{"id":11985,"date":"2026-02-16T12:46:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T12:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11985"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:32:32","slug":"your-guide-to-where-kids-can-eat-free-or-cheap-this-february-half-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littlebird.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/your-guide-to-where-kids-can-eat-free-or-cheap-this-february-half-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to where Kids Can Eat Free or Cheap this February half-term!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Half term has arrived \u2014 and keeping little ones fed all week can quickly add up. The good news? Plenty of restaurants, caf\u00e9s and pubs across the UK are helping families stretch their budgets with free or discounted kids\u2019 meals this holiday. From supermarket caf\u00e9s to popular chains and cosy local spots, there are lots of delicious (and wallet-friendly) options to enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supermarket & Everyday Caf\u00e9 Deals (Great for Budget Days Out)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These options are brilliant if you want a wallet friendly stop while shopping or exploring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asda Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Kids eat for \u00a31 all day, every day<\/em>, no adult spend needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morrisons Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Get one free kids\u2019 meal<\/em> with an adult meal costing \u00a35 or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesco Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Often runs kids eat free schemes with adult purchases at its caf\u00e9s (Clubcard may be needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IKEA Restaurant<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Kids meals from just 95p<\/em> including pasta, drink and fruit (no adult meal required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dunelm \u2013 Pausa Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Children eat free with every \u00a34 spend in caf\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em> Supermarket caf\u00e9s are brilliant for low-stress, low-cost meals that fit perfectly into family days out over half term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Big Restaurant Chains With Half Term Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many sit-down chains are running kids eat free or kids eat cheap deals during the school holiday week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frankie & Benny\u2019s<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Free kids\u2019 meal (main, sides, drink & dessert) with each adult main. Valid 10\u201320 Feb in Scotland and 16\u201320 Feb in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella Italia<\/a><\/em> \u2013 One free kids\u2019 meal (starter, main, dessert & drink) per adult main, Mon\u2013Fri in half term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill\u2019s<\/em> <\/a>\u2013 Up to two kids eat free with an adult main (breakfast, lunch or dinner). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C\u00f4te Brasserie<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Kids eat for \u00a31<\/em> with adult main via app 16\u201320 Feb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Berber\u00e8<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Free kids\u2019 pizza with adult pizza purchase during half term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yo! Sushi<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Kids\u2019 bento box free with \u00a310 spend (Mon\u2013Fri). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angus Steakhouse<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Kids aged 8 and under eat free with a paying adult at certain times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Fun & Affordable Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Hut Restaurants<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Free kids\u2019 buffet or kids\u2019 meal deals when an adult spends a qualifying amount (usually before 3pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BrewDog<\/a><\/em> \u2013 Some pubs offer free kids\u2019 meals with adult mains when booked online, but check participation locally before you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pubs like Beefeater<\/a>, Brewers Fayre<\/a><\/em> and Premier Inn<\/a><\/em> often run breakfast deals where kids eat free with adult breakfast purchases \u2014 great for early starts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips Before You Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Always check dates and details<\/em> with the specific restaurant or caf\u00e9 before visiting \u2014 offers can vary by location and may require booking, app downloads or minimum spends.
\u2714 Many offers apply only on specific weekdays<\/em> or before a certain time (e.g., not valid evenings or Valentine\u2019s Day).
\u2714 Supermarket caf\u00e9s like Asda, Tesco and IKEA are excellent choices because they don\u2019t require adult meals to be purchased<\/em> for kids to eat cheaply or free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eating out doesn\u2019t have to blow the budget this February half term \u2014 with a bit of planning and these money-saving meal deals, you can treat the family without stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As well as eating for less, if you are looking for fun things to do, read, experience and enjoy with your family this half-term, we\u2019ve rounded up the our pick of the best of what is on in our half-term guide here<\/a>. Grab a cuppa and get inspired! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more family-friendly ideas, savings, and top days out, sign up for our FREE Weekly Newsletter<\/a><\/strong>, landing every Tuesday straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you all have a wonderful half-term! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love from the LittleBird team xo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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