Greene King pubs giving away free pints in Leeds today for Queen's Jubilee - here's how to get one

Pub chain Greene King has axed its initial 6p pint promotion and is instead offering a free pint to anyone over the age of 18 who uses a special code word at the bar.
By Alex Grant
Published 30th May 2022, 16:54 BST
Updated 30th May 2022, 16:57 BST
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For today (Monday, May 30) only, Greene King Local Pubs will be offering customers the deal across it’s 408 sites.

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Drinkers were initially being offered pints for just 6p in a number of Leeds pubs today to help mark the Queen’s 70 years on the throne – because that was the average cost of a pint during the Queen's ascension to the throne in 1952.

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Queen Elizabeth II during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images.Queen Elizabeth II during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images.
Queen Elizabeth II during a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Picture: Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

But that plan was thrown out the window as the chain is not allowed to sell pints for this price under licensing laws.

Instead the popular pub chain will be giving away one free pint per customer.

A Greene King spokesperson said: "We will now be giving the Jubilee first pint of Greene King IPA away free of charge today, as we now understand it’s not permissible under the licensing act to charge the 6p."

Which Leeds pubs are taking part?

Leeds pubs involved include the Lord Darcy, Angel Inn in Rothwell and the Station Hotel in Crossgates.

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For the full list visit https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/my-local

How to get a free pint in Leeds?

Those who want to enjoy a free pint of Greene King IPA today will just need to use a secret codeword.

Anyone visiting one of the Greene King Local Pub or Flaming Grill sites will be able to claim the offer by using the password "1952".

Andrew Gallagher, marketing director at Greene King Local Pubs, said: "The platinum jubilee is a fantastic way for the UK to come together and celebrate our Queen and country, so we wanted to take our customers back to where it all began - 1952, a time when Vera Lynn ruled the charts and pints were only 6p.

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"We can't wait to see our customers enjoy this royally good deal on Monday 30 May, and look forward to celebrating the platinum jubilee in all our pubs across the bank holiday weekend."

The deal comes after opening hours for pubs and bars were extended across the country over the bank holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

From Thursday, June 2, to Saturday, June 4, opening hours will be lengthened from 11pm to 1am.

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