Yes, it’s finally here! To kick off 2012 as we mean to go on, we’re rather excited to announce that the official UK Nando’s app is ready to download right now, for free.

We reckon it’s a must-have app for every Nando’s fan:

1. Find us when you get a Nando’s craving – find your nearest restaurant, get GPS directions, save & share your favourite Nando’s

2. Check in with Facebook Places – share your location with friends and let them know you’re getting your PERi-PERi on

3. Meet at Nando’s – Gather your friends together and organise a meet-up at Nando’s with Facebook events

It’s available free for iPhone, iPad and Android, so go get some PERi-PERi in your pocket and head on over to the App Store or Android Marketplace right now (or our App page) and give it a spin.

[Download it now on iTunes and Android Marketplace]

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Questions or feedback?

Here are some answers to the two main ones we think you might have. Got any more or want to give us some feedback? Tweet us (use #NandosApp) or drop us an email to feedback (at) nandos.co.uk

Q. Um, Why is it only available on iOS and Android? I’ve got a Blackberry/Nokia and I feel left out.

A. Sorry, we had to choose which platforms to develop the app for and we went with the two most popular for smartphones – based on general technology trends and also what we see from the stats for our website and other online activity. Remember too, we recently launched a mobile-friendly version of our website, so if you visit nandos.co.uk on *any* mobile device, then you’ll be able to easily find and get directions to your nearest Nando’s as well as check out the full Nando’s menu. There’s also an official Nando’s Nokia app that’s been around a while and we’re already looking at options for Blackberry and how we can bring some more app love to our Nando’s fans that like a side of BBM with their chicken.

Q. How come the Nando’s app doesn’t have a menu or let me order Nando’s straight from my phone?

A. We decided to focus on the social side of things with the first version of the app – making it easier to find and get directions to your nearest Nando’s, meet up with your mates and check-in using Facebook, as well as a load of other nice things like being able to save and share your favourite Nando’s. We’re already working on version two which will include a tasty pocket version of the menu, as well as other top secret, yet-to-be announced, features that we think you’ll love. So, watch this space!

What a great combination Free Nando’s and Free tickets to the theatre. Nando’s is a great option for pre-theatre or pre-cinema. Tuck into a fine feast and relax knowing that you won’t be waiting for the bill just as you need to make a dash for your seats. We thought you might like a night out? How about a free meal at any Nando’s for two then tickets for both of you to see Sucker Punch at the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square. The nearest Nando’s restaurant is in Victoria Cardinal Place or Wilton Road (just a short tube ride away).

Sucker Punch is a brand new show opening on 11^th June. In the red corner: Leon Davidson – Black British champ or Uncle Tom? In the blue corner: Troy Augustus– American powerhouse or naïve cash cow? Two former friends step into the ring and face up to who they are. Roy Williams’ play Sucker Punch looks back on what it was like to be young and black in the 80s and asks if the right battles have been fought, let alone won.

To win this brilliant prize, simply post your comment answering – Which Nando’s Peri Peri sauce packs the biggest punch? Which is the hottest Peri Peri sauce?

For more information about Sucker Punch: http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/whatson01.asp?play=572

Terms and conditions – Subject to availability. Prize is as stated and cannot be transferred. No cash alternative will be offered.

We’re very proud of our new addition to the family! Our restaurant on York Way in Kings Cross opened last Wednesday and has been an amazing success. Gabor is the Patrao (Patrao is what we call our managers, it’s Portuguese for head of the family!) and he is truely at the helm of that great ship, steering her onto the seas of York Way. We thought we’d share some pics of the beauty that is Nando’s in Kings Cross. Have you been? Are you going? Please share your thoughts and comments here!

Did you hear that flapping noise? Sorry, only us spreading our wings!! We’re all pretty excited as we have a brand new restaurant opening this week (Wednesday 21^st April) just around the corner from Kings Cross station – on York Way. It’s a stunning restaurant, we hope we can welcome you to chow down on some chicken soon! It’s going to be pretty handy if you’re nipping off up north on the train or if you’ve got time to come in and relax with us.

We now have 22 restaurants in central London, a pretty impressive count I’m sure you’ll agree. We’re near several stations – Victoria (Cardinal Place and Wilton Road), Euston (right outside the station), Kings Cross (York Way) , London Bridge (Clink St) and Liverpool Street (Spitalfields) – a take away from Nando’s could be the perfect travel companion to join you on your next train journey. Fancy a pre-theatre Nando’s? We have restaurants in Piccadilly (Glasshouse St), Soho (Frith St), Covent Garden (Chandos Place) and Holborn (Southampton Place). Also if you’re on a shopping extravaganza at Westfield, a quick bite to eat in Nando’s is a perfect retail therapy break.

So, we just thought we’d share with you our newest restaurant to open and remind you that wherever and whenever you need us we’ll be there!