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The summer holidays have arrived! While the kids might be excited for a long break, we’re aware of the extra financial pressure that it can put on families.

Keeping track of what you’re spending while trying to make sure your children have a great time can be difficult, so we’ve put together a list of restaurants and cafes across the country where you and the kids can benefit from reduced prices or free meals!

Where can children eat for ‘free’ this half-term?

Restaurants and cafes are promoting ‘free’ meals for kids, however, make sure to check the terms and conditions before to see if there’s a minimum spend to qualify!

Here’s a list of places we’ve found that advertise a ‘free’ children’s meal over the summer holidays:

  • Beefeater
  • Dobbies
  • Dunelm Pausa Café kids eat for free
  • TGI Friday
  • Bella Italia
  • Morrisons
  • Brewers Fayre
  • John Lewis
  • Bill’s
  • Marco Pierre
  • Pizza Express
  • Prezzo
  • Subway
  • Table Table
  • Tesco
  • The Real Greek

Discounted children’s food this summer

Some restaurants and cafés are offering great discounts on children’s meals to provide some extra support for families over the summer holidays.

Here are some of the participating restaurants and cafes:

  • Asda Cafe
  • Hungry Horse
  • Ikea
  • Bill’s
  • Gourmet Burget Kitchen
  • Sainsburys
  • Sizzling Pubs
  • Bella Italia
  • Pizza Hut
  • Domino’s

Contact us

If you’re struggling with debts, call us on 0800 316 1833. We’re open from 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am – 3pm on Saturdays. Alternatively, you can visit our advice page to speak to us via live chat or for more information.

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