Eat Out to Help Out 50% off scheme will finish at the end of August - but will it be extended?

By Helen Johnson
Published 20th Aug 2020, 15:26 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2020, 10:22 BST
When does the 50% off scheme end - and could the government or individual restaurants extend the deal into September? (Photo: Shutterstock)When does the 50% off scheme end - and could the government or individual restaurants extend the deal into September? (Photo: Shutterstock)
When does the 50% off scheme end - and could the government or individual restaurants extend the deal into September? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eat Out to Help Out, the government scheme which allows customers to eat out for half price throughout August, has been used more than 64 million times in its first three weeks, according to the latest Treasury results.

But when does the 50% off scheme end - and could the government or individual restaurants extend the deal into September?

Here’s what you need to know.

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    What is Eat Out to Help Out?

    Announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July, Eat Out to Help Out aims to help boost the hospitality industry as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are relaxed.

    Restaurants, pubs and cafes are offering 50 per cent off the bill, up to a maximum discount of £10 per head, throughout August.

    For example, a meal that costs £20 will be reduced to £10, and a meal for a family of four that comes to £80 will instead cost £40.

    The discount applies to all food and soft drinks when customers dine in at venues on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, however it doesn’t include alcoholic drinks.