THERE'S nothing sweeter than a freebie, and a pub in Widnes is set to prove the point next Wednesday by giving away a FREE gin and tonic for very unusual currency – cake.

Hungry Horse pub, the Observatory on Queensbury Way is celebrating the introduction of Mrs Cuthbert’s traditional dessert-inspired gin liqueurs by offering a gin and tonic for anyone who brings a slice of cake into pub on Wednesday, November 14.

Sweet-toothed guests will be able to provide a range of baked treats to qualify for the giveaway.

The offer has been announced to mark the launch of four new Mrs Cuthbert’s gin liqueur flavours at the pub. As well the quintessentially British Victoria Sponge, the pub will also be offering blueberry muffin, rhubarb and custard crumble, and a bespoke flavour exclusively produced for Greene King pubs, a Passionfruit Pavlova gin.

To redeem the unconventional offer, guests will have to visit the Observatory pub on Wednesday, November 14, and show a slice of cake at the bar for a free Mrs Cuthbert’s Victoria Sponge Cake gin liqueur and tonic.

Any guests wanting to try another flavour can bring in a muffin, a crumble or a pavlova instead, in exchange for the corresponding flavoured gin and tonic.

There is one drink permitted per person and guests will need to be quick to get hold of one, as the offer is only available while stocks last.

Terms and conditions apply.