Where kids can eat free or cheap during the summer holidays 2026
School holidays can be expensive, especially when every activity seems to involve food, too. But there are loads of places across the UK where kids can eat free, or for nearly free, during the summer holidays!
I’ve rounded up the best cafés, supermarkets, restaurants, and pubs where your kids can tuck in without costing you a fortune. You could even have a picnic to keep costs down!
If you’re looking for free and cheap budget-friendly activities during the summer holidays check out this blog.
My top bargains
Asda Cafe - kids eat for £1 every day with no minimum spend. Plus, they do £1 cold pix and mix deals which are perfect if you’re out and about or having a picnic!
Morrisons Cafe - kids eat free all day every day with a £5 adult spend! They have also recently announced their Breakfast Club where families can enjoy a free Kellogg’s breakfast which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit throughout school holidays for both adults and kids!
IKEA - kids get a meal from 85p daily after 11am.
Cafes, breakfast and pub deals
Beefeater & Brewers Fayre- 2 kids eat free breakfast daily with one adult.
Sizzling Pubs- kids eat for £1 from midday Monday-Friday. You can even feed the whole family for £17!
Dobbie’s Garden Centres - children can enjoy a breakfast for just 88p with any adult Traditional or Full Breakfast. Alternatively, they can get a child's hot meal or Pick 'n' Mix Lunch Box for just 88p with any adult main course.
This offer is available from 25 June to 1 September 2026 in our restaurants and includes a free child's drink.
Restaurants
Ask Italian - kids eat free from all day, every day from the 29th June in Scotland until 6th September, and from the 17th July in England and Wales until 6th September when you download the app.
Bella Italia - kids get a free 3-course meal and drink every Sunday-Thursday when buying an adult main meal.
Cafe Rouge - kids eat free 12-4pm every day.
Pausa Cafe (inside Dunelm) - kids eat free with every £5 adult spend. Includes a kids main, drink and 2 snacks!
Other great deals
Bills - up to two kids eat free all weekdays until the 1st September when an adult orders any main (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
Frankie & Benny’s - kids eat free during usual school holidays.
Las Iguanas - kids under 12 eat free when an adult orders any main with the app. This includes a main, two sides and dessert everyday all year long!
The Real Greek - kids under 12 eat free on Sundays with a £15 spend.
Yo! Sushi - kids eat free on all local school holidays dates (Monday- Friday, £10 adult minimum spend).
Zizzi - kids eat a free three course meal when you sign up to the Zillionaires Club (once signed up you will receive a code).
Turtle Bay - kids eat free with an adult spend (£15 minimum spend).
Other budget-friendly summer holiday food ideas
If you’ve not got any kids eat free offers in your area, you could try a DIY pizza night. Grab a low cost base from the freezer aisle and let the kids choose toppings! Another cheap alternative is to grab whatever’s in your fridge and take the kids for a picnic!
School holidays don’t have to blow your budget - with a bit of planning you can enjoy plenty of meals out without stressing about cost.
So that’s my full rundown of where to take the kids for a freebie during the summer holidays! Let me know in the comments below if you knowof more offers that we haven’t listed yet drop them in the comments!
If you’re looking for free and cheap budget-friendly activities for the Summer holidays check out this blog.
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