25 places where kids eat free or for £1 in the summer holidays
by Alex Saint
In-store or supermarket cafes | Family pubs | Restaurants | Free dessert
School’s out for summer, and we’ve found the best places where kids eat free (or for as little as £1) to help you hang onto your cash!
From your favourite supermarket cafes and fancy restaurants to mouth-watering dessert parlours and family-friendly pubs, these are the most budget-friendly spots to get food for free and cut the cost of living. Turns out there is such a thing as a free lunch, after all.
Where do kids eat free near me?
In-store and supermarket cafes where kids eat free
The kind folks at Asda have announced you can feed the kids for just £1 over the holidays — with no minimum adult spend! Tots under 18 months can slurp on an Ella’s Baby food pouch, while under 16s can enjoy a free meal at any time of day, seven days a week. Psst ... we're also offering an exclusive £5 gift card with online ASDA shops.
Kids under the age of 16 can tuck into a free Morrisons meal whenever an adult spends £4.50 in the cafe. Kids' free meals must be chosen from the customer cafe Kids Menu or the chilled kids' snack pack.
Take a break from bedding and blinds and grab a bite at the Dunelm Pausa cafe. Kids can eat for free when accompanied by an adult spending just £4. Prefer to do your home shopping online? Get a £10 gift card from Groupon with shops over £110!
Kids eat free this summer at all Tesco cafes. Parents just have to spend 60p and show their Clubcard at the till to claim a free Kids Hot Meal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick 'n' Mix Deal. You can claim one free kid's meal per adult item purchased. Every little helps!
At Sainsbury's cafe, treat yourself to one adult hot main meal and delight your little one with a children's hot meal or lunch bag for only £1. The lunch bag is packed with tasty sandwiches, snacks and a refreshing soft drink, making it an affordable option for family meals on the go.
Complete your visit to the garden centre with a stop at Dobbies' cafe, where kids can enjoy a free breakfast, lunchtime hot meal or pick-n-mix lunch box with the purchase of any adult main meal. It's the perfect way to relax and refuel after exploring the garden centre's bloomin' wonderful plants and flowers. This offer runs every day from 12 noon until 3pm.
Family pubs where kids eat free breakfast and cheap meals
Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse + Pub, Table Table
The early bird catches the unlimited free breakfast at a variety of restaurant chains under the Whitbread Inns umbrella. Two kids under 16 years old can eat breakfast for free with every £9.99 adult breakfast purchased.
Family favourites Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse + Pub and Table Table are all offering this deal for the holidays, but don’t forget to scope out Groupon for even more savings — think 2-for-1 deals and more — from these value-packed venues.
Head to your local Hungry Horse on Mondays to feed the whole family on the cheap. With selected kids meals for £1 and larger meals for £1.50 every Monday, the price is certainly right.
Offering sizzling savings on family meals with its kids eat for £1 deal, this popular pub-restaurant chain has plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Claim one free kids’ meal with every adult meal purchased Monday to Friday.
Fancy some traditional British grub? Toby Carvery has your lunches sorted with kids' meals for just £1 when you purchase an adult main meal! This fantastic offer is available all summer long, from Monday to Friday. Treat the whole family to a delicious, hearty meal without breaking the bank.
Restaurants that do kids eat free deals
Italian food is always a crowd-pleaser, so treat the kids to a Bella Italia feast for free on Thursdays or the bargain price of £1 between 4-6pm Sunday to Wednesday. All you need to do is purchase one full-price adult meal to claim three courses and a Cawston Pressed fruit water for your favourite little person. This offer isn't available at Center Parcs restaurants, Bella Italia Edinburgh Northbridge or Bella Italia Milton Keynes when an event is on.
Enjoy a family meal with that certain je ne sais quoi this summer and beyond with the free kids' meals at everyone's favourite French-themed cafe. The best part? They can get up to three courses for free!
If gourmet plant-based pizza is your thing, treat the family to a meal at Purezza where kids under 10 eat free. Originally from Brighton, this popular pizza spot has branched out to Manchester and Camden. Plus, every venue is dog-friendly, so your furry child can come along too!
Feast like kings at Pizza Hut with the free buffet for kids, featuring unlimited pizza, pasta and salad. Available every day in summer until 3pm, you can enjoy this offer when you spend £10 on other food (adult or otherwise). For just an extra £2, you can upgrade to unlimited soft drinks and ice cream. With over 14 million combinations to try, why not challenge yourself to taste them all?
Kids eat free in London at the family-friendly Barbican Kitchen, where children under 10 can enjoy a free kids' meal from the kids' menu with every adult meal over the value of £10 purchased.
Visit The Real Greek on a Sunday to claim a free kids’ meal — all you have to do is spend a tenner on your own. Children under 12 can enjoy a meal from the kids’ menu, a drink and ice cream or sorbet on the house.
At YO! Sushi, kids eat for free all day, every day in summer. Parents who spend a minimum of £10 can tuck into a taste of Japan while the littles enjoy a Bento Box on the house.
Treat your little ones to a delicious three-course kids' meal for free at Prezzo! Whether it's lunch or dinner, one adult main meal equals one free kids' meal, for up to 12 kids per table. Order one adult main or breakfast to choose a free kids' meal or Bambini Breakfast item.
Kids under 10 eat free from midday in half term and summer only at London-based Brazilian steakhouse Preto. Expect succulent grilled meats, carved at the table and colourful decor giving South American vibes.
Check out your local Bill's restaurant with the family. Kids under 10 eat free for breakfast, lunch and dinner at this British restaurant chain over the half term and summer. The children's menu features favourites like fish and chips, mac and cheese and buttermilk pancakes.
Great news for families! Kids eat free all summer at TGI Fridays—on Fridays and every other day of the week! This fantastic offer is available to Stripes Rewards members, TGI Fridays' free loyalty club. Simply purchase an adult's main meal, and kids under 12 years old can enjoy their choice of delicious chicken burgers, hot dogs and pasta.
Free dessert on your birthday
We’ve penned a whole separate post on where to get freebies on your birthday, but this Kaspas Desserts offer was too kid-friendly to miss! Birthday girls and boys can claim a free medium milkshake or slice of decadent Kaspas cake on their birthday — all you need to do is spend £6.95 in-store. Oh, and don’t forget your ID!
Whether you’re eating out or dining in, Groupon always brings the best food and drink deals to the table. Scroll through our mouth-watering offers to help you choose what you want to eat — that's how you get free food!
Looking for more ways to save? It’s easy with Groupon.
- This article’s got us feeling hungry! Take a look at our food and drink vouchers for family restaurant deals and ways to save on online shops.
- Stay in and save on family meals with our takeaway discount codes — from Uber Eats to Food Hub, we've got your Friday night in sorted.
- Check out Groupon’s exclusive offers for brands like Sainsbury's and HelloFresh - you won’t find these anywhere else!
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