{"id":452128,"date":"2025-09-26T06:01:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/452128\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T06:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:01:16","slug":"hundreds-of-free-pints-of-the-new-cask-boddingtons-will-be-given-away-in-manchester-city-centre-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/452128\/","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds of free pints of the new cask Boddingtons will be given away in Manchester city centre this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ‘true Manchester icon’ is currently having a big resurgence\"Boddingtons'Boddingtons’ return to the city has been hailed as a great success(Image: Boddingtons\/JW Lees)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the drink that\u2019s been hard for Mancunians<\/a> to get a taste of in the last month.<\/p>\n

When the \u2018Cream of Manchester\u2019 relaunched in a new cask <\/a>form after 13 years, fans of Boddingtons struggled to find a pub or bar<\/a> in the city centre – and parts of Stockport<\/a> – that had supplies left following a big turnout.<\/p>\n

But, this weekend, not only will the Boddingtons be flowing<\/a>, but there will also be free pints of the golden nectar available. Taking place across four hours on Saturday (September 27), a select number of city centre<\/a> venues will be offering up a chance to claim a pint on the house.<\/p>\n

Each of the 10 venues will have up to 50 pints to give away on the day – meaning there will be around 500 pints available to claim. The free Boddingtons pint giveaway will take place at bars and pubs including The Egerton Arms, Sam\u2019s Chop House, and Gullivers.<\/p>\n

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\"TheThe revival of Manchester beer Boddington’s has gone down well with locals(Image: JW Lees)<\/p>\n

Piccadilly Tap and Victoria Tap, which – as their names suggest – are beside Piccadilly and Victoria stations – will both also be offering free pints. The two venues were amongs some of the first to report having sold out<\/a> of the drink within hours during its first weekend back.<\/p>\n

The offer will also be available at The Millstone, Stables Tavern, Micro Bar, Circus Tavern and the Oxford Road pub. The free pint offer will run between 12pm and 4pm but it won\u2019t be as easy as just turning up for and asking behind the bar for a freebie.<\/p>\n

Available on a first-come, first-served basis, drinkers will first be required to find the Boddingtons mascot near participating venues and collect a voucher to claim their pint of Boddingtons Cask Ale. Updates and clues will be provided throughout the day on social media.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Boddingtons mascot will be out and about with free pint vouchers(Image: Boddingtons\/JW Lees)<\/p>\n

First brewed back in 1778, Boddingtons earned a reputation for its bright-yellow tins and its creamy head. Marketing campaigns featuring the likes of Melanie Sykes and Anna Chancellor also gave it a big boost in popularity.<\/p>\n

Its return on cask – after a 13-year cask hiatus – was sparked by a new partnership between Budweiser Brewing Group and Manchester\u2019s own JW Lees, the city\u2019s oldest brewer, which sees a new 4.0% ABV recipe served fresh from the cellar, naturally conditioned, and “hand-pulled to perfection”.<\/p>\n

Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to the UK, was amongst some of the first to get to try the new Boddingtons and was pictured almost downing a full pint <\/a>after negotiations in the city marked the signing of a new trade and cultural exchange between Manchester and Osaka.<\/p>\n

\"GulliversGullivers in the Northern Quarter will be offering free Boddingtons pints on Saturday(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n

William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, said: \u201cBoddingtons is a true Manchester icon, and we\u2019re proud to bring back its famous cask beer for the community to enjoy. To celebrate, we\u2019re inviting locals and visitors alike to join us in the Northern Quarter<\/a> for a pint on us. It\u2019s our way of saying thank you to the city where it all began.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian Perkins, President of AB InBev Western Europe, added: \u201cWe are excited to relaunch Boddington\u2019s Cask Ale in partnership with JW Lees. Founder\u2019s Hall was just the first step – the demand we\u2019ve seen already highlights the potential as we bring this iconic beer to more venues across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

As always, it’s important to drink responsibly – whether it’s a free beer or not.<\/p>\n

The pubs and bars participating in the free Boddingtons giveaway on Saturday (September 27)<\/strong><\/p>\n