diff --git a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
index 652f173cc..5f6cb0e41 100644
--- a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
+++ b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
@@ -462,6 +462,8 @@ class Subreddit(Thing, Printable, BaseSite):
             return True
         elif self.type == 'gold_restricted' and user.gold:
             return True
+        elif self.type == 'restricted' and promotion:
+            return True
         else:
             return False