Where kids can eat for £1 or free during the summer holidays 2024

With the summer fast approaching keeping the kids both entertained and fed can be a daunting thought. With the rising cost of almost everything and extra child care costs that are incurred in the holidays saving money on eating out whilst out and about is crucial. I have complied a list of Where kids can eat for £1 or free during the summer holidays 2024. The small gotcha to most of these free kids meals are that you have to buy an adult meal. Us adults have to eat too so you might as well buy an adult meal and get a kids meal free or for £1.

Asda Cafe

In Asda cafe kids can get a hot meal, that includes fish fingers, chicken nuggets, meatballs and penne pasta and even an all-day breakfast if thats what they fancy. If hot food is not what they fancy then they can also choose from a cold selection that includes a sandwich, drink and a piece of fruit. They will also be able to have a piece of fruit if they select a hot meal. Recently Asda announced that they have extended its kids eat for £1 meal deal to be available all year round. The best part is that you don’t have to buy anything for yourself to be able to buy a £1 kids meal.

Morrisons Café

When purchasing an adult meal over the value of £4.50 from the Breakfasts, The classics or The chippy Menu (Excluding extras) you can also get a free meal for a child aged under 16. kids meals will also include a piece of fruit and a choice of drinks. Drinks include a bottle of water, apple drink or Tropicana kids orange. Click here for more information.

Sainsbury’s Café

Purchase an adults hot main meal from the Sainsbury’s cafe over £5.20 and you can get one child’s hot main meal or lunch bag for £1. Main meals for kids include cheese and tomato pizza, chicken nuggets or a sausage. The lunch bag includes a sandwich, piece of fruit, packet of crisps and a drink. This offer is available daily from 11.30am.

Tesco Café

If you are visiting Tesco cafe then all you have to do is pop in, buy any item from the cafe (this could even be just a drink) and you can get one free kids’ meal. This includes Kids’ hot meal deal, Kids’ breakfast or kids’ Pick’n’Mix deal. This offer is available Monday – Friday from 22nd July 2024 – 30th August 2024.

Ikea

Ikea are offering kids Mac and cheese or pasta and tomato sauce complete with a soft drink for 95p. All other kids meals are £1.50. This offer is available in stores daily from 11am excluding Fridays.

Dobbies

If you are visiting Dobbies over the holidays then why not pop into the cafe. Kids can get a free breakfast, served until 11.30 or hot lunch served from 12-3 daily complete with a drink with every adult meal purchased. pick ‘n’ mix lunch boxes are also available.

£1 supplement applies to kids Sunday roast.

Please check your local Dobbies before visiting to check availability

Dunelm

The Pausa Cafe located within the Dulelm stores are offering a free kids’ meal when an adult spends over £4. The kids’ meal consists of a mini main, 2 snacks and drink. This offer is available all day every day.

TGI Fridays

If you are a stripes rewards member of TGI Fridays, then kids can eat free with every adult meal ordered. If you are not currently a stripes rewards member just download the free app from the App Store. kids’ meals available are from either the Little League or the Major League menu and include fish fingers, classic burgers and even vegan options.

Heinz baby food is also available for the littlest members of the family too.

Table Table

Fancy a breakfast? if so head to Table Table to the all you can eat breakfast buffet where with every adults breakfast purchased for £10.99. Two children under 16 can eat free. You will find all your full English breakfast favourites as well as your continental treats too.

Table Table also offer a 3 course kids meal, consisting of a starter, main and pudding for just £5.99.

Sizzling Pub and Grill

Sizzling pub and grill are offering a free kids meal for £1 with every adult meal purchased. This offer is available Monday – Friday from 3pm but during the holidays the offer is available from 12pm. They are offering a choice of fish fingers, burgers, grilled chicken and more.

You can check out the menu here.

Brewers Fayre

Just like at Table Table, Brewers Fayre are also offering 2 free kids breakfasts with every adult breakfast purchased for £10.99. With a choice of full English breakfast or continental breakfast.

Brewers Fayre also offer a 3 course kids meal, consisting of a starter, main and pudding for just £5.99.

Brewers Fayre are also running a feed the family offer. This offer is running from July 22nd until 30th August, Monday to Friday 12 – 6pm. This allows you 2 adults mains and 2 kids meals for £20.

Kids can select meals such as Spaghetti Bolognese, Oven Baked Poppin’ Chicken, or a Gammon Steak , offering them a balanced meal.

Or add two extra kids meals or an additional side or dessert for only £2.99.

For more information vist the Brewers Fayre website.

Beefeater

Beefeater are also offering all you can eat breakfast buffet where with every adults breakfast purchased for £10.99. Two children under 16 can eat free. You will find all your full English breakfast favourites as well as your continental treats too.

Beereater also offer a 3 course kids meal, consisting of a starter, main and pudding for just £6.99.

Visit their website to view the menu.

OK Diners 

At the Ok diner, children under 10 can enjoy a meal from the children’s menu when accompanying an adult purchasing a main meal from the a la carte menu.

This is a great offer and is available all day every day at every diner except the diners along the A1.

For more information on restaurant locations check out the website.

Hungry Horse

Hungry Horse are offering selected kids’ meals for just £1 and a larger meal option for £1.50 with every full paying adult on a Monday. They have an extensive menu available for kids that includes burgers, taco, nacho’s, nuggets and fish fingers.

You can check out full details and the menu here.

SA Brain Pubs

Kids can enjoy any main meal from the Little Dragons menu for just £1 when an adult purchases a full price meal. This offer is only available on Wednesday’s and is available all day.

Further information is available here.

Bella Italia

Visit Bella Italia Sunday to Wednesday between 4 and 6pm and kids can enjoy a 3 course meal with a drink for just £1. This offer is also available all day on a Thursday. Meals on this offer are suitable for kids aged 2-11.

Outside of this offer Bella Italia offers a smaller kids menu starting at £6.49 and a larger kids menu at £8.49. Bella Italia also offers colouring sheets to keep the kids entertained.

Visit the Bella Italia website for full menu and further details.

Franco Manca

Franco Manco are offering one free kids pizza per full price adult main meal for all children 12 years and under. This offer is available for eat in only and will be applied to individual kids pizzas, not the extended kids menu. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offers.

The free kids pizza offer ia available at the following restaurants Stoke Newington, East Dulwich, Balham, Chiswick, Kilburn, Bishops Stortford, Cheltenham, Hove, Manchester Didsbury, Manchester Trafford Centre, and Peterborough locations.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants 

Selected Gordon Ramsay Restaurants are offering a free kids meal for children under 8 from the set children’s menu with every adult dining from the a la carte menu. This is available all day everyday.

This offer is only available at selected restaurants that include Heddon Street kitchen, all Bread Street kitchen and Bars, Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill and Pizza East. Kids eat free offer is only available weekdays at BSK Battersea Power Station and Heddon Street Kitchen.

It is advised to call ahead and check that kids eat free is running and available at the location and time that you wish to visit. For more information check out the website.

Purezza

Kids can eat free at one of the 3 Purezza restaurants located in Camden, Manchester and Brighton. Children under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza with every paying adult. Additional pizzas for other children can be purchased for £5 which is still a great deal. This offer is available all year round.

Las Iguanas

Download the app and get a free niños meals for mini Iguanas with every adult meal purchased from the a la carte menu.

The Iggy & Friends kids menu is full of choice and is offering a main, 2 sides and desert and is perfect for guests under 12 years old.

Children will also receive a free book with their meal too. For full details, availability and terms and conditions check out the website.

Brewdog

Brewdog are offering one free kids meal with a purchase of an adults main meal including burger, pizza, salad, or regular wings. This offer applies to kids aged under 13.

When making a booking you must use the booking type KIDS EAT FREE to qualify for the offer. Party sizes should be no more than 8 people.

This offer is available in Scotland from 29th June – 18th August and in England and Wales from 26th July – 8th September. For more details and menus visit the website.

YO! Sushi

From the 1st July until 30th August 2024, Monday to Friday kids eat free all day in our restaurants when dining with a full paying adult spending a minimum of £10. Offer is for one free kids meal deal bento box per child when dining with a paying adult.

This kids eat free offer is available for kids aged 12 and under with a maximum of 3 kids per booking.

Offer is only available for dine-in at UK YO! restaurants. Offer is not available at Heathrow T2, Heathrow T3, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Rushden Lakes, St Pancras Station, York Outlet or London Luton Airport.

For further information check out the YO! Sushi website.

The Real Greek

If you fancy a Sunday lunch then why not visit the The Real Greek where kids eat free on Sundays with every £10 spent by an adult. This offer is for children under 12 and provides a kids meal and drink followed by ice cream or sorbet.

Valid for dine-in only at all The Real Greek restaurants. 

Bluegrass BBQ Smokehouse

From July 24th until 1st September kids can get a free main and dessert at Bluegrass BBQ Smokehouse. This offer is available with every adult main meal purchased over £10.

Restaurants are located in High Wycombe, Reading, Windsor and Brighton. For further details and menu visit the website.

Travelodge

Travelodge are offering 2 kids under 15 the chance to eat free breakfast with every full paying adult. This offer even includes a breakfast to go. Both adults and children can choose from a full cooked breakfast or a lighter option of croissants, fruit or yogurts.

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn are offering the opportunity for kids to eat and stay free at the Holiday Inn this summer. Children aged 12 and under can eat for free from the kids menu in the restaurant with a paying adult that is staying at the hotel.

Kids can Stay Free as well. Up to two children aged 17 and under stay free when sharing a room with up to two adults at Holiday Inn hotels.

Check out the website for further details and full terms and conditions.

Premier Inn

Premier Inn are offering up to two under 16s to eat breakfast for free when an adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal. For more information head over to the Premier Inn Website.

Heathrow Airport

If you are flying from Heathrow this summer then you will pleased to know that kids can eat free at certain restaurants within the airport. When an adult chooses an item from the main menu priced over £14.95 one child aged 12 or under can eat for free.

This offer is running through the summer from 22nd July until 1st September and again during October half term and Christmas.

You can find the dates and a full list of participating restaurants here.

Barbican Kitchen

If you are visiting London then why not stop by the Barbican and visit the Barbican Kitchen. The Barbican Kitchen can be found on the ground floor of the Barbican. Children under 10 can get a free kid’s meal at the Barbican Kitchen with every adult meal over £10 purchased. 

The Barbican kitchen is offering kids eat free all year not just for the summer which is an extra bonus.

Preto

During the holidays one child under 10 (proof of age my be required) can eat free with a full paying adult at Preto. This offer is available every weekday from 4pm and is also valid all weekend.

In order to get your free childs meal you will need to download a voucher from the website.

The Hoxton

Kids under 10 can eat for free at The Hoxton every weekend from 12pm – 5pm and weekdays 12pm – 5pm throughout August. This offer is for one child per adult that is dining.

Hoxtons restaurants can be found in Southwark, Holborn, Shoreditch, and Shepherd’s Bush. 

For restaurant locations and more information click here.

Angus Steakhouse

Children aged 8 and under can enjoy complimentary meals on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as every day during half term, when accompanied by a full-paying adult at Angus Steakhouse.

This offer is available at the Angus Steakhouse restaurant located in Piccadilly Circus. You can find the menu, and the restaurant address here.

Pembury Tavern 

Every Sunday between 12 and 4 kids can eat free with each adult sized pizza that is ordered. Kids can choose from their classic Margarita or single Pepperoni and can even have a scoop of ice cream.

The Pembury Tavern is located in Hackney. For more more details click here.

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