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Where Kids Can Eat Free or Cheap in the UK (2025 Guide)
Isobel Lawrance
8th Jul 2025
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 2025. Make sure to also check out our free and cheap school holiday activities guide here to make sure you’re always saving money on family activities wherever you can!
Supermarket and In-Store Cafés
Asda Cafés
- Kids’ meals available for just £1
- Includes vegan and healthy options.
- Comes with a free piece of fruit.
- Available all day, every day, with no minimum adult spend required. Check out the menu online.
Morrisons Cafés
- Kids eat free at Morrisons cafes with the purchase of an adult meal (£4.50 or more).
- Offer applies to children under 16.
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 £1.50.
- 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.
- 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.
SA Brains Pubs
- Kids eat for £1 every Wednesday.
- Applies to children up to 12 years old.
- Offer valid with a full-priced adult main meal.
Restaurants Offering Kids’ Deals
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).
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.
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.
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
- Free kids’ buffet (unlimited pizza, pasta, and salad) daily until 3 PM during summer.
- Requires a £10 adult spend.
Travel-Related Dining Deals
Heathrow Airport Restaurants
- Kids eat free at selected restaurants during school holidays.
- Requires an adult main menu item purchase.
Premier Inn
- Up to two kids eat breakfast free with a full-paying adult.
Travelodge
- Two kids (15 and under) eat breakfast free per full-paying adult.
- Excludes the ‘Breakfast To Go’ option.
Summer Holiday 2025 Special Offers
Beefeater Free Breakfast
- Kids under 16 eat free unlimited breakfast
- Two kids per paying adult
English Heritage Free Lunch Bags
- Some locations and members only – full details online
- Free lunch bags with a purchase of £15 minimum
- 1st July – 31st August
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
- Dates vary depending on location (check on the link)
- Pre-book online using code: KIDS EAT FREE.
Bill’s
- Up to two kids eat free with one adult main purchase.
- Valid 21st July – 29th August (excludes weekends).
Burger King
- Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.
- Offer valid via Burger King app (28th July – 31st August).
Las Iguanas
- Kids eat free all day, every day
- Book online (scroll to bottom of web page for Kids Eat Free section)
- Adult meal purchase required.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
- Kids under 8 eat free all day, every day.
- Applies with an adult à la carte meal purchase.
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].
Thank you thank you thank you.
please can you update for the Christmas holidays?
This is now fully updated and we will add more to it over the coming week so keep checking back. Merry Christmas.