Annie
18th May 2026
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Updated for the May Bank Holiday.
Finding budget-friendly dining options for families can be a challenge, but many restaurants, pubs, and cafés across the UK offer free or discounted meals for children. Here’s a comprehensive guide to where kids can eat for free or at a reduced price in 2026.
Supermarket and In-Store Cafés
Morrisons Cafés
- Kids eat free at Morrisons cafes with the purchase of an adult meal (£5 or more).
- Offer applies to children under 16.
Feed the Family for £15
A new offer for half term, TWO kids eat free when the deal is stacked with the 2 for £15 adult meal offer. Get two adult meals and two drinks for £15, and two kids eat free. Available after 12pm.
Dunelm Pausa Cafés
- Kids eat free when an adult spends at least £4 at a Pausa cafe. Includes a main, drink, and two snacks.
IKEA Restaurants
- Ikea can always be relied upon to have affordable options, such as kids’ pasta with tomato sauce and a drink for 95p.
- Other kids’ meals available for £1.95. Additional deals available with a free IKEA Family card, such as free tea or coffee.
- Offer available daily from 11 AM.
Family-Friendly Pubs
Brewers Fayre, Table Table & Whitbread Inns
- Unlimited breakfast: Up to two kids eat free with every adult breakfast (£10.99).
- Offer available daily.
Hungry Horse
- Kids’ meals for £1 every Monday – but in half term, this is extended to daily 13th October – 31st October.
- Larger kids’ meals for £1.50.
- Two children can dine per full-paying adult.
Sizzling Pubs
- Kids’ main meals for £1 Monday–Friday (3 PM – 7 PM).
- Offer extends to 12 PM – 7 PM during school holidays.
Restaurants Offering Kids’ Deals
Cafe Rouge
Kids eat free 1pm – 4pm every day.
Requires purchase of adult main.
Franco Manca
Free kids pizza with every adult main meal purchase.
Monday – Thursday. Check details and locations on the website.
Bella Italia
- Kids eat for £1 Sunday–Wednesday (4 PM – 6 PM).
- Kids eat free all day on Thursdays.
- Includes a three-course meal and a drink (for ages 2-11). Some locations excluded, check before going.
The Real Greek
- Free kids’ meal on Sundays with a £10 adult meal purchase.
- Includes a main, drink, and dessert (ice cream or sorbet).
- Applies to children under 12. One adult meal purchase per free kids meal.
OK Diner
- Kids under 10 eat free all day, every day
- Adult main meal purchase required
- Some locations excluded, check online before going
YO! Sushi
- Kids eat free during school holidays.
- Requires a £10 minimum adult spend.
- Offer includes a free Bento Box. Check website before attending; dates are regularly updated just before the next school holiday dates.
TGI Fridays
- Kids eat free all day every day for Stripes Rewards members.
- Available with an adult main meal purchase.
- Includes dishes like chicken burgers, hot dogs, and pasta.
Pizza Hut
- £1 kids’ buffet (unlimited pizza, pasta, and salad) daily until 3 PM during summer.
- Requires a £10 adult spend.
Coconut Tree
Unlimited Sundays: One child eats free per full-paying adult.
Every Sunday, booking required.
Preto
Children up to 10 eat free. One per paying adult, valid after 4pm. Download the voucher and check terms here.
Travel-Related Dining Deals
Heathrow Airport Restaurants
- Kids eat free at selected restaurants during school holidays. October holiday dates: 27th October – 3rd November. Christmas dates: 19th December – 5th January 2026.
- Requires an adult main menu item purchase.
Premier Inn
- Up to two kids eat breakfast free with a full-paying adult.
Travelodge
- Kids 15 and under eat breakfast free per full-paying adult.
- Excludes the ‘Breakfast To Go’ option.
Christmas Holiday 2025 Special Offers
Beefeater Free Breakfast
- Kids under 16 eat free unlimited breakfast.
- Two kids per paying adult.
Marco Pierre White Restaurants
- Kids eat free during school holidays
- Excludes Saturdays after 6pm
- One free kids’ meal (starter + main or main + dessert) with every adult ordering from the à la carte menu.
BrewDog
- Kids under 13 eat free with an adult meal 27th – 31st October (13th – 17th October in Scotland).
- Pre-book online using code: KIDS EAT FREE.
Bill’s
Burger King
- Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.
- Offer valid via Burger King app (13th October – 2nd November).
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Purezza
- Free pizza for kids under 10 with an adult meal.
- Offer valid all day, every day.
These offers provide great opportunities for families to dine out without stretching their budget. Availability and terms may vary, so it’s best to check with individual establishments before visiting. Enjoy your meals and happy savings!
If you or any know of any other places you would like us to add then pop them in the comments and we will check them out, or alternatively, if you are a business then email us at [email protected].
