January deals: The 10 best food events and offers

2026 has been hard-launched, and we’re already steaming through the year: dragging ourselves through the first week with minimal enthusiasm and willpower. Spirits are, unsurprisingly, low. Our immune systems are in recovery mode, following an onslaught of cheese, chocolate and ale, and our bank accounts are severely depleted. We’re all in desperate need of something, anything to help get us through the remaining winter months.

Thankfully, we’ve got an antidote. A cure for your post-festive ailments. A way to pacify that dreadful, lingering feeling that comes with returning to work.

We’ve rounded up the top 10 January deals on the UK’s best bites and foodie events, because there’s no better way to lift your mood than with some top-drawer scran.

Check out our curated selection, grab a ticket, and eat your feelings this January.

 

 

Pizza and sides at YES

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When: Until 6 pm, every day through January

Where: 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB

Multi-level live music venue, bar and eatery, Manchester’s YES kicks us off with a banging deal on pizza slices served fresh from the oven. Grab yourself a wedge from the Pepperoni Playboy team and pay just £1.95, or, if you're feeling particularly peckish, opt for a meal deal and pick some sides to accompany your slice from the Trippy Chippy kitchen for just £5.

 

Menus and more at yes-manchester.com.

 

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Caribbean flavours at The Reggae Brunch

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When: Saturday 24th January 2026

Where: Fire Club & The Garden, Vauxhall, London, SE1 7TJ

The Reggae Brunch are serving up sunshine vibes when we need them the most this January. Head to London’s Fire Club & The Garden for non-stop reggae all afternoon and killer Caribbean flavours - think jerk chicken, rice n peas, coleslaw and plantain. Plus, you’ll also find a menu of boozy cocktails and DJs shelling out dancehall, soca and reggae classics, from 12 until 5 pm. We know a good deal when we see one.

 

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Rotisserie chicken at the Trading Route

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When: Tuesday 6th - Saturday 31st January 2026

Where: 1 Goods Yard Street, Manchester, M3 3BG

Coming through with a proper January lifeline, your go-to for rotisserie-style chicken in Manchester, Trading Route is offering 50% off half and full chickens throughout the month. Located opposite Aviva Studios, the eatery’s mega deal runs from Tuesday to Saturday, between 12 pm and 3 pm, and 5 pm and 9 pm. An ideal option if you're looking for those protein gains to keep on track with your New Year's regime.

 

Visit thetradingroute.co.uk for more.

 

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A hearty roast at The Hangover Brunch

When: Sunday 11th January - Sunday 4th October 2026

Where: FunnyBoyz Liverpool in Liverpool

If it’s looking like your January is going to be anything but dry, chances are you’ll be waking with a sore head over the coming weekends. Thankfully, Liverpool’s FunnyBoyz are on hand to rehydrate you and rid you of your hangxiety with their hangover Brunch. Shake off the night before with Benidorm-style bingo, drag queen cabaret and proper party vibes. Have a hair of the dog that bit you, like a Bloody Mary or a bucks fizz, while getting stuck into a hearty roast or a 1-course brunch. 

 

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Nachos, cubanos and burritos at Revolucion De Cuba

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When: Friday 2nd January - 29th January 2026

Where: Unit 17, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AF

Hearty food with big flavours. That’s what’s on offer at Liverpool’s Revolucion De Cuba this January, and if you sign up for an account via their website, you’ll receive a voucher to get 33% off food. No hard sell here. Choose from stacked burgers and loaded burritos to tapas plates and sweet treats. Fancy something to wash it all down? Download the app and you’ll unlock extended Happy Hour, pouring 2-for-1 cocktails, £4 pints and more, Monday to Friday when you order through the app.

 

Visit revoluciondecuba.com/bar/liverpool for more.

 

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Dry-aged rump steak and sides at Hawksmoor

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When: Thursday 1st - Saturday 31st January 2026

Where: 23 W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA

Steak and chips. Name a better combo, we’ll wait. Done right (or medium-well) and served at a very reasonable price, it’s pretty much impossible to turn down. Luckily for foodies in and around Edinburgh - or anyone planning a trip to the Scottish capital this month - Hawksmoor are running their popular £16 steak and side menu. Expect a dry-aged rump steak with your choice of sides, from chips to salad, available Monday to Friday (12 - 6 pm) and Saturday (12 - 5.30 pm). These guys are known for their quality beef, so don’t miss out.

 

Visit thehawksmoor.com/locations/edinburgh/january-steak for more.

 

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Japanese-style curry at Sticks’n’Sushi

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When: Monday to Friday, 5th - 31st January 2026

Where: 100 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JQ

Cleanse your palette of festive flavours with the umami of Japanese cuisine this January. Start the new year strong with a comforting set menu packed full of warming winter favourites at London ramen spot, Sticks’n’Sushi. The Karē Setto serves up grilled edamame, miso soup and Tori Karē - a mild Japanese mushroom curry - all for the tidy sum of £21.50, making it an easy win for an affordable, feel-good feast.

 

Visit sticksnsushi.com/gb/en/restaurants for more.

 

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A culinary celebration at the Taste of the Calton

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When: Friday 16th January - Friday 27th February 2026

Where: Barras Art And Design (BAaD) in Glasgow

BAaD Glasgow’s Taste of The Calton is a Friday night feast for food lovers, serving up an intimate six‑course tasting menu with paired drinks that showcase seasonal Scottish flavours and local creativity. Each plate tells a bit of the story of The Calton’s culinary heritage, perfect for slowing down, savouring good food and soaking up the warm, community vibes in the heart of BAaD’s courtyard setting. With limited spots available, it’s worth booking early if you’re after something a bit special to do with mates or a date this January.

 

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A theatrical feast at the Faulty Towers Dining Experience

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When: January - April 2026

Where: 56-60 Guilford St, Russell Sq, London WC1N 1DB

For fans of classic British comedy and retro dishes, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at the President Hotel offers a mouthwatering adventure that fans of the iconic sitcom can’t afford to miss. Step inside Basil, Sybil and Manuel’s (chaotic) hotel for a highly interactive, riotously funny two‑hour show, all while tucking into a 1970s‑inspired three‑course meal. Mayhem, improv and that classic Fawlty Towers madness aplenty.

  

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Pizza, burgers, grill and more at Diecast

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When: Wednesday to Friday, 4 pm - 9 pm, January - February 2026

Where: 51 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JQ 

It’s going to be tough to shift those extra pounds gained over the festive period with all these mega deals, and Diecast’s latest offer will only make things harder. Feast your way through the month with 40% off the entire menu - yes, you read that right - every Wednesday to Friday, 4 - 9 pm. Burgers, bowls, sides, desserts - nothings off limits! That’s our New Year’s resolutions out the window. Great. 

 

Visit diecastmcr.com/january for more.

 

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For more foodie-friendly events happening across the UK in 2026, and to find a variety of other experiences and attractions, check out our things to do page.

 

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