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The London Eye

Today, the London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world, drawing visitors from far and wide. Its success is questionable, as is its popularity with tourists and Londoners alike. Yet it was conceived, designed and built against considerable odds.

Of all the remarkable facts about the London Eye, perhaps the most astonishing is that it was ever built at all. It is one of London's few attractions that enjoys a significant portion of repeat business, say no more.

PORTERS ENGLISH RESTAURANT
Price range: Starters and Puddings all £3.95 Most main courses £9.95
Cuisine: Traditional English
Where: 17 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 6466
Web: www.porters-restaurant.com
When: Our discount voucher is valid at any time, for any numbers. Porters is open everyday from 12 noon until 11.30pm (10.30pm on Sundays)

Offer: A generous 15% off the entire food bill, when ordering two (or more) courses from their normal menu. If you are able to make a reservation then it's a good idea to do so, just bring along your discount voucher and receive a generous 15% off the entire food bill.

About Porters:
Porters English Restaurant, about 10 minutes walk from the London Eye in the heart of Covent Garden's theatreland is famous for serving excellent homemade real English food. This year Porters celebrate their 27th Anniversary so we think that they must be doing something right!

The package menu features some of Porters best sellers, including Lamb and Apricot Pie, Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pie, Pork, Leek and Marjoram Sausages or Salmon and Prawn Fishcakes not to mention wonderfully calorific puddings like Steamed Syrup Sponge or Tipsy Summer Pudding. A choice of either starter and maincourse or maincourse and pudding is included along with bottomless coffee or tea.

COVENT GARDEN GRILL
Price range: Starters and Puddings about £5.50 Most main courses about £14.00
Where: 16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7836 6466
Web: www.coventgardengrill.com
When: Our discount voucher is valid at any time, for any numbers. Covent Garden Grill is open everyday from 12 noon until 11.30pm (10.30pm on Sundays)

Our Offer: A generous 15% off the entire food bill, when ordering two (or more) courses from their normal menu. If you are able to make a reservation then it's a good idea to do so, just bring along your discount voucher and receive a generous 15% off the entire food bill.

About Covent Garden Grill:
Covent Garden Grill (as the name suggests) is in London's Covent Garden and less than 10 minutes stroll from the London Eye. Intimate yet bright, the grill is popular with both locals and tourists without ever becoming oppressively packed. The ground floor is divided up into sumptuous leather upholstered booths, whilst downstairs the ambience is slightly calmer with plenty of room and a feeling of exclusivity.

Apart from the extremely tempting menu choices there is an excellent wine list (sensibly priced) obviously selected by someone with knowledge. The list of beers and lagers is equally interesting, there are about two dozen to choose from.