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Dine out for less

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1) Find the cheapest eateries

A bit of research in to where to eat goes a long way...

Have a look at restaurant critic Charles Campion’s favourite places in the UK to eat out for under £10. If you’re in London, check out Time Out’s cheap eats.

And Avoid those restaurant rip-offs to ensure the price of your cheap meal doesn’t mushroom!

2) Hunt out restaurant deals

Certain websites have set up deals with hundreds of UK restaurants, so you can grab special offers and big price reductions when you book through them.

If you want to treat yourself to a meal out, use TopTable, 5pm or Skiddle to find moneysaving meal deals.

Similarly, many restaurants are offering 2 for 1 vouchers right now. Check out our weekly Frugal Food round-up to find out more.

3) Hunt out the happy hour

If you're looking for a cheap pre or post-dinner drink, take advantage of any happy hours you come across!

Use these happy hours to get pitchers of cocktails and/or wine and making them last for the rest of the evening. This nifty site tells you where you can pick up 2 for 1 cocktails in London.

Want to cut the cost of dining out? Why not ask a question using our Q&A tool? You may find that other members of lovemoney.com have experiences they can share which will help you.

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  • sarakind
    Love rating 2
    sarakind said

    Print down 2 for 1 or 50% off food bill vouchers. Just sign up to restaurant chains' newsletters and presto manifesto you have the vouchers to print!

    Report on 15 October 2009  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • Mike10613
    Love rating 414
    Mike10613 said

    Have a dinner party, barbecue or any kind of meal for friends and note who invites you in return. Invite them again! 

    Report on 21 November 2009  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • louisel
    Love rating 1
    louisel said

    visit www.vocuhercodes.co.uk for food vouchers etc.

    Report on 30 April 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • bellini
    Love rating 78
    bellini said

    Following some of your favourite resturants on Twitter might give you access to deals that might otherwise go unnoticed.

    Report on 17 May 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • jo-x-k
    Love rating 1
    jo-x-k said

    if you have an iPhpne download the "vouchercloud" app and you get great savings for free! this includes everypart of daily life not just eating out!

    Report on 20 May 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • spidermev
    Love rating 24
    spidermev said

    Don't forget clubcard/nectar points can pay for meals out too!

    Report on 02 June 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • Donni
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    Donni said

    Get a taste london card!

    Report on 05 August 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • rubysamy
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    rubysamy said

    Eating out occasionally is wonderful and a great way to spend some quality time with your partner, family or friends. Do not deprive yourself from life’s delicious and luscious treats, as there are plenty of ways to eat out for less. Check out the top secret ways on How to slash your restaurant bill? From Tips to Eat out for Less: Secrets to Slash Your Restaurant Bill

     

    Report on 17 August 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love
  • Madhavi
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    Madhavi said

    Try doing different dishes at home.

    Avoid visiting the restaurant frequently (only if needed!!) :) Save MONEY

    Report on 28 September 2010  |  Love thisLove  0 love

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