24/08/26

Get up to 50% off with the EatClub app when dining out

Eating out in London can be an expensive business. With restaurant and pub prices continuing to climb, it’s no surprise that more of us are swapping restaurant tables for the sofa and ordering in or cooking at home. But what if you could enjoy your favourite restaurants and bars without paying full price? That’s where EatClub comes in. The free-to-download app offers real-time discounts at thousands of restaurants and bars, helping diners save money while also helping hospitality businesses fill tables during quieter periods. Simply browse the app, find a deal you fancy, book through EatClub and pay your bill using the EatClub digital payment card.

Naturally, we wanted to put it to the test. As a huge fan of Vietnamese food, there was really only one place we could start: Kingsland Road in Shoreditch, home to a huge selection of Vietnamese restaurants. A quick look at the EatClub app showed that Sen Viet Vegan Restaurant was offering an impressive 35% off.

We ordered two meals and a beer, which came to £44.00, already not bad for eating out in London. But once we paid using the EatClub digital payment card, the total dropped to just £28.60. That’s a saving of £15.40. On another evening, we headed to the Lina Stores Bar in Canary Wharf and booked through the EatClub app. Two cocktails came to just £16.00. Two cocktails in London for £16 is an absoulte bargain, some bars charge £16 for one cocktail. At that point, we were starting to wonder why we hadn't downloaded the app sooner.

So, how does the EatClub app actually work?

It’s so simple, you open the app, browse the restaurants and bars near you, find a deal that takes your fancy and make your booking through EatClub. When the bill arrives, you simply pay using your EatClub digital payment card, which is linked to your bank account. The bill itself will show the original price, but because you're paying with the EatClub card, your discount is automatically applied and your bank account is charged the reduced amount. And perhaps best of all, there's no awkward discount conversation at the table. You don't have to tell the restaurant you're using a deal, wave your phone around or explain how much you're supposed to be paying. Just pay with your EatClub digital card and the discount is taken care of automatically.

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that restaurant and café prices have risen by more than 25% since 2022, putting increasing pressure on customers and hospitality businesses alike. Restaurants and bars are also dealing with rising operating costs, making it more important than ever to attract customers through their doors.

EatClub aims to help tackle both sides of the problem. Rather than encouraging restaurants to slash prices during their busiest periods, the app helps venues fill quieter times with paying customers, creating additional revenue for restaurants and bars while giving diners the chance to eat and drink out for less. So, essentially, it's a bit of a win-win: restaurants get more customers, and we get to eat out without our bank accounts taking quite such a battering.

Fancy £10 off your first booking?

If all this has tempted you to give EatClub a go, there's an extra reason to try it. Click on this link (only works on a mobile and will take you straight to the app to download) - https://links.eatclub.com.au/gHrLiR8o24b

when registering and, when you make your first booking and payment through the app, you'll receive £10 in dining credit. Cities in the UK you can use the EatClub app include London, Manchster, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds and Cardiff, with the aim of including more cities in the UK.

More restaurant trips, less scary looking bank statements. Sounds like a pretty good deal to us.

For more information, click here.

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Bombay Delight – Review

Apr 22, 2022
2 min read

Updated: May 23, 2024

From the moment we walked into Bombay Delight in Wimbledon we were greeted with a smile, and the great service continued throughout the meal. The staff were diligent and knowledgeable, and happy to help us navigate this impressive and modern take on traditional Indian dishes.

The care that had gone into the mouth-watering menu had clearly also gone into the décor of the restaurant, with all the interiors from the marble tables and textured wall coverings to the framed newspaper prints (sourced from Mumbai), there was clearly a high level of care and pride that ran through the business.

We had a French Martini and a On Bombay Beach cocktail whilst perusing the well thought through menu, and were struck by the number of dishes that would suit a vegetarian and vegan diet. The restaurant’s philosophy of using fresh and natural ingredients could be seen in the selection of food available.

We nibbled through our popadums, for which we’d never seen such an array – with different textures and flavours it was a fun departure from the norm, and with a Vegan beetroot, plus mint and a homemade Bombay chutney as dips, we had never had so many flavour combinations!

For starters we had the Avocado Chat (v) and Tandoori Jhinga (Prawns), which were both delightful. The prawns were juicy, and despite being done tandoori style, they were not overcooked or tough. My only complaint was that there wasn’t more! Although I wasn’t sure what to expect from the avocado, I was very happy with the stack of avocado, potato and spices presented on a quirky wagon. With pops of pomegranate, the cold complimented the warm smoky prawns well. All washed down with a glass of the Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, which was fresh and easy drinking.

For mains we went for a mix of vegetarian and fish once again. With the Aubergine Baigan (cooked with onion, tomato and tempered with ginger) complimenting the Chefs Signature Samundri Khazana which was a dinner to end all dinners; salmon, monkfish, tigers prawns mousse stuffed into a calamari, with garlic, tomato and coconut sauce with a hint of raw mango. We chose pilau rice and the chili and cheese naan, which didn’t disappoint in the heat stakes (so those who prefer a medium heat be wary!). Both mains were succulent and well cooked, we didn’t miss meat at all, with the chunky aubergine in place. And the chefs special would be the perfect Sunday meal replacement. We got the impression no expense is spared in these plentiful and fresh dishes.

Dessert was equally as tasty, for those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Brownie was a fudgy, chocolate sensation. And the Gulab Jamun provided a spongey donut style ball, both with ice cream.

All in all, I have to say we were really stuck for choice on this impressive menu, we couldn’t decide what to eat. And the staff and ingredients were fit for this great menu. We will definitely be back to sample more from what we both described as the most of the most delicious Indian restaurants we’ve ever been to!

Address: 271-273 The Broadway, London, SW19 1SD

Website: https://bombaydelight.co.uk

Written by Polly Robin

Photography courtesy of Bombay Delight

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