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Inside Society Birmingham(Image: Hank & Margot)<\/p>\nIf you want a dining out experience but don’t want to fork out (as it were), then consider these city centre spotsInside Society Birmingham(Image: Hank & Margot)<\/p>\n
When a pal in the newsroom said that he was celebrating his birthday in January but that no one had the cash to do anything before payday, it had me thinking of dining out recommendations that wouldn’t blow the budget.<\/p>\n
It’s harder than ever to find truly cheap eats outside of Greggs (even the price of Big Macs has blown up, it seems) but I think there are a few options for you to consider.<\/p>\n
There are lots of places with January deals that are worth looking out for, special saver menus and places that will give you cash off if you have an Independent Birmingham card<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n Read more: The \u00a33 trick to saving loads of money in Birmingham’s best restaurants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n But on this list, I’m highlighting seven places that offer bargains all year round.<\/p>\n Of course, what’s a bargain to one isn’t a bargain to another, but I’m looking at options of around a fiver. Got any recommendations for me? Get in touch: Kirsty.Bosley@reachplc.com.<\/p>\n The Wolf<\/p>\n When we visited The Wolf to test out their Tuesday dinner deal<\/a>, our minds were blown – read my glowing review<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was such a bargain, and such great quality, that we felt like we were robbing them when we paid the bill.<\/p>\n Their food is always worth stopping by for (Sunday roasts, in particular) but on a Tuesday? It’s ridiculously good value.<\/p>\n The pies are wicked, the puddings lovely. \u00a32.75 for a Belgian waffle with locally-made ice cream? Incredible!<\/p>\n The Wolf at 2-10 Constitution Hill, B19 3LY<\/strong><\/p>\n Cherry Reds<\/p>\n One of the city’s most beloved independents for a reason, Cherry Reds is never far from my mind when I’m making recommendations for food and drinks.<\/p>\n Especially when it comes to breakfast. Egg on toast for \u00a35.50, bacon, pork or vegan sausage baps for the same? Bargain.<\/p>\n I hear the cakes are wonderful too, but I’d have to try every single one to say with confidence…!<\/p>\n It’s a hard job, this. A stone’s throw from New Street Station too, by the way.<\/p>\n Cherry Reds, 88-92 John Bright Street, B1 1BN<\/strong><\/p>\n Damascena<\/p>\n Back in November, I cosied up in Damascena to see whether much had changed since those days when everyone raved about how good it is.<\/p>\n And honestly, it’s as brilliant as ever. More than that? The prices have barely changed either – check out my full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are 66 options on the menu (exclamation marks x66!!!) and almost everything is under a tenner.<\/p>\n My recommendation is straight off the ‘straight out the oven’ section, a zatar and cheese manakeesh for just \u00a35.35.<\/p>\n Eat it in a dining room that smells of fresh mint tea with a view out over Birmingham Cathedral. Stun.<\/p>\n Damascena, 5-7 Temple Row West, B2 5NY and there’s other venues around the city too<\/strong><\/p>\n Top Falafel<\/p>\n Hands down the cheapest gaff on this list, Top Falafel is always blowing minds with its bargains.<\/p>\n Situated on Pigeon Park or down by the Rag Market, it’s all Middle Eastern flavours at rock bottom prices.<\/p>\n Big portions and scran from 99p. Almost too good to be true, I’m sure you’ll agree. But it’s true, bab!<\/p>\n