Where kids can eat free or for £1 this Easter holiday
Save money on family meals out this Easter with these kids-eat-free and £1 deals from popular restaurants, cafés and supermarkets across the UK.
The Easter holidays are here – and with them come the joys (and costs) of keeping little ones entertained and well-fed while school’s out.
If you’re planning family days out, don’t panic about the price of eating out – there are loads of brilliant ‘kids eat free’ or £1 meal deals at family-friendly restaurants, cafés and even supermarkets this April.
With a bit of planning – and a few handy apps – you can feed the kids for free (or nearly free) across the UK. And thanks to deal-sharing platforms like hotukdeals, it’s easier than ever to find up-to-date offers near you.
From Pizza Express and Bella Italia to supermarket cafés like Asda and Morrisons, here’s where to take advantage of the best kids-eat-free deals this Easter holiday.
Where kids can eat free or for £1 this Easter
Casual dining restaurants
- Angus Steakhouse – Kids under 8 eat free Monday to Thursday, 12pm–5pm, when an adult orders a main.
- Bella Italia – Kids eat for £1 with an adult main from 4–6pm Sunday–Wednesday, and all day Thursday.
- Bill’s – Two kids can eat free per adult main, Monday–Friday, from 7–25 April.
- Burger King – One free kids' meal with each adult meal when you order via the app, 7–20 April.
- Franco Manca – Free kids' pizza for under-12s with any full-priced adult main, Monday–Thursday, at selected locations.
- Frankie & Benny’s – Kids eat free all day with the purchase of any adult main, 31 March–27 April, including over Easter weekend.
- Gordon Ramsay Restaurants – Kids under 8 eat free all day, every day at select locations.
- Las Iguanas – Free kids’ meal with an adult main when you download and order through the app.
- Pizza Express – Free Piccolo meal (includes dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert) with an adult main, 7–24 April.
- Prezzo – Kids get a free 3-course meal with every adult main, available daily from 31 March–27 April.
- Côte Brasserie – Kids eat free from 4–21 April with two complimentary courses for under-12s when adults spend £20. Sign-up to Côte’s newsletter required.
- The Coconut Tree – One child aged 10 or under eats free per paying adult, valid 7–21 April on food only. Available at all locations.
- The Real Greek – Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays with every £10 adult spend.
- Yo! Sushi – Kids eat free all day, Monday–Friday, during the holidays with a paying adult.
- Zizzi – Kids get a free Bambini meal with every adult main from 6–27 April (offer excludes Saturdays).
Cafés and garden centres
- Asda Café – Kids eat for £1 all day, every day. No adult meal required.
- Morrisons Café – One free kids’ meal with any adult meal costing £5 or more.
- Sainsbury’s Café – Kids' meals for £1 with a hot adult main from 11:30am daily.
- Dunelm Pausa Café – Kids eat free with every £4 spent after 3pm.
- Dobbies Garden Centres – Free kids' meal (breakfast or lunch) with any adult main. Some locations excluded.
- IKEA – Kids' meals start from just 95p, available daily from 11am.
Pubs and family-friendly chains
- Beefeater & Brewers Fayre – Two kids eat breakfast free with one paying adult.
- Farmhouse Inns – Two kids get a free main and ice cream when an adult orders a main, valid 7–25 April (sign-up may be required).
- Hungry Horse – £1 kids’ meals on Mondays with the purchase of an adult main.
- Sizzling Pubs – Kids eat for £1 Monday–Friday, typically from 3–7pm (or earlier during holidays).
- Table Table – Two free kids’ breakfasts with one adult breakfast, for kids under 16. Includes full cooked and continental buffet.
- TGI Fridays – Kids eat free when Stripes Rewards members purchase an adult meal via the app.
- Whitbread Inns – Two free kids' breakfasts with every adult breakfast.
Hotels & travel stops
- Future Inns – Kids under 5 eat free with an adult meal.
- Holiday Inn – Kids eat free for breakfast, lunch and dinner at participating restaurants when dining with a registered adult guest. Offer available for up to 2 children per adult at selected UK locations.
- Premier Inn – Two free kids' breakfasts with every adult breakfast.
- Travelodge – Two kids under 15 eat breakfast free with a paying adult. Unlimited buffet includes cooked breakfast, pastries, cereals and more.
What to know before you go
Before you head out with the family, it’s worth checking:
- Location availability – Some offers vary by restaurant or region, so confirm with your nearest location.
- Booking requirements – A few deals need pre-booking or app sign-ups.
- Time limits – Many offers only apply at certain times of day (e.g. breakfast or early dinner).
- Age restrictions – Deals often apply to children under 10 or 12, so double-check before you dine.
Whether you’re out shopping, taking a break from soft play, or grabbing lunch after a family walk, these meal deals can really help stretch your budget this school holiday.
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