Eat Out to Help Out?

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AKA Sussexborn:
Had a lovely lunch out last Thursday booked before the £10 off came in. They are fully booked for August now.
The staff had obviously undergone extensive training down to the tiniest detail. Putting napkins down at the other side of the table then stepping right back. Seemed a bit OTT and almost comical, but they seemed to be in control. Did us both good to have a change of scene and no washing up!

Used it twice so far and it's been great. Lovely to frequent 2 of our favourite locals restaurants and see the staff again.Also restored confidence as they were both very efficient with their sanitisers,separate entry and exit doors and well spaced tables. Will be going to another couple at least whilst the offers on.

We’ve used it and it’s been great. Going with the family tomorrow for tea. It’s easy for us though - we live next door to a pub!

Yes, twice. Both times not deliberately.We would have been going to that coffee bar, that brunch place anyway.

Although I understand it is only £10 off, I have heard newsreaders referring to it as the ‘half price deal’.

ExD it's not meant to be some sort of treat for people it's to try to stimulate the economy by getting people out again and to help save jobs in the hospitality industry. Not just chefs and waiters but the whole supply chain. Sounds like a lot of Grans are enjoying it too.

My son is making the most of it! We have some places booked for places we wouldn't normally be able to afford but they are towards the end of the month.

We’ve eaten out twice last week and once this week, in three different places. Each time we were impressed with the way the establishment handled the additional hygiene requirements. Even one which was little more than a “greasy spoon” was disinfecting tables and chairs between customers. To be fair, we probably would have gone to the same places anyway - even without the discount.

We haven't been anywhere yet, supermarket shop and prescriptions are delivered. DH on steroids and I take a BP tablet so can't see us eating out or doing anything else for a long time. We haven't seen anyone since early March.

Would have liked to have had a coffee out last week when on holiday, and sit at an outside table, but my husband is terrified of catching it, and completely refuses to consider eating out at all. He is also worried about delivered takeaways. He doesn't have any underlying health conditions, other than being a bit overweight, but is a real worry wart!

We did well last week, holiday cottage in beautiful area (not the sea!) and we could have morning coffees, lunches and dinners all half price, up until the end of the Wednesday. Then we thought we had better start cooking for ourselves!

We don't eat out for health reasons, (mine). Never have, and don't think ever will.
I feel kind of 'left out' and wonder why 'eating out' has been chosen for this special treatment. It's kind of 'unequal' to give this to people who can afford meals out or are in a position to enjoy them and to ignore the unfortunate few who are unable to indulge.
Thousands/millions of old people just can't afford it anyway.

We ate out at a nearby pub last night. Lovely shady garden and not crowded at all. We’re happy to use this scheme and hope it will help those on holiday in the UK and also the businesses concerned. We have friends who run a lovely bar and restaurant and I know how much they have struggled over the last few months. It’s a family concern and the only source of income for 3 households.

We enjoyed our second experience dining out on the scheme last night and was very pleased with the experience,all staff and customers kept to social distancing we where very impressed and the bill should have been £65ish so at just over £30+ plus tip it was a bargain.We are planning on using the scheme until the end of the month.

Not possible here in Aberdeen. We are back to grade 2 lockdown. All food outlets and pubs are closed again meantime.

I took my grandsons for an ice cream at the cafe in our local park and got 50p off each one. That was nice, but spent ages explaining to the children about the Boris scheme !

I bought a takeaway coffee to drink outside with a friend and we got 2 for one which I’ve wasn’t expecting. Not going to any restaurants with my partner though as I wouldn’t feel safe sitting inside surrounded by strangers, far too many people to come into contact with and just not worth the risk in my opinion.

We've done it twice, on an outside terrace, tables a good distance apart. We may do it again today, but it's so damn hot again! have to see how bearable that would be given we've got wall to wall of this and it's very intense right now!

Yes I've used it 3 times up to now and another one today.Everywhere has been fine and all adhering to the guidelines.Preston is
back in lockdown so pubs and restaurants may have to close if the numbers don't decrease.
It has really cheered me up not having to cook for myself every night.My hips don't agree but September will be time to start a diet

Aepgirl

My bother is that in the end it’s we who pay taxes that will have to pay this back.
I really don’t think it should be available in fast food outlets.

Whilst I sort of agree with you inasmuch as fast food is not particularly healthy and goes against healthy eating guidelines.

The fast food industry employs many thousands of people, if these places go out of business these folk will loose their jobs.

Yes used it twice now in 2 different cafes one in Milton Keynes and one in Basingstoke. I would have gone to these places anyway but it is nice to get 50% off your bill. Both places excellent in following the guidelines.

Yes we use it. It's very good here in N I and a lot of cafés and hotels are participating.

My bother is that in the end it’s we who pay taxes that will have to pay this back.
I really don’t think it should be available in fast food outlets.

Went to the indoors dining area of a local chippery. They always offer a lot more than just fish and chips. Took two of my daughters and three primary school aged gchildren.
It was a good experience. They have reduced the number of tables in there -this means that we were not at all close to other diners. All menus were paper and disposed off once we used them. Lovely waitress, in mask, condiments all in those little sachets. Sanitiser available. As we only had soft drinks with our meal (me - a pot of tea), it meant our bill was 50% discounted. Left the normal amount of 10% of the bill for the waitress.