Welsh businesses praised for extending Eat Out to Help Out scheme off own backs

Welsh businesses have been praised for continuing with their own versions of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

The UK Government’s restaurant discount scheme came to an end yesterday after being created to support the hospitality industry.

The initiative provided a 50 per cent discount of up to £10 per person and saw many eateries report a significant increase in bookings.

As a result, some have now decided to keep offering the incentive at their own expense.

Conservative MS Darren Millar, who represents Clwyd West, said: “Eat Out to Help Out has been a huge success so it’s no wonder that businesses want to adopt a similar incentive to encourage customers to dine out on a permanent basis.

“The scheme has helped restaurants cafes and pubs across Wales to bounce back and it’s been incredibly popular.

“I am delighted that the iconic Welsh brand Brains has decided to introduce its own scheme into September, and that other businesses are also following suit.

“This kind of action – maintaining and building on the stimulus introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak – will pay dividends across Wales.”