DRINKERS can bag a free pint this St Patrick’s Day, thanks to a boozy giveaway from Greene King.
The pub giant has teamed up with Jameson Irish Whiskey to dish out thousands of free drinks across the UK.
Greene King are offering a free Jameson whiskey, lime and ginger to pub go-ers.[/caption]
Until March 31, customers can claim a complimentary Jameson, ginger and lime or a pint of Greene King IPA at participating pubs.
If you’re planning to grab a freebie, it’s best to check in advance whether your local Greene King pub is taking part.
All you have to do is sign up on the Jameson website and flash your voucher at the bar.
Punters can grab a free Jameson Irish Whiskey with Ginger & Lime, served as either a 50ml or 35ml measure.
The drink is paired with a 200ml bottle of Schweppes Canada Dry Ginger Ale or Fever-Tree Ginger Ale, making it the perfect St Patrick’s Day treat.
Not a whiskey fan? No problem – you can swap it for a soft drink instead.
Options include a regular glass of draught Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, or Schweppes Lemonade.
With a choice of booze or a soft drink, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
You can find the full list of participating Greene King and Jameson pubs for your free drink by the Jameson website.
Greene King has run similar offers in previous years, with punters snapping up free drinks.
How to save money buying alcohol
Alcohol can be pricey if you’re planning a party or hosting an event but there are ways to cut costs.
It’s always important to drink responsibly, here, Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements share some tips on getting booze for the best price.
Stocking up can mean big savings on drinks, especially if you want to buy wine or fizz.
The big supermarkets regularly offer discounts of 25% when you buy six or more bottles of wine. The promotions typically run in the lead up to occasions such as Bank Holidays, Christmas and Easter.
If you know you are going to need booze later in the year, it can be worth acting when you see offers.
Before buying your preferred drink make sure you shop around to find the best price – you can use a comparison site such as pricerunner.com or trolley.co.uk.
Don’t forget that loyalty cards can unlock better savings so make sure you factor that in too.
If you like your plonk, wine clubs can also be a good way to save money and try new varieties. You’ll usually have to pay a membership fee in return for cheaper price so work out if you will be buying enough to make the one off cost worthwhile.
In other news, earlier this month, Greene King returned its golden ale Spring Break to pumps around the country.
The 4.4 per cent ABV beer is a fruity brew, with notes of peach, lychee and tropical flavours.
The cask ale was first brewed in 2022 in collaboration with two apprentices studying the brewing course at the University of Nottingham.
It was a big hit amongst punters and soon became a “firm favourite”, Greene King said.
Spring Break returns with a new look designed to honour St George’s Day.
Price of a pint reaches all time high
The latest St Patrick’s Day free drink promo comes just at the right time, as its confirmed the price of a pint has hit an all time high.
The average cost for a pint down your local now costs an average of £5.08 across the UK.
A recent survey by The Morning Advertiser found that the average price of a pint is now 26p higher than the £4.82 reported by the Office for National Statistics in December.
Beer prices have been pushed up due to a perfect storm of rule changes, including increases to taxes on alcohol, packaging and employer costs.
The trade publication routinely examines pint prices across various regions of the country.
The most expensive region is still London, where a pint costs £6.16 on average, and the cheapest is Midlands at £4.47.
