Food Prices in England
Jul 6th, 2010, 11:55 AM
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<i>This is a continental brekkie. Like what they have on the whole of Europe. Christ no wonder we think you're hoovers.</i>
If that hypothetical hungry 20-year-old male doesn't get full on a restaurant entree, he's sure not going to be full on a slice of bread with some jam.
Seriously, lala, if you're thinking of "breakfast included" as a Hampton Inn buffet or a full English, you'll be surprised at some hostel breakfasts. But if you are fine with just a roll and coffee, you might be all set (not all provide coffee though).
If that hypothetical hungry 20-year-old male doesn't get full on a restaurant entree, he's sure not going to be full on a slice of bread with some jam.
Seriously, lala, if you're thinking of "breakfast included" as a Hampton Inn buffet or a full English, you'll be surprised at some hostel breakfasts. But if you are fine with just a roll and coffee, you might be all set (not all provide coffee though).
Jul 6th, 2010, 11:24 PM
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I found there were plenty of cheap and generous servings in pubs. In the tour group i was with we often shared a ploughman's lunch and it was ample.Also I bought lots of fruit, cheese, tomatoes and buns in Tescos and similar places and munched away quite happily. the most expensive place i went to cost 21 pounds and it was just a one off but super.
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Jul 7th, 2010, 01:13 AM
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At least four of those towns have universities, in fact Manchester and London have a few.
Suss out which part of town is "student-ville" Any adult will tell you possibly with an accompanying snarl.
There will be lots of cheap eateries there.
Suss out which part of town is "student-ville" Any adult will tell you possibly with an accompanying snarl.
There will be lots of cheap eateries there.
Jul 7th, 2010, 02:10 AM
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Eat in pubs at lunchtime as the price usually goes up a pound or two for 'dinner'. >>>
It doesn't in bog-standard juicers. It does in gastro-pubs and othe ponceterias.
Te simple answer is eat where we eat - caffs, Cheap, usually good (sometime excellent). Most only open for brekkie (full english - more than enough for a septic gutlord) and lunch.
Try the pie and mash if you get a chance (with liquor. That's important)
It doesn't in bog-standard juicers. It does in gastro-pubs and othe ponceterias.
Te simple answer is eat where we eat - caffs, Cheap, usually good (sometime excellent). Most only open for brekkie (full english - more than enough for a septic gutlord) and lunch.
Try the pie and mash if you get a chance (with liquor. That's important)
Jul 7th, 2010, 07:29 AM
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Te simple answer is eat where we eat - caffs, Cheap, usually good (sometime excellent). Most only open for brekkie (full english - more than enough for a septic gutlord) and lunch.>
Yes but you will not find many of these, if any in the places in central London most tourists go - just Pret a Pret or whatever McDonalds calls their sandwich shops, Starbucks and other places with sky-high prices.
Yes but you will not find many of these, if any in the places in central London most tourists go - just Pret a Pret or whatever McDonalds calls their sandwich shops, Starbucks and other places with sky-high prices.
Jul 7th, 2010, 08:30 AM
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In summary then ....
our cheap crap is better than theirs. One visit to Wendies will confirm.
Greasy spoons are silver south of Luton.
$60 will buy you an awful lot of meal deals in Tesco.
Our students are debt ridden paupers, best to ride on their tails.
Mc Ds do and don't but it is still dog food which ever country you are in.
Our pubs are all going out of business becuase they are serving dirt cheap food AND booze. Maybe the condoms in the bogs are their money spinner?
Living on a budget in the UK will leave you pushing you weight allowance on the return flight.
Glad we have cleared that one up.
our cheap crap is better than theirs. One visit to Wendies will confirm.
Greasy spoons are silver south of Luton.
$60 will buy you an awful lot of meal deals in Tesco.
Our students are debt ridden paupers, best to ride on their tails.
Mc Ds do and don't but it is still dog food which ever country you are in.
Our pubs are all going out of business becuase they are serving dirt cheap food AND booze. Maybe the condoms in the bogs are their money spinner?
Living on a budget in the UK will leave you pushing you weight allowance on the return flight.
Glad we have cleared that one up.
Jul 8th, 2010, 07:53 AM
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Ah, this makes me think of the old days. I and a partner went all over Europe and the UK, for 9 whole months, and spent $5 per day per person, overall. Mostly youth hostels, some B&B's and pensions. Food and lodging.
We ate bread and cheese, we had hostel breakfasts, we ate in lots of pubs in England. We never starved, in fact I gained a few pounds overall on that trip, despite hiking across most of Mull with a full backpack, and not being able to find anything to eat in Skopje.
I believe the original "Europe on $5 a day" has become $50. It was tough to do it on 5, but we managed, and I'm sure you will too, if you try.
We ate bread and cheese, we had hostel breakfasts, we ate in lots of pubs in England. We never starved, in fact I gained a few pounds overall on that trip, despite hiking across most of Mull with a full backpack, and not being able to find anything to eat in Skopje.
I believe the original "Europe on $5 a day" has become $50. It was tough to do it on 5, but we managed, and I'm sure you will too, if you try.
Jul 10th, 2010, 10:33 PM
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<<Try the pie and mash if you get a chance (with liquor. That's important)>>
Don't try to get throat in Manchester - it's southern food - in Manchester have pie and peas, and if you have a choice get loose meat pie, peas and pickled red cabbage
Don't try to get throat in Manchester - it's southern food - in Manchester have pie and peas, and if you have a choice get loose meat pie, peas and pickled red cabbage
Jul 11th, 2010, 12:27 AM
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If you can wait to eat later at night, check out the supermarkets like Tescos when they discount their pre-prepared food. At around 8.00pm I bought a whole cooked chicken, tub of mash potatoes, salad and a baguette for under 10 pounds - in Kensington! Not only did I have a great dinner but lunch the next day.
