Ahead of October half term, VoucherCodes.co.uk has compiled a complete roundup of every venue where kids can eat for free (or £1) across England, Wales, and Scotland this Autumn 2026. The guide covers major supermarket cafés (such as Asda and Morrisons), popular chain restaurants (including Bella Italia and Pizza Express), and cafes. And, to help parents stretch their budgets even further, VoucherCodes.co.uk’s Savings Expert and money-saving mum, Clair Hughes, has provided five practical tips on stacking discounts to make the most out of your half-term budget – from combining discounted gift cards with kids-eat-free promotions, to spotting hidden spend traps like adult-meal minimums.
Where kids eat free or for £1 this October half term
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.
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.
Dunelm Pausa Cafes
What: Kids eat free with every £5 spent in the cafe (choose a kids main, drink and 2 snacks).
When: All day, every day.
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.
Ask Italian
What: Available through the ASK Perks rewards app and entitles up to two kids meals for free with at least one full price adult main meal.
When: Valid from 3pm-6pm, Monday – Friday during the school holidays – check back for confirmed dates.
Banana Tree
What: Kids can enjoy a free main, drink and dessert with the purchase of an adult main.
When: Every Sunday, all year.
Bella Italia
What: One kid (2-11 years old) can enjoy three delicious courses & a drink with the purchase of an adult main.
When: Sunday – Thursday, all year round or every day from 10th October – 25th October in Scotland and every day from 17th October – 1st November in England.
Bill’s
What: Up to two kids aged 10 and under can eat free per adult main dish (breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner – excludes set menu).
When: All day from 21st October – 1st November.
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: Every day until 3pm from 26th October – 30th October in participating bars in England and from 12th October – 23rd October for participating bars in Scotland (until 19th October for Edinburgh).
Cafe Rouge
What: Kids can eat for free with the purchase of any adult main meal.
When: Every day from 12pm – 4pm
Chiquito
What: Kids eat free with each adult main purchased.
When: Available during the school holidays.
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 (aged 12 and under) can eat for free with every adult main meal purchased.
When: All day, every day during the school holidays.
Farmhouse Inns
What: Up to two kids eat free when you buy one adult main, plus get a free scoop of ice cream with every meal. You can claim up to eight free kids’ eat free deals (with four paying adults) per transaction.
When: Monday – Friday during October Half Term.
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 and where: Selected UK restaurants only. All day, every day at selected restaurants (e.g. 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). Every week day at selected restaurants (e.g. Bread Street Kitchen City, Bread Street Kitchen Battersea, Bar & Grill Mayfair, Bread Street Kitchen Edinburgh). Not available on selected key dates, eg. Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
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 only)
What: One kid (up to 12 years old) gets a free main, 2 sides and a dessert from the Niños menu when an adult orders a main course from the a la carte menu. You must download the app and join My Iguanas to access the offer. Maximum one app perk can be redeemed per table.
When: Every day (lunch menu not included).
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.
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.
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: Mondays to Fridays all day.
Toby Carvery
What: Kids can enjoy a main meal, carvery or breakfast for £1 with the purchase of an adult main meal or all-you-can-eat breakfast available when you sign up or download the app.
When: From 10th October to 1st November (including weekends).
The Real Greek
What: One free kids meal (from the kids menu) for every £15 adult spend, for children under 12.
When: Every Sunday.
Turtle Bay
What: When an adult spends £15 or more, one child (aged 10 & under) can enjoy a free meal from our kids’ menu.
When: Every day, during opening hours.
Yo Sushi
What: Kids (aged 12 or under) eat free with a full-paying adult (minimum £10 spend). Includes sushi, Japanese hot favourites, or kiddo bento boxes.
When: All day Monday – Friday during your local 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: Available Sunday to Friday, from 18th October – 1st November in England & Wales, 11th October – 1st November in Scotland, 18th October – 1st November in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland.
Beefeater
What: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free for every adult unlimited breakfast costing £11.99
When: Until 10.30am weekdays and 11am weekends
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.
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.
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.
Table Table
What: Two kids aged under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult breakfast purchased. Kids can also get two courses for just £4.99
When: Breakfast times vary depending on hotel.
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
Clair’s expert tips for making kids eat free offers go further
Half term can be an expensive week for families, particularly when you’re paying for days out as well as meals. These offers can take some of the pressure off, but it’s worth looking at the full cost of the meal rather than focusing on the headline saving alone. A little planning can help families make the offers work harder and avoid spending more than they need to. Check out Clair’s expert tips for getting the most value from kids eat free deals this October half term:
- Look at the whole bill: A free or £1 kids’ meal can be tempting – but check the price of the accompanying adult meal and any extras before deciding where to eat. Some places allow you to purchase smaller items, whereas others require you to buy a full adult meal. Don’t forget to check whether the offer covers a main meal only, or includes drinks, sides, or a dessert too. Knowing this upfront makes it easier to work out your true saving.
- Check how many kids can claim: Some offers are limited to one free or discounted children’s meal per paying adult, which can make a big difference for larger families. Always check before you head out!
- Use the deals on bigger days out: Save your best kids eat free offers for days when you’re already planning to eat out, rather than adding an unnecessary meal to your plans, just because there’s a deal on.
- Use discounted gift cards to stack discounts: Here at VoucherCodes, we offer gift cards for a whole host of brands (from Pizza Express to Prezzo) for less than their actual value. For example, you could grab a £40 Bella Italia gift card for £36, saving you £4 before you even begin with your free kids meals. Use both deals in conjunction for a mega half-term saving!
- Check restaurant loyalty apps for even more ways to stack: You can sometimes use loyalty or reward apps alongside kids eat free too – even when paying with a gift card!
For the full roundup and further information, visit the website.
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