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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Sound Bites: A New Food and Music Festival Arrives at Syon Park This May

Mar 2
3 min read

Updated: Mar 15

London’s summer events calendar gains an exciting new addition this spring as Sound Bites makes its debut at The Clementine at Syon Park on Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2026. Conceived as a celebration of flavour, fire and live performance, the two-day event brings together chef-led dining, headline music acts and immersive food experiences, all in support of Children with Cancer UK.

A Festival with Purpose

From the outset, the festival has aligned itself with meaningful impact. At least £10 from every ticket sold will be donated directly to Children with Cancer UK, helping to fund pioneering research and improve treatment options.

The partnership will be visible on site through The Heroes Stage, a dedicated space where children affected by cancer interview well-known figures from sport, television and literature. Early guests include Paula Radcliffe, with additional names to be announced. The stage offers not only inspiration, but a powerful platform for young voices at the heart of the charity’s work.

Sharing Good Food

Sound Bites is built around the simple idea that food and music are better experienced together. Across the Syon Park grounds, guests can expect pop-up restaurants, open-fire cooking, street food traders and curated dining moments designed to move seamlessly from afternoon indulgence into evening celebration. Among the standout experiences are The Classics Feasts, where Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar will serve British pub favourites alongside classic Indian dishes. For those drawn to smoke and flame, Big Nath’s BBQ Firepit Feasts place live-fire cooking centre stage, with ember-roasted dishes and bold flavours served straight from the coals.

Festival partner BrewDog joins forces with Ginger Wings for the Big Wing Weekend, pairing BrewDog’s signature beers with multi-award-winning wings created by Jack Blumenthal. The wider Food Court will showcase some of the UK’s most exciting street food traders, serving global flavours ideal for grazing between sets. Tucked away from the main arena, The Speakeasy, presented by Sofar Sounds, offers a more intimate interlude, velvet sofas, wine, charcuterie boards and stripped-back performances from emerging artists and surprise guests.

Bars across the site will pour cocktails, craft beer, wine and low- and no-alcohol options, with shared tables and relaxed seating encouraging festival-goers to settle in and stay awhile.

Good Vibes to Carry the Weekend

The music line-up blends nostalgia, energy and festival-ready fun. Friday night features an all-star DJ programme headlined by a Faithless DJ Set with Sister Bliss, alongside sets from Denise van Outen, Laura Whitmore and Leigh Francis’s Record Club.

On Saturday afternoon, indie favourites The Hoosiers take to the stage, before Saturday night culminates in Ricky Wilson presents The Fabulous Adjustable Band, joined by special guests Gary Stringer (Reef), Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten) and Simon Fowler (Ocean Colour Scene). Further performers will be announced in due course.

Future Bites

Sound Bites at Syon Park marks the first chapter of what is planned as a wider UK series, with additional dates confirmed for Tunbridge Wells (12–14 June 2026), Reigate (10–12 July 2026) and St Albans (4–6 September 2026). Programming for these locations will be announced soon.

Sound Bites offers more than a weekend out. It is a festival rooted in generosity of flavour, of sound and of spirit, inviting guests to come together, celebrate well and make a meaningful difference in the process.

Dates and Ticket Information

Sound Bites LondonThe Clementine at Syon Park - Friday 8 May & Saturday 9 May 2026

Session Tickets

Adult – Standard: £30
Adult – VIP: £70
Adult – VIP + After Party: £110
Child – Standard: £15

Weekend Tickets

Adult – Standard: £75
Adult – VIP: £190
Child – Standard: £35

Tickets are available: here

Written by Claire Bloom

Image courtesy of Sound Bites