30 Places Kids Can Eat Free (Or For £1) This Half-Term

February half-term is just around the corner, and don’t we know it! Chances are your kids will be feeling pretty exhausted after the first term back post-Christmas. (You’re probably feeling it, too.)

If you’ve got time off with your kids next week – whether for just a day or two, or the full shebang – you’ll likely be wanting to plan some activities to keep everyone happy and busy.

If this involves the odd meal out, and you’re trying to save the pennies, VoucherCodes.co.uk has rounded up some of the best deals for free or cheap eats during the school holidays.

Angus Steakhouse

What: One child aged eight and under eats free per full-paying adult with a main course from the main menu.
When: Every day, 12-5pm (excludes Saturdays at Bond Street and Oxford Street branches).

ASDA Cafes

What: Kids eat for £1 (kids hot meal deal or cold pick and mix selection) with no adult minimum spend.
When: All day, every day, for the year.

Ask Italian

What: Available through the ASK Perks rewards app. Entitles up to two kids meals for free with at least one full price adult main meal.
When: From 8-22 February 2026 (excludes 14 February from 5pm).

Beefeater

What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free for every adult unlimited breakfast costing £10.99.
When: Until 10.30am weekdays and 11am weekends.

Bella Italia

What: Kids can enjoy three delicious courses and a drink for free or £1.
When: Sunday to Thursday, one kid (2-11 years old) eats free all day with every adult meal.

Brewdog

What: Kids can eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal when you select the ‘Kids Eat Free’ offer when booking.
When: Week 1: 8-13 February for Aberdeen, DogTap Ellon, Inverurie, Perth, Stirling, St Andrews. Week 2: 15-20 February for England, Wales, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Brewers Fayre 

What: Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult breakfast, plus you can get a 3 course kids menu for just £6.49
When: Breakfast is 6:30am-10:30am on weekdays and 7am-11am on the weekend.

Cafe Rouge 

What: Kids can eat for free with the purchase of any adult main meal.
When: Every day from 12pm-4pm.

Dunelm Pausa Cafes

What: Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the cafe (choose a kids main, drink and 2 snacks).
When: All day, every day.

Dobbies Garden Centres

What: Kids eat for £1 (children’s breakfast with any adult traditional or full breakfast or a child’s hot meal or pick n mix lunch box with an adult main meal), £1 supplement applies to kid’s Sunday roast at selected restaurants.  
When: Daily, breakfast until 11:30am and then 12pm-3pm.

Franco Manca (selected pizzerias) 

What: One kid (aged 12 years and under) gets a free individual kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal.
When: Monday to Thursday. Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

Frankie and Benny’s

What: Kids can eat for free with every adult main meal purchased.
When: Valid in Scotland from 10-20 February. Valid in England, Wales & Northern Ireland from 16-20 February. Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants 

What: One child (aged 10 and under) gets a main course free from the Ramsay Kids Menu for each adult ordering two courses from the à la carte menu (one course must be a main course).
When: Not available on selected key dates, including, but not limited to, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Selected UK restaurants only. 

Ikea

What: For just 95p, kids can enjoy pasta, tomato sauce, a soft drink and a piece of fruit at Ikea.
When: Every day from 11am, no purchase of an adult meal necessary. 

Las Iguanas (selected restaurants)

What: One child (up to 12 years old) gets a free main, dessert and drink from the Niños menu when an adult orders a main course from the a la carte menu, when you download the app and join My Iguanas. Maximum one app perk can be redeemed per table. 
When: Every day (lunch menu not included). From 16-20 February kids can eat free without the need to download the app.

Marco Pierre White Restaurants

What: Kids under 12 can get a free main with each full-paying adult main course from the a la carte menu. 
When: Throughout the school holidays, excluding Saturdays after 6pm. Dates, time and availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

Morrisons Cafes

What: One free kids meal with one adult meal costing £5 or more, including The Breakfasts or The Classics excluding extras. Child must be under 16 years old. 
When: All day, every day.

OK Diners 

What: One child under 10 eats free (from the children’s menu) when an adult purchases a main course from the à la carte menu (at all OK Diners except those on the A1).
When: All day, every day.  

Premier Inn 

What: Up to two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with an adult full Premier Inn Breakfast or a Meal Deal. 
When: Breakfast is available at most Premier Inns, every day.

Preto 

What: One child up to 10 years old eats free per full-paying adult (once you’ve filled in your details on the website and downloaded the voucher).
When: All weekend, and every weekday from 4pm.

Purezza

What: One kid under 10 eats free (mini pizza with one topping) with every full paying adult.
When: Every day.  

Sizzling Pubs

What: One kids main meal for £1 per adult main meal (excludes breakfast or any other offer or set menu).
When: From 3pm-7pm, Mondays to Fridays (from 12pm during school holidays).

Slug & Lettuce

What: One kids main meal for £1 per adult main meal.
When: From the 16th-22 February. Availability may vary per restaurant so check with your local restaurant before visiting.

Table Table 

What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult breakfast purchased.
When: Breakfast times vary depending on hotel.

The Lounges Restaurants (selected restaurants only)

What: Free breakfast during the school holidays for Little Loungers. Kids can enjoy cereals, fruits, toast and more for free.
When: School holidays. Not all Lounges offer the deal, contact your local venue to find out if they are.

The Real Greek

What: One free kids meal (from the kids menu) for every £15 adult spend, for children under 12.
When: Sundays.  

Travelodge Hotels (with an open on site Bar Café)

What: Kids under 15 eat breakfast for £1 with every full paying adult.
When: Breakfast times vary depending on hotel

Whitbread Inns

What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult full breakfast. Adult breakfast costs £20.99 per person. 
When: 6:30am until 10:30am Monday to Friday, and 7am until 11am Saturday and Sunday

Yo Sushi

What: Kids eat free with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend). Includes sushi, Japanese hot favourites, or kiddo bento boxes.
When: All day in the school holidays.  

Zizzi (selected restaurants)

What: Kids can get a free Bambini meal with the purchase of each adult main meal when you download the app and join the Zillionaires’ Club. Maximum 6 free Bambini meals per table. 
When: From 16-22 February 2026

As always, it’s worth checking the full details and T&Cs before you go – some offers require an adult meal purchase or are limited to certain days or times.