Residents and visitors to Biddulph can now begin dining out in style, as a number of local restaurants, pubs and cafés take part in the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which begins today (Monday, 3rd August).

In a bid to boost the hospitality industry following the Coronavirus lockdown, the unprecedented government scheme will allow people who dine out from Monday to Wednesday during August to benefit from 50% off the price of their meals, up to the value of £10 a head, with the government reimbursing the restaurant the remaining 50 per cent.

As the scheme gets underway, many local businesses in Biddulph and the surrounding area are participating. These include:

• Roti Restaurant on High Street

• Reubens American Italian on High Street

• The Roaring Meg on Pennine Way

• The Gardeners Arms on Brown Lees Road

• The Ash Inn on Mow Cop Road

• The Bradley Green Wetherspoons on High Street

• The Top Pub on Hill Top

• The Talbot on Grange Road

• Brindley's Lock on Silverstone Crescent

To find a business within five miles of you that is registered for the scheme, enter your postcode on the Government's website here.

Staffordshire County Council's economic growth leader Mark Winnington said: "The hospitality sector has been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 crisis and in Staffordshire is a vital part of our local economy.

"We have some fantastic restaurants in the county that we want to see get back on their feet and thriving again.

"More people are heading out now to enjoy themselves safely and this is a welcome boost from the Government.

"We hope people will take advantage of this offer during August and support their local eateries."

Businesses will reclaim the discounted amount each week through an online service.

Only those venues who have signed up to the scheme can take part, but they can register until 31 August.

Is your pub, restaurant or café taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme? Let us know by emailing [email protected] so we can add you to the list!

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