Bumper list of restaurants and cafes where kids can eat free or cheap this summer holiday – including M&S and YO! Sushi

PARENTS with autistic children will know food time can be a challenge at the best of times, but during the long summer break, when structure goes out of the window, mealtime can be an even bigger source of anxiety and expense. 

But there are plenty of places offering free or cheaper meals for kids this summer – and it could make a big difference to your budget.

Below I AM has rounded up the full list of shops and restaurants offering free or cheap food this summer holiday.

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Angus Steakhouse – If you’re heading to London over the summer if you visit any of the 5 branches of the Angus Steakhouse, you can get one free kid’s (under 10) meal for every adult main course purchased. The offer runs Monday to Thursday, between 12 noon and 5 pm from 9 to 28 May 2023.

Asda – Kids eat for £1 All Day until the end of the year. Every Day at Asda cafes, with no adult spending required. Also, adults can eat for half price in its café’s from 3 pm onwards. A family of four can eat out as little as £8.50 with *the adult menu including some popular favourites including Steak and Ale Pie, served with mash and peas (£3.25), Fish and Chips (£3.25) Chicken Tikka Masala (£3.25), Mac & Cheese (£3.12), Lasagne with Garlic Bread and Salad (£3.25), Scampi, Chips and Peas (£3.25) and Sweet Potato and Spinach curry (VE) (£3.12).*Asda cafés which have an express diner format will offer a whole 16” pizza for just *£4 from until the 4th September.

Beefeater & Brewers Fayre – Two children under 16 can get a free breakfast every day with one paying adult when they purchase an unlimited breakfast for £9.99. Children can enjoy three courses for just £5.99. If you choose from the Daytime Value menu you get two mains for £9.99.

Bella Italia – Kids can enjoy a 3-course meal & a drink for just £1 when a full-price adult main is purchased. Meals are suitable for 2-11-year-olds. Meals are suitable for 2-11-year-olds. with any adult main. The offer is valid 4-6 pm Monday to Thursday. Also, if you sign up to their newsletter for exclusive offers, perks and freebies you will receive a code that will get you a free main course when a full-price adult main course is purchased.

Bills – 2 kids eat FREE all day, every day from Monday 24th July – Friday 1st September 2023.

 

Coal & Cotton – Kids (Under 12s) eat free throughout August, 3-5pm. 11th August spagetti bolognese & garlic bread, 18th August pizza and fries, 25th August burger and fries. 

Dobbies – At Dobbies Restaurants you can get one free kid’s meal or breakfast (from the children’s breakfast or lunch menu) per adult traditional breakfast or main course lunch purchased. Offer available every day, in line with breakfast & lunch serving times. Meals are subject to availability.

Future Inns – Under 12s eat for free with any adult meal. During the school holidays.

 

Gordon Ramsey Restaurants – Kids under 8 eat FREE all day, every day at selected Gordon Ramsey restaurants.

Hungry Horse – Kids eat for £1 on Mondays & up to 2 Kids get free breakfast with 1 adult breakfast. 

 

IKEA – Kids get a meal from 95p daily from 11 am.

 

Marks and Spencer – M&S Café offer is running from July 24 and September 1 in England and Wales, and in Scotland until August 18. Northern Ireland until September 1 – weekends are not included. Kids can enjoy a £4 Kids Munch Menu on M&S every time they spend £5 or more in the café. Plus, even the popular Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar Slushee are now included as the drink option.

 

Morrisons – Spend £4.49 & get one free kids’ meal all day, every day.

OK Diner – Kids under 10 can eat for free from the children’s menu when an adult purchases a main course from the a la carte menu at most OK Diners (excluding those on the A1). This offer is available all day, every day.

The Old School BBQ Bus – Kids under 10 can eat for free from the children’s menu when an adult purchases a adult meal. One free kids meal per paid adults meal. 

Pausa Café at Dunelm – Kids get 1 mini main, 2 snacks & a drink FREE with every £4 spend after 3 pm.

Premier Inn – Buy 1 Adult Breakfast from just £8.99 & up to two kids eat breakfast for free.

 

Preto – Kids up to age 10 eat free all day, every day with paying adults at Preto in Half Terms.

 

Purezza – Children under the age of 10 get free mini pizza with a topping of their choice, when dining with one full-paying adult.

 

SA Brains Pubs – Children can eat for £1 with any adult main. Valid All Day Wednesdays.

 

Sainsburys Cafes – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main. From 11:30am every day.

 

Sizzling Pubs – Every Monday to Friday, 3-7pm, kids’ mains are £1 with every adult meal.

 

Table Table – Two children under 16 can get a free breakfast every day with one paying adult.

 

 

Tesco – Kids eat free with a purchase of 60p from Monday 24th July – Friday 1st September 2023.

The Real Greek – Kids under 12 eat FREE every Sunday for every £10 spent by an adult.

 

Travelodge – Buy 1 Adult Breakfast from just £8.99 & up to two kids eat breakfast for free.

 

 

Whitbread Inns – Two kids under 16 eat FREE with every adult breakfast purchased.

 

Yo! Sushi – From Monday 17th July until Friday 11th August kids eat free with every £10 adult spend.

 

 

 

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