So why not treat yourself to some pie and mash, a curry or a hot bowl of soup.
This month is all about comfort food and keeping warm.
Here are a selection of places in and around Mansfield offering some traditional winter warmers to get you through this winter season.
5. Fox and Crown, Skegby
At the Fox and Crown on Dalestorth Road, Skegby you can enjoy two selected adult main meals and two kids main meals for just £15, all day Monday to Friday, with additional kids main meals available for just £1. Other offers include steak from £7.99, all day Monday and Tuesday, two mains for £10.99, all day Monday to Thurday and two for one burgers all day Thursday. Photo: Google
6. Bella Italia, Mansfield
At Bella Italia on Mansfield Leisure Park, Park Lane, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, you can enjoy pasta for £5 every day from midday until January 26. Other offers includes kids eat for £1 between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Thursday, two courses from £15.95, 25% NHS and blue light card holders discount, from midday, Sunday to Thursday, and 30% student discount, Sunday to Thursday. Photo: Google
7. The Stag and Pheasant, Mansfield
At The Stag and Pheasant on Clumber Street, Mansfield, you can enjoy breakfast from 8am to 11.30am for £4.60, Afternoon Deals, Monday to Friday, from 2pm to 5pm, with meals starting at £5.20, including a drink, Steak Club on Tuesday between 11.30am and 11pm and Curry Club on Thursday between 11.30am and 11pm. All main meals include a free drink and enjoy free refills on coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Photo: Anne Shelley
8. The Widow Frost, Mansfield
At The Widow Frost on Leeming Street, Mansfield, you can enjoy breakfast from 8am to 11.30am for £4.60, Afternoon Deals, Monday to Friday, from 2pm to 5pm, with meals starting at £5.20, including a drink, Steak Club on Tuesday between 11.30am and 11pm and Curry Club on Thursday between 11.30am and 11pm. All main meals include a free drink and enjoy free refills on coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Photo: Google