Old Speckled Hen Is Celebrating The Birth Of The Royal Baby, Hosting A "Royal Happy Hour" At New York City Locations

NEW YORK, May 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Royal Family welcoming their second child, premium English Ale, Old Speckled Hen, is giving New Yorkers a taste of the United Kingdom with a city-wide celebration of this joyous occasion. On Monday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, Old Speckled Hen will be hosting a "Royal Happy Hour" at five participating pubs throughout New York City to celebrate the arrival of the new Royal Baby.

"The birth of the second Royal Baby is a cause for celebration for the Royal Family, the United Kingdom and for the rest of the world," said Sonia Lawrence, Market Manager, The Americas, Australia & New Zealand at Greene King PLC, brewers of Old Speckled Hen. "The Royal Happy Hour gives everyone in the New York City area a chance to join us in celebrating this occasion over a pint of Old Speckled Hen."

During the Royal Happy Hour on Monday, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT, patrons over the age of 21 can visit the five participating English-style pubs, all of which will be designated with brand ambassadors in Royal Guard costumes outside the doors. Guests are invited to take photos with the guards and share online using the hashtag #OSHRoyalHappyHour. Pubs will be decorated to celebrate the occasion along with Old Speckled Hen drink specials and brand giveaways while supplies last.

Participating pubs include:

• The Shakespeare: 24 East 39th Street (Between Park Ave. and Madison Ave.)
• Jones Wood Foundry: 401 East 76th Street (Between 1^st Ave. and York)
• The Churchill: 45 East 28th Street (Between Park Ave. and Madison Ave.)
• The Cricketer Arms: 57 Murray Street (Between Church St. and West Broadway)
• Pound & Pence: 55 Liberty Street (Between Broadway and Nassau St.)

One of the leading English ales in the United Kingdom, Old Speckled Hen is exported to over 40 countries including Canada, Brazil and Thailand each year. Additionally, Old Speckled Hen is available in all 50 U.S. states and is very popular in New York City, the home of the Royal Happy Hour.

Please follow the hashtag, #OSHRoyalHappyHour, and join the conversation around the new Royal Baby and the Royal Happy Hour in New York City. Also, connect with Old Speckled Hen on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information about the Old Speckled Hen brand and their products, please visit them at www.oldspeckledhen.co.uk/.

ABOUT OLD SPECKLED HEN:
"Old Speckled Hen" encourages its consumers to seek out something different by offering a selection of ales for the inquisitive, worldly and clever drinker. First brewed to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the MG car factory, "Old Speckled Hen" boasts a full, smooth flavor and a blend of malty tastes. This classic ale is joined by two other hen flavors, Old Golden Hen and Old Crafty Hen. Follow the brand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OldSpeckledHenUSA.  

SOURCE Old Speckled Hen

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