THERE has been a huge take-up by restaurants and cafés for the Government's new 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme.

Scores of places in Chester have signed up to the initiative, which will see menu prices slashed throughout August as part of a big Government push to stimulate the economy due to the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday across August, businesses who have also signed up to the scheme will offer half price food and drink, up to a total value of £10 per person, with the Government reimbursing businesses.

It runs between August 3 and August 31 and won't require anyone to have a voucher. Diners will also be able to use other offers and discounts too.

As well as chain restaurants, many independent eateries have signed up to the scheme.

The Government has listed all those taking part in the scheme with fewer than 26 branches on its website.

For Chester, the 88 closest businesses to Chester Town Hall taking part are:

  • The Pied Bull Chester
  • Picnic
  • Wok & Go
  • Marmalade
  • CHIP'D
  • Chez Jules
  • DOUGH DOUGH
  • Chester Cathedral Refectory (including Refectory Nature Gardens)
  • Cafegate
  • Bollicini
  • Coach House (Chester) Ltd
  • Joseph Benjamin
  • Veeno Chester
  • Death by Tacos
  • STEIN'S
  • Nicebites
  • Stile Napoletano
  • Peak Sandwiches
  • Blackstocks
  • CUPS
  • Crowne Plaza Chester
  • Ristorante Sergio
  • EPHESUS GRILL
  • Bean & Cole
  • The Victoria
  • Slow Boat Restaurant
  • Chalk
  • The Baristas Coffee Co.
  • Palm Cocktail Bar and Eatery
  • PANNA Coffee
  • Frankie’s Chester
  • Olive Tree Brasserie
  • The Flower Cup
  • The York Roast Co
  • Baristas Coffee Co
  • Upstairs At The Grill
  • Ye Olde Custom House
  • Falafel Xpress
  • Barlounge
  • Telford's Warehouse
  • Urbano32
  • CrepeAffaire Chester
  • Cinderbox
  • Big Hand Alehouse
  • Corner Store Chester
  • icestone gelato
  • zuger's ltd
  • Xiang Yang Ltd T/a Pandamami
  • The Church Bar & Restaurant
  • Da Noi Chester
  • Picanha Grill
  • Popcorn
  • pacinos restaurant
  • moules a go go
  • Panini Press
  • The White Horse
  • Ruan Orchid
  • istanbul bbq
  • Oddfellows Rooms Ltd
  • Atina Kitchen
  • Mill Hotel
  • Brewhouse and Kitchen Chester
  • Townhouse Hotel
  • Brewery Tap
  • Sleepy Panda Chinese Restaurant
  • Deva Tap Chester
  • Edgar House Ltd
  • The Cornerhouse
  • Bear & Billet
  • The Yard
  • Koconut Grove
  • Siam Thai & Teppanyaki Restaurant
  • artichoke
  • Hickory's Smokehouse
  • SHORT AND STOUT LTD
  • The Ship Inn
  • The Faulkner Arms
  • Sticky Walnut Limited
  • The Suburbs
  • Little yellow pig
  • The Bears Paw
  • Rhino coffee
  • Boughton Hall Cricket Club Bar
  • Cafe Nora
  • Wahala Barbecue & Grill
  • Fish and Chips At Weston Grove
  • Village Cafe Upton
  • The Piper

A large number of chain restaurants are taking part too. Visit https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/18624273.eat-help-full-list-restaurant-chains-taking-part/