Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out

The price of eating out can be hard to swallow while the cost of living remains high, with more than a third of Brits cutting back on going to restaurants, according to YouGov's latest Dining Out report. Restaurateurs say the rising cost of food, energy, wage and tax bills mean they've had to put up prices, with some top chefs campaigning for government help. Many eateries are offering incentives to get diners through the doors. Here are some ways to save money on meals out. Many restaurants offer points, freebies, discounts and birthday treats to keep customers coming back.