All the places where kids eat free (or cheap) this Christmas 2025

The Christmas holidays can be magical, but they can also get expensive quickly. With days off school, festive trips, presents to buy and extra plans, it’s easy for money to run short. That’s why so many restaurants, cafés, pubs and supermarkets are offering kids eat free or low‑cost meals over the December 2025 school holidays and into early January 2026.

Whether you’re heading out for a festive lunch, popping into a café after some Christmas shopping, or treating the family to a sit‑down meal, these deals can help stretch your budget - without taking the fun out of the holidays.

Supermarket & café kids eat free or cheap deals

Asda Cafés

Kids can eat for £1 all day, every day with no adult spend needed. Hot meals like pasta, chicken nuggets and fish fingers are included, plus a piece of fruit. It’s a simple, low‑cost way to grab a meal on a busy holiday day.

Morrisons Cafés

Children under 16 can enjoy a free meal with every adult meal costing £5 or more. Drinks are included, and the offer runs throughout the school holidays, including Christmas and New Year.

IKEA Restaurants

Kids’ meals start from 95p daily from 11 am, making it a very affordable choice. No adult meal is required.

Dunelm Pausa Café

Spend £4 on an adult meal after 3 pm and kids get a mini main, two snacks, and a drink for free. Perfect if you’re out shopping and need a budget‑friendly lunch.

Sainsbury’s Cafés

Kids can eat for £1 with any adult hot meal (usually from 11:30 am). A great option for a quick festive bite while out running errands.

Restaurants, pubs & casual dining offers

Bella Italia

Children aged 2–11 can eat free with an adult main on Thursdays, and for £1 from Sunday to Wednesday. Some locations also have an early evening cut‑off.

Café Rouge

Kids can eat for free with an adult main during lunchtime (roughly 12 pm–4 pm) — ideal for a relaxed family lunch.

YO! Sushi

During school holidays, kids eat free when dining with a full‑paying adult spending a minimum amount (around £10).

OK Diners

One child under 10 eats free with every adult main. Always check the local branch for availability.

Franco Manca

Kids aged 12 and under get a free pizza with every adult main purchased (usually Monday–Thursday). 

Las Iguanas

By downloading the Las Iguanas app, kids eat free with a paying adult - ideal for children between 4–11.

Frankie & Benny’s

During school holidays, kids eat free when an adult buys a main meal. Each free meal includes a main, two sides, a drink, and dessert. Dine-in only, all day, every day - check your local branch for Christmas 2025 dates.

Bill’s (Boxing Day offer)

On 26 December, up to two children aged 10 and under can enjoy a free kids’ meal with every adult main.

Preto

Children up to age 10 eat free (or at very low cost) with a paying adult when you download the voucher/app.

The Real Greek

Kids under 12 eat free when an adult spends £10 on Sundays.

Pizza Hut

From 8th December, kids eat free at Pizza Hut when an adult spends £9.99. Pop in before 3 pm for the Kids Buffet using code KEF, or upgrade for £2 with KEF2 for unlimited soft drinks and a trip to the Ice Cream Factory. After 3 pm, kids can enjoy a free Kids Meal Deal.

TGI Fridays

Kids eat free all day, every day for Stripes Rewards members when an adult buys a full-price main. Children under 12 get a snack, main, and two sides from the kids’ menu. Check the app or your local branch for availability over Christmas 2025.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

At locations like Bread Street Kitchen in London, Liverpool, and Edinburgh, kids under 10 eat free when an adult orders two courses from the main menu. Offers usually run during the festive season, but check the website for exact December 2025 dates and book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Angus Steakhouse

Children aged 8 and under eat free daily from 12 pm–5 pm when an adult buys a main meal. Each free kids’ dish comes with an activity sheet and crayons.

Pub & family breakfast deals

Brewers Fayre & Table Table

Two children under 16 can eat free with every adult breakfast purchased.

Beefeater

Free kids’ breakfasts with one adult breakfast. A simple way to enjoy a festive start before a busy day.

Premier Inn & Travelodge breakfasts

Buy an adult breakfast and up to two kids eat free, perfect if you’re staying over the holidays or grabbing breakfast out.

Hungry Horse

Kids can eat for £1 with a paying adult on Mondays (offer typically runs during school holidays and is often included in Christmas guides)

Sizzling Pub & Grill

Kids’ main meals are £1 with an adult main on weekdays, and holiday periods often apply to this deal too.

Tips to get the most from deals

• Check age limits and times before visiting; some offers only apply at certain hours or days.
• Sign up for loyalty apps where required (Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, YO! Sushi).
• Book ahead for busy days like Boxing Day or weekends.
• Call ahead to make sure your local branch is participating -  some deals vary by location.