Food & Drink

Giant pub chain Wetherspoon is popular with those wanting cheap drinks and no-fuss food at a decent price. Many of its 800+ pubs are housed in grandiose buildings steeped in history – and let's not forget those jazzy (some might say garish) carpets which are so renowned, they have their own Instagram page.

National Pretzel Day (yes, we've only just realised that's a thing too) is Saturday 26 April, and to mark it, pretzel chain Auntie Anne's is giving away FREE pretzels on the day – but you'll need to go quick as there are only 100 freebies available per store.

Easter is this week, and if you're hosting an Easter egg hunt or simply looking to treat your family, we've a round-up of the cheapest prices we could find at supermarkets for big brand small/medium Easter eggs under £1.75.

Cadbury Mini Eggs are a staple Easter treat, with a loyal fan base. With prices rising in recent years, we wanted to see if any own-brand mini eggs dupes (ie, similar in appearance) could beat the original. We changed hats (or should it be bonnets?) and became MoneySavingEggsperts for the day, taking on the tough job of sampling mini eggs to help you make the best spending choices. Let's get cracking...

It's not what you know, or who you know, it's actually when you know – and by that, I mean knowing when to eat in order to save. Just like you can get cheaper train tickets when travelling at quieter off-peak times, it's also possible to save on eating out at less busy times, or on a particular day of the week. Here's where you can grab an 'off-peak eat'...

We’ve got a big scoop for you – it's almost time for Ben & Jerry's ‘Free Cone Day’.

Sunday 9 February is 'National Pizza Day', and to mark the occasion, you can save yourself some dough by claiming a free Margherita pizza at three big restaurant chains. Here's how to grab a pizza the action...

In my 13+ years of veganism, I've often heard the myth that cooking vegan costs more – but in fact, meat-free meals can be much cheaper to make. I'm no professional chef, but I am a professional MoneySaver and cooking is a big passion of mine, so I'm going to show you some easy family dinner recipes including curry, burgers, and spag bol – with a tasty saving of up to 60% compared to the meat equivalent.

There are many versions of the classic Monopoly game these days but one that many fast-foodies look forward to each year is McDonald's Monopoly. If you're going to eat under the golden arches or order a McDelivery, this promo can be a fun way to win a 'free' bite to eat, or if you're lucky, something bigger.