Eat Out For Less In London

London offers an exciting array of places to eat out and you can sample pretty much every type of cuisine when in the capital. From traditional British food to Indian, Peruvian and Japanese, you can feast on a different type of fare every night of your stay if you so wish.

Traditional British food such as pie and mash and fish and chips are commonly found on menus throughout the city. London is one of the curry capitals of the world and you can choose from Bangladesh, Nepalese, Sri Lankan and Thai varieties.

For Lebanese food you could try Comptoir Libanais, a café in Marylebone that offers fresh flavours for affordable prices.

Vegetarians will love Beatroot, a veggie café in Soho that serves the likes of bean hotpot and vegetable shepherd's pie, as well as wholesome cakes if you feel like a treat. Another Soho star is The Chippy where you can chow down on fish and chips for under a tenner.

These are just a few of hundreds of restaurants and cafes you can choose from and instead of tracking down specific establishments there are some general principles you can apply to eating out for less in London.

Many restaurants offer online promotional vouchers that you simply print out and bring along with you at dinner time. Two for the price of one and similar offers can save you a pretty penny.

By booking your restaurant online you can also make your pounds go further. You can search for the deals that are currently available in your area and book a table at your chosen restaurant, all at the touch of a button.

Going out to eat at lunchtime can work out much cheaper than having your evening meal in a restaurant. If you happen to be in London then you could try eating out at lunchtime instead of in the evening. A set lunch at Gordon Ramsay's Claridge's restaurant costs around £30 per person whereas dinner could set you back around at about £80 a head.

Eating off peak is also possible in the evening. If you can be flexible with the time your table is booked then you can benefit from some great bargains. Pre- or post-theatre menus are particularly cost effective.

If you like to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner then explore restaurants that allow you to bring your own bottle, often abbreviated to BYOB. There's a raft of restaurants around the country that allow you to bring your own wine and this can save you a significant amount. A typical bottle of house wine costs around £15, whereas you could pick up a decent bottle in a supermarket for much less. Some eateries charge a corkage fee so check before you go.

If you need to save money on other areas of your London trip then have a hunt around for budget accommodation. You can find numerous cheap hotels in London which offer comfort and cleanliness without breaking the bank.

Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.