MoneyGreene KingThe free drinks will be available at select Greene King, Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven pubs on June 11 when Mexico takes on South Africa10:44, 05 Jun 2026A major UK pub chain is giving away free pints to celebrate the start of the World Cup.‌The free drinks will be available at select Greene King, Flaming Grill, Hungry Horse and Belhaven pubs on June 11, when Mexico takes on South Africa in the tournament’s opening match.‌To claim your freebie, you must book a table in advance and show your confirmation at the bar. Each person in your booking will get a free drink, with options including Guinness, Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen.‌You can find a full list of the beverages included below. You can see if your local pub is taking part in the offer by checking the Greene King website.Andrew Gallagher, Brand and Marketing Director at Greene King added: “Pubs have always played a vital role as community hubs, bringing people together to share experiences and celebrate moments that matter.‌“During major sporting occasions especially, there’s a unique sense of connection and atmosphere that comes from watching alongside friends, family and fellow fans - something only the pub can truly create."The campaign has been backed by former England footballer John Barnes, who has teamed up with Greene King to encourage Brits not to skip the pub this summer.It comes as a study of 2,000 Brits for Greene King found over a third (34%) say watching football in the pub makes it feel like a bigger occasion, while 33% say it creates more memorable moments with others.‌Three in 10 (30%) say they most enjoy the friendly rivalry, banter and reactions of fellow fans when watching football in pubs and bars rather than aloneJohn Barnes said: “There’s nothing quite like watching a big football match in the pub. The atmosphere, the banter, the friendly rivalry and that feeling of being part of something bigger are what make matchdays so special“Dr Bruce Hood, Professor of Developmental Psychology in Society at the University of Bristol, said: “Greene King’s research shows pubs act as social amplifiers - bringing together the atmosphere, banter, collective reactions and shared moments that make football feel bigger, more memorable and ultimately better for our wellbeing.”Article continues belowDrink responsibly and be DrinkawareFull list of free drinks included in the offerGreene King IPAAbbot AleYardbird Pale AleOld Speckled HenOld Golden HenHouse BitterBelhaven BlackBelhaven BestBelhaven BelterBelhaven Twisted ThistleEstrella GaliciaEstrella Galicia 0.0%GuinnessOld Speckled Hen Low Alcohol 500mlOld Speckled Hen GF 500mlRuddles Best 500mlFlint Eye Can 330mlLevel Head Can 330mlIce Breaker 330mlAbbot Reserve 500mlEast Cost IPA 500mlGK IPA NGC 500mlOld Golden Hen 500mlEstrella Galicia 330mlEstrella Galicia 0.0% 330mlCoca-Cola, Diet Coke or Coke Zero SugarChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Greene KingFIFA World Cup