Family days out can add up quickly, and we know that the school holidays can often lead to real financial stress for parents. Making the most of offers, deals and discounts can make a real difference. Take a look at our round up of restaurants and cafes throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK that are offering ‘Kids Eat Free’ meals this summer.
Bear in mind that there are always terms and conditions involved, usually a minimum spend by the accompanying adult or certain days and times that the offer is available. Make sure to check in advance to ensure you can make the most of any offers.
Places Where Kids Eat Free This Summer (UK)
Asda (Nationwide)
Kids eat for £1 when an adult spends at least £4 in the Asda Cafe. Available all day, every day during the summer holidays. Available in England and Wales from July 25th to September 2nd. Available in Scotland and Northern Ireland from June 23rd to September 4th.
Also, free Ella’s food pouches for children under 18 months with any purchase.
Heathrow Airport
Kids eat for free when an adult chooses an item from the main menu in various restaurants at Heathrow Airport. Multiple restaurants in Terminal 2, 3, 4 and 5 are included. Available from July 23rd to September 4th.
Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge
Children under 12 can dine for free on Sundays at the Fifth Floor Café, Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge when dining from the Kids Menu with a paying adult. Valid Sundays from 12-6pm.
IKEA
Children can eat for 95p at IKEA, choosing any meal from the children’s menu. Meal includes one hot meal, jelly, soft drink and a piece of fruit. Available from July 11th to September 3rd.
Yo Sushi (Multiple Locations)
Under 10s can get a free Mini Ninja children’s meal with a paying adult. Available from 3.30pm-5.30pm, Monday to Thursday until September 1st.
Morrisons (Nationwide)
Free kids’ meal for every adult meal purchased over £4.50 in Morrisons Cafe. Available all day, every day.
Bella Italia (Nationwide)
Kids can eat for just £1 when an adult main is purchased. Available Monday to Thursday from 4-6pm.
The Real Greek (Multiple Locations)
Free kids meal for under 12s with an adult who spends more than £10. Available on Sundays.
Dobbies Garden Centres (Nationwide)
Free kids meal with an adult main meal. Available daily from noon.
Cafe Rouge (Nationwide)
Choose 2 or 3 courses from the kid’s menu for just £1 with every adult who purchases a main course. Available July 22nd to August 31st.
Sizzling Pubs (Nationwide)
Kids can eat from the children’s menu for £1 with each adult meal bought. Available from 3-7pm, Monday to Friday.
Pausa Cafe at Dunelm (Nationwide)
One free kids’ meal (includes one mini-main, two sides and one drink) when an adult spend £4 in the cafe.
Hungry Horse (Nationwide)
One free kids’ breakfast with a paying adult. Offer available from 8am to 12 noon.
Beefeater (Nationwide)
Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast purchased.
Brewer’s Fayre (Nationwide)
Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast purchased.
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Table Table (Nationwide)
Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast purchased.
Preto
Under 10s can eat for free with a paying adult. Valid daily from midday.
Purezza (Multiple Locations)
Children under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza with a paying adult.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, London
Free kids’ meal for under 10s with a paying adult. Offer valid from 12-5pm daily.
Barbican Kitchen, London
Kids under 12 can enjoy a free small margherita pizza for every adult meal ordered from the hot counter. Available 12-3pm and 5-7.30pm weekdays, and all day at weekends.
Camino Bankside, London
Free kids’ meal when an adult spends at least £15 on food and drink. Available after 12pm on weekends.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, London
Kids under 12 eat free from the Tilly’s Treats children’s menu. Available all day, every day.
Future Inns (Bristol, Cardiff and Plymouth)
Under 5s always eat for free with any meal purchased by an adult. Including breakfast, lunch and evening dinner.
210 Bistro, Aberdeen
Angus Steakhouse
Under 10s can eat free from the children’s menu with a paying adult. Available daily from 12-5pm.
Places Where Kids Eat Free This Summer (Ireland)
Farmer Browns (Multiple Locations)
Farmer Browns has relaunched their much-loved ‘free kids main with every adult main’ offer. As well as favourites like chicken wings and a mini roast dinner, the children’s menu includes healthier options, such as grilled chicken breast with steamed veggies and ranch sauce, penne pasta with steamed veggies and grilled chicken, and a grazing salad plate.
Available all day, 7 days a week at Farmer Browns in Clonskeagh and Kilternan, and at off-peak times (all day Monday to Thursday, Friday until 6pm and Sunday from 4pm) in Rathmines and Bath Avenue.
Peachtree East, Tallaght
Kids eat free pancakes with an adult plated breakfast.
Wright’s Cafe Bar, Swords
One free kids’ meal with every adult meal. Available every Sunday.
IKEA, Ballymun, Dublin
From 11th July – 3rd September kids can enjoy any meal from the children’s menu for 95c or €1.50 for a combination meal which includes one hot meal, jelly, soft drink, and a piece of fruit. While stocks last. Subject to availalility.
Places Kids Eat Free This Summer (Northern Ireland)
Ryan’s Bar & Grill, Belfast
One free kids’ main course and drink with every adult meal. Available every Saturday and Sunday.
Greens Pizza Restaurants, Belfast
Kids eat free from the kids menu with paying adult(s). Available from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays.
Porky’s Smokehouse & Grill, Bangor
Kids eat free on Sundays
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