These nine Cheshire pubs are giving away free pints to anyone

No catch - just turn up and ask for a free pint

Craft Union, a major UK pub chain boasting over 500 establishments nationwide, is set to give away thousands of free pints in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The chain is offering 10,000 complimentary pints this week, available at any Craft Union location.

There are nine Craft Union pubs in Cheshire. They are Shropshire Arms and Old Queens Head in Chester, The Express, Grand Junction and Captain Web in Crewe, Witton Chimes in Northwich, and Rose Inn in Great Sankey, Warrington.

On Wednesday, May 14, eager customers can attempt to secure a free drink from the variety of beverages served at Craft Union pubs. With the arrival of warmer days and longer evenings, the timing couldn't be better for those seeking to relax with a drink.

Even those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks or children can take advantage of the offer, with Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, and Schweppes Lemonade all included.

So, how can you take advantage of this fantastic deal? It's straightforward - just turn up and ask.

In addition to the giveaway, Craft Union is also giving back to the community by raising funds for local causes. On May 14, 10p from every pint sold will be donated to important causes, with an estimated total of £20,000 expected to be raised.

In the past year alone, Craft Union pubs have raised approximately £1 million for local causes.

But that's not all. One extraordinarily fortunate customer could win a life-changing £10,000 on Wednesday.

To celebrate this milestone, Craft Union has launched an initiative where every pint purchased at one of their pubs comes with a QR code, giving customers a chance to enter a lucky draw and win big. The winner will be announced the very next day, so customers won't have to wait long to find out if they've hit the jackpot.

With an impressive 637 locations across the UK, Craft Union has come a long way since opening its first site in Stoke-on-Trent in 2025. The pub chain reached a major milestone in 2023 when it opened its 500th site at the Royal Standard in Leicester.

According to Craft Union's website, the company's philosophy is centered around creating vibrant pubs that offer unbeatable value, great prices, and a welcoming atmosphere for local communities. Their pubs aim to be at the heart of the neighborhood, showing live sports and providing a hub for customers to socialize.

Frazer Grimbleby, Managing Director at Craft Union, told The Sun: "We're proud to be marking our 10th anniversary with three initiatives to give back to our guests as a thank you for how they have supported Craft Union over the last decade.

"We're delighted to have raised more than one million pounds for local causes in the last 12 months, and we are incredibly grateful to our guests for their unwavering support and enthusiasm in raising funds for charities - so what better way to show our appreciation than a drink on us!

"Make sure you get yourself down to your local Craft Union pub on Wednesday to claim your one free drink while stocks last, we're expecting the nation to get through 10,000 drinks in no time at all!".

Craft Union, the UK's rapidly expanding pub chain, has become the nation's fastest-growing pub company with an impressive 78 new pubs launched in just the past year.