Singer Paul Heaton has put money behind the bars of 60 pubs across the UK and Ireland to celebrate his 60th birthday on Monday.
The former Housemartins frontman and Beautiful South singer had originally planned to perform at 60 pubs on a bicycle tour. But after the pandemic caused recording delays, he had to come up with something else.
And in a move that will score a Perfect 10 out of 10 with fans, Paul announced 60 bars would be serving drinks courtesy of him, with the list of those taking part unveiled on his Facebook page today. Newcastle pubs The Tanners Arms on Byker Bridge and The Freetrade Inn in Ouseburn have been handpicked by Paul himself and will serve free drinks either until the money behind the bar runs out, or the bars run out of drink.
