The Easter holidays are here, which means two weeks of keeping the kids entertained! If you’re staying closer to home this year, there are plenty of fun ways to fill the days, from fun Easter craft ideas to make at home to easy, child-friendly Easter baking recipes.
Of course, Easter is also a great excuse to head out and spend quality time together. But with the cost of days out quickly adding up, eating out as a family can feel like a stretch. The good news? Plenty of restaurants, cafés and high street favourites across the UK are offering kids eat free (or for £1) deals this Easter holiday, helping you treat the family without blowing the budget.
Where to find kids-eat-free deals?
1. Where: Franco Manca (select locations)
When: Ongoing
Known for its sourdough bases and simple, high-quality toppings, Franco Manca is a staple for a family friendly meal. Children under 12 can enjoy a free pizza when accompanied by an adult ordering a full-priced main over the Easter holidays, making it perfect for a low-key lunch or early dinner.
2. Where: Las Iguanas (select locations)
When: Ongoing
Family-friendly and full of flavour, Las Iguanas runs a kids eat free deal via its app during holidays, including Easter. Niños under 12 can enjoy a main, two sides and dessert for free when an adult orders a main meal, valid Sunday-Thursday. Their Latin-inspired menu items range from cheesy quesadillas to mild Bahian curry, with delicious churros to end the meal.
3. Where: Preto
When: Ongoing
For something a little different, head to Preto for a Brazilian-style rodizio feast. Kids under 10 eat free with a paying adult, and the endless grilled meats and sides make it a fun, interactive dining experience. Valid all weekend and weekdays from 4pm. Download a voucher from their website and show it to staff. Proof of age may be required.
4. Where: Zizzi
When: Easter holidays
If your family leans towards pizza and pasta, Zizzi is an easy crowd-pleaser. This Easter, little diners can tuck into a free three-course Bambini meal when an adult orders a main: think fresh dough balls, pasta and a sweet treat to finish. You’ll just need to sign up to the Zillionaires’ Club via the app before you go.
5. Where: Gordon Ramsay Restaurants (select locations)
When: Ongoing
For something that feels a little more special, select Gordon Ramsay restaurants offer kids a free main from the children’s menu when adults order two courses from the à la carte menu, including a main. It’s a chance to elevate a family meal without the usual price tag.
6. Where: YO! Sushi
When: Ongoing
Turn lunch into an experience at YO! Sushi, where dishes whizz past on the conveyor belt. During the Easter break, kids can enjoy a free bento box (with options like prawn katsu and chicken teriyaki) when you spend £10 as an adult, making it a fun and interactive lunch outing.
7. Where: Angus Steakhouse
When: Ongoing
Right in the heart of the city, Angus Steakhouse is a handy pit stop after a day of sightseeing. Children aged eight and under can eat free from noon to 5pm with a paying adult, choosing from comforting classics like mac & cheese or chicken tenders.
8. Where: Beefeater and Brewers Fayre
When: School holidays
If you’ve got early risers, this one’s a win. With every adult breakfast (£10.99), up to two kids eat free, meaning you can fill up on a full English and a wide spread of continental favourites before heading out for the day, without the extra cost.
9. Where: The Mayfair Chippy Knightsbridge
When: 28 March-12 April
For a special Easter outing, The Mayfair Chippy is offering a kids eat free deal with every adult main. From 3-6 April, families can also get 20% off Paradox Museum London tickets (after 3pm), where interactive exhibits and optical illusions promise plenty of fun. Better still, museum tickets unlock 20% off your meal at the restaurant, making it an easy day-to-dinner plan.
10. Where: Bill’s
When: 30 March-10 April
At Bill’s, up to two children eat free all day with the purchase of any adult main, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Young diners will also take home a free limited-edition colour & read me book to help with Frank’s fantastic easter hunt!
11. Where: Bella Italia (select locations)
When: Ongoing
Bella Italia is a go-to for family-friendly Italian classics, and their kids’ offer is one of the most generous. From Sunday to Thursday throughout Easter break, children can enjoy three courses and a drink on the house when an adult orders a main. The menu caters for ages two to 11, making it a great-value option for a proper sit-down meal.
12. Where: Pizza Hut
When: Ongoing
If you’ve got big appetites to satisfy, Pizza Hut’s dine-in restaurants are hard to beat. For a family pizza night, enter code KEF for one free kids buffet per £9.99 spent at Pizza Hut Restaurants. After 3pm, the same code gets you a free kids meal deal. The offer is valid for dine-in only, all day, every day.
13. Where: The Real Greek
When: Ongoing
Every Sunday, children under 12 can enjoy a free meal at The Real Greek with each adult spending £15 or more. The offer includes a main, drink, and ice cream or sorbet, so little ones can get a taste of the Mediterranean.
14. Where: ASK Italian
When: 27 March-19 April
If your kids love pizza with a playful twist (hello, Happy Face Pizza), ASK Italian is worth a look. Download the ASK Perks app to unlock free kids’ meals with an adult main during the Easter holidays.
15. Where: Dunelm Pausa Cafes
When: Ongoing
A trip to Dunelm can end with a treat for the kids, who eat free when an adult spends at least £4. The deal includes a main, drink, and two snacks, making it a convenient pit stop for families out shopping.
16. Where: Future Inns
When: Ongoing
If you’re planning a trip to Cardiff, Future Inns offers a straightforward perk: under-fives eat free with any adult meal, whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
17. Where: OK Diners
When: Ongoing
With its retro 1950s feel, OK Diners adds a bit of novelty to mealtimes. Kids under 10 eat free with an adult main, making it a fun and affordable stop on a road trip.
18. Where: Morrisons
When: Ongoing
At any of Morrisons’ nearly 400 cafés nationwide, under-16s can enjoy a free meal when an adult spends £5 or more on a meal. The offer is available all day, every day, with kid-friendly choices like chicken dippers, fish fingers, and mini cheese pizzas. The offer also extends to the Kids Pick n Mix meal deal from the fridge.
19. Where: Purezza
When: Ongoing
For plant-based families (or anyone curious to try it), Purezza offers a relaxed setting where kids under 10 can enjoy a free mini pizza alongside every full paying adult.
Where can children eat for £1?
20. Where: IKEA
When: Ongoing
A trip to IKEA is always an adventure for little ones, and the restaurant keeps things budget-friendly with kids’ meals from 95p. Options include penne pasta with tomato sauce to their iconic meatballs and mash. Combine a meal with one of their free family activities or workshops for a budget-friendly day out.
21. Where: Dobbies
When: Ongoing
Turn a garden centre visit into a full family outing. Fuel for a long day of exploring by heading over to the restaurant for a kids’ breakfast when an adult orders a traditional or full breakfast, or a hot meal or pick ’n’ mix lunch box with any adult main, all for just £1. Each meal includes a free child’s drink. Sunday roasts incur a £1 supplement.
22. Where: Sizzling Pubs
When: Ongoing
For every adult meal purchased, children can choose a main from the kids’ menu for just £1. The offer runs Monday to Friday from 3pm, with an earlier start at noon during school holidays.
For more kid-friendly holiday inspiration:
Easter kids’ recipes
14 ways to use up leftover Easter chocolate with kids
How to throw an Easter egg hunt
The best Easter baking recipes
Easter party ideas
