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Spending for the second week of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme rose 9% Image caption: Spending for the second week of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme rose 9%

Some UK restaurants say they will continue the government-funded Eat Out to Help Out scheme into September with their own cash because it has been so successful.

Latest HM Treasury data shows diners used the government scheme more than 64 million times in its first three weeks.

The scheme, which is now in its final week, offers customers in restaurants, pubs and cafes 50% off their meal, up to a maximum of £10 per head.

It has been running every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in August to encourage support for the hospitality sector.

Commercial landlord Grosvenor has said it will subsidise discounted meals for its restaurant tenants in Belgravia and Mayfair, while elsewhere restaurants are individually deciding to extend the offer.

"The scheme has not just benefited businesses commercially, it appears to have really boosted consumer confidence as well, which is just as important," said Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UK Hospitality.

Want to find out which restaurants are extending the offer? Read on.