Updated
How to get a free pint in Norfolk to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Greene King is offering jubilee drinkers 6p pints. - Credit: Archant
As excitement builds for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Greene King was offering customers a pint of beer for just pennies.
The Suffolk brewery had planned a special 6p offer for today (May 30) only as it replicates the same amount a pint cost during the Queen's 1952 coronation.
But now the pub chain will offer the pints for free after it was revealed they were not able to sell them for 6p under the licencing act.
A spokeswoman for Greene King said: "We thought this was a great way to celebrate this remarkable occasion and we’ve been thrilled at the response from customers.
"However, we have some good news for everyone, which is that 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."
To claim the free pint of IPA, anyone visiting a Greene King Local Pub or Flaming Grill will have to use the code word "1952" when paying at the bar.
MORE: Norwich pub to host street party with Caribbean BBQ, DJs and stalls
Norfolk pubs taking part in the offer include The Woolpack in Golden Ball Street in Norwich, The Henry VI in Fakenham, and The Red Lion in Drayton.
A list of participating pubs can be found on Greene King's website.
Most Read
- 1 Weather warning as thunderstorms set to hit Norfolk
- 2 Road closed in mid Norfolk after electrical cables catch fire
- 3 Man accused of £3.5m whiskey theft due back in court
- 4 7 dogs looking for new homes in Norfolk
- 5 New boss at historic Norfolk pub launches fresh menu and community events
- 6 'It's frustrating' - Vandals damage medieval church's stained glass windows
- 7 Football club treasurer stole funds to pay for slimming pills
- 8 Bank of England warns people have 100 days to use old £20 and £50 notes
- 9 Fast & Furious and Star Wars actor dines in Norfolk pub
- 10 Former bank in town could become a Domino's takeaway
The free pints are limited to one per person and will only be on offer on Monday, May 30.
Our Queen's Platinum Reign magazine is a tribute to Her Majesty's life and 70 years of service drawn from our archive. Find out more here.
