{"id":6497,"date":"2019-07-01T15:41:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T15:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=6497"},"modified":"2019-10-03T13:37:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T13:37:24","slug":"dine-budget-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/dine-budget-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Dine Out on a Budget with these Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Mr Lender, we offer short term loans between \u00a3200-\u00a31,000.<\/p>\n

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Eating out can be a real treat \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. There are a whole host of penny-pinching ways which can ensure you dine out more without that side order of guilt.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no need to punish yourself with beans on toast for a week to make up for enjoying a meal out with your favourites. Here at Mr Lender<\/a>, we’ve put together some top tips to help you indulge on-the-cheap:<\/p>\n

Search Restaurant Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lots of restaurants and cafes offer promotional vouchers that you can find online. Search online before you choose where to dine, and also have a look in newspapers for any offers. VoucherCodes<\/a>, Opentable<\/a>, Plate-Deals<\/a> and VoucherCloud<\/a> are good places to try.<\/p>\n

Sign up for Loyalty Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to eat out regularly to join a dining club and make savings. You can save up to 50% by becoming a member of a loyalty scheme. Tastecard<\/a> offers two for one deals at more than 6,000 restaurants and right now you can try it out for just \u00a31 for 90 days \u2013 with annual membership reduced to \u00a334.99 from \u00a379.99 for a limited time. It\u2019s worth checking which restaurants participate before signing up, just to make sure there are enough that you are keen on in your area taking part to make it worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Opt for Tap Water <\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the recent controversy<\/a>, establishments that serve alcohol are required by law to give customers free tap water. Some restaurants charge as much as \u00a33.50 for bottled water, so you shouldn\u2019t worry about asking for a jug of tap water for the table instead.<\/p>\n

BYOB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some restaurants and cafes offer the option of bringing along your own bottle of alcohol to enjoy with your meal, which can save you a great deal of cash. Some charge a small corkage fee, but if you\u2019re picking up a bottle of wine at a supermarket for \u00a35 instead of paying at least \u00a315 for a house bottle of wine, you\u2019ll still be laughing all the way to the bank.<\/p>\n

Ask for a Doggy Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the norm in America, so why are we so shy about asking for doggy bags in the UK? You\u2019ve paid for the food \u2013 if you can\u2019t finish it all in one sitting then why shouldn\u2019t you save the rest for when you get peckish again at home or the next day? You eat your leftovers when you cook for yourself, and this is the same principle.<\/p>\n

Dine Out Off-Peak<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look out for pre or post theatre menus \u2013 they\u2019re often cheaper than what\u2019s on offer during peak hours.<\/p>\n

Make Friends with your Favourite Restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t mind the extra mail in your inbox, then it\u2019s worth joining chain restaurants\u2019 clubs and mailing lists. You\u2019ll be sent their latest offers direct to save you searching online. You can also get involved with your favourite eateries on Facebook and Twitter to make sure you never miss out on special offers.<\/p>\n

Mr Lender is a multi-award winning lender and is rated five stars on Trustpilot by customer reviews. So why would you choose anyone else for your short term loans?<\/p>\n

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