As it feels like about 3 months between the December and the January pay packets it’s no surprise that we can all end up a bit skint.  We didn’t like to think of you going hungry, or not being able to enjoy Birmingham’s delights, so here’s a bunch of ways you can save money whilst going out to eat, drink, and be entertained in Brum.

We take no responsibility if these offers are incorrect or change, we’re only human…

Mailbox Rewards
What we think: We’ve used this a lot and save a bundle of cash.
Summary of what you get:
Free glass of bubbly with any main meal at Miller and Carter
20% off the bill anytime at Gourmet Burger Kitchen (my favourite burgers in Brum)
20% off food Monday to Thursday at Zizzi
20% off food Sunday to Thursday at Strada
20% off food Sunday to Friday at Pennyblacks
2 for 1 on main meals at Pizza Express
Where to register: http://www.mailboxlife.com/rewards/register
What you get in detail: http://www.mailboxlife.com/restaurants-cafe-bars/restaurants-cafe-bars-rewards/

Brindley Place Card
What we think: Note this also covers the sea life centre, Bannatyne’s and other places.
Summary of what you get:
10% off food and drink at: Pitcher & Piano, Piccolino, Pizza Express
10% off treatments at Bannatyne’s health club
2 for 1 on mains at Cafe Rouge
15 % off food at Handmade Burger Co.
2 for 1 entry at The National Sea Life Centre
Where to register: http://www.brindleyplace.com/leisure/loyalty-card/
What you get in detail: http://www.brindleyplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012-year-round-discounts-13.11.121.pdf

Club Individual Card
What we think: Basically a point-earning loyalty card for Piccolino and Bank.
Where to register: http://www.club-individual.co.uk/
What you get in detail: http://www.club-individual.co.uk/the-club/
Summary of what you get:
Points mount up quickly, and you get other good promotions like free wine and credit to try on their new menus.

Slice Card at Bar Room Bar
What we think: our favourite pizza in Brum, defo worth doing.  Costs £1 but 50p is donated to Teens Unite Charity.
Where to register: http://www.pizzakitchenbars.co.uk/slice-card
What you get in detail: http://www.pizzakitchenbars.co.uk/slice-card
Summary of what you get:
20% off food
20% off a selection of drinks Collect points

Bite Card
What we think: Travel on trains much?  Most mainline stations now accept Bite Card.
Where to register: https://www.bitecard.co.uk/
What you get in detail: https://www.bitecard.co.uk/
Summary of what you get:
20% off at many station brands such as: Upper Crust, The Pasty Shop, Pumpkin, Burger King, Millie’s Cookies, Bars on Stations.

Gourmet Society Card
What we think: Like living it up?  Then this Gourmet Society Card can give you massive savings at many of Birmingham’s restaurants and venues all over the country – it is £70 but you can make that back in savings in a couple of trips.
Where to register: http://www.gourmetsociety.co.uk/
What you get in detail: http://www.gourmetsociety.co.uk/
Summary of what you get:
Offers at lovely restaurants like 2 for 1, 50% off the total bill, 20% off the bill – it depends on the restaurant.

Bar Estillo and Red Peppers e-Clubs
Bar Estillo e-Club
Red Peppers e-Club
Sign up for their e-clubs and get monthly offers on food and drinks and a bottle fizz on your birthday.

Voucher Cloud
If you’ve got a smart phone then get the Voucher Cloud App – there’s lots of offers for Birmingham restaurants, bars, and shops.

O2 Moments
Another one for the smart phone users – again, lots of offers.