Easter holidays 2026: 15+ Kids Eat Free & £1 restaurant deals across the UK
Lots of UK restaurants are running kids eat free or for £1 deals this Easter. In most of the UK, kids will be off school between the 30th of March and the 10th of April this year, so there are plenty of opportunities to go out for a family meal and save too.
15+ kids eat free & £1 deals for Easter
We’ve rounded up some of the best kids eat free deals below. Always check your local branch before you travel, as deals can vary.
ASK Italian
ASK Italian is a modern Italian chain loved for pizza, pasta and kid‑friendly options with branches all over the UK.
Deal: Up to two free kids’ meals with any adult main when you download the ASK Perks app; this offer works well if you have two kids and you’re a single parent, for example.
When: 27th March until 19th April.
Asda Café
Asda Café is a supermarket café offering simple, budget‑friendly meals, but it’s a good option if you’re doing your food shop anyway, and you want to treat the kids.
Deal: Kids eat for £1 all day, every day; no adult spend is required.
When: Ongoing; this offer is available all year round.
Beefeater & Brewers Fayre
Beefeaters & Brewers Fayre are well‑known British pub‑restaurant chains serving grills and big breakfasts. If you want to treat the kids to breakfast, their kids eat free deal is a great option.
Deal: Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every paying adult breakfast.
When: This deal is ongoing.
Bella Italia
Bella Italia is cosy family-friendly Italian chain with plenty on offer for kids.
Deal: Kids aged 2–11 eat get one free meal (starter + main + dessert + drink) with an adult main.
When: Every Sunday - Thursday at most sites.
Bear in mind, there are a few exceptions to this offer; it’s not available in Center Parcs sites, Birmingham, Edinburgh sites, and several London sites.
Bill’s
A cosy café‑restaurant serving British classics, breakfasts and comfort food.
Deal: Up to two kids eat free on weekdays with an adult main (breakfast, lunch or dinner).
When: 30th March – 10th April
Kids also get to take home a free limited-edition Easter-inspired colour & read me book as part of the offer.
BrewDog
A craft‑beer pub chain that becomes very family‑friendly during school holidays.
Deal: Kids 13 and under eat free with an adult main; don’t forget to choose “KIDS EAT FREE” when booking.
When: 28th March – 19th April (dates vary depending on your location so double check your selected venue).
Dobbies Garden Centre Café
Dobbies is great for simple kids’ meals during a slower, quieter day out; a good day out with the grandparents.
Deal: Kids get a children’s breakfast with every adult breakfast ordered, or a child’s hot meal or pick n mix lunch box with any adult main course for just £1.
When: This one's ongoing.
Frankie & Benny’s
Frankie & Benny’s is a US‑Italian diner with burgers, pasta and colourful kids’ menus.
Deal: Kids eat free (main, two sides, drink + dessert) with an adult main.
When:
England, Wales & Northern Ireland: 30th March to 10th April, 2026.
Scotland: 13th March to 10th April, 2026.
Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurants
For foodies looking to splurge on an Easter treat, Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants are offering a kids eat free deal too.
Deal: One free main meal for kids under 10 from the Ramsay Kids menu for every adult ordering two courses from the à la carte menu; one of the courses must be a main.
When: This one’s ongoing, but call your chosen venue to confirm they’re running the offer.
Greene King
Greene King is a large pub chain serving British classics and Sunday roasts.
Deal: Kids eat free with an adult main at selected Greene King pubs.
When: Offer runs at various times during the year; families must check their local pub for details.
IKEA Restaurant
No trip to IKEA is complete without a stop at the restaurant for their iconic meatballs.
Deal: Kids’ meals from 95p every day in the Swedish Restaurants; the 95p meal includes pasta, a soft drink and a piece of fruit. Offer valid for IKEA Family members.
When: This one’s ongoing.
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas is a colourful Latin American chain great for families.
Deal: Kids eat free (main + dessert + drink) with an adult main but make sure you download the Las Iguanas app to claim this offer.
When: This one’s available all year round.
Marston’s (Kids Eat for £1)
Marston’s pubs are running a kids eat for £1 promotion at selected sites, making them a solid budget‑friendly option for families over the holidays.
Plus, they're running lots of Matilda-inspired events, including pubs hosting Matilda’s Marvellous Easter Hunt and on the 10th/11th of April, they'll be running Matilda’s Marvellous Party which promises an evening of crafts, party games and more. Contact your local Marston's pub to make sure it's participating.
Deal: Kids’ main meals are £1 with the purchase of a full‑priced adult main meal (from the main menu). The offer excludes Matilda’s Mischievous Munch Box.
When: During the Easter holidays, though the limited-edition Matilda menu is available until the 19th of April.
Morrisons Café
Morrisons Café offers a reliable stop for simple, low‑cost meals and it’s a great option if you’re looking for a little treat after doing the weekly food shop.
Deal: One free kid meal when an adult buys a main meal that costs at least £5.
When: Every day, seven days a week.
Mulligans Crazy Golf & Activity Venues
Mulligans is a family‑friendly crazy golf and activity chain with themed golf courses, VR, shuffleboard, and karaoke and it’s offering free kids’ meals during the Easter break.
Deal: Kids eat free with the purchase of a full‑priced adult meal. Adult options include pizzas, burgers, dirty fries and nachos. Kids can choose a small pizza or a chicken/Quorn nuggets meal.
When: Available throughout the Easter holidays.
Preto
Preto is a Brazilian rodizio restaurant offering endless grilled meats.
Deal: Kids up to age 10 eat free with an adult rodizio.
When: Weekdays from 4pm + all weekend.
The Real Greek
The Real Greek is a Mediterranean chain serving fresh Greek dishes like souvlaki and Mezze.
Deal: Kids eat free on Sundays with a £15 adult spend; this includes a kid's menu, drink and ice cream.
When: This one’s ongoing, but limited to Sundays.
YO! Sushi
YO! Sushi is a popular Japanese chain known for sushi belts and bento boxes.
Deal: Kids get the “kiddo bento box” for free during school holidays with a qualifying adult spend (this is currently £10)
When: Monday to Friday whenever your local school holiday dates are (so this one’s available anytime your kids are off school for the holidays).
The offer is available at dine-in restaurants across the UK, except airport locations and York Outlet.
Zizzi
Zizzi is a popular Italian chain known for pizza, pasta and fun, kid‑friendly menus, and it’s running a generous free‑meal offer across more than 130 restaurants this Easter.
Deal: Kids eat free (starter + main + dessert) from the Bambino menu when an adult main meal is purchased. The offer is available to Zillionaires, Zizzi’s free loyalty club, which you can join via the Zizzi Zillionaires app.
When: Sunday to Friday, from 29th March to 12th April.
Use PlusSave to save even more on eating out
If you’re a thinkmoney SmartPlus account holder, you get PlusSave as part of your subscription. This gives you discounted gift cards at hundreds of restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues across the UK.
Lots of the chains offering free kids meals also come with PlusSave discounts. Here are a range of change on the PlusSave app you could check out right now, and some have already announced their Kids Eat Free deals:
Ask Italian – 9% off your total bill
Bella Italia – 12% off your total bill
Cote Brasserie – 10% off your total bill
Greene King UK – 10% off your total bill
Harvester – 12% off your total bill
Pizza Express – 10% off your total bill
Toby Carvery – 12% off your total bill
Zizzi – 9% off your total bill
It’s always worth checking terms and conditions at your specific branch, but because PlusSave savings come in the form of discounted gift cards rather than offer codes, they can often be stacked on top of other offers to give you an extra saving.
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