Our waistlines have grown but our wallets have shrunk. Bummer. But that isn’t enough to make this gourmet juggernaut grind to a halt, ohh no. Ensuring that you continue to go forth and eat throughout the most miserable month of the year, we’ve rounded up the capital’s best diner deals. Stick with us and we’ll get you a meal at a steal. Next stop: the January sales (for some elasticated trousers…)
The Bolingbroke, Clapham (above)
Get 50% off all food at this south London gastropub, where the modern British comfort food is sure to soothe winter blues
When: Throughout January
The Cinnamon Club, Westminster (below)
Monday to Saturday, get two courses (£27) or three (£29) and a cocktail when you book between 12 noon and 12.45pm, 6-6.30pm or from 9.30pm onwards
When: Throughout January
Gordon Ramsay, all locations
It’s 2-4-1 when you book online and eat from the set menu at Union Street Café, York & Albany, The Narrow, Heddon Street Kitchen and maze Grill (Mayfair, Park Walk and Royal Hospital Road)
When: Throughout January and February
The Jones Family Project, Shoreditch (above)
Hole yourself up with a Sunday roast for just £9.95 (usually from £15.50), with a choice of Ginger Pig roast beef, whole poussin or a nut roast
When: Sundays throughout January
Pho & Bun, Soho (below)
This Shaftesbury Avenue newbie is dishing out its trademark Vietnamese burgers with a drink for just £10
When: Throughout January
Rivington Grill, Greenwich and Shoreditch
Get 35% off your food bill when dining from the a la carte menu at lunch (Monday to Friday) in Greenwich, while Shoreditch has the same offer for lunch and dinner, as well as 35% off its weekend brunch menu
When: Until 11 February
Rocket, Bishopsgate, Canary Wharf, The City and Holborn
Monday Madness means unlimited Prosecco and stone-baked pizzas for just £25 from 6-8pm. You can also get 30% off your food bill, if you bring a receipt from the last time you dined at Rocket.
When: Mondays throughout January
Rudie’s, Dalston (above)
Jerk Mondays promise rum, fun (probably no sun) and 50% off – that means a whole chicken is just £12, while half is £6.75
When: Mondays throughout January
Vinoteca, Chiswick, Farringdon, King's Cross and Marylebone
If you didn’t reach saturation levels over the holiday, here you can enjoy a glass of Malbec or Merlot with their signature bavette steak for £15
When: Throughout January and February
This article was published 7 January 2015