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North Wales Live
4 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Shoppers spot hack to get 60% off 'fabulous' £36 afternoon tea for two
Afternoon Tea Week is the perfect occasion to indulge in a quintessential afternoon tea for two. Just in time, tea enthusiasts can relish sweet and savoury delights in a snug British pub or bar at a discounted price thanks to a money saving deal stack. Afternoon Tea Week, which has been running all week nationwide, encourages everyone to partake in Britain's favourite indulgence – a pot of tea accompanied by delicate sandwiches, fluffy scones and irresistible pastries. Originating in the 19th century, the humble 'high' tea is a tradition that blends elegance with indulgence that is perfect at any time of year. Coinciding with the event, Buyagift is currently offering a tempting deal giving afternoon tea for two for £35.99. However, savvy shoppers who register with a money saving website can enjoy the experience for less than £10 per person. TopCashback is giving a free £15 bonus to all new members upon signing up, followed by a percentage back on all qualifying purchases from thousands of retailers. For new members of TopCashback and all customers of Buyagift, the price is slashed to £14.39 - that's just £7.20 per person. Existing customers can also save money, with the deal reduced to £29.39 after cashback. Diners should act quickly though as the offer runs until 23:59 on 18th August. With a wide array of venues across the UK – including popular chains like Slug and Lettuce – there are 118 locations to cater to every preference, whether you're drawn to the cosy charm of a rustic countryside inn or the lively atmosphere of a city hotspot. Afternoon tea is on offer all year round, available any day of the week or from Sunday to Thursday at Slug and Lettuce, excluding Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Each reservation allows guests two hours to savour their tea, and any dietary needs should be mentioned at the time of booking. This deal isn't the only way to indulge in afternoon tea throughout the year, with some offers allowing you to enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. Artisan bakery Cutter and Squidge provides an afternoon tea home delivery service starting at £29.99, which includes a picnic-ready set that's perfect for enjoying outdoors on a sunny day. For those who favour biscuits over cakes, luxury hamper experts Cartwright and Butler have introduced a £20 afternoon tea selection, overflowing with decadent biscuits and presented in a beautifully designed, keepsake tin. Meanwhile, home bakers seeking fresh inspiration - or a unique gift - can grab Wonderbly's newly launched illustrated personalised baking book brimming with recipes for scrumptious treats. An excellent choice for home bakers, each book contains tantalising (and unique) cake recipes and one very special bespoke recipe. But if you'd rather just eat cake at home rather than eat cake at home, a high street favourite has got your covered. Renowned for their premium nibbles, M&S also provides a delightful Afternoon Tea Letterbox Gift featuring an assortment of cakes, biscuits and tea bags, perfect for creating something truly special at home. Whilst the Buyagift website hasn't yet received any reviews for this afternoon tea offer, several shoppers have posted their opinions on the Virgin Experience website. One patron commented: "Fabulous afternoon tea which was delicious. The staff were amazing which made the experience even better. Highly recommend The Slug and Lettuce Oxford." Another customer remarked: "All amazing! Table was ready for us when we arrived, the food was excellent and very good service." A third visitor concurred, noting: "We had a warm welcome, friendly staff lovely atmosphere and a very tasty afternoon tea." Not every guest was entirely satisfied though. One disheartened diner posted a three-star review stating: "Limited on hot drinks due to coffee machine broken. Sandwiches were not the best." On the whole, most visitors relished their Afternoon Tea at the Slug and Lettuce, making the cashback offer with TopCashback even more appealing. Another five-star review concluded by saying: "Very enjoyable. The whole of the afternoon was a great time with great food and drink." How to secure the afternoon tea for less than £15 with TopCashback: Sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free via this link. Search for Buyagift on the site, click through and buy the item normally. Get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more. The cashback will be tracked to the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of purchase.
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major bar & restaurant chain to shut beloved branch in heart of seaside resort TODAY leaving punters ‘gutted'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR bar and restaurant chain will be shutting a beloved branch today in the heart of a popular seaside town. The eatery is known for its incredible brunch and huge range of cocktails, leaving fans 'gutted' when they heard about its closure. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The chain is known for its amazing brunches Credit: Slug and Lettuce 3 The Slug and Lettuce in Cornwall will be closing its doors for good Credit: Google 3 The chain has closed several other stores in recent years Credit: Slug and Lettuce The Slug and Lettuce has been serving customers since 1985 and, over the years, has become one of Britain's leading pub chains. However, the company shocked fans when it announced that it would be closing its beloved Newquay, Cornwall, branch. Announcing the sad news on Facebook, a spokesperson for the pub wrote: 'Thank you, and farewell. 'After an amazing journey, Slug and Lettuce Newquay is closing its doors on Saturday, June 14. 'We've loved every laugh, every cocktail and every glittery moment shared with you all. 'Thank you for being part of the sun and making it so special. 'Happy Memories.' The bar will be serving its last punters on June 14, before putting its shutters down for good. Fans flooded the comment section with their favourite stories from their visits to the pub. One said: 'Oh no, this is really sad. We had a fab bottomless brunch for my hen do. Feel for all the staff.' Poundland to be sold for JUST £1 as frontrunner for shock takeover is revealed after wave of store closures Another punter said that they were 'gutted' after hearing the news. The brand has been rocked by closures over recent years, having been forced to shut some of its most popular stores. Branches in Huddersfield, Worthing and Brentwood have all closed as fellow pub chains also battle with soaring operating costs. The Slug and Lettuce has been approached for comment by The Sun. A wave of closures has rocked the high street, with even high end restaurants feeling the pinch. The glamorous French restaurant La Dame de Pic closed for good earlier this year, with Kora by Tom Kitchen also putting the shutters down. Some chains have blamed Rachel Reeves' decision to raise National Insurance contributions, though the Chancellor has insisted that her actions were necessary to stabilise the economy. Other restaurants, like La Goccia in Covent Garden, said that 'covid' and 'Brexit' has made it impossible to hire qualified staff - forcing them to close.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Best and worst value bottomless brunch revealed from high street chains like Slug and Lettuce and Las Iguanas
We rated bottomless brunches for big chains based on price, drinks options and how long you can booze for CHEERS Best and worst value bottomless brunch revealed from high street chains like Slug and Lettuce and Las Iguanas Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FANS of bottomless brunch will tell you its a marathon not a sprint. Necking too many Bellini's before your eggs benedict is served can see you bundled up in a cab home before midday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 We share the best place for bottomless brunch in the UK 2 Seasoned pros will tell you its better to wait until after your food is dished out - and your stomach is lined - to crank up the bevy order and try to get your money's worth. Today, nearly every high street boozer offers some variation of the day-drinking bonanza. But which spot gives you the most bang for you buck? Take a look below to find out. Slug & Lettuce Rating: 4.5/5 Price: £33.95 per person Sunday to Friday, £39.95 per person on Saturday £33.95 per person Sunday to Friday, £39.95 per person on Saturday Drinks: Eight cocktails to choose from, along with spirits mocktails and larger Eight cocktails to choose from, along with spirits mocktails and larger Food : Good mix of brunch classics alongside some stodgy options for soaking up booze : Good mix of brunch classics alongside some stodgy options for soaking up booze Time: 2 hours The drinks selection is impressive as it includes processo and cocktails, such as Woo Woo and Aperol Spritz, as many independent pubs and bars only offer prosecco or mimosas. There's only one beer option - Amstel. Which might be a downer for larger fans. Food is included and it has classics like eggs benedict and avocado and poached eggs. There are also a few more stodgy options, ideal for soaking up the booze, like a bacon cheeseburger and fries or shredded chicken and waffles. The whole table can upgrade for £10 per person to get access to a choice of Pornstar Martinis, Espresso Martinis or S&L Sangria. I tried Butlin's 90's Reloaded Weekender breaks with DJ pool parties and bottomless booze This would take your bill £43.95 per head. All in all, its a pretty decent spot considering you can expect to pay £13.45 for two Aperol Spritz at the joint if you just came for drinks with a friend. The bacon cheeseburger, when your not doing bottomless costs £13.95 on its own. So even if you ordered two rounds of 2 for 1 cocktails and the burger your total would come to £40.85. That's a saving of £6.90. If I was planning a bottomless soon, Slug & Lettuce would be my go too. Those who can look past the flowery decor and neon signs can get their hands on a decent meal and impressive drinks list for a bargain price. LAS IGUANAS Rating: 4/5 Price: £37.95 per person everyday until 3pm £37.95 per person everyday until 3pm Drinks: 10 cocktails to choose from, along with prosecco, Corona and spirits 10 cocktails to choose from, along with prosecco, Corona and spirits Food : Tasty menu that will excite those sick of avocado on toast : Tasty menu that will excite those sick of avocado on toast Time: 2 hours This is a South American themed restaurant and is often a fan favourite amongst Uni students. It's bottomless brunch comes in at slightly more pricey than Slug & Lettuce at £37.95 per person and is available everyday until 3pm. You get two hours to drink and eat it up and food is included in the price. Again, you can expect an array of cocktails and just one beer option a Corona. If you are off the sauce there is an option to have soft drinks instead. Off the bat, the cocktails are not as well known as what our first contender offers. Drinks like Coconut Sour Bomb and Wray of Sunshine are likely to deter fussier guests. There is also a risk you order something you don't like. However, when it comes to food the high street chain is a little more adventurous, ditching the eggs and offering a Katsu curry instead. You can also try a chilli con carne or mac 'n' cheese instead. Quesadillas are also an option for those in need of carbs. You can upgrade for £5.50 per person to try the premium menu, which includes enchiladas. That would take your total cost to £43.50. While slightly more expensive, this bottomless menu sounds much more enticing than other chains. In terms of value, a Woo Woo costs £9.50 on its own. But the chain regularly runs 2 for 1 offers through out the day. The price of a main costs around £15. So if you ordered two rounds of 2 for 1 cocktails and a main it would come to £34. That comes in around three quid less than the price of bottomless. Being realistic, many people will have more than two or three cocktails when they head to a bottomless. But it is something to bear in mind if you plan to take it easy. This would be a good second choice for those looking to do bottomless on a bargain. I think the food choices are by far the best of any high street chain, and while the cocktail list is a little less unknown, most would find something they like. MEGAN'S Rating: 2/5 Price: £25 per person £25 per person Drinks: five options including prosecco, breakfast martinis Bellinis, IPA five options including prosecco, breakfast martinis Bellinis, IPA Food : Extensive list of Mediterranean delights, but not included in price : Extensive list of Mediterranean delights, but not included in price Time: 90 minutes This trendy cafe is loved by many for it's Instagram worthy aesthetic - but how does it hold up in terms of bottomless. You get less time - 90 minutes - for £25 per person every weekend and bank holiday until 5pm. The drinks selection is slightly less generous than what we have seen with other chains. Also, the £25 only covers bottomless, so you will need to add extra for your food. As you are not ordering off a set menu, the options are endless and include everything from shakshouma to open kebabs. Prices range from £14.90 for the shakshouma to £13.90 for the kebab. There are cheaper menu items such as £7.90 for eggs on toasts or £6.90 for loaded hasbrowns, but you may not be very full after eating this. If you opted for the loaded hashbrowns with bottomless, you would pay £31.90, which is cheaper than other contenders. However, if you opted for the open kebab with chicken & halloumi chargrilled chicken thigh & grilled halloumi you would be adding another £17.90 to your bill, taking it to £42.90. In terms of value, a breakfast martini costs £10.90 at Megans if you are not doing bottomless. Those not doing bottomless would pay £43.60 for four drinks, and then would have to add whatever extra for their choice of meal. Megan's was voted the best spot in London for bottomless brunch, but I would have to disagree. It's great customers have a varied menu but I believe doing a bottomless at Megan's runs the risk of becoming pricey. The drinks selection is also a tad bit boring. From the mimosas to the bellini's to just straight up bottles of prosecco. It feels like an overload of the poor man's champagne. A glass of bubbly is already a pretty inexpensive drink to order at a pub, so I don't really feel like I am being treated here. That's compared to Slug & Lettuce or even Las Iguanas, where customers get a chance to order round after round of pricey cocktails they would normally be hesitant to order. Turtle Bay Rating: 3/5 Price: £40.88 £40.88 Drinks: 20 cocktails no beer or spirits 20 cocktails no beer or spirits Food : Tasty Caribbean menu perfect for carb loading : Tasty Caribbean menu perfect for carb loading Time: 2 hours This Caribbean themed restaurants promises two hours of bottomless drinks and one meal for £40.88 per person. You get a choice of cocktails, but no spirits or beer are on offer with at this chain. Cocktail fans have a range to choose from, including Passion Fruit Coconut Espresso Martini, Reggae Rum Punch and Strawberry Daiquiri. There is a varied menu and customers can pick anything from its brunch or lunch selection, which is included in the price. This includes Mac & Cheese, Curry Goat or Ackee on Sourdough Toast. Like many of these high street chains, Turtle Bay offers 2 for 1 on cocktails during specific times during the day, and drinks cost around £12. If you headed there during happy hour and ordered two 2 for 1 Strawberry Daiquiri's and the Curry Goat (£16) it would come to £40. That's 88p cheaper than if you did bottomless, and while you may plan on drinking more it's something to consider. While the food and cocktail selection is good, this is one of the more expensive bottomless options on the high street. If you are not planning on drinking your body weight in Reggae Rum Punch. I would recommend sticking to the 2 for 1 cocktails offer to save cash. TGI FRIDAY'S Rating: 3.5/5 Price: £29.95 £29.95 Drinks: five drinks no cocktails five drinks no cocktails Food : Selection of American style fast food : Selection of American style fast food Time: 2 hours Many people might be unaware the American themed diner offers a bottomless option. Customers pay £29.95 per person and get a choice of the five drinks including TGI Fridays American Pilsner, House Vodka, Rum, Gin and whiskey for two hours. For an extra £5 you can upgrade to bottomless cocktails such as Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Daiquiri, Bubblegum Daiquiri, Piña Colada. That would take your cost to £34.95. In terms of food you have a choice of wings. mozzarella dippers, nachos and fries are included with every order. You can again upgrade to have a main, which will add an extra £10 to your bill. The drinks option for TGI's basic bottomless package is not very exciting, and I think many would end up upgrading to get free flowing cocktails. In terms of food, the fact orders come with fries is a plus and I think their is something for everyone on the menu. Compared to places like Megan's or Turtle Bay, the food is quite plain but great for lining your stomach ahead of a night on the town. Those not doing bottomless would pay £9.50 for mozzarella dippers, £4.50 for fries and £19 for four vodkas. That comes in at £33. That's a saving of £3.05 for those who did bottomless. For those who could stomach bottomless vodka cokes, this might be a hidden gem. But I fear the majority would struggle with this limited drinks choice, and would recommend a party splashing out an extra £3 or £4 to go to a different chain. The fact you get food included in the less than £30 price point, gives TGI some brownie points but I would not be rushing out anytime soon. Who comes out on top? Taking time, drink, food and price into consideration, Slug & Lettuce appears to come out on top. The trendy pub chain has something for everyone on the menu, and you get a chance to save on expensive cocktails, such as Aperol Spritz or Sex on the Beach. At £33.95 it is more expensive than Megan's but food is included in the price. A close second would be Las Iguana's but the lack of well known cocktails within it's package lets the chain down.
