Kids Eat Free Summer Holidays 2026: 31 Restaurants and Cafés Where Kids Eat FREE or for £1

Looking for the best Kids Eat Free Summer Holidays 2026 deals? You’ve come to the right place.

This guide brings together the best restaurants, cafés and popular chains where kids can eat FREE or for just £1 during the 2026 summer holidays. Whether you’re planning family days out, a staycation, or simply looking for affordable places to eat over the six week break, these offers will help you save money while treating the family.

From popular high street favourites to family friendly cafés and restaurants, you’ll find the latest Kids Eat Free Summer Holidays 2026 deals all in one place. This guide is regularly updated as new offers are announced, so be sure to check back throughout the summer.

If you’re searching for Kids Eat Free Summer Holidays 2026 UK, kids eat for £1, or the best family restaurant deals this summer, this guide has everything you need.

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Are There Kids Eat Free Deals During the Summer Holidays 2026?

Yes. Many restaurants across the UK offer Kids Eat Free or Kids Eat for £1 promotions during the summer holidays. Most deals require the purchase of an adult meal, while others are available on selected days or throughout the school holiday period. This guide includes confirmed offers and is updated regularly as more restaurants announce their summer promotions.

1. The Real Greek

Kids can enjoy a FREE meal every Sunday when an adult spends a minimum of £15 at The Real Greek. For every £15 spent by one adult, one child under 12 can receive a complimentary kids’ meal, which includes a main from the Kids Menu, a drink and ice cream or sorbet. This offer is valid on Sundays only and is available for dine-in customers. Each adult must spend £15 or more to qualify for one free kids’ meal. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. Excludes the Lunch Menu, Filoxenia and Party Menu. An optional 10% service charge will be added to the bill.

London locations: Strand, Covent Garden, Soho, Tower Bridge and more.

2. Barbican Kitchen

Children under 10 can enjoy a FREE kids’ meal at Barbican Kitchen when an adult purchases a main meal costing over £10. This family-friendly offer allows one child to eat complimentary from the kids’ menu for every qualifying adult meal purchased.

Address: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

3. Kids eat FREE at Purezza

At Purezza, children under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza as part of the Kids Eat Free offer. Along with this delicious treat, Purezza offers a full kids’ menu with plenty of child-friendly options, making it a truly family-friendly dining experience at all their restaurants.

Address: 45-47 Parkway, London NW1 7PN

4. Preto

At Preto, children up to 10 years old can enjoy a free meal with the Rodizio offer. To redeem, simply download the voucher and present it to a member of staff. This offer is valid every weekday from 4 pm and all weekend long. A maximum of one child can receive a free meal with each full-paying adult rodizio. Proof of age may be requested for children.

London locations: Angel, Putney, Queensway, Victoria, and West End.

5. Kids eat FREE at Dobbies

Kids can eat for just £1 at Dobbies Garden Centres when dining with a paying adult. Children can enjoy a breakfast for £1 with any adult traditional or full breakfast, or a hot meal or pick ‘n’ mix lunch box for £1 when an adult main course is purchased. The offer also includes a free child’s drink. A £1 supplement applies to the kids’ Sunday roast. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Always check with your local Dobbies restaurant for full terms and participating locations before visiting.

London locations: Westbourne Grove, Chiswick, Richmond and Woodcote Green.

6. Angus Steakhouse

At Angus Steakhouse, children aged 8 and under can enjoy a complimentary dish from the Kids Menu when accompanied by a full-paying adult. The Kids Menu also includes an activity sheet and colouring crayons, keeping little ones entertained during mealtime. This offer is available every day from 12 pm to 5 pm, except on Saturdays at the Bond Street and Oxford Circus branches.

London locations: Picadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Paddington, Oxford Circus and Bond St.

7. IKEA

IKEA is one of the best value family dining options this summer. Kids’ meals start from just 85p and there’s no requirement to buy an adult meal, making it one of the cheapest kids’ meal deals available. Options include pasta with tomato sauce, Swedish meatballs, plant balls and fish fingers, with prices starting from 85p. Available daily in IKEA Swedish Restaurants.

London locations: Greenwich, Croydon, Oxford Street and Wembley.

8. Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Children aged 10 and under can enjoy a FREE main course from the Ramsay Kids Menu when dining with an adult who orders two courses from the à la carte menu (one of which must be a main course). 

The offer includes one complimentary kids’ main per qualifying adult. It is not available in conjunction with any other promotion or discount. Families are advised to call ahead to confirm availability at their chosen restaurant and time of visit.

Available all day, every day at:
Heddon Street Kitchen, Bread Street Kitchen Liverpool, Pizza East, Bread Street Kitchen Stratford, Bread Street Kitchen Limehouse, Bread Street Kitchen Southwark, Bread Street Kitchen St Paul’s.

Available every weekday at:
Bread Street Kitchen City, Bread Street Kitchen Battersea, Bar & Grill Mayfair, Bread Street Kitchen Edinburgh.

Always check directly with the restaurant to confirm availability.

London locations: Heddon Street Kitchen, Bread Street Kitchen Stratford, Bread Street Kitchen Limehouse, Bread Street Kitchen Southwark, Bread Street Kitchen St Paul’s, Bread Street Kitchen City, Bread Street Kitchen Battersea, Bar & Grill Mayfair

9. Premier Inn

For every paying adult enjoying a full breakfast, up to two under-16s can enjoy breakfast at no extra cost. The offer applies to breakfast only and is available at participating Premier Inn restaurants. Always check directly with your chosen location for full terms and availability during the summer holidays.

London locations: Southwark, Waterloo, Holborn, Old Street and more.

10. Travelodge

Children under 15 can enjoy breakfast for just £1 at Travelodge when dining with a full-paying adult. For every adult who purchases a full breakfast, one child can receive breakfast for £1, making it a budget-friendly option for families during the summer holidays. The offer applies to breakfast only and is available at participating Travelodge hotels. Always check with your chosen hotel to confirm availability and full terms before visiting,

London locations: Waterloo, Covent Garden, Euston and more. 

11. TGI Fridays

Kids aged 12 and under eat FREE at TGI Fridays from 26 June to 6 September 2026 when you buy a full price adult main meal. The offer is available every day during the summer holidays for Stripes Rewards members who order through the TGI Fridays app. One free kids’ main is available per full price adult main, with desserts and drinks excluded. The offer is not valid on bank holidays or with any other promotion.

London locations: Wembley and The o2.

12. Las Iguanas 

Kids under 12 eat FREE at Las Iguanas 7 days a week, all year round when you buy an adult main from the à la carte menu. Simply claim the offer in the Las Iguanas app to receive a free kids’ meal, including a main, two sides and a dessert. One free kids’ meal is available per adult main and the offer cannot be used with any other promotion or on takeaway

London locations: Royal Festival Hall, Kingston, Ealing Stratford and more.

13. Banana Tree

Kids can enjoy a FREE main, drink and dessert every Sunday at Banana Tree when you purchase a full price adult main meal. The offer is available all year round for children ordering from the kids’ menu, with one free kids’ meal per adult main. Not valid with any other offer, takeaway or on event days at the O2 restaurant.

London locations: Greenwich, Battersea, Soho and more.

14. Kids Pass

Kids eat free at Hard Rock Cafe, Barburrito, Viva Brazil, Smashburger, and more with the Kids Pass app. For just £1, you can get 30 days of access to fantastic discounts using this link. The app is packed with great deals that make dining out with the family more affordable and fun!

15. Pausa

Treat the little ones to a delicious meal at Pausa Coffee Shop inside Dunelm! Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the café. Choose from a kids’ main, a drink, and 2 snacks – all for free when you make a purchase of £4 or more. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a family-friendly dining experience while shopping at Dunelm.

London locations: Croydon, Colliers Wood, Catford and more

16. Brewdog

Kids aged 13 and under eat FREE at participating BrewDog bars from 20 July to 31 August 2026 when you buy an adult main meal. Simply book using the “Kids Eat Free” offer to receive one free Hoppy Meal per adult main. The offer is valid for dine in only and cannot be used with any other promotion.

London locations: Seven Dials, Paddington, Waterloo and more. 

17. Harvester

Kids can eat for £1 at Harvester every day until 4 September 2026 when you purchase an adult main meal. Choose any kids’ main from the Kids’ Menu or Breakfast Menu, with every meal including Harvester’s unlimited salad. Simply claim the offer by logging into your Harvester account or through the Harvester app.

London locations: The Beulah Spa, The George Inn, The Royal and more.

18. Zizi

Kids can enjoy a FREE Bambini Meal at Zizzi from 17 July to 6 September 2026 when you buy an adult main meal. The offer is available every day for Zillionaires’ Club members, with one free kids’ meal per adult main. Valid for dine in only and cannot be used with any other discount or promotion.

London locations: Bromley, Chiswick, Bankside and more.

19.YO! Sushi

Kids aged 12 and under eat FREE at YO! Sushi Monday to Friday during local school holidays when dining with a paying adult who spends at least £10 on food. Each qualifying adult can claim one free Kiddo Bento Box for one child. The offer is available for dine in only and cannot be used with any other promotion.

London locations: Selfridges, Kingston and Westfield Stratford.

20. Turtle Bay

Kids aged 10 and under eat FREE at Turtle Bay when an adult spends £15 or more on food. Simply redeem the offer through the Turtle Bay app to receive one free kids’ meal per qualifying adult spend. The offer is valid for dine in only and is subject to the app’s terms and conditions.

London locations: Brixton, Camden, Ealing and more.

21. Bill’s

Up to two kids aged 10 and under eat FREE at Bill’s from 25 June to 1 September 2026 when one adult orders any main meal. The offer is available Monday to Friday for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with children ordering from the kids’ menu. Drinks are not included and the offer cannot be used with any other promotion.

London locations: Baker Street, Covent Garden, Hammersmith, Greenwich and more. 

22. Toby Carvery 

Kids can enjoy a carvery for just £1 at Toby Carvery every day from 29 June to 4 September 2026 when you buy an adult main meal or all you can eat breakfast. The offer is available through the Toby Carvery app and can be redeemed for groups of up to six adults and children.

London locations: Mitcham, Beckenham, Croydon and more. 

23. Café Rouge

Kids eat free at Café Rouge, making it a great family-friendly dining deal in London. Children can enjoy a free kids meal when an adult purchases a main, available every day from 12pm to 4pm. With a French-inspired menu including favourites like macaroni cheese, chicken crispies and fish goujons, it’s a great option for families looking for affordable places to eat with kids in London.

London locations: Victoria, St Paul’s and St Katherine docks.

24. Prezzo

Kids eat free at Prezzo with the Kids Club subscription, making it a great long-term family dining deal in London. For £1.99 per month, one adult can get a free three-course kids meal for up to three children aged 2–12 when purchasing a full-priced main, available every day for dine-in only. This flexible subscription can be managed through the Club Prezzo app and is ideal for families looking for ongoing kids eat free restaurants in London.

London locations: Harrow, Victoria, and more.

25. Heathrow Airport

Kids eat FREE at Heathrow Airport. During the school holidays, kids can eat FREE at selected restaurants at Heathrow. More info can be found here.

26. Bella Italia

Kids eat free at Bella Italia Sunday to Thursday, making it a great value dining option for families in London this summer and beyond. Children aged 2–11 can enjoy a free three-course meal and drink when an adult purchases a main, available for dine-in only. With a menu full of Italian favourites including pasta and sourdough pizza, it’s an easy and family-friendly choice for lunch or dinner. This offer runs all year round but excludes selected London locations and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion.

London locations: Offer only available in Croydon.

27. Morrisons Café

Children can enjoy a FREE meal at Morrisons Café when an adult purchases a main meal costing over £5. This offer includes a kids’ main, side, vegetable and a drink, making it a great value option for families looking to save on lunch or dinner during the school holidays.

In addition to this, Morrisons also runs a separate FREE breakfast offer during school holidays in partnership with Kellogg’s. Children can enjoy a complimentary breakfast including cereal, fruit and milk, helping families start the day without the extra cost.

London locations: Acton, Colindale, Chingford and Enfield

28. Franco Manca

Children can enjoy a FREE pizza at Franco Manca this summer when an adult purchases a main meal. The offer is valid Monday to Friday until 6pm at selected locations, making it a great early dinner option for families. 

London locations: Bishopsgate, Broadgate, Soho, Southfields, Stoke Newington, Wimbledon and more.

29. Roast

Kids eat free at ROAST during the school holidays, making it a great family dining deal in London. Available from 11:45am to 10pm, children can enjoy a free meal from the specially designed kids’ menu, packed with family friendly dishes perfect for little ones. Located in London, ROAST is a great option for families looking for affordable places to eat with kids during school holidays.

Address: The Floral Hall, Stoney St. Borough Market London SE1 1TL

30. Ask Italian 

Up to two kids can eat FREE at ASK Italian from 17 July to 6 September 2026 in England and Wales when you buy an adult main meal. The offer is available every day and must be redeemed through the ASK Perks app. Children can choose from the kids’ menu, including pizza and pasta, with up to two free kids’ meals available per adult main.

London locations: Covent Garden, Park Street, Gloucester Arcade and Wigmore Street.

31. Tesco

Kids eat FREE at participating Tesco Cafés and Coffee Shops from 25 June to 1 September 2026, 7 days a week, when you scan your Tesco Clubcard and make any full price purchase. An adult only needs to buy a qualifying item, even something as little as an apple, and there is no limit to the number of free kids’ meals you can claim, making this one of the best value family offers this summer.

London locations: Isle of Dogs and Beckton.

  • Most offers require a full-price adult meal.

  • Some deals are only valid Monday–Friday.

  • Booking is recommended during the summer holidays.

  • Always check the restaurant’s website before visiting.

When Are the Summer Holidays 2026?

Most schools in England will break up for the Summer Holidays 2026 between 20 and 23 July 2026, with children returning to school at the beginning of September. Exact dates vary depending on your local authority, academy trust and individual school.

Before planning days out or booking restaurants, it’s always worth checking your child’s school term dates, as some schools finish earlier or later than others.

17 Comments

  1. JMC
    February 14, 2022 / 11:15 pm

    Thanks for the ideas they are simply brilliant and such memory builders.

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 15, 2022 / 7:23 pm

      You’re welcome 💜

  2. Elena
    February 15, 2022 / 3:43 pm

    Your page is amazing! ❤️Thank you for sharing all these great places! X

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 15, 2022 / 7:23 pm

      Thank you 💜

  3. Nina Paul
    April 11, 2022 / 1:47 pm

    This is awesome, although we have just been to Bread Street Kitchen in Southwark and they have informed me they are no longer doing kids eat free.

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      April 13, 2022 / 5:50 am

      Thanks for the update. Very strange they’ve ended this in the middle of the Easter holidays.

  4. May 30, 2022 / 8:09 pm

    This is so helpful! Not being from London or the area, what top three restaurants would you recommend? I’m looking for restaurants in the city since we are site sighing. Anyone of these have a view?

  5. Minty Gow
    October 18, 2022 / 11:34 am

    I am doing a radio news story this week on the Kids Eat for Free programme for the October Half Term, and how this will help families during the Cost of Living Crisis. If anyone has anything they would like to say on this matter please do get in touch! #journorequest – minty.gow@city.ac.uk

  6. Mama shaz
    February 13, 2023 / 11:03 am

    Thankyou for all the amazing information and money saving ideas! Appreciated

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      February 13, 2023 / 11:08 am

      So happy that I can help 🥰

  7. Meg
    May 31, 2023 / 8:40 am

    Thank you so much for creating this blog!

  8. Sasha
    July 24, 2023 / 9:29 am

    What a fab page!

  9. Michaela
    July 25, 2023 / 12:09 pm

    This is great!! Thanks so much x

  10. Chel
    October 12, 2023 / 12:24 am

    Thank you! You’re the best! My sons birthday is during the half term so this is very helpful

    • Mummybloggernat
      Author
      October 12, 2023 / 4:23 am

      You’re welcome:)

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