A PUB in Horwich is offering punters a free drink this week - there's just one catch.

Customers at The Blundell Arms on Chorley Old Road must promise to leave the office on time at least one day this week.

It comes after research by Chef & Brewer suggested the average Brit has just 24 minutes to themselves after a long working day.

According to the research, the average full-time worker leaves the office 23 minutes late each day, spends 33 minutes travelling home from work, 39 minutes preparing, cooking and clearing up after dinner, and 33 minutes doing household chores – leaving less than half an hour to themselves after all the jobs are done.

Customers to The Blundell Arms are being offered a complimentary glass of their favourite tipple – on the house, so they can enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’.

All they have to do to redeem the freebie is sign a pledge to leave work on time at least once this week.

Matthew Adderley, general manager at the Blundell Arms Chef & Brewer pub, said: “We’re a nation that never switches off – whether its staying late at work, a long commute home or household chores, we know all-too-well it can feel like there’s just not enough hours in the day.

“That’s why we’re encouraging people in Horwich to sign our pledge to leave work on time at least once this week, so they can really make the most out of their evening, as well as enjoying a drink on the house in a relaxing pub environment and taking some much-needed time out to escape everyday life.

“We look forward to welcoming hard-working locals for a well-earned drink – they more than deserve it!”

To redeem a free drink between 5pm and 7pm on Monday, October 21 to Thursday, October 31, locals simply need to sign the pledge at chefandbrewer.com/enhance-your-evening and show their confirmation voucher at the bar.

A range of drinks including hand-selected wines, cask ales, craft beers and soft drinks will be available.

Redemption is limited to one drink per person, and full terms and conditions can be found at https://www.chefandbrewer.com/enhance-your-evening.