Eating out in the 60s
Eating out was less popular in the 60s than today. It was still an expensive luxury. For some, fish and chips on holiday was the nearest they came to a meal out. Restaurants though, were becoming more popular. Chinese and Indian cuisine was popular with the younger generation.
Some dining places mentioned in our survey were:
- Taj Mahal, Oxford
- Coffee bars
- Ley-on's, Soho, London
- Lyons Corner House
- Only on holiday, usually fish & chips and Devon Cream Tea once a year
- Pub food
- Woolworth's Café
An alternative to eating out was to ask friends around for dinner. This was popular from the fifties onwards and was cheaper than eating out.
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