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With a host of fantastic restaurants across the UK providing an abundance of cuisines, is it any wonder that the average Brit now eats out twice a week¹? But while eating out is on the up,

money is tight thanks to inflation and other matters.  Short of printing out vouchers and using codes on your phone, there are several other ways of saving money on your main meal.  Matt

Turner, Founder and CEO of tastecard, shared his top tips on the best ways to save money when eating out.  DO YOUR RESEARCH WHEN IT COMES TO DISCOUNT CARDS If you’re feeling extra thrifty,

do your research and find out about nifty dining discount cards such as a tastecard, which eases the strain on your wallet and makes regular dining out affordable. A tastecard offers members

50% off or 2 for 1 off the total food bill, meaning it should most definitely take pride of place in your purse or wallet.   NEW RESTAURANT OPENINGS Keep an eye out for new restaurant

openings, as often they will put on discounts for the first few months to gain momentum, or offer complimentary food or drink on the opening night. Take advantage of this by ensuring you

know when opening nights are taking place and make sure you are on the guest-list! DON’T EAT OUT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH Try not to turn up to a restaurant absolutely ravenous. Combat this

throughout the day with plenty of filling snacks. That way you won’t be tempted to splurge on lots of extra sides to fill you up! SHARING IS CARING Sharing a dish with a friend is a great

way to cut down on costs, and try a couple of different dishes.  Many restaurants incorporate sharing platters or larger portion sizes into their menus, making it easier for diners to share.

 Split the cost of the bill and have fun tucking in with a friend, or take a date and enjoy the romance of sharing your food. PLAN YOUR ‘EATING OUT’ TIME Notoriously restaurants put their

prices up during school or public holidays.  Keep an eye out for offers and discounts during these periods, instead of the fixed price menus.  If you’re looking to eat out for a special

occasion, perhaps consider celebrating the day before or after, to save money on the bill. Matt added: “We’re a nation that loves to eat out and socialise.  This doesn’t necessarily have to

be for a special occasion, it could be an unplanned treat one lunchtime. Luckily, eating out has never been easier, which is why we have shared these top tips. “A tastecard membership offers

users 50% off or 2 for 1 on food across our partner restaurants, making dining out a fun, affordable and delicious experience each and every time.” Click here for a bills voucher.