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Which restaurants are running 'Eat Out to Help Out'-style 50% off discounts in September?

Laura Foulger | Forum & Community Writer and Naomi Schraer | News Reporter

Updated 15 September 2020 | Created 1 September 2020

The Government's 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme – which gave diners 50% discounts up to £10 per person on sit-down meals out from Monday to Wednesday – ended on 31 August. But scores of restaurants, pubs and cafés are continuing to offer a similar discount at their own expense.

Below we've listed both chain and independent eateries who are continuing to offer 'Eat Out to Help Out'-style discounts in September. Since we first published this story last week, you've let us know about dozens more restaurants doing this - we've marked those we've recently added below.

For a full rundown of the best discounts eating out, see our Restaurant Deals & Vouchers round-up.

Which eateries are extending 'Eat Out to Help Out'?

The list below is far from exhaustive and has come through manual checking, so please let us know if there's somewhere offering 50% off which we've missed - email us at news@moneysavingexpert.com.

Remember the deals below are the businesses' own schemes, so they may not tie up exactly with what the Government's scheme offered in August. While we've provided a brief summary of each offer, check directly with the restaurants for the full terms before you book. Since the discounts will be coming out of their pockets this time, rather than the Government pot, it's much less likely you'll be able to stack them with other offers.

Nationwide chains

The chains below told us they are offering the deal in all their restaurants, unless otherwise stated.

Bill's
Up to 50% off a special menu, Mon-Wed from 12pm throughout September

Bistrot Pierre
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Drake & Morgan
50% off (up to £10 off per person) when you book a table, Mon-Wed throughout September

Franco Manca
50% off (up to £10 off per person) food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed throughout September

Gaucho
50% off (up to £10 off per person) food and non-alcoholic drinks from the a la carte menu, Mon-Wed throughout September

Oakham Inns
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed throughout September

Pizza Hut
2for1 mains for people already signed up to their database, Mon-Wed from 7-30 September

Revolution Bars
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks from the a la carte menu, Mon-Wed throughout September

San Carlo
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September (except its Alto branch)

Slug & Lettuce
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, no cap, throughout September

The Coconut Tree
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed throughout September

The Real Greek
50% off food (up to £10 off per person) on lunch and Filoxenia dinner menu, Mon-Wed throughout September. Not valid on drinks and can't be used with other offers

Yo!
50% off selected dishes, Mon-Fri throughout September. Can't be used with other offers

Smaller chains and independents – south of England

A Mano Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Orpington
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed until 28 October

Balans, London
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Bar Estilo, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Beerd, Bristol
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Bestro, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person) when you book online using the code 'Eat Out to Help Out', Tues-Thu throughout September

Boisdale, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed throughout September

Bombay Brasserie, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Casa do Frango, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Comptoir, London
50% off (up to £10 off per person) when you book a table, Mon-Wed throughout September

The City Pub Company, southern England
50% off food Mon-Wed throughout September. All 47 of its pubs are participating, with some capping the discount at £10 off per person and others not - check with your local directly

Elite Pubs, south-east England
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed from Sep-Nov

Firmdale, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Fish!, London
50% off food and drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Hall & Woodhouse, southern England
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person) at 28 participating pubs in the south of England, Mon-Wed throughout September. See individual pubs for full T&Cs

Ham Yard Bar & Restaurant, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

The Hansom, London
50% off food and drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Hawkyns, Amersham
50% off tasting menu and à la carte menu, Mon-Wed throughout September

Heliot Steak House, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Sun-Wed throughout September

Hot Stone, London
50% off all food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Wed throughout September

India Grill, Loughton
50% off all food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

José Pizzaro, London and Surrey
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks up to (£10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Kanishka, London
50% off (up to £10 off per person) all food and non-alcoholic drinks, Tue-Thu & Sun throughout September

Kricket, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, no cap, on Mondays from Monday 7 September until end of the year

Laguna, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed in September. Booking required

Little Bay, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Ludoquist!, London
50% off pizza and cakes, Mon-Wed throughout September

Mr Fox, London
Up to 50% off (up to £10 off per person) throughout September

Nac, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed for first four weeks of September

Ombra, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Paladar, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Fri throughout September

Pasta Remoli, London
50% off food (up to £10 off per person, excludes seafood and all drinks), Mon-Wed throughout September

Pizza Pilgrims, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September. Only at its London Victoria location for now, but may expand

Saffron Circle, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Thu throughout September

Sagardi, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Shack-fuyu, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks for lunch and dinner, Mon-Wed throughout September

Sticky Mango, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

The Crown & Two Chairmen, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed until Wednesday 9 September

The Jones Family Kitchen, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

The March Hare, Guildford
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person) with code, Mon-Wed throughout September

The Pig on the Beach, Westward Ho!
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

The Three Cheers Pub Company, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Wed throughout September. Not valid with other offers

Tokyo Pizza, London
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Vault, Shenfield
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September
Smaller chains and independents – Midlands and north of England

Box, Yorkshire
50% off food via app, Mon-Tue throughout September. No maximum discount cap

Banyan Bar & Kitchen, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Tyne & Wear
50% off food via app, Mon-Tue throughout September. No maximum discount cap

The Bingley Arms, Leeds
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Wed throughout September

Craft, Birmingham
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Wed-Thu throughout September

Elnecot, Manchester
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person) via code, Mon-Wed throughout September. Booking required

Massalla Lounge, Worcester
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Mamucium, Manchester
50% off its Classics menu (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September when you sign up via its website

Manahatta, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester
50% off food via app, Mon-Tue throughout September. No maximum discount cap

The Manor Barn, Kimberworth
50% off food only, Mon-Wed throughout September

MD Coffee, Peterborough
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, 2-4pm Mon-Sat throughout September

The Moorwood Hotel Collection, Derbyshire
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks, Mon-Fri throughout September

Otto's Restaurant, Sheffield
50% off food only (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Wed in September from Tuesday 15 September

Pavilion Bar and Kitchen, Barnsley
50% off food and drink (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September. Booking essential

Peru Perdu, Manchester
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed in September

Red's True Barbecue, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Thu throughout September

The Refuge, Manchester
50% off the all-day dining menu (up to £10 off per person), Tue-Wed throughout September

True North Brew Co, Yorkshire
50% off food (no discount cap) Mon-Wed throughout September at 11 participating venues
Smaller chains and independents – Wales

Junction28, Newport
50% off all food and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch or dinner, throughout September, more details TBC

The Brook Bistro, Cardiff
50% off (up to £10 off per person) food from the all-day menu and non-alcoholic drinks, Tue-Wed throughout September

The Gaer Inn, Newport
50% off food only, with no maximum discount cap, Mon-Wed throughout September

Villa Dino, Newport
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Wed-Thu throughout September
Smaller chains and independents – Scotland

Bertie's, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), via code, Mon-Thu throughout September

Black Bull, Edinburgh
50% off food bill (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Boozy Cow, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

Cold Town House, Edinburgh
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Copper Blossom, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

Divino, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), via code, Mon-Thu throughout September

Giancarlo's, East Lothian
50% off (up to £10 per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Glaschu, Glasgow
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Wed throughout September

Indigo Yard, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Kyloe Restaurant & Grill, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

La Favorita Pizzeria, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), via code, Mon-Thu throughout September

Mango Tropical, Glasgow
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

McLarens on the Corner, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

Montpeliers, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

New Chapter, Edinburgh
50% off food (up to £10 off per person), more details TBC

Rabble Taphouse & Grill, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

The Huxley, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

The Queens Arms, Edinburgh
50% off food, more details TBC

Tigerlily, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September

Vittoria, Edinburgh
50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), via code, Mon-Thu throughout September

56 North, Edinburgh
50% off food (up to £10 off per person) when you book online and select the offer, Mon-Wed throughout September and October
Smaller chains and independents – Northern Ireland

Flame, Belfast
50% off lunch menu and non-alcoholic drinks, 12pm-3pm Mon-Wed throughout September

Stix & Stones, Belfast
Confirmed they'll be extending the scheme, but details are TBC
Takeaway

Deliveroo
'Eat In to Help Out': Deliveroo is offering £5 off delivery orders of £20 or more with small local restaurants, via code, Mon-Wed throughout September. New Deliveroo customers can also get 14 days' free delivery in September and October.

Who's told us they're NOT extending the discount?

Several chains told us they won't be extending the 50% off, including Carluccio's, Frankie & Benny's, Fridays (formerly TGI Fridays), Fuller's, KFC, Las Iguanas, Tim Hortons, Wagamama and Wahaca.

That's not to say that they won't be running any deals though. Wetherspoon, for example, told us it's reducing the prices on a range of meals and drinks, Mon-Wed until Wednesday 11 November, as part of its 'Stay Out to Help Out' scheme. Fridays is offering a free appetiser with any main meal, Mon-Wed throughout September.

Some chains are also doing smaller discounts. For example, Bella Italia is taking 25% off mains, Mon-Thu throughout September, and Café Rouge is doing 25% off food from 1-3 and 7-10 September. You'll need a code to take advantage of both offers.

Some smaller businesses are also doing this, eg, Korto in London and Spanish City in Whitley Bay near Newcastle upon Tyne are doing 25% off food, Mon-Wed throughout September. Burger & Lobster in London is doing a lobster for £20 offer (normally £30), Mon-Fri throughout September. Boxpark, also in London, is doing 20% off meals, soft drinks and select alcoholic drinks (up to £10 off per person), Mon-Wed throughout September. It's also doing 20% off select food traders, Thu-Sun for Boxpark Black Card holders.

Other ways you can save

See our list of other restaurant and takeaway deals currently running. Remember: It's highly unlikely you'll be able to stack these with the offers above (though it never hurts to ask).

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