How to save on going out for meals and shows
Going out doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive. Whether you fancy the cinema, theatre, a meal, a few drinks at the pub or are planning a day out with the family, there is usually a way to enjoy it without having to break the bank. Here are some of the best ways to save.
Loyalty card points can be a useful way of getting a discount if you regularly shop at certain stores. Tesco Clubcard members, for example, can turn points (one point for every pound spent in store and online) into vouchers to use at restaurants and the cinema, and it is often better value than spending them at the supermarket. It has partnered with chains including Bella Italia, Zizzi, Café Rouge and Pizza Express, where 50p worth of vouchers gives £1.50 towards your meal (although watch out for location and date exclusions).
Shoppers can also trade in Clubcard points for days out at theme parks, museums and other attractions.
If you like eating out, it’s worth looking at whether the restaurant discount card Tastecard could save you money. It offers two-for-one meals, or 50% off food, at thousands of UK restaurants. At the moment it is offering a 60-day free trial (you can cancel at any time) but this then renews into a plan costing £47.88 a year (£3.99 a month). So don’t forget to cancel the subscription if you don’t want to be charged when the free trial ends.
If you are thinking about something you can do with the family, consider the Kids Pass scheme. Try it for £1 for 30 days, and time it for the school summer holidays. You will get “kids eat free” deals and discounts for adults at a range of restaurants, as well as offers on attractions.
There are also apps specifically tailored towards getting free drinks, including Dusk, which operates in
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