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Here’s where kids can eat for free during the February half term
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Half term is just around the corner, and with everything from days out to childcare to consider, it can be an expensive time for parents. However, whether you’re keen for a fun outing or just want a night off from cooking, there are tons of restaurants where kids can eat for free (or for just £1) during the school holidays. With so many options available, you’re bound to find something to please even the fussiest of eaters.
We say ‘free’, but as you would probably expect, these meals aren’t completely free, as, in most cases, you’ll need to buy an adult main to take advantage of the offer. These deals can still help you make significant savings, though, and we’ve totalled up how much your bill is likely to be at each restaurant, so you can take that into consideration.
Before you book, it’s worth checking the restaurant’s terms and conditions, as some locations may be excluded. In most cases, you’ll also need to tell the server that you want to claim the kids’ eat free offer as you’re being seated.
Whether it’s a lunch break during your supermarket shop or a meal out with the family, this list includes a range of cuisines to suit all tastes and budgets. From Asda to Las Iguanas, here’s where your kids can eat for free (or for £1) over the half term.
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Where kids can eat for free or for £1 over the February half term:
- Frankie and Benny’s: Free kids’ meal, Frankieandbennys.com
- Bella Italia: Free kids’ meal, Bellaitalia.co.uk
- Bill’s: Free kids’ meal, Bills.co.uk
- Banana Tree: Free kids’ meal, Bananatree.co.uk
- Las Iguanas: Free kids’ meal, Iguanas.co.uk
- Bread Street Kitchen: Free kids’ meal, Gordonramsayrestaurants.com
- Yo! Sushi: Free kids’ meal, Yosushi.com
- Côte Brasserie: Kids eat for £1, Cote.co.uk
- Berberè: Kids eat free, Berbere.co.uk
- Morrisons: Free cafe kids’ meals, Morrisons.com
- Asda: £1 kids' meal, Asda.com
- Ikea: 95p kids’ meal, Ikea.com
- Dobbies: £1 kids’ meal, Dobbies.com
- Premier Inn: Free kids’ meal, Premierinn.com
Free kids’ meal at Frankie and Benny’s
At Frankie and Benny’s, you can get a free kids’ meal per adult main that you buy. The offer runs from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February in England and Wales, and from Monday 10 February to Thursday 19 February in Scotland.
An adult main is usually priced from £12.75, whereas kids meals are from £6.80.
Free kids’ meal at Bella Italia
Purchase one adult main from Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February and you’ll get a free kids meal as well. Kids’ meals at Bella Italia usually start from £6.79 for one course, whereas adult mains start from around £13.80.
Free kids’ meal at Bill’s
Up to two kids can eat for free when you buy an adult main for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Like many of the deals on this list, this is running every weekday of half term, so Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February.
Adults can get avocado on sourdough for around £11.25 or a Greek salad for £13.95, so you’re looking at spending about £20 as a group of three, once you add on a service charge.
Free kids’ meal at Banana Tree
At Banana Tree, you can get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal between Sunday 15 February and Friday 20 February. Little ones will be able to choose from ramen, katsu, chicken nuggets, crispy chicken and sweetcorn fritters.
Adult mains are priced from around £15, so your bill could come to less than £20 all in.
Free kids’ meal at Las Iguanas
You can save year-round at Las Iguanas, not just during the school holidays. Kids eat free when you download the Las Iguanas app and can choose from quesadillas, coconut curry, guacamole and more. The cheapest main at the restaurant is the rainbow salad for £14, so even with a drink, your bill could come to less than £20.
Free kids’ meal at Bread Street Kitchen
If you’re taking a family trip to London, Liverpool or Edinburgh this half term, you can head to Bread Street Kitchen to enjoy a free meal for children aged 10 years and under. You’ll have to order two courses from the main menu, and you’ll get a kids' meal for free. For example, if you choose the bread basket and chickpea and courgette tikka masala, your bill will come to £20.95, with your child’s meal included at no extra cost. Kids can choose from mac and cheese, sausages and mash, meatball pasta or a burger and chips.
Free kids’ meal at Yo! Sushi
When you spend £10 at the sushi chain, children aged 12 years or younger will get a bento box (usually £7.50) for free. This deal is available from Monday to Friday throughout the February half term.
The box includes edamame, maki, mixed veggie rice with chicken or prawns and a drink. Little sushi fans can also roll their own, if you upgrade to the mini bento box for £1.45. This comes with ready-to-roll rice, seaweed and crunchy veg, as well as everything included in the standard bento box.
Kids eat for £1 at Côte Brasserie
Visit Côte Brasserie for breakfast, lunch or dinner and buy one adult main to get a kids’ meal for £1. You’ll need to claim this deal through the Côte app between Monday 16 February and Friday 20 February.
Little diners can tuck into fish goujons or pasta or, if they have more grown-up tastes, they can try petit versions of some of Côte’s grown-up courses. Adult mains usually cost around £18, whereas adult hot breakfast are around £15.
Kids eat free at Berberè
Spending time in London this half term? Kids under 12 can get a free pizza from the children’s menu with the purchase of one adult pizza at Berberè between Monday 16 February and Friday 20 February.
Signature pizzas include a margherita, napoli with anchovies and olives, and salsiccia with Yorkshire pork sausage and parmigiano reggiano. Adult pizzas are usually priced from around £8.50.
Free kids’ meal at Morrisons cafes
When you spend £5 or more on an adult’s meal at a Morrisons cafe at any point in the year – not just during the school holidays – you’ll also get a free kids' meal for those under 16 years old. If your child is picky, they can build their own breakfast or main meal, and they’ll get a drink included. Two adult meals with a drink each cost £15 in total, so if you’re a family of four, you can all eat at Morrison’s cafe for just £15.
£1 kids' meal at Asda
Asda’s £1 cafe meal deal runs year-round, and you won’t need to buy an adult meal or spend a certain amount to use the offer. Kids can choose from pasta with meatballs, chicken nuggets, fish fingers or pizza, and they’ll receive a free piece of fruit with their hot meal. Babies don’t have to miss out either, with the supermarket offering a free Ella’s baby food pouch (for children aged up to 18 months) with any cafe purchase.
95p meal at Ikea
If you’re heading to Ikea with your kids in tow, don’t forget to claim your 95p kids’ meal once the shopping is done. Kids will get pasta with tomato sauce, a soft drink and piece of fruit for 95p, and you don’t need to purchase an adult meal to claim this. They can also choose from sausage and mash, or the store’s famous meatballs for £2.50.
£1 kids’ meal at Dobbies garden centre
Planning on doing some shopping at Dobbies garden centre? If you happen to visit the restaurant, kids can get a meal for just £1 when you buy a traditional adult breakfast or main course lunch option, both of which start from around £9. Kids can choose from cooked breakfasts, jacket potatoes, fish fingers, pasta and more. Some Dobbies restaurants also have soft play areas, so you can relax while they play.
Free kids’ meal at Premier Inn
If you’re travelling in the UK over half term and staying in a Premier Inn Hotel, up to two under-16s can enjoy a free breakfast when one adult orders a full breakfast, starting from £10.99. The breakfast includes an unlimited choice of cooked foods (think eggs, bacon, sausages), pastries, cereals and more.
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