
The deal is available at all Greene King sports pubs including Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven. It comes as part of its new Fans Reunited campaign, which is being fronted by Rugby World Cup winners Martin Johnson and Jason Robinson.
Zoe Bowley, Managing Director for Greene King pubs, said: “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.
“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 said: “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.”
It comes after the Treasury announced pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package.
The Government had been under pressure to act after changes made in the budget in November, alongside the end of support from the pandemic.
Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson said the help support will be worth £1,650 for the average pub next year. Other hospitality businesses such as hotels, restaurants and cafes will not receive the same additional support.
Mr Tomlinson said: “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, said: “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.”
