Christmas night out: Get £100 worth of cocktails and nibbles for £88 - see how

Christmas nights out have a way of escalating. One minute it’s “just a quick drink”, the next you’re three rounds deep, someone’s ordered truffle fries “for the table”, and your bank balance is quietly screaming. December fun, January consequences.

The good news is you don’t have to be Captain Sensible and withdraw entirely. With a bit of forward planning and PlusSave, you can still enjoy the cocktails, without so much of a big financial hangover. Using PlusSave gives you a defined limit and money off, win-win.

What PlusSave is and why it works

PlusSave^ is thinkmoney’s discounted voucher scheme, available to Smart Plus account holders. It lets you buy digital gift cards at a lower price and spend them immediately at full face value. No waiting, no points, no catch.

Right now, venues including All Bar One, Browns and O’Neills are available through PlusSave at 12% off face value. That means £100 of drinks and nibbles for £88. Same cocktails, same vibe, less money leaving your account.

If you want to add dinner, you have options everywhere from Harvester (12% off and all-you-can-eat Salad cart?). Discount plus your 5 a day? Smugness intensifies. A ‘cheeky’ 8% off Nando’s and 12% off Bouji steaks at Miller & Carter.

Why it’s perfect for festive nights out

Nights out are a classic budget wobble because they’re social, spontaneous and full of “go on then” moments. Using a voucher flips that. You’ve already budgeted - decided how much you’re spending to load the card - and you’ve already saved money before you’ve even left the house.

It also creates a natural spending limit. Once the voucher’s used, that’s your cue to slow down, switch to water, or suggest moving on, rather than letting the night (and the bill) run away from you. Although the process is quick enough to do in the queue – but you didn’t hear that from me.

How to use PlusSave on the night

Before you head out, open the thinkmoney app, go to PlusSave, and buy the voucher for the venue you’re visiting. It’s available instantly and can be used in-store.

When it’s time to pay, you use the voucher just like a normal gift card. No awkwardness, no explaining, just a quieter bill and a small internal sense of smugness. And it stacks when any deals that already exist in the venue.

Make it a group win

If you’re organising the night, suggest a PlusSave kitty, so everyone gets the benefit of the discount. It turns into a low-effort saving win that doesn’t feel like budgeting.

The bigger picture

This isn’t about cutting back on fun or saying no to Christmas plans. It’s about being intentional with money you want to spend, but want to spend well. PlusSave doesn’t change the night out, it just changes the aftermath.

Because the best Christmas cocktails are the ones you enjoy in the moment, not the ones you’re still paying for in February.

^Offers are subject to change and may vary. Check the thinkmoney app for the latest offers.