Make no mistake about it, the summer holidays can be EXPENSIVE so it’s important to take advantage of as many deals as possible to keep your little ones entertained and well fed!
With that in mind, here’s a rundown of everywhere that’s offering FREE or half price kids meals this Summer in the UK.
Here’s a comprehensive, up-to-date breakdown of UK places offering kids meals for free or at half price/£1 this summer (2025)—split into two lists for clarity, along with key terms you’ll need to know:
Kids Eat Free
- Angus Steakhouse – Children under 8 eat free daily from 12 pm to 5 pm with an adult main purchase.
- Banana Tree – Kids eat free on Sundays with an adult main.
- Beefeater (and Brewers Fayre) – Two children under 16 can enjoy a free breakfast per paying adult.
- Bill’s – Up to two kids eat free Monday–Friday from 21 July to 29 August with an adult main.
- BrewDog – Kids eat free with each accompanying adult meal between 19 July–1 September (pre-booking code required)
- Franco Manca – Children under 12 get a free kids pizza Mon–Thurs with an adult main at select locations only.
- Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – Kids under 10 eat free daily with two adult à la carte courses.
- OK Diners – One child under 10 eats free with an adult main at certain locations.
- Prezzo – Kids 2 course meal for free with a paying adult until 5th September.
- The Real Greek – Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays with £10 spent by an adult.
- Subway – One free kids meal per Footlong purchased, 28 July–17 August.
- TGI Fridays – Kids eat free (members only via Stripes Rewards app) with an adult main.
- Travelodge & Premier Inn – Up to two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with one adult breakfast from about £8.99.
- Yo! Sushi – Kids 12 and under get a free bento box weekdays when adults spend £10 during school holidays.
- Zizzi – Free Bambini meal with every adult main—Sundays to Fridays (England), specific dates for Scotland.
- Heathrow Airport (e.g., Giraffe, Leon) – Free kids meal with adult spend of £14.95+, max four per table, available across summer (18 July–2 Sept).
- Gordon Ramsay Plane Food (T5, Heathrow) – Kids eat free all year round; additional restaurants participate during school holidays.
Kids Meal for £1 (or similarly discounted)
- ASDA Cafés – Kids eat for £1 with no adult spend needed.
- Dobbies Garden Centres – Kids get a £1 meal (with adult breakfast or lunch).
- Hungry Horse – Kids eat for £1 on Mondays with an adult meal.
- Sizzling Pubs – Weekdays (3 pm–holidays even from 12 pm): kids eat for £1 with adult main.
- Toby Carvery – Kids meals for £1 Mon–Fri (breakfast or main) from 30 June to 29 August
- Morrisons Cafés – Kids eat free with a £5 adult meal.
- Tesco Café – Free kids’ Pick ’n’ Mix or meal deal with any adult café purchase until end of August.
- IKEA Restaurants – Kids meals from 95p daily from 11 am, no adult purchase needed.
Important Terms to Note
- Adult purchase requirement: Most offers require buying an adult main, breakfast, or a particular meal.
- Age limits: Restrictions vary—ages typically range from under 8, 10, 12, or 16 depending on the brand.
- Time windows: Offers might only apply on certain days/times (e.g., Mondays, weekdays, lunchtime).
- App/newsletter signup or codes: Many deals require joining a loyalty app (Ask Perks, TGI Stripes, Las Iguanas), signing up to newsletters (Côte, Farmhouse), or using a specific code when ordering.
- Location & date-sensitive: Offers vary by region, outlet, and specific summer holiday dates—always double-check locally before heading out.
- Dine-in only: Most offers are valid for dine-in and not takeaway or delivery.
I hope this list is helpful! Happy Summer!