The summer holidays have arrived and it's time to play!
But we know budgets are tight – though mealtimes don’t have to be a stress. Plenty of UK restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets are offering free or low-cost meals for children this summer.
Whether you’re planning a day out, grabbing lunch while shopping, or simply need a break from the kitchen, here’s your ultimate list of where kids can eat for free (or very cheaply)
Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free or for £1
Bill’s
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Offer: Two free kids’ meals per adult main
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When: Weekdays, 21 July–29 September (excludes weekends)
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Website: Bill’s – Kids Eat Free
Yo! Sushi
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Offer: One free child (under 12) per adult main (min. £10 spend), up to one per adult
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When: Weekdays during school holidays
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Website: YO! Sushi – Kids Eat Free
TGI Fridays
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Offer: Free kids’ meal with each adult main
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Note: Requires Stripes Rewards app
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Website: TGI Fridays UK (search “Stripes Rewards”)
Sizzling Pub & Grill
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Offer: Kids eat for £1 with any adult main
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When: Weekdays from 12 pm during holidays
OK Diners
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Offer: One free child under 10 with every adult meal
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Note: Excludes motorway service locations
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
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Offer: Free kids’ main (under 10) when adults order two à la carte courses
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Website: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants (check “Kids Eat Free” offers)
Bella Italia
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Offer: Kids eat for £1 (Sun–Wed before 6 pm) or free on Thursdays
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Website: Bella Italia (look for “Kids Eat Free” deals)
Supermarket Cafés & Affordable Eateries
Morrisons Café
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Offer: Free kids’ meal with any adult meal over £4.50
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Includes: Free fruit and a drink
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Website: Morrisons Café
Dunelm Pausa Café
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Offer: Free kids’ lunch (mini main + two snacks + drink) with any £4 adult spend
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Website: Dunelm Pausa Café
Tesco Café
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Offer: Free Pick ’N’ Mix kids’ lunch with an adult item purchase (Clubcard required)
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Website: Tesco Café
Asda Café
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Offer: Kids eat for £1 – no adult spend required
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Website: Asda Café
Dobbies Garden Centre Café
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Offer: Kids’ breakfast or lunch for £1 with adult meal; £1 supplement for Sunday roast
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Website: Dobbies
Hotels & Pubs
Travelodge
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Offer: Kids eat breakfast for £1 (up to two per adult)
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Website: Travelodge
Premier Inn
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Offer: Up to two children eat breakfast free with each adult breakfast deal
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Website: Premier Inn
Holiday Inn
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Offer: Free kids’ main + dessert with any adult dine‑in meal (max 4 kids per adult)
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Website: Holiday Inn UK
SA Brain Pubs (Wales)
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Offer: £1 kids’ meals on Wednesdays with adult main
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Website: SA Brain (look for “Little Dragons” menu)
Vegan & Specialty Options
Purezza (Vegan Pizza)
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Offer: Free mini pizza for under‑10s with adult order
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Website: Purezza
On the Go – Airports & Day Trips
Heathrow Airport Restaurants
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Offer: Free kids’ meals at select restaurants (Big Smoke, Giraffe, The Globe) with adult meal (£14.95+), 18 July–2 Sept
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Website: Heathrow Dining
Brewdog
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Offer: Free kids’ meals during summer holidays (varies by region)
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Website: Brewdog (search “Kids Eat Free”)
More Budget-Friendly Bites
The Real Greek
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Offer: Free kids’ meal + dessert on Sundays with £15 adult spend (under‑12s)
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Website: The Real Greek Babies
Hungry Horse
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Offer: Kids eat for £1 every Monday (two kids max per adult)
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Website: Hungry Horse
Franco Manca
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Offer: Free kids' pizza Mon–Thu (under‑12s) with adult main (eat‑in only)
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Website: Franco Manca
