8 Cheapest UK Valentines Dates: Half Price Ghost Tours, Free Hot Drinks
- Valentines Day can be a source of stress to those on a budget
- However, bargain hunter Tom Church has dug out the best deals for couples across the UK
- Options include half price ghost tours, free hot drinks and three course meals for under £10
This Valentines Day, many of us will want to take our dates out for a meal or give them a nice day out. However, those on a budget may be stuck for ideas, which is where deal hunter and co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk Tom Church comes in.
‘We often associate events such as Valentine's Day with feeling pressure to cough up the cash for an expensive meal or day out, but you don’t need to part with much of your money to have a good time. I’ve browsed menus and activities across Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester to find you the cheapest prices, so you can take your date out without splashing too much cash. Here’s what I found.’
BRISTOL
Find La Fiorentina For Fresh Italian Food - Free Hot Drink, Meals From £5
Over in Bishopton, locals may like to try pizza at La Fiorentina during lunchtime to claim the free hot drink offer promoted on their website. Alternatively, take your date for a quick meal on the big day if you’re both on a busy schedule which easily comes in at under £10 each with sandwiches including smoked salmon, fresh burrata cheese, buffalo mozzarella and more. Plus, the brunch options are excellent value for money with the large scrambled egg on toast coming in at under £5 with a free hot drink.
Explore Clifton Observatory - Giant’s Cave, Camera Obscura & More For Just £5
To get the ultimate Bristolian experience, you’ll want to take your date to the Clifton Observatory. There are multiple attractions to explore - try out the 200 year old Camera Obscura for a 360-degree view of the city, venture into the Giant’s Cave to learn about Goram and Ghyston, browse the museum in the Observatory tower - or do all of the above with a Full Access ticket, priced at just £5 per adult. What’s more, tickets are valid for an entire year from the date of purchase.
EDINBURGH
Enjoy French Meals At Chez Jules - 1 Course For £5.90, 3 Courses For Just £9.90
Looking for a European twist? Chez Jules is serving up French cuisine on Hanover Street. Their a la carte menu offers three courses for just £9.90, or you can get a single course for half the amount at £5.90. Choose from French favourites such as onion soup, steamed mussels, coq au vin in red wine and vanilla panna cotta with raspberry coulis. One happy customer said: ‘Fantastic atmosphere, relaxed and bustling.’ If you want a high-value yet excellent quality meal then Chez Jules is the destination for you.
Embark On A Spooky Ghost Tour - Save Half Price Or More On Selected Events
There are loads of tours, trails and activities to enjoy if you know where to look. Get Your Guide has a range of options, from guided tours of underground vaults and castles to visits around distilleries, the Highlands and royal attractions. Plus, there are discounts on certain events depending on when you book, so it pays off to keep checking back regularly. For example, the Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour is currently reduced from £17 to £8.50 per person.
BIRMINGHAM
Dig Into Romanian Food At Friendly Fire & Flaming Grill - Soup Under £5, Sides Under £2
Drop by Friendly Fire & Flaming Grill on Three Shires Oak Road in Bearwood for high quality food which is also value for money. They offer a range of soups - or ciorba - for under £6 per serving, with the potatoes & bacon and tomato cream options priced at under £5. The sides are also well priced, with vegetables, fries, potatoes and fried eggs between £2 and £3 on average. Plus, why not try a Romanian staple, mamaliga (polenta) at just £1.90? Reviews from happy customers describe the food as ‘tasty and fresh’, with one person saying they enjoyed their meal so much they made another reservation immediately.
Play Pinball On The Cheap - Just £1 Per Game At Tilt
Couples who want to go retro for the evening and get off their smartphones will no doubt love the games offered at Tilt. Relive your childhood by playing a classic game of pinball, with one game priced at just £1 or £2 for three games. In total there are 19 machines available at the venue with various themes, such as Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Avengers, Jurassic Park and Deadpool. Plus, you can enjoy specialty coffee or craft beer depending on the time of day you visit and what you fancy drinking.
MANCHESTER
Tibetan Kitchen - Meals Under £8, £1 Dumplings With 6 For £5 Deal
Located on Upper Chorlton Road in Stretford, this restaurant offers authentic Tibetan cuisine which easily caters to those on a budget. The meat dishes are just £7.50 and you can choose from chicken, beef or pork. Vegetarians are also catered to, and you can try momos - steamed wheat flour dumplings for just £1 each or 6 for £5. All dishes are served with basmati rice, ensuring even more bang for your buck. Customers have praised the amazing food and recommended the complimentary chai tea.
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club - Tickets From £3 For A Fun-Filled Night Out
Locals will know that the Frog & Bucket Open Mic Night is the event which helped to propel Peter Kay, Johnny Vegas, Sarah Millican and more to stardom. By browsing the event schedule carefully, you can bag tickets at a bargain price. For example, Beat the Frog on January 31 is only £7 a ticket, and if you’re a student it’s only £3 each. There’s a huge range of live events on so have a look and take your pick.
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