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Being
a student inevitably means we have no money or food normally, but
what if we fancy treating ourselves to some good tucker and a bottle
of wine?
There
are places - even posh places - that do special deals for those
of us without bottomless pockets.
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Read some BBC Gloucestershire
readers recommendations...
Renowned
in Cheltenham for being posh, classy and expensive, this definitely
a place to come for a treat or on a special occasion (or if a bloke's
paying for you girlies - after all, it's just been revealed that
guys in Gloucestershire come second in a national survey on which
men spend most on a first date!).
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about the survey here
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| Vicky
enjoys eating out on the cheap |
But
they also do a 'prix fixe' (fixed price for you non-French-speakers)
set menu from 12-7, Monday to Saturday.
You
can choose from two or three courses - two is £13.50 per person
and three £16 - a good deal if you fancy splashing out. The portions
aren't very big but the quality is excellent.
Le Petit Blanc,
Next to the Queens Hotel,
Promenade
Cheltenham
Tel: 01242 266800
Downstairs
in Montpellier Courtyard this is a firm favourite with the locals.
A lively
restaurant with great atmosphere and BIG portions, it's the place
to come if you fancy a laugh with your friends, good food and a
relaxed meal.
There is no student discount but its good value anyway - main courses
start from £7.50. You can't book so it's just a case of going down
there and getting a table - early is best to avoid disappointment.
Flynns Brasserie,
Montpellier Courtyard,
Cheltenham
Tel: 01242 252752
Another
restaurant with heaps of atmosphere, this place has a slight Mediterranean/Mexican
feel to the décor and it's a very relaxed place.
They
do a special lunchtime menu which is three courses for £10, from
12-2.
For
evening meals there is a huge variety of food with the cheapest
main course being £7. They also have a special "wine selection room"
where you can browse round and choose your perfect plonk!
This
is a great novelty which I love, but it is quite pricy with the
cheapest bottle being £10.95 - great for a treat though!
The Storyteller
11 North Place,
Cheltenham
Tel: 01242 250343
Gloucester's
eating out scene doesn't have anything like the range on offer in
Cheltenham - unless you're a big curry fan - but this is one of
its hidden treasures.
Just
a short walk from the city centre, this is a relaxed and casual
restaurant with very friendly staff.
Their
portions are HUGE and they sell cheap wine - from £7 a bottle: bargain!
They
also do a great eat-all-you-can buffet night on a Wednesday between
6pm and 9.30pm. It's £11.95 and the food is fresh and really tasty.
Siam Thai,
5 Park Road,
Gloucester,
Tel: 01452 522289
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Topolys
Italian Restaurant
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Good
value if you like Italian but want something nicer than Pizza Hut
fare.
Main
courses start at £7 and there is a take away service also available.
It's quite a casual restaurant with friendly staff - this is a good
place to go for a quick meal and the takeaway service is ideal for
when you can't be bothered to cook but want something special!
Topolys Italian Restaurant
Southgate Street
Gloucester
01452 331062
These are just a few of my favourites. If yours isn't in the
list let us know by filling in the online form below. Happy eating!
Victoria
Handson
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You
can't survive on beans on toast forever, however skint you are. Glos
Uni student Vicky Handson picks her fave places to eat without breaking
the bank. Tell us about yours! 
