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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Where to dine for Valentine’s Day in London - 2024

Jan 31, 2024
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Updated: Feb 3, 2025

Looking to celebrate the special person in your life with a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day? We have rounded up our favourite places in the capital to give you and your loved one an evening to remember.

Bamboo Mat

Bamboo Mat, the Japanese X Peruvian Nikkei restaurant is offering a delightful treat for two with their Steak and Sushi Platter and heart shaped dessert. The platter beautifully marries together Peruvian and Japanese flavours, featuring grilled Picanha steak topped with fresh Chimichurri sauce sat alongside cute heart-shaped Californian Maki rolls and salmon nigiri with black garlic aioli. Finishing with an enticing heart-shaped white & dark chocolate mini mousse

Offered at both Leyton and Stratford, Bamboo Mat, the two-course special platter and dessert is £40 per person.

For more info. and to book visit https://bamboo-mat.co.uk

108 Brasserie & Bar

Romance your loved one this Valentine’s Day with an evening of live music and a specially curated sharing menu at 108 Brasserie & Bar. Diners can start the evening with a visit to the live oyster bar, to enjoy a selection of freshly shucked oysters.

Live jazz music will be the ultimate setting while diners indulge in a variety of sharing plates like the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, with homemade gnocchi or the 1kg T-bone steak, served 108 Brasserie’s famous truffle and rosemary chunky chips. Ending with a chocolate fondant paired with strawberry sorbet and a touch of crystallised mint.

For more info. and to book visit https://108brasserie.com

Babur

Babur has unveiled an exciting Valentine’s menu, diners will be offered a welcome cocktail and a sharing starter of Indian delights, before enjoying the mains of Seared Butter fish, served with Goan Xec-Xec, Potato Podimas; Organic Chicken Supreme accompanied by an Almond Rose Sauce & Coconut and Pine Nut Rice or Herb-Crusted Cannon of Lamb. The heart-shaped Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Torte will be the perfect ending to a decadent meal.

The special three-course set menu and welcome cocktail are priced at £55.95 per person.

For more info. and to book visit www.babur.info

Norma

Norma offers contemporary, vibrant Sicilian-inspired cuisine and this Valentine’s Day they are offering diners a special Tasting Menu to enjoy. Curated by Executive Chef Giovann Attard, the menu will include specials such as Kale pesto arancino, Stuffed beetroot gnocchi, Pork fillet and Cardamon and Rose pannacotta for dessert.

Priced at £65pp

For more info. and to book visit www.normalondon.com 

The Lane

Take your loved one to London’s most iconic theatre venue, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, for a romantic Regency Afternoon Tea. Savoury bites include Coronation chicken pie, an English crumpet with Earl Grey infused cream cheese, John Ross Jnr smoked salmon and a savoury madeleine with whipped English feta and pickled heritage carrot. Celebrity chef, Lily Vanilli, has made spectacular sweet treats which include a vanilla and passionfruit cake, mini sticky toffee pudding and a delicious strawberry ice cream sandwich.

Your loved one will be impressed with this visual and culinary feast, it will be one Afternoon Tea to remember!

Regency Afternoon Tea at The Lane is priced from £59 per person.

For more info. and to book visit https://thelane.co.uk

Cavita

Marylebone Village’s much-loved Cavita is a superb spot for a romantic dinner, with their exclusive Valentine’s Day special offers. Which includes Pilpo a Las Brasas (charred grilled octopus with guajillo, passila adobo, nopales, and spring onions), and a special cocktail Corazon Valiente (‘brave heart’) combining Mexican Kalani Coconut Rum Liqueur topped with Raventós Blanc de Blancs.

For more info. and to book visit www.cavitarestaurant.com

Hithe + Seek

To make Valentine’s Day extra special, Head Chef of Hithe + Seek, Fabio De Paolis, has collaborated with wine connoisseur Hannah Crosbie from Dalston Wine Club Founder to create a six-course wine-pairing menu. An exquisite menu that features playful takes on the dish’s names such as “The Booty Call” and “The My-Type-on-Paper”.

The menu will be available from 7th -29th February. For more info. and to book visit www.hitheandseek.com

Kitty Fisher’s

Kitty Fisher’s, the romantic Mayfair institution, is pulling out all the stops and offering an unforgettable evening with an exclusive 5-course set menu on Valentine’s Day. The restaurant is set within a gorgeous Georgian townhouse, with warm low lighting and velvet furnishing, creating a beautiful romantic setting.

Diners will be treated to a glass of English pink sparkling Brut to start, followed by oysters, black tomatoes, carabineros prawns, Yorkshire beef or truffle mushroom tart and finishing with chocolate delice.

For more info. and to book visit www.kittyfishers.com

Balthazar

French restaurant Balthazar, has teamed up with Picturehouse Entertainment, to celebrate the release of the romance-filled French language film, ‘The Taste of Things’, launching a special ‘Culinary Affair’ menu inspired by dishes created in the film. The three-course menu draws inspiration from the film’s tantalising dishes.

Menu highlights include an entrée of Lyonnaise Salad with dressed frisée, pancetta, soft poached hen’s egg, toasted croutons and shallot vinaigrette, Le Pot Au Feu which pays homage to the film’s climactic dinner party and features a selection of slow cooked meats and vegetables and Pears & Cream (£8.50) with a vanilla and anis poached Williams pear, Chantilly cream, toasted almonds and chocolate sauce. The flavours and presentation of each dish will spark smiles all around.

Available from 1st – 29th February

For more info. and to book visit https://balthazarlondon.com

Sette by Scarpetta

Sette by Scarpetta will be offering diners an exquisite Valentine’s set menu to celebrate love. The menu will include a five-course set menu with a glass of Ruinart Brut on arrival. Menu highlights include Scallop Crudo served with Caviar and finger lime, and the Ravioli Cacio e Pepe with black truffle.

Available on 14th February and costs £135 per person.

For more info. and to book visit www.settelondon.co.uk