The scheme offers 50 per cent off food and non-alcoholic drinks throughout August for people who dine in the city's eateries. Our photographer James Hardisty went to see how the restaurants were getting on as the scheme launched: Leeds restaurant The New Conservatory trade doubles on first lunch of 50 per cent discount scheme Eat Out to Help Out


2. 50 per cent off
Customers at outlets signed up to the scheme will get 50 per cent discount on food or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or drink in

3. 10 maximum
There is a maximum of 10 discount per diner every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between August 3 and August 31


5. The New Conservatory
The New Conservatory on Albion Place in Leeds city centre is taking part in the scheme.

6. Double the people
Nick Bird, owner of The New Conservatory on Albion Place, said around 50 people had lunch a the venue compared to 25 diners last Monday.

