Seven incredible restaurant deals to beat the January blues in Shropshire
There are still plenty of ways to enjoy dining out and a night out in Shropshire in January - even as finances might be tight after the festive period
January can be a bit of a bore after the fun of Christmas is over - and many of us are all spent out, with little spare cash to splash on dining out or enjoying a night out.
But fear not - lots of restaurants and pub chains have stepped up to offer discounts and promotions to attract guests to beat the January blues.
We've taken a look at the offers available to foodies and drinkers and picked out seven of the best. These are presented in no particular order.
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1. Marston's pubs 30 per cent off
The pub chain are offering 30 per cent off main meals across January at pubs in Shrewsbury, including The Featherbed, Beeches and Boars Head, and other pubs across the region like the Bandon Arms in Bridgnorth, Bucks Head in Church Stretton and Barley Mow in Telford.
Customers are able to go onto the Marston's website at any pub in the region and sign up to get a code for 30 per cent off main meals, up to and including eight people on a table.
2. George Oswestry, Oswestry
The George Oswestry is one of many pubs under the Craft Union banner which is bringing down the cost of pints to welcome in customers during January as part of its New Year sale.
The chain is offering pints from as low as £1.79 during January at the pub in Oswestry, as well as at its sister pub, the Bear in Bridgnorth.
3. Flaming Grill pubs offering buy one get one free (BOGOF)
Greene King Flaming Grill pubs are offering a buy one get one free (BOGOF) offer on a variety of food and drink items, which includes burgers, steaks, fish and chips and flatbreads.
Guests can also take advantage of BOGOF drinks including cocktails, bottled beer, cider and glass of house wine.
The offer is available until January 20 and is available at a range of Greene King pubs across the Shropshire including Oxon Priory in Shelton, Riverside Inn in Shrewsbury, Two Henrys in Battlefield and Gingerbread Man in Market Drayton.
Terms and conditions can be found at greeneking.co.uk/pubs-restaurants-hotels/flaming-grill/terms-and-conditions
4. Miller & Carter Steakhouse
The popular high quality steakhouse, which has restaurants in Telford, is offering a discounted meal from its Rare Treat Menu.
Customers will be able to pick either a two course meal for £24.95 or a three course meal for £28.95 from a set menu of carefully selected starters, four types of steal with steak sauce, wedge dressing and choice of side, a main meal full of burgers, fish and other classics, and an indulgent pudding menu.
There is also a wide drinks menu as part of the menu, including cocktails and wine and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks as well.
The promotion runs throughout January and is available all-day Sunday to Thursday and 12pm to 5pm Friday and Saturdays.
5. Hickory's Smokehouse, Shrewsbury
Bringing the best southern American BBQ flavours to the region, Hickory's has a fine range of meats and treats on offer for lovers of BBQ to enjoy.
Throughout January, the popular chain is offering what it calls "Smokin' Deals" between Monday and Thursday throughout January, starting with its big chicken basket full of Southern fried chicken, popcorn chicken and cajun battered wings and sides for £12.99 on Mondays.
On Tuesdays, customers can get a foot-long sausage loaded with onions, BBQ sauce, mustard and crushed pork rings for £12.99, while Wednesdays provide an 8oz rump steak with pepper sauce and a milkshake for £12.99.
Finally, Thursdays see a selection of smokehouse favourites, including baby back ribs, southern fried chicken, BBQ glazed chicken wings, hand pulled pork, BBQ pit beans & Hickorys wood Smoked Pork jalapeño & cheese sausage. Served with skin-on fries & slaw for £19.99.
6. Water Rat, Ironbridge
The pub overlooking the River Severn has become a popular hub for walkers and locals alike, providing fine ales and high quality food, as well as rooms for those wishing to stay longer.
Across the weekdays in January, the Water Rat is running a January sale on food and rooms, with a dining offer of two courses for £25, which includes a drink, and a double room with breakfast for two and dinner for two for £110.
Both deals can be booked by going onto the Water Rat website and using either the Book a Table or Book a Room links.
7. Red House, Lilleshall
Sitting on the outskirts of Lilleshall on the busy A518 road, the Red House has developed a reputation for providing locally source food, prepared with care along a backdrop of the Shropshire countryside.
The restaurant is encouraging more people to come down and try the quality meals, from simple pleasures like chicken pie and pan-roasted sea bass to homemade pizza and vegetarian options, by offering a promotion of two for £22 between Monday and Friday throughout January.
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