20 places kids can eat free or for £1 in Manchester in the summer holidays

Дата публикации: 18-07-2026 06:52:34

We've found 20 different deals to help families save money during the school break with some offers just 88p

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We've found 20 different deals to help families save money during the school break with some offers just 88p

Now that the summer holidays are underway parents are tasked with the challenge of keeping kids entertained for the next six weeks.

While youngsters will be thrilled at the thought of a month and a half off school, it can be challenging for parents to keep them fed and entertained over the long summer break. At a time when eating out is expensive, it can be tricky to stick to a budget as well.

Fortunately many supermarkets, cafes and restaurants are offering deals over the summer to help families save money when eating out. These include offers where kids can eat free or for as little as £1 when accompanied by a paying adult.

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We’ve rounded up 20 of these deals across Greater Manchester spanning a range of cuisines and restaurants, from popular supermarket cafes and Italian chains and to Japanese-style restaurants and gastropubs.

Many of the offers require the purchase of an adult meal or require a minimum spend, although some are offering kids’ meals from as little as 88p while there are venues where no adult meal purchase is necessary. Of course, each of the venues can withdraw or alter their offering at short notice, so it is always worth checking with your server, in-store or online before ordering.

Below is a round-up of 20 budget-friendly offers for families this summer.

ASDA Cafes

Available throughout the year, kids can eat for £1 with no adult minimum spend, available for kids hot meal deals or cold pick and mix selections.

ASK Italian

Diners at ASK Italian can access the kids eat free offer via the ASK Perks app. It allows up to two kids to enjoy a three-course meal from the kids’ menu with any adult main order. It is available all day, everyday throughout the holidays, from July 17 to September 6 in England and Wales, while it is already available in Scotland.

Banana Tree

Known for Southeast Asian flavours, Banana Tree is offering one free kids’ meal with every adult main ordered from July 20 to September 1.

Bella Italia

Bella Italia is offering a free kids meal with each adult main from July 20 to September 1 which includes a starter, main, dessert and free drink with each adult main. Alongside this it is offering free ice cream for all guests when purchasing a main meal, for a second visit 25per cent of all food and a third visit during the holidays 50per cent off all food until the end of October.

The Black Friar

Located in Salford but a short walk from Manchester city centre, The Black Friar is a beautifully-restored pub with an award-winning garden. Throughout the school holidays it has a kids eat free offer. Child options include an English hotdog with fries and a chicken and halloumi wrap with fries.

Brewers Fayre

With every adult breakfast two kids under 16 eat free. You can also get a three-course kids menu for just £6.49.

Chiquito

The Mexican chain Chiquito is offering one free children’s meal with every adult main purchase. Running from July 20 to September 1, it includes a main, side, drink and dessert from the Mini Amigos menu. Each meal comes with veggie sticks and sliced apple for balance.

Dobbies Garden Centres

This summer Dobbies Garden Centres is offering a kid’s breakfast for just 88p with any adult Traditional or Full Breakfast, while youngsters can also enjoy a child's hot meal or Pick 'n' Mix Lunch Box for just 88p with any adult main course. The offer is already available and remains in place until September 1. It includes a free child’s drink.

Frankie & Benny’s

Family-favourite Frankie &Benny's is offering a free kids meal with each adult main from July 20 to September 1. The meal includes a main, two sides, dessert and a drink. Alongside this it is offering free ice cream for all guests when purchasing a main meal, for a second visit 25per cent of all food and a third visit during the holidays 50per cent off all food until the end of October.

Harvester

At Harvester restaurants kids can eat for just £1 every day throughout the school holidays until September 4. With any adult main ordered, kids can enjoy any main from the kids’ menu or breakfast menu for just £1. You can also add a dessert for just £2 extra. To obtain the offer you need to register or log into your Harvester account or download the app to claim the voucher.

Heritage Pubs

Stonegate Group’s Heritage Pubs, which includes The Metropolitan in Didsbury, are allowing up to two children to enjoy a free three-course Monster Meal Deal with every full-price adult main course purchased. The deal is available from Monday to Thursday, from 3pm to 9pm. While they wait children can receive complimentary veg sticks and hummus before their meal.

Horse and Jockey

Having been taken over by The Black Friar team in October 2025, Chorlton’s Horse and Jockey is also offering kids eat free throughout the summer holidays. The seasonal menu features pub favourites, alongside a dedicated kids’ selection including sausages and mash, beef burgers, chicken goujons, and cheese and tomato pizza – all freshly prepared in-house.

IKEA

Available every day from 11am, IKEA is allowing kids to eat for just 85p without the purchase of an adult meal. It includes pasta, tomato sauce, a soft drink and a piece of fruit.

Kargo MKT

Located in MediaCity, Kargo MKT has kids eat free offers throughout the summer holidays with various deals available across the food hall's kitchens. The deals include free Korean fried chicken with rice or veggie bibimbap from Bab Korean Food; kids’ margherita, pepperoni, or ham & cheese pizza at Leopard Pie; and three mini tacos from Fuego. Kids eat free is available from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm and applies to kids aged 10 and under.

Las Iguanas

Serving up Latin American-inspired dishes, children dining at Las Iguanas receive a free meal including a main, two sides and dessert from the popular Niños menu.

Morrisons Cafe

At Morrisons they have their usual year-round off for kids under 16, where they can eat free with the purchase of one adult main meal costing £5 or more, from the Breakfasts or Classics menu. Throughout the school holidays the Morrisons and Kellogg's Breakfast Club is back, giving both kids and adults a free breakfast (cereal and piece of fruit) with no purchase required, available until September 6.

Purezza

At vegan pizza restaurant Purezza, which also offers plant-based Italian dishes, one kid under 10 can eat free with every full paying adult. The offer is for a mini pizza with one topping, available every day.

Sexy Fish

Japanese-inspired restaurant Sexy Fish located on Deangsate is known for its sushi, sashimi, seafood and meat cooked on a Robata grill. Throughout the summer holidays it’s allowing kids aged 11 and under to dine for free throughout the week with each paying adult. The special ‘Little Fish’ menu features a selection of firm favourites, including Salt & Pepper Squid, Salmon and Avocado Maki, and Cucumber Maki. Main dishes include child-friendly options such as Chicken Yakitori and Grilled Salmon, followed by a selection of ice creams and sorbets to finish. The offer is available from July 20 to September 1, Monday to Friday between 12pm and 6pm.

Sizzling Pubs

At Sizzling Pubs kids can enjoy one main meal for just £1 per every adult main meal. The offer does exclude breakfast or any other offer or set menu. It’s available from Monday to Friday from 12pm during the school holidays.

Zizzi

At selected Zizzi restaurants kids can get a free Bambini meal with the purchase of each adult main meal. To obtain the offer you will need to download the app and join the Zillionaires’ Club. There is a maximum of six free Bambini meals per table. The deal is available all day every day from July 17 to September 6 in England and Wales.

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