Customers can kick off this year’s summer of sport with a free drink from 11 south Essex pubs next week before Scotland face off against Germany in the first match of the Euros.
The free drink offer from Greene King pubs comes as the firm and brewer prepares to host the nation in its pubs over the next six weeks, with nearly seven in ten Brits saying major international football tournaments help create a sense of unity.
Whether a die-hard supporter or a non-football fan, customers can claim their free pint before the game on Friday, June 14; when the Tartan Army come up against tournament hosts and three-time winners Germany.
The pubs offering a free drink across south Essex are:
- The Swan, 123 High Street, Brentwood
- Inn on the Green, Mountnessing Road, Billericay
- Noak Bridge, 45 Wash Road, Laindon
- Inn on the Green, The Green, Stanford-le-Hope
- The Crane, Denys Drive, Basildon
- Dick Turpin, A127, Wickford
- Zach Willsher, 170-180 Church Road, Benfleet
- Hoy and Helmet, 24-32 High Street, Benfleet
- Paul Pry, 14 High Road, Rayleigh
- Ye Olde Smack, 7 High Street, Old Leigh
- Victory Inn, 485 Ashingdon Road, Rochford
To claim a free drink, simply head into participating Greene King pubs and say the secret code phrase, "For Pub and Country", at the bar.
The offer is available between 6pm and 7pm at these pubs, before kick-off at 8pm.
One man who’s already filled with footy fever is ex-player Jimmy Bullard, who said: “It’s no secret that we’re two of the unluckiest footballing nations in Europe. If we don’t go out on penalties then it’s an injury or a refereeing decision, there’s always something.
“But there’s something in the air this summer that makes me think this might just be our year. I can’t wait for the games to get underway and will be at my local Greene King for kick off – see you there!”
Customers can choose from a variety of drink options, including pints of Greene King’s Level Head and Flint Eye, as well as ciders, spirits, and soft drinks.
Michelle West, head of sport at Greene King, added: “This summer at Greene King we’re hosting the nation, something we’ve been doing for over 200 years.
“Whether England and Scotland win, lose, or draw come the end of the tournament, we know that there’s nothing we all love more than throwing our support behind our home teams and what better way to kickstart the celebrations than by enjoying a free drink?“
For terms and conditions visit greeneking.co.uk/live-sport/football/euros/toasting-the-nation.
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