Free Drinks Scheme Returns for South Wales Designated Drivers

A popular initiative offering free soft drinks to designated drivers has been relaunched across South Wales, with more than 80 venues already participating in the scheme that runs until early January.

Designated drivers who identify themselves to staff as ‘DES’ will receive a wristband, entitling them to complimentary draught soft drinks or squash throughout their visit.

“We know it can sometimes be a burden being the designated driver but we hope this scheme will encourage more people to be aware of the very serious consequences of drink driving and the importance of being safe on the roads,” South Wales Police stated.

The force emphasised that factors such as weight, age, metabolism and food consumption can affect blood alcohol levels, making it impossible to determine a ‘safe’ amount to drink whilst driving.

Participating venues include:

Cardiff: Metros Nightclub, The Philharmonic, Retro Lounge, Brewhouse, The Bluebell, The Daffodil, Cardiff Cottage, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Clayton Hotel, Holiday Inn, Park Inn Hotel, Esquires Coffee, The Dock, Brewhouse & Kitchen, The Admiral Napier, The Cornwall, The Discovery Inn, The Royal Exchange, Radyr Tap, Rhiwbina Tap, Misfits, The Royal George, The New Inn

Vale of Glamorgan: The Bear’s Head, Hickmans, Sully Inn, Cwmtalwg, The Park, The Old White Hart, Tudor Tavern

Swansea: The Hanbury, Pump House, Queens Hotel, The Olde Cross Keys, The Bryn-y-mor, The Mill, Wig & Pen, The Globe Inn, Old Glais Inn, The Smiths Arms, Plough & Harrow, The Railway Inn, Globe Inn, Maggie’s, Coopers Arms, The Masons, Hen Dderwen, The Dunvant, The Commercial, The Black Boy, The Reverend James, Gower Inn, King Arthur Hotel, The Royal Oak

Neath Port Talbot: The Grand Hotel, Lord Caradoc, Murphys Main Stage, Bagle Brook, The Brit, The Refreshment Rooms, Jersey Arms, Blue Scar Welfare Club, Tap Room, Travellers Well, Memories Café bar, The Angel Inn, Allan Leonard Lewis Bar, Lamb & Flag, Castle Hotel, Treatz Beatz, Crown Inn, Green Dragon, Pontardawe Inn, Pink Geranium, The Ferryman, The Ambassador, Banwen RFC, Bryndulais Hotel, Celtic Lodge, St Ives, The Crown Inn, Castle Hotel, The Flying Pig

Rhondda Cynon Taf: The Bute Arms

Licensed premises interested in joining the scheme are encouraged to contact their local licensing team.