M&S Dine for 2 = €12.50

spanner_head · 03-07-2008 9:38pm #1

Its back again ladies and gentlemen as of today.......

I picked up 2 sets up earlier....

This is what I saw in blanch earlier

-> Lochmuir salmon with soya glaze
-> Chicken breast with caesar melt and proscuitto

Sides:

-> house salad
-> potatoes

Desert:

-> 2 lemon souffles
-> 2 melting middle chocolate puddings

Wines:
- red: Bordeaux 2006 (worth €9.49 alone)
- rose: california
- dry white: Pino Grigio

atgate · 03-07-2008 10:46pm

add to that:

Mains - pork medallions

Veg - Caesar veg. mix

Desert - Strawberry and Creme de something patisseries (got the description wrong there but particularly delicious).

Great value offer.

nc6000 · 04-07-2008 12:22am

We had the Lochmuir Salmon last time the offer was on. MMMMMMMmmmmm

chris85 · 04-07-2008 10:10am

saw this yestereday, verey interesting. must pop back in

Kashkai · 04-07-2008 11:06am

Got 2 of thes emeals last night for this evening and tomorrow. Amazing value. Maybe this "recession" will have its good points after all if grocery prices in this country start to match those in other (lower cost) countries. BTW, amazing how the price of nappies fell in Tescos when Lidl slashed teh price of theirs - €5.89 for a pack of nappies (I've got 3 kids in nappies so its a great price for me). However, knowing Tesco's they probably put up the price of everything else to cover what they were losing on the nappies.

banchang · 04-07-2008 5:23pm

Lemon souffles come with little ramekins.

Mmmmm....ramekin.

A little off topic, but a good related article from yesterdays Evening Standard, on the subject of M&S's current share price woes

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/investing-and-markets/article.html?in_article_id=445223&in_page_id=3&position=moretopstories

snubbleste · 04-07-2008 6:05pm

This certainly is a bargain alert. Fantastic food and the same deal is £10 in the UK, so no massive mark-up.

Dotcomdolly · 04-07-2008 6:55pm

I got the pork, caesar veg, choc puds & pinot grigio - €12.66 discount at till - very impresive saving.
so what's the max saving? the red wine, caesar veg and??

BrotMonster · 04-07-2008 8:28pm

Hi, we went to M&S on grafton st. today and we told that the offer ran out in 30min on thursday. We decided to eat there anyway (normal price) and had a terrible experience:

1. We were taken to seat and left for 15 min, finally got the attention of the staff to take our order.
2. We waited ages for drinks, when they came the were incorrect.
3. There was total confusion with the staff offering us and other diners the incorrect orders.
4. The food arrived (fish & chips x2) - fish was cold in the middle and the chips weren't cooked fully. Also the table was dirty (food stains and dust/dirt - it was on the terrace) and there were no cutlery or napkins.
5. Overall the standard of the fish and chips was no better than you would find in any supermarket.

We told the waiter that we weren't happy with the food and in fairness to him he said he would not charge for either meals. I suspect the low standard is at least in some way due to the restaurant recently opening but I don't think this should effect the quality of the food.

daisy123 · 04-07-2008 8:44pm

Is this bargain for eating in store restaurant or to buy and bring home?

Dotcomdolly · 04-07-2008 8:48pm

daisy123 wrote: »

Is this bargain for eating in store restaurant or to buy and bring home?

The latter. Brotmonster, it's the groceries in the food hall this offer is about. Sorry you had such a lousy experience in the restaurant though.

BrotMonster · 04-07-2008 8:53pm

I think they were actually doing it in the restaurant on grafton street, we asked the manager who seated us. He said they started 12:00 on thursday and was sold out by 12:30.
I would have been much happier with the supermarket deal.

daisy123 · 04-07-2008 8:56pm

Might run in and see if they have any in stock in the morning!

oneweb · 05-07-2008 1:55pm

Without a doubt the BEST bargain I've ever had!!

Yesterday evening in Dundrum, Marks and Spencer actually PAID ME 19c for...

White zin rose (8.99)
Melt salm fcake (5.79)
-> This is all that was left on the Dine for 2 shelf at around 18:30, a member of staff apologised that the rest was sold out so seeing that other people had gotten a card (and as it was also mentioned in the previous offer thread here on boards), I asked for one too. "There's 8 euro on that to use against a side and desert".
Thanks

What was left was promptly removed and replaced by a sign saying "Sorry the offer is over for today, the shelf will be filled again tomorrow morning."

Wandering around the dessert section, I happened upon a
Crem caramel (2.49)

Part 3 of 4 for the meal deal. Score!

I also picked up
Vanilla/maple smoothie (1.90)
Toffee sauce (2.99)
Apricot danish (1.65)

Got to the till, new guy took over.

Subtotal 23.81
Use the gift card -8.00

As next customer was being served, I asked if the meal deal was applied (I wasn't sure if the 8.00 gift card was in lieu of the 12.50 offer). The guy apologised and called his manager. Manager apologised and asked me to go to another till, saying he'd need to refund in cash. That's fine.

Manager logged into till, tapped away and handed me cash. Thank you!

I checked my change later and saw I was given 16.00 back. Going through the receipt and seeing the subtotal after the gift card (not on receipt) was only 15.81, I realised that the venture was definitely worth it

Thanks OP, thanks Marks and Spencer! I'll definitely be shopping there again, even if only for the yummy food and great customer service.

sue97 · 05-07-2008 3:07pm

Thanks for the tip. Went to Blanch this morning. Got 2 large chickens (one for the freezer), profiteroles, 2 slices of cheesecake; 2 bottles of wine, 1 large bowl of salad and greens which look yummy for 25 euro.

Happy days

pampers1 · 04-11-2008 12:46pm

Anyone know if M&S are doing it this week or what's on offer?

Gran Hermano · 04-11-2008 12:49pm

I'm pretty sure it's on again this week, check instore on Thursday or online
late on Wednesday to see what's included.

josh59 · 04-11-2008 1:29pm

Gran Hermano wrote: »

I'm pretty sure it's on again this week, check instore on Thursday or online
late on Wednesday to see what's included.

I think someone in work mentioned that it was every 2nd weekend until Chirstmas but not sure.

Looby_Loo · 04-11-2008 1:39pm

Yeah, it's on this weekend coming.
From what day though?

Do-more · 04-11-2008 1:50pm

Looby_Loo wrote: »

Yeah, it's on this weekend coming.
From what day though?

Thursday!

shift · 02-01-2009 3:08am

Do m&s still do this offer?

the groutch · 02-01-2009 12:38pm

just had a party in for €12.50 offer earlier this week, hard to know if they'll continue the dine in or not

Oracle · 02-01-2009 2:45pm

I tried the Cava that was available with this promotion and it's good, easily the best option in the wine selection. The Oakham chicken (in the previous offer) is delicious too. The Cava alone sells for €9.49 and the larger chickens between €9-€11, so it's a great deal at €12.50

Just one minor gripe, shouldn't the €12.50 be more like €10.50, now that sterling has dropped against the euro? The Dine in for 2 offer is £10 in M&S in the UK.

atgate · 02-01-2009 2:50pm

Oracle wrote: »

I tried the Cava that was available with this promotion and it's good, easily the best option in the wine selection. The Oakham chicken (in the previous offer) is delicious too. The Cava alone sells for €9.49 and the larger chickens between €9-€11, so it's a great deal at €12.50

Just one minor gripe, shouldn't the €12.50 be more like €10.50, now that sterling has dropped against the euro? The Dine in for 2 offer is £10 in M&S in the UK.

Not when you think the government take like eur4 for the wine and the vat rate 6.5 more on prepared food - I think we get a better deal (for once)

the groutch · 02-01-2009 10:51pm

they have a favorites for €5 offer at the moment

8 aberdeen angus burgers
twinpack indian curry
twinpack cheese & tomato pizzas
large chicken pie
and a couple others

€5 each

RATM · 09-01-2009 3:23pm

Do any on the people in the know about M&S know if the dine for 2 is back this weekend?( or indeed if it is ever coming back ?)

josh59 · 09-01-2009 5:33pm

RATM wrote: »

Do any on the people in the know about M&S know if the dine for 2 is back this weekend?( or indeed if it is ever coming back ?)

I think you missed the boat AFAIK it was on last weekend:(

ThOnda · 09-01-2009 5:53pm

I've been in M&S in Tallaght on Sunday and no offers there.

the groutch · 09-01-2009 10:51pm

they deffo won't do any in january because of the '€7 off when you spend €35' vouchers currently in use

the groutch · 14-01-2009 11:31am

I am wrong again, a new one starts tomorrow, and if you have your €7 off when you spend €35 vouchers, you can get 3 lots for €30.50

bored_newbie · 14-01-2009 12:30pm

the groutch wrote: »

I am wrong again, a new one starts tomorrow, and if you have your €7 off when you spend €35 vouchers, you can get 3 lots for €30.50

How do you get those vouchers?

muckety · 14-01-2009 2:52pm

Menu available on M&S website here:

http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/node/n/193557031/279-8877483-6383742?amp;mnSBrand=core

Looks good!

CFC007 · 14-01-2009 3:00pm

Not a great selection of mains this time around

josh59 · 14-01-2009 8:04pm

CFC007 wrote: »

Not a great selection of mains this time around

2 X Lochmuir Salmon Fillets
Gastro Paella
Ready to Roast Honey Gammon
Cook! Scallops and Butter
Medium Whole Chicken
Butternut Goats Cheese Lasagne

Accompaniments:

New Potatoes - Herb
Dauphinoise Poatatoes
Winter Veg Medley
Ceasar Vegetables
Traditional Vegetables For Roasting
Sage & Onion Stuffing
House Salad Bowls
Roast Parsnips
Parmentier Potatoes
Meditterean Vegetables

Desserts:

Lemon & Ricotta Cheesecake Slice
Divine Bread & Butter Pudding
Hot Chocolate Fudge
Puff Apple Pie
Profiterole Stack
Cheese Selection
Fruit Collection
Berry Punnet
Chocolate Mint Collection
Extremely Fruity Blueberry Smoothie

Drinks:

Cobborah Shiraz
Cobborah Chardonnay
Palacio Del Marques Red
Gastron De Veau Chardonnay
Gastron De Veau Merlot
Paladin Temprannillo Shiraz
Paladin Verdejo SB
Valencia OJ

The Gammon is very nice - had one of them from the freezer on Sunday the honey makes a lovely sauce that you can boil down and reduce to pour over the gammon - yum !!!

ThOnda · 14-01-2009 11:03pm

I feel hungry again. There'll be some shopping tomorrow!

friday1 · 15-01-2009 1:27pm

I got 3 x meal deals today in Liffey Valley.

Total Cost 37.50

Should have been 77.50 without that deal.

Cazlou · 15-01-2009 1:42pm

the groutch wrote: »

I am wrong again, a new one starts tomorrow, and if you have your €7 off when you spend €35 vouchers, you can get 3 lots for €30.50

Took full advantage of this today!

Thanks for pointing out that the vouchers could be used. Got the 3 lots for 30.50 and my parents are chuffed :pac:

Just as a note, in Mary St they had the Cava included as part of the deal even though it isn't listed on the website

holly8 · 15-01-2009 1:53pm

bored_newbie wrote: »

How do you get those vouchers?

HOw DO you get the vouchers?

the groutch · 15-01-2009 1:56pm

they were given out before xmas, the idea is to reward loyalty

Cazlou · 15-01-2009 1:56pm

holly8 wrote: »

HOw DO you get the vouchers?

They were available instore Christmas week! It was a leaflet with a voucher for each week in January. I don't know if they'd still be available anywhere

loyatemu · 15-01-2009 2:26pm

CFC007 wrote: »

Not a great selection of mains this time around

in addition to the ones listed they also have "Chicken with Mozarella and Pesto"

muckety · 15-01-2009 2:53pm

They have some vouchers left in Mullingar, so possibly if you ask one of the staff in your local M&S they'll find one for you.

CuppaCocoa · 15-01-2009 10:30pm

Got 3 of these in Liffey Valley tonight! If you're taking the whole chicken check the price on them! They're all different prices from 7-10 euro depending on weight. No cava though :rolleyes:

holly8 · 16-01-2009 11:35am

I got 3 of these in M&S Galway last night - I even got the scallops. And the checkout girl gave me the €7 voucher off too. Great deal.
No cava here either - I got the Australian Shiraz - it was nice!

MOH · 16-01-2009 12:33pm

Dont know if it was a mistake, but in Blackrock the Parmentier Potatoes box seemed a bit big. Then I noticed it says "Serves 4".

the groutch · 16-01-2009 12:35pm

no mistake, that's the one that's part of the offer

danois · 16-01-2009 3:43pm

when does the deal finish would i be wasting my time looking today??

sweetie · 16-01-2009 3:53pm

danois wrote: »

when does the deal finish would i be wasting my time looking today??

nah, lots seemed to be in Abbey st except Cava and some of the sides. Got chicken, gammon, 2 profriteroles, 1 stuffing, 1 pomentier potatoes and two chardonnays just now

josh59 · 16-01-2009 3:54pm

danois wrote: »

when does the deal finish would i be wasting my time looking today??

Runs Thursday to Sundays when it's on

the groutch · 19-01-2009 2:21pm

btw, the products that were part of this offer (bar the wine) are always available at half price for a couple of days after

farreller24 · 20-01-2009 1:36am

anyone know when this will run again and/or how to get details of it? thanks:)

M&S Dine for 2 = €12.50

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