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Schools out, summer holiday offers
Summer holidays in the UK 2025 can be a drain on household budgets—but dining out doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s your guide to where children can eat for free or almost free this summer (July–September). I’ve included top offers from popular chains and local favourites, with details and tips to help you plan.
Restaurants Offering Kids Eat Free or £1 Deals
- Bill’s: Up to two children (aged 10 and under) eat for free Monday to Friday with each adult main dish between 21 July and 29 August (not applicable at weekends)
- Bella Italia: Kids aged 2–11 get free three‑course meals and a drink on Thursdays; £1 meals Sunday–Wednesday before 6 pm
- TGI Fridays: Children 12 and under eat free every day when dining with an adult main; must register on the Stripes Rewards app
- YO! Sushi: During school holiday dates, kids under 10 can eat free when spending £10+ per adult; typically one free child per adult, up to three kids allowed
- Côte Brasserie: Two-course kids meals with adult main buy, free between 18 July and 7 September
- Franco Manca: Free kids’ mini pizza (under 12) every Monday–Thursday when paired with a full-priced adult pizza
- Ask Italian: Between 18 July and 31 August, up to two free kids’ meals per adult main via the Ask Perks app
- Las Iguanas: Kids eat free all summer (up to 12 years) via app redemption when an adult meal is ordered
- Gordon Ramsay Restaurants: Selected outlets allow a free kids main for children under 10 when two adult à la carte courses are ordered—weekday/weekend varies by branch
- The Real Greek: Every Sunday, one free kids’ meal (plus ice‑cream) with each adult spend over £15; eligible for children under 12
- Purezza (vegan pizza): Kids under 10 enjoy a free mini pizza per adult all year long at branches in Camden, Bristol, Manchester and Brighton
- Pizza Hut: Spend £10+ and kids eat from the buffet for £1 until 3 pm daily from 21 July to 4 September using code KEF1
- Pizza Express: Free Piccolo meal (starter, main, dessert + drink) with each adult main from 28 July–10 August, one child per adult
- Prezzo: Free three‑course kids’ meals for children up to 12 between 14 July–5 September with adult main orders
- Subway: One free kids’ meal (mini sandwich, snack, drink) per footlong bought; deal valid 28 July–17 August
- Zizzi: Kids eat free every day except Saturdays, with adult main purchase between 6 July–27 August
- Frankie & Benny’s: Offer includes free main, side & dessert for kids when dining with adult meal, valid from late July to late August
- Gusto Italian, Café Rouge, Chiquito, Byron, Busaba, Angus Steakhouse, Marco Pierre White restaurants: Many of these chains also run kids‑eat‑free or £1 schemes
Supermarket Cafés & Garden Centres
- Asda café: £1 kids’ meal (hot meal + fruit), no adult purchase required, all year round
- Morrisons café: Free kids’ meal when adult spends £4.50–£5 (main + drink), available every day
- Tesco café: Free kids’ meal (worth up to £4) with purchase of any item (~65p) via Clubcard; valid until late August (varies by region)
- Dobbies garden centre cafés: £1 kids’ breakfast or lunch with adult main or breakfast; includes soft play in some branches
- Dunelm—Pausa Café: Kids’ mini‑main, two snacks + drink free when adult spends £4 (applies after 3 pm)
- IKEA restaurant: Kids’ meals from 95p daily from 11 am; no adult purchase required; includes pasta, mac & cheese, drink & fruit
Pubs, Hotels & Travel Stops
- Travelodge & Premier Inn: Two kids eat free breakfast per paying adult (child up to 15 or 16 years) in hotel restaurants
- Brewers Fayre / Table Table / Beefeater (Whitbread brand): Kids under 16 enjoy free unlimited breakfast buffet with each adult breakfast (~£10.99)
- Hungry Horse: £1 kids’ meals on Mondays during holidays (max two per adult)
- SA Brain pubs (Wales): £1 kids’ meals on Wednesdays with adult main purchase
- Sizzling Pub & Grill: £1 kids’ meals weekdays from 3–7 pm (includes holidays) when adult main is ordered
- Harvester: £1 kids’ meals Monday–Friday via app when adult main is ordered
