As the entire London Underground network closes for 24 hours, restaurants, bars, hotels and mobile apps are attempting to keep Londoners smiling by offering special deals and promotions to customers. Need perking up during the strike? Here are the discounts to know about
1. 50% off pizza at Worship Street, Shoreditch
London’s newest pizza place is offering 50% off pizzas for anyone who tweets @PizzaBuzzUK using the #tubestrike hashtag. Just show your tweet at the till to get the deal. The discount is valid all day Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 August and can be used on Worship St Loves pizza or customised pizzas (up to four toppings). Alphabeta Building, 2b Worship Street, EC2A 2AH. pizzabuzz.co.uk
2. 50% off your food bill at One Canada Square, The Gun, The Botanist and more
ETM Group’s gastropubs, bars and restaurants are offering 50% off the total food bill to those who quote “Tube Strike” on Wednesday 5 or Thursday 6 August. These venues include One Canada Square at Canary Wharf, The Gun at Docklands, The Botanist and both Broadgate Circle and Sloane Square, The Well in Clerkenwell, The White Swan at Chancery Lane, Jugged Hare and Chiswell Street Dining Rooms at Barbican and Ealing Park Tavern in South Ealing.
3. Free rickshaw rides with Payfriendz
Can’t get to work? Mobile payments app Payfriendz is helping commuters in London by offering free rickshaw rides throughout the city. To request a ride, download the app and message #SurviveTheStrike to a number which will which will appear in your contact list. It’s got to beat queuing for the bus…
4. 30% off a hotel room with HotelTonight
Avoid getting stuck in the capital (or forking out for an expensive taxi ride) by making the most of this offer from HotelTonight and The Londonist. First time bookers will receive £30 off a hotel room (with a minimum £70 spend) and best of all, this deal is valid all week, from 3 – 10 August. londonist.com/hoteltonight
MORE: GET UP TO 30% OFF THEATRE TICKETS THIS AUGUST
5. Discounted rooms at The Athenaeum, Piccadilly
6. 50% off wine at Pierre Victoire, Soho
Fancy getting stuck into some French cuisine and a good bottle of white or red? This Dean Street restaurant is offering diners half price off a bottle of wine. Enjoy! 5 Dean Street, W1D 3RQ. pierrevictoire.com
7. 50% off food at the Salt Yard Group
Love tapas? Don’t miss out on this brilliant offer. Starting from 6.30pm on Wednesday 5 August until 11.30pm on Thursday 6, the Salt Yard Group is offering 50% off food across all of its restaurants (these include Salt Yard, Ember Yard, Dehesa and Opera Tavern). Just quote ‘tube strike’ when making a booking or print out this offer. The discount is valid for groups of up to four guests and will be applied to food items only. saltyardgroup.co.uk
8. Discounted drinks and bar snacks at The Big Easy, Covent Garden
The Big Easy is lifting spirits with live music and fantastic deals starting from 6pm on Wednesday 5 until closing on Thursday 6 evening. £3 pints of Meantime Brewery Fresh, £5 Slushies and £5 on all bar bites should keep commuters happy. See full details on the offer here. 12 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NA. bigeasy.co.uk
9. 25% off at The Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross
Too much hassle to travel in and out of the city? This super stylish boutique hotel is offering 25% off rooms on Wednedsay 5 and Thursday 6 August. See more details and book online here. Pancras Rd, King’s Cross, N1C 4TB. gnhlondon.com
10. 50 % off food at Bunga Bunga, Battersea
South West London’s quirky pizzeria and karaoke joint is promising commuters a fun-filled evening with 50% off all food during the tube strike. Show your Oyster card and enjoy feasting on pizza, cocktails and gelato. 37 Battersea Bridge Rd, Battersea, SW11 3BA. bungabunga-london.com