Eat Out to Help Out was a UK government scheme introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to stimulate demand in the hospitality sector by offering diners a discount subsidised by the Treasury. Our coverage explores how this initiative affected the hotel F&B trade, including case studies from hoteliers, impacts on staffing and operations, and post-scheme reflections on its effectiveness within the wider hospitality recovery. We also report on industry responses, policy analysis, and the long-term legacy for in-house dining revenues and guest behaviour.